Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P User manual

Dell PowerConnect W-Series
Instant Access Point
Quick Start Guide
This Quick Start Guide will assist you to quickly connect and configure a Dell
PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point (IAP). To learn more about Dell
PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Points and for detailed configuration
information, see the Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point User
Guide.
Getting Started
1. Get an IP address—You will require an IP address to connect to a network.
To get an IP address from a DHCP server in your network:
a. Connect the IAP to an intermediate gateway router or switch that has
connectivity to the DHCP server.
b. Power on the IAP. The IAP receives an IP address provided by the switch or
router. Power the IAP either by plugging to an Ethernet cable coming from
a 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch or device, or by connecting it to
an AC adapter.
2. Connect to the provisioning Wi-Fi network—Connect a wireless enabled
client to the provisioning Wi-Fi network. The provisioning network name is
instant.The following Table 1 shows how to find the instant wireless network
using Windows 7 or Mac OS. Click the wireless network icon and select instant
network.
Note: After the IAP starts up, it will try to do DHCP if static IP configuration is not
available. If DHCP times out, a default IP within 169.254.x.y/16 subnet will be
configured on the IAP.
Table 1 Connect to provisioning network in Microsoft Windows and Apple MacOS
3. Log in to the Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point
WebUI—Open a web browser and enter http://instant.dell-pcw.com/ in the
address bar to access the Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point
login screen. If you enter any other URL, you are redirected to the Dell
PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point login screen. In the login screen,
as shown in Figure 1, enter the following credentials:
Username - admin
Password - admin
Figure 1 WebUI Login Screen
4. Select the Country Code—A Country Code box, as shown in Figure 2
might appear after you successfully log in to the WebUI. Select your country
code from the drop-down menu.
Figure 2 Country Code box
Creating a Network
The Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point user interface is a standard
web based interface that allows you to configure and monitor an IAP network.
5. In the Network window, click the New link, as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3 Instant User Interface
6. The New Network window appears, as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4 New Network window
7. In the Basic Info tab, shown in Figure 4, enter a name for the network in the
Name (SSID) text box. Click Next to continue.
8. In the Security tab, shown in Figure 5, enter a passphrase in the Passphrase
and Retype fields. Click Next to continue.
Microsoft Windows Apple MacOS
Note: The Country Code will not appear and you cannot change the country code
for the IAPs designated for US, Japan, and Israel.
Note: Dell recommends that you note the passphrase for future use.

Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point | Quick Start Guide
Part Number 0510939-01 | June 2011
Dell PowerConnect
W-Series
Instant Access Point
Quick Start Guide
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Figure 5 Security tab
9. In the Access tab, the default is the Unrestricted option. For information about the
Network based and Role-based access rule settings, refer to the Dell PowerConnect
W-Series Instant Access Point User Guide.
Figure 6 Access tab
10. Click Finish to close the window. The new network that you created is now added
to the Networks window.
Verifying WebUI and LEDs
After setting up the Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point and adding a
network, you can use the WebUI and the LEDs to verify the operating status of the
Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point.
Using the WebUI—Verify the newly created network is displayed in the Networks
window, as shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7 Verify the newly added wireless network
11. Disconnect client from the instant provisioning network.
12. Connect client to the network you created, as described in step2.
13. Login to the Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point WebUI, as in step3.
The instant provisioning network is automatically deleted and should no longer be
present.
Using LEDs—Use the LEDs to verify the operating status of the IAP. The LED
functionality is described in the Install Guide included with your Dell
PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point in the section titled Verifying Post-
Installation Connectivity.
PWR: Steady Green indicating that power is on and the device is ready.
ENET: Green or Amber (depending on Ethernet link speed).
11A/N: Steady Green or OFF, indicating the state of the 5GHz radio.
11B/G/N: Steady Green, indicating the state of the 2.4GHz radio.
Note: For additional security level options, refer to the Dell PowerConnect W-
Series Instant Access Point User Guide.
Note: Dell recommends that you change the administrator login password. Refer
to the Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point User Guide in the
section titled Management Authentication Settings.