Avaya WAP9112 User manual

WAP9112 Quick Start Guide
Release 7.5
NN47252-308
Issue 01.02
December 2015

Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction............................................................................................................ 3
Chapter 2: Required Software Components.......................................................................... 4
Chapter 3: Installing or Upgrading Wireless LAN Orchestration System........................... 5
Chapter 4: Setup Wireless LAN Orchestration System for WAP9112................................. 6
Connect to WOS Web Client via a browser................................................................................ 6
Creating an AOS-Lite Profile for AP Configuration...................................................................... 6
Configuring the AP Switch Port Configuration............................................................................ 8
Configuring the Wireless Networks........................................................................................... 9
Creating Wireless User VLANs ........................................................................................ 10
Creating SSIDs .............................................................................................................. 11
Enable Radios................................................................................................................ 13
Saving the Configuration.................................................................................................. 14
Chapter 5: Discovering the Access Points .......................................................................... 15
Powering the AP................................................................................................................... 15
Discovering the Access Points in WOS .................................................................................. 16
Discover the AP in WOS using an IP................................................................................. 16
Discover the AP in WOS using a Network Address............................................................ 17
Chapter 6: Upgrade Access Point Operating System......................................................... 19
Chapter 7: Assigning an AP to a Profile............................................................................... 23
Chapter 8: AP Configuration.................................................................................................. 25
Chapter 9: RF Optimization.................................................................................................... 27
Chapter 10: Validate Configuration....................................................................................... 28
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Chapter 1: Introduction
This Quick Start Guide is intended to enable a user to configure the Avaya WLAN 9100 WAP9112
Access Point to provide basic Wireless LAN Services for Staff and Guests.
WAP9112 is a high performance Gigabit Wi-Fi wall access point with an integrated wired Gigabit
switch. It is designed specifically for multi-device wired and wireless in-room connectivity in hotel
rooms, dormitories, hospital rooms, smaller offices, and similar locations.
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Chapter 2: Required Software Components
WAP9112 Access Point Operating System (AOS-Lite)
The AP Operating System for WAP9112 Access Points is called AOS-Lite and is a separate image
file then the AOS image file used for other Access Points in the WLAN 9100 Portfolio.
Wireless LAN Orchestration System (WOS)
WAP9112 can only be configured and monitored via the Wireless LAN Orchestration System. The
Access Point does not support a Command Line Interface or Web Management Interface for
configuration.
Wireless LAN Orchestration System 7.5.x or later is required for managing WAP9112.
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Chapter 3: Installing or Upgrading Wireless
LAN Orchestration System
The Wireless LAN Orchestration System (WOS) server is designed to be run on a virtual platform.
The application package allows you to install and run the WOS server on your own virtual machine
under VMware or Hyper-V environment.
For installation instructions, see Installing the WOS-VM Virtual Appliance or Installing the WOS-HV
Virtual Appliance in the WOS User guide or online help at http://docs.wifi.avaya.com/wos/prod/7.5/
wwhelp/wwhimpl/js/html/wwhelp.htm#href=ms_chap2.html#1070630.
Note:
A new installation of WOS allows you to manage up to 10 Access Points for 30 days in Demo
Mode. A valid Base License is required to login after 30 days.
If you have an existing WOS Server installation the appliance needs to be upgraded to the 7.5
release or later using the .xau file (example: Wos-vm-upgrade-7.5.1-6873.xau). For upgrade
instructions, see Performing Server Upgrades in the WOS User Guide or at the online help at http://
docs.wifi.avaya.com/wos/prod/7.5/wwhelp/wwhimpl/js/html/wwhelp.htm#href=XSI.html.
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Chapter 4: Setup Wireless LAN
Orchestration System for
WAP9112
Related links
Connect to WOS Web Client via a browser on page 6
Creating an AOS-Lite Profile for AP Configuration on page 6
Configuring the AP Switch Port Configuration on page 8
Configuring the Wireless Networks on page 9
Connect to WOS Web Client via a browser
To start the web client for WOS servers, point your workstation’s browser to the IP address or
hostname for the WOS server machine followed by: 9443. For example, if the IP address is
192.168.10.40, point your browser to https://192.168.10.40:9443.
When the WOS splash window appears, log in with your User name and Password. The default
login is admin/admin
For new appliance installations, click on Cancel for the Setup Wizard and continue.
Related links
Setup Wireless LAN Orchestration System for WAP9112 on page 6
Creating an AOS-Lite Profile for AP Configuration
About this task
A profile allows you to define a common access point configuration to a set of Access Points and
manage them as a group. After creating a profile, a uniform configuration and AP Operating System
software release to be applied to all of the member Access Points is defined.
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If there is a mixture of WAP9112 Access Points and WAP9122, 9123, 9132, 9133, 9172, 9173 or
WAO9122 Access Points, you should create one or more AOS and AOS-Lite profiles and set a
default profile for each type.
When WOS discovers an Avaya AP, it automatically places it into the correct default profile based
on whether the AP runs the AOS or AOS-Lite Operating System.
Before you begin
• An AOS-Lite Profile should be created for WAP9112 Access Points.
Procedure
1. Select the Configure menu at the top of the Page.
2. Click on the Profiles link under the Access Point Configuration.
3. Click Add AOSLite Profile to create a new AOSLite profile.
4. Enter the name of the profile in the box next to Profile Name and click OK when done.
Creating an AOS-Lite Profile for AP Configuration
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Related links
Setup Wireless LAN Orchestration System for WAP9112 on page 6
Configuring the AP Switch Port Configuration
The WAP9112 has 4 switch ports to connect wired devices to the network. By default the switch
ports forward untagged traffic from the devices over to the up-link PoE switch. The Profile
Configuration -> Network -> Switch Port configuration page allows VLAN configuration for the
individual LAN ports.
The Switch Port can be configured as an Access or Trunk port and can support up to 8 VLANs when
configured as a Trunk Port.
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Related links
Setup Wireless LAN Orchestration System for WAP9112 on page 6
Configuring the Wireless Networks
The Profile Configuration enables you to configure your Wireless Networks and apply it to a group of
APs that share the common network and access control policies.
Select the Profile that you just created from the Profiles Page. (CONFIGURE->Access Point
Configuration -> Profiles)
Enter the Configuration Tab of the Profile.
Configuring the Wireless Networks
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Related links
Setup Wireless LAN Orchestration System for WAP9112 on page 6
Creating Wireless User VLANs on page 10
Creating SSIDs on page 11
Enable Radios on page 13
Saving the Configuration on page 14
Creating Wireless User VLANs
About this task
WLAN 9100 Access Points use the Native VLAN (PVID) of the PoE Switch Port for management
traffic. The Access Point sends management traffic as untagged traffic.
The VLAN Management page allows you to assign and configure VLANs.
Important:
Only create the Wireless Client VLANs as required in this tab. You do not have to create the AP
management VLAN.
Procedure
1. In the Profile Configuration Tab, click the VLAN button
2. Click VLAN Management to navigate to the VLAN Management page.
3. Check the Enable Vlan Configuration For This Profile box to enable VLAN Management
functions.
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4. Click the button Add to create a new VLAN.
5. Enter a name and number for the new VLAN. Click OK once done.
6. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to create multiple VLAN names and numbers as needed.
Related links
Configuring the Wireless Networks on page 9
Creating SSIDs
About this task
The SSID Management page allows you to create, edit and delete SSIDs, and assign security
parameters.
For this guide, the SSIDs “Staff” and “Guest” will be created.
Procedure
1. Open the Profile Configuration Tab.
2. Click the SSIDs button in the menu on the left-hand side.
3. Click SSID Management to navigate to the SSID Management page.
4. To create a new SSID, enter a name to the right of the Add SSID button.
5. Once a name has been entered, click the Add SSID button.
6. Next use the drop down menu selection Currently selected SSID to select the newly
created SSID. The drop-down list shows all currently defined SSIDs.
7. Click the SSID in the list to select it.
Configuring the Wireless Networks
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8. Check the box for Enabled to activate the selected SSID or uncheck the box to deactivate it.
9. Check the box for Broadcast to make the selected SSID visible to all clients on the network.
10. Select which wireless band the SSID will be beaconed on (5GHz, 2.4GHz, or Both).
11. Select the VLAN name you would like to assign the SSID to (Staff or Guest) and verify the
VLAN number that you want traffic from users associating to this SSID to be forwarded to on
the wired network.
12. Click the Authentication/Encryption tab to display the SSID Security Management settings.
13. Use the drop-down list Encryption / Authentication to choose the encryption that will be
required for this specific SSID (None, WEP, WPA, WPA2 or WPA-Both).
Caution:
It is recommended to avoid WEP or WPA/TKIP due to security and performance
restrictions.
a. For Staff SSID check the boxes to enable AES and PSK or AES and EAP for RADIUS
Authentication as your security requirements warrants. If PSK is used, choose a strong
passphrase containing between 8 and 63 characters (20 is preferred). Always use a
combination of letters, numbers and special characters.
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b. For Guest SSID using a Captive Portal select None / Open. WAP9112 does not have
Internal Captive Portal and can be used with any external Captive Portal systems
including Avaya IDE Access Portal.
Related links
Configuring the Wireless Networks on page 9
Enable Radios
About this task
The Radio Settings page allows you to enable/disable the settings Enable all Radios and G Only.
Procedure
1. The Radios button is found in Profile Configuration Tab in the menu on the left-hand side.
2. Click Radio Settings to navigate to the to the Radio Settings Management page.
3. Enable all radios by clicking Enable in the Enable All Radios row.
4. Select whether you want to enable or disable G Only. This disables 802.11b data rates
improving the performance of the 2.4GHz Radios
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Related links
Configuring the Wireless Networks on page 9
Saving the Configuration
Procedure
Click the Apply Config button at the top of the configuration window to apply these changes to the
Access Point.
Important:
To make these changes permanent check Save to flash.
Related links
Configuring the Wireless Networks on page 9
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Chapter 5: Discovering the Access Points
Related links
Powering the AP on page 15
Discovering the Access Points in WOS on page 16
Powering the AP
Procedure
Plug the Uplink-PoE and Pass-through cables into their respective sockets.
Note:
When the correct power is supplied the POWER LED on the side of the unit turns on and the
WAP 9112 boots up.
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Caution:
Please wait for up to 3 minutes for the AP to boot up and get an IP Address from the DHCP
Server. If the AP does not receive DHCP IP Address the default IP Address 192.168.1.3 will be
used.
Related links
Discovering the Access Points on page 15
Discovering the Access Points in WOS
WAP 9112 Access Points do not support auto discovery using the Avaya-WOS DNS entry like the
other AOS software Access Points. The Discovery has to be initiated from WOS. There are two
methods for discovering the Access Points.
Related links
Discovering the Access Points on page 15
Discover the AP in WOS using an IP on page 16
Discover the AP in WOS using a Network Address on page 17
Discover the AP in WOS using an IP
About this task
Use the following procedure to discover an AP in WOS if you know the IP Addresses.
Procedure
1. Select the Configure menu at the top of the Page.
2. Click on Add Devices link under the Discovery.
3. Select Multiple Devices and enter the IP Addresses of individual APs you would like to
discover and click Discover.
After you click the Discover button, WOS will attempt to discover an Avaya Access Point or
managed power supply at all of the IP addresses in the specified subnetworks. It will display
the results for each network, listing whether discovery is in Progress, Completed,
Disabled, or Failed.
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4. Wait until your Network Address shows a status Complete to confirm discovery mode has
completed its task.
Related links
Discovering the Access Points in WOS on page 16
Discover the AP in WOS using a Network Address
About this task
Use the following procedure to discover an AP if you don’t know the IP Addresses of the APs,
Note:
Running a discovery on the entire subnet is a time consuming task taking up to 30 minutes for
a /24 subnet and should only be used if the AP IP addresses cannot be determined from the
DHCP Server.
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Procedure
1. Select the CONFIGURE menu at the top of the Page.
2. Click on the Add Devices link under Discovery.
3. Click Networks.
4. Enter the subnets Network Address and Subnet Mask, and then click Add.
5. Click Discover to initiate the discovery process.
The newly entered network will be displayed in the list of networks for discovery.
Note:
After you click the Discover button WOS will attempt to discover an Avaya Access Point
or managed power supply at all of the IP addresses in the specified subnetworks. It will
display the results for each network, listing whether discovery is in Progress,
Completed, Disabled, or Failed.
6. Once the Network Address shows a status of Complete, the discovery mode has completed
its task.
Related links
Discovering the Access Points in WOS on page 16
Discovering the Access Points
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Chapter 6: Upgrade Access Point Operating
System
About this task
Use this procedure to upgrade Access Points that do not contain the current GA software version.
Procedure
1. Download the latest AOS-Lite software from Avaya support portal.
2. Click the CONFIGURE tab and
3. Under Access Point Upgrade select Perform or Schedule Upgrade.
4. Select the WAP9112 Access Points to be upgraded and click Next.
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5. Select WOS Server as the upgrade source and click Next.
6. Click on Browse button… next to the system software and import the WAP9112 software
image downloaded from the support portal.
Upgrade Access Point Operating System
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