Dell PowerConnect W-IAP108 W-IAP108/109 Installation Guide

Dell PowerConnect W-IAP108/109 Instant Access Point

Installation Guide

The Dell PowerConnect W-IAP108 and W-IAP109 are dual-radio, dual-band remote

access points that support the IEEE 802.11n standard for high-performance WLAN.

These access points use MIMO (Multiple-in, Multiple-out) technology and other

high-throughput mode techniques to deliver high-performance, 802.11n 2.4 GHz

and 5 GHz functionality while simultaneously supporting existing 802.11a/b/g

wireless services.

The W-IAP108/W-IAP109 ship with Dell Instant software. Therefore, out of the box,

the W-IAP108/W-IAP109 will operate as a Virtual Controller (VC) or an Instant AP.

However, the W-IAP108/W-IAP109 can be converted to operate as a Remote AP

(RAP). For information about the IAP to RAP conversion, see

RAP Conversion

.

The Dell W-IAP108/W-IAP109 remote access point provides the following

capabilities:



Wireless transceiver



Protocol-independent networking functionality



IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n operation as a wireless access point



IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n operation as a wireless air monitor



Compatibility with IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at

Package Contents



W-IAP108 or W-IAP109 Remote Access Point



W-IAP108/W-IAP109 Mounting Stand



Installation Guide

W-IAP108/W-IAP109 Hardware Overview

Figure 1

Ports and Connectors

External Antenna Connectors (W-IAP108 Only)

The W-IAP108 is equipped with two RP-SMA external antenna connectors and

requires the use of two dual-band antennas. These ports are marked ANT0 and

ANT1, matching radio chains 0 and 1.

In order to ensure accurate RF power level setting and reporting in software, as well

as compliance with any regulatory restrictions, the correct gain for antennas used

(adjusted for any additional cabling loss, if applicable) needs to be entered in

software when provisioning the W-IAP108. Two antenna gain numbers are needed

for this; one for each supported band (2.4GHz and 5GHz). These numbers can be

obtained from the antenna datasheet or specifications. Antenna gain for W-IAP109

is hardcoded to the correct values already, so there is no need for any additional

action on that platform.

Reset Button

The reset button can be used to return the AP to factory default settings. To reset

the AP:

1.

Power off the AP.

2.

Press and hold the reset button using a small, narrow object, such as a paperclip.

3.

Power-on the AP without releasing the reset button. The power LED will flash

within 5 seconds.

4.

Release the reset button.

The power LED will flash again within 15 seconds indicating that the reset is

completed. The AP will now continue to boot with the factory default settings.

USB Interface

The W-IAP108/W-IAP109 is equipped with a USB interface for connectivity with

cellular modems.

Console Port

Use the console port to connect to a terminal for direct local management.

ENET 0

For primary network connectivity, W-IAP108/W-IAP109 is equipped with a 10/100/

1000BASE-T (RJ-45) auto-sensing, MDI/MDX Gigabit Ethernet port. This port

supports IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) compliance, accepting 48VDC as

a standard defined Powered Device (PD) from a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE)

such as a PoE midspan injector, or network infrastructure that supports PoE.

ENET 1

For secondary network connectivity, W-IAP108/W-IAP109 is equipped with a 10/

100BASE-T (RJ-45) auto-sensing, MDI/MDX Fast Ethernet port.

DC Power Socket

If PoE is not available, an optional AC-DC adapter kit (sold separately) can be used

to power the W-IAP108/W-IAP109.

Figure 2

LEDs

LEDs



PWR: Indicates whether or not the W-IAP108/W-IAP109 is powered-on



ENET0 and ENET1: Indicates the status of the W-IAP108/W-IAP109’s Ethernet

ports



5 GHz: Indicates the status of the 802.11a/n radio



2.4 GHz: Indicates the status of the 802.11b/g/n radio

Installing the AP

Tabletop Mounting

The W-IAP108/W-IAP109 is shipped with a stand to use on flat (i.e. table top)

surfaces. Place the W-IAP108/W-IAP109 in the stand (see

Figure 3

) and place the

stand on a flat, level surface.

To attach the IAP to the stand:

1.

Align the center peg of the stand with recessed hole on the unit.

2.

Align the mounting posts on the back of the AP with corresponding openings on

the stand.

3.

Rotate the AP clockwise until it clicks into place.

Figure 3

Stand Installation

Connecting the Required Cables

The W-IAP108/W-IAP109 must be connected to a network device that has access to

the Internet, such as a router or modem. To complete the installation of the W-

IAP108/W-IAP109:

1.

Connect one end of the provided RJ-45 cable to port E0 on the W-IAP108/W-

IAP109.

2.

Connect the other end of the RJ-45 cable to a free RJ-45 port on your modem or

router.

3.

Attach the provided power adapter to the DC IN port on the W-IAP108/W-

IAP109.

4.

Connect the other end of the power adapter to a power outlet.

The W-IAP108/W-IAP109 is now powered on. To verify this, ensure that the PWR

LED is solid green.

Verifying Successful Installation

Once the W-IAP108/W-IAP109’s PWR LED has come up, the device will take 2 to 3

minutes to complete the boot cycle. Once the boot cycle is complete, you can

connect to your company or corporate network.

RAP Conversion

If your network administrator has instructed you to convert the W-IAP108/W-

IAP109 to work in RAP mode, follow the process below to complete the RAP

conversion.

1.

Power up the W-IAP108/W-IAP109.

2.

Connect to Instant SSID.

3.

Login to the W-IAP108/W-IAP109 by navigating to

and login to the Instant

WebUI. The default username is admin and the default password is admin. See

the included

Dell Instant Quick Start Guide

for more information.

4.

Navigate to the Maintenance tab in the top right.

5.

Click on the Convert tab.

6.

Select Remote APs managed by a Mobility Controller from the drop down

menu.

7.

Enter the IP address of the controller. This is provided by your network

administrator.

8.

Click Convert Now to complete the conversion (see

Figure 4

).

9.

The W-IAP108/W-IAP109 will reboot and begin operating in RAP mode.

Figure 4

IAP-RAP Conversion over the Internet

Note:

The W-IAP108/W-IAP109 requires the use of Instant 3.2. To convert the IAPs

to a RAP, a controller running ArubaOS 6.2 is required.

Note:

Inform your supplier if there are any incorrect, missing, or damaged

parts. If possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials.

Use these materials to repack and return the unit to the supplier if needed.

Table 1

Ports and Connectors

Callout

Component

1

External Antenna Connector

2

Reset Button

3

USB Interface

4

Console Port

5

ENET 0 and ENET 1

6

DC Power Socket

ENET 1

ENET 0

56V

350mA

1.25A

CONSOLE

1

2

3

4

5

6

Note:

The USB interface is disabled when the W-IAP108/W-IAP109 is powered

from 802.3af PoE.

LED

Color/State

Meaning

PWR

Off

No power to AP

Red steady

System initializing

Green flashing

Device booting, not ready

Green steady

Device ready

ENET0

Off

No link

Amber

10/100 Mbps link

Green

1000 Mbps link

Flashing

Ethernet link activity

ENET1

Off

No link

Green

10/100 Mbps link

Flashing

Ethernet link activity

2.4 GHz

5 GHz

ENET 1

ENET 0

PWR

5 GHz

Off

5 GHz radio is disabled

Amber steady

5 GHz radio enabled in WLAN mode

Green steady

5 GHz radio enabled in 11n mode

Green flashing

5 GHz Air Monitor mode

2.4 GHz

Off

2.4 GHz radio disabled

Amber steady

2.4 GHz radio enabled in WLAN mode

Green steady

2.4 GHz radio enabled in 11n mode

Green flashing

2.4 GHz Air Monitor mode

LED

Color/State

Meaning

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