Dell PowerConnect W-IAP3WN User manual

Dell PowerConnect W-Series
Instant Access Point
6.1.3.4-3.1.0.0
User Guide

Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.3.4-3.1.0.0 | User Guide 0511129-02 | September 2012
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Contents
About this Guide ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point Overview.............................................................11
Supported Devices...................................................................................................................11
Objective ............................................................................................................................................11
Intended Audience........................................................................................................................... 11
Conventions.......................................................................................................................................12
Contacting Support .........................................................................................................................12
Chapter 1 Initial Configuration........................................................................................................... 13
Initial Setup........................................................................................................................................13
Pre-Installation Checklist........................................................................................................13
Connecting the IAP to a Power Source........................................................................................14
Assigning an IP Address to the IAP ..............................................................................................14
Connecting to a Provisioning Wi-Fi Network.......................................................................14
Disabling the Provisioning Wi-Fi Network ........................................................................... 15
Login into Instant User Interface ...................................................................................................16
Specifying the Country Code ......................................................................................................... 16
IAP Cluster.........................................................................................................................................17
Chapter 2 Instant User Interface....................................................................................................... 19
Understanding the Instant UI Layout ............................................................................................19
Banner........................................................................................................................................20
Search ........................................................................................................................................20
Tabs ............................................................................................................................................20
Networks Tab.................................................................................................................... 20
Access Points Tab ...........................................................................................................21
Clients Tab.........................................................................................................................21
Links............................................................................................................................................22
New Version Available....................................................................................................22
Settings ..............................................................................................................................23
RF ........................................................................................................................................25
PEF ......................................................................................................................................26
WIP .....................................................................................................................................27
VPN.....................................................................................................................................27
Wired..................................................................................................................................28
Maintenance.....................................................................................................................28
Support............................................................................................................................... 30
Help.....................................................................................................................................33
Logout................................................................................................................................. 33
Monitoring .........................................................................................................................33
Spectrum ...........................................................................................................................36
Alerts ..................................................................................................................................38
IDS ......................................................................................................................................40
Configuration..................................................................................................................... 41
Language ...........................................................................................................................41
Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave Setup ........................................................................41
Pause/Resume..................................................................................................................42

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Views ..........................................................................................................................................42
Chapter 3 Wireless Network.............................................................................................................. 43
Network Types..................................................................................................................................43
Employee Network ................................................................................................................... 43
Adding an Employee Network........................................................................................44
Voice Network ..........................................................................................................................51
Adding a Voice Network .................................................................................................52
Guest Network ..........................................................................................................................58
Adding a Guest Network.................................................................................................59
Editing a Network .....................................................................................................................65
Deleting a Network ..................................................................................................................65
Number of WLAN SSIDs supported ..............................................................................................65
Enabling the Extended SSID option.......................................................................................66
Chapter 4 Mesh Network ................................................................................................................... 67
Mesh Instant Access Points...........................................................................................................67
Mesh Portals .............................................................................................................................67
Mesh Points............................................................................................................................... 68
Instant Mesh Setup.......................................................................................................................... 68
Chapter 5 Managing IAPs .................................................................................................................. 71
Preferred Band .................................................................................................................................71
Auto Join Mode ................................................................................................................................71
Disabling Auto Join Mode.......................................................................................................71
Terminal Access...............................................................................................................................72
LED Display........................................................................................................................................73
TFTP Dump Server............................................................................................................................74
Extended SSID .................................................................................................................................. 75
Deny Inter User Bridging and Deny Local Routing .....................................................................76
Terminal Access...............................................................................................................................77
Syslog Server ....................................................................................................................................78
Syslog Facility Levels...............................................................................................................78
Adding an IAP to the Network........................................................................................................79
Removing an IAP from the Network.............................................................................................. 79
Editing IAP Settings..........................................................................................................................80
Changing IAP Name.................................................................................................................80
Changing IP Address of the IAP.............................................................................................80
Configuring Adaptive Radio Management...........................................................................81
Configuring Uplink Management VLAN................................................................................82
Configuring Wired Bridging on Ethernet 0 ........................................................................... 82
Migrating to a Mobility Controller Managed Network.......................................................83
Converting an IAP to RAP Mode....................................................................................83
Converting an IAP to CAP ...............................................................................................86
Converting an IAP to Standalone Mode....................................................................... 86
Converting back to an IAP ..............................................................................................87
Rebooting the IAP.............................................................................................................................87
Firmware Image Server in Cloud Network................................................................................... 89
Upgrade using Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave and Image Server................................89
Image management using Cloud Server ......................................................................89
Image management using Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave ....................................89
Automatic Firmware Image Check and Upgrade................................................................89
Upgrading to New Version......................................................................................................90

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Manual ...............................................................................................................................90
Automatic ..........................................................................................................................92
Chapter 6 Layer-3 Mobility ................................................................................................................. 93
Overview ............................................................................................................................................93
Configuring a mobility domain........................................................................................................ 94
Home Agent Load Balancing..........................................................................................................96
Chapter 7 Spectrum Monitor ............................................................................................................. 97
Creating Spectrum Monitors and Hybrid APs .............................................................................97
Converting IAPs into Hybrid IAPs .......................................................................................... 97
Converting an IAP to a Spectrum Monitor...........................................................................98
Spectrum Data ................................................................................................................................100
Overview - Device List...........................................................................................................100
Non-WiFi Interferers..............................................................................................................101
Channel Metrics .....................................................................................................................102
Channel Details.......................................................................................................................103
Spectrum Alerts......................................................................................................................103
Chapter 8 NTP Server ....................................................................................................................... 105
Configuring an NTP Server ...........................................................................................................105
Chapter 9 Virtual Controller.............................................................................................................. 107
Master Election Protocol ..............................................................................................................107
Virtual Controller IP Address........................................................................................................ 107
Specifying Name and IP Address for the Virtual Controller............................................107
Configuring the DHCP Server ............................................................................................... 108
Chapter 10 Authentication.................................................................................................................. 109
Authentication Methods in Dell Instant......................................................................................109
802.1X Authentication ....................................................................................................................109
Internal RADIUS Server.........................................................................................................109
External RADIUS Server........................................................................................................110
Authentication Terminated on IAP.............................................................................. 110
Configuring an External RADIUS Server ....................................................................110
Enabling Instant RADIUS ..............................................................................................112
RADIUS Server Authentication with VSA...........................................................................113
List of supported VSA ....................................................................................................113
Management Authentication Settings........................................................................116
Captive Portal..................................................................................................................................116
Internal Captive Portal...........................................................................................................117
Configuring Internal Captive Portal Authentication when Adding a Guest Network
117
Configuring Internal Captive Portal Authentication when Editing a Guest Network
118
Configuring Internal Captive Portal with External Radius Server Authentication
when Adding a Guest Network....................................................................................119
Customizing a Splash Page ..........................................................................................120
Disabling Captive Portal Authentication ....................................................................121
External Captive Portal .......................................................................................................... 122
Configuring External Captive Portal Authentication when Adding a Guest Network
122
Configuring External Captive Portal Authentication when Editing a Guest Network
124
External Captive Portal Authentication using Dell PowerConnect W-ClearPass Guest-

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Connect ....................................................................................................................................126
Creating a Web Login page in the Dell PowerConnect W-ClearPass GuestConnect
126
Configuring the RADIUS Server in Instant .................................................................126
MAC Authentication.......................................................................................................................127
Configuring MAC Authentication.........................................................................................127
Walled Garden Access..................................................................................................................128
Creating a Walled Garden Access ...................................................................................... 128
Wired Authentication on an IAP ..................................................................................................129
Certificates ......................................................................................................................................129
Loading Certificates using Instant WebUI ......................................................................... 130
Loading Certificates using Dell PowrConnect W-AirWave.............................................131
Chapter 11 Encryption......................................................................................................................... 135
Encryption Types Supported in Dell Instant...............................................................................135
WEP ..........................................................................................................................................135
TKIP........................................................................................................................................... 135
AES............................................................................................................................................ 135
Encryption Recommendations ..................................................................................................... 135
Understanding WPA and WPA2 ..................................................................................................136
Recommended Authentication and Encryption Combinations.......................................136
Chapter 12 Role Derivation................................................................................................................. 137
User Roles........................................................................................................................................137
Creating a New User Role.....................................................................................................137
Creating Role Assignment Rules..........................................................................................138
DHCP Option and DHCP Fingerprinting...............................................................................139
802.1X-Authentication-Type .................................................................................................140
Chapter 13 User VLAN Derivation..................................................................................................... 141
User VLAN Derivation.................................................................................................................... 141
Vendor Specific Attributes (VSA) ........................................................................................ 141
VLAN Derivation Rule ............................................................................................................142
Configuring VLAN Derivation Rules on an IAP.......................................................... 142
User Role.................................................................................................................................. 143
Configuring a User Role ................................................................................................143
SSID Profile .............................................................................................................................145
Configuring VLAN Derivation Rules Using SSID Profile ..........................................145
Chapter 14 Instant Firewall ................................................................................................................ 147
Service Options...............................................................................................................................148
Destination Options........................................................................................................................ 149
Examples for Access Rules ..........................................................................................................150
Allow TCP Service to a Particular Network.......................................................................150
Allow POP3 Service to a Particular Server........................................................................151
Deny FTP Service except to a Particular Server...............................................................152
Deny bootp Service except to a Particular Network........................................................153
Chapter 15 Content Filtering............................................................................................................... 155
Enabling Content Filtering .............................................................................................................155
Enterprise Domains........................................................................................................................156
Chapter 16 OS Fingerprinting............................................................................................................. 157

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Chapter 17 Adaptive Radio Management........................................................................................ 159
ARM Features .................................................................................................................................159
Channel or Power Assignment.............................................................................................159
Voice Aware Scanning..........................................................................................................159
Load Aware Scanning ...........................................................................................................159
Band Steering Mode..............................................................................................................159
Airtime Fairness Mode ..........................................................................................................160
Airtime Fairness Modes ................................................................................................160
Access Point Control .............................................................................................................160
Customize Valid Channels.............................................................................................160
Min Transmit Power ......................................................................................................161
Max Transmit Power .....................................................................................................161
Client Aware.................................................................................................................... 161
Scanning..........................................................................................................................161
Wide Channel Bands .....................................................................................................161
Monitoring the Network with ARM ..................................................................................... 161
ARM Metrics ...........................................................................................................................161
Configuring Administrator Assigned Radio Settings for IAP...........................................162
Configuring Radio Profiles in Instant...........................................................................................163
Chapter 18 Intrusion Detection System ........................................................................................... 165
Rogue AP Detection and Classification......................................................................................165
Wireless Intrusion Protection (WIP)...................................................................................165
Containment Methods ...........................................................................................................169
Chapter 19 SNMP ................................................................................................................................ 171
SNMP Parameters for IAP............................................................................................................ 171
SNMP Traps ............................................................................................................................173
Chapter 20 Hierarchical Deployment ............................................................................................... 175
Deployment......................................................................................................................................175
Chapter 21 Ethernet Downlink........................................................................................................... 177
Ethernet Downlink Overview ........................................................................................................177
Ethernet Downlink Profile Parameters ............................................................................... 177
Assigning a Profile to the Ethernet Port ............................................................................. 180
Chapter 22 Uplink Configuration........................................................................................................ 181
Uplink Configuration Overview.....................................................................................................181
Ethernet Uplink........................................................................................................................181
3G/4G Uplink ............................................................................................................................182
Types of Modems...........................................................................................................182
Uplink Switchover ..................................................................................................................186
Uplink Switching based on VPN Status......................................................................186
Uplink Preemption .................................................................................................................. 186
Uplink Preference...................................................................................................................186
PPPoE ...............................................................................................................................................187
Configuring PPPoE .................................................................................................................187
Chapter 23 Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave Integration and Management ............................. 189
Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave Features .................................................................................189
Image Management...............................................................................................................189
IAP and Client Monitoring.....................................................................................................189
Template-based Configuration.............................................................................................190
Trending Reports .................................................................................................................... 190

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Intrusion Detection System .................................................................................................. 190
Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) Event Reporting to Dell PowerConnect W-
AirWave ...................................................................................................................................190
RF Visualization Support for Dell Instant............................................................................191
Configuring Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave ............................................................................191
Creating your Organization String ....................................................................................... 191
About Shared Key...................................................................................................................192
Entering the Organization String and AMP Information into the IAP ....................192
Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave Discovery through DHCP Option................................192
Standard DHCP option 60 and 43 on Windows Server 2008 ...................................192
Alternate method for defining Vendor Specific DHCP options.......................................195
Chapter 24 Monitoring ........................................................................................................................ 199
Virtual Controller View...................................................................................................................199
Monitoring Link .......................................................................................................................200
Info ............................................................................................................................................200
RF Dashboard..........................................................................................................................200
Usage Trends ..........................................................................................................................200
Client Alerts Link.....................................................................................................................202
IDS Link ....................................................................................................................................202
Network View..................................................................................................................................202
Info ............................................................................................................................................203
Usage Trends ..........................................................................................................................203
Instant Access Point View............................................................................................................ 204
Info ............................................................................................................................................205
RF Dashboard..........................................................................................................................205
Overview ..................................................................................................................................205
Client View.......................................................................................................................................212
Info ............................................................................................................................................213
RF Dashboard..........................................................................................................................213
RF Trends .................................................................................................................................213
Mobility Trail............................................................................................................................ 216
Chapter 25 Alert Types and Management....................................................................................... 217
Alert Types.......................................................................................................................................217
Chapter 26 Policy Enforcement Firewall.......................................................................................... 219
Authentication Servers..................................................................................................................219
Users for Internal Server...............................................................................................................220
Roles .................................................................................................................................................220
Extended Voice and Video Functionalities.........................................................................221
QoS for Microsoft Office OCS and Apple Facetime..................................................221
Client Blacklisting...........................................................................................................................223
Types of Client Blacklisting...........................................................................................................224
Manual Blacklisting ...............................................................................................................224
Adding a Client to the Manual Blacklist .....................................................................224
Dynamic Blacklisting .............................................................................................................225
Authentication Failure Blacklisting .............................................................................225
Session Firewall Based Blacklisting...........................................................................225
PEF Settings.....................................................................................................................................225
Firewall ALG Configuration ................................................................................................... 225
Firewall-based Logging ......................................................................................................... 226
Chapter 27 VPN Configuration........................................................................................................... 227

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VPN Configuration.......................................................................................................................... 227
Routing Profile Configuration ............................................................................................... 228
DHCP Server Configuration .................................................................................................. 229
NAT DHCP Configuration ..............................................................................................229
Distributed L2 DHCP Configuration .............................................................................230
Distributed L3 DHCP Configuration .............................................................................231
Centralized L2 DHCP Configuration............................................................................. 232
Chapter 28 User Database ................................................................................................................. 235
Adding a User..................................................................................................................................235
Editing User Settings..............................................................................................................236
Deleting a User .......................................................................................................................236
Chapter 29 Regulatory Domain.......................................................................................................... 237
Country Codes List..........................................................................................................................238
Appendix A Controller Configuration for VPN.................................................................................. 241
Whitelist DB Configuration if the Controller is acting as the Whitelist Entry...............241
VPN Local Pool Configuration .............................................................................................. 242
IAP VPN Profile Configuration..............................................................................................242
Appendix B Abbreviations ................................................................................................................... 245
Abbreviations ..................................................................................................................................245

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About this Guide
Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point Overview
Dell PowerConnect W-Instant virtualizes Dell Mobility Controller capabilities on 802.11n access points (APs),
creating a feature-rich enterprise-grade wireless LAN (WLAN) that combines affordability and configuration
simplicity.
Dell Instant is a simple, easy to deploy turn-key WLAN solution consisting of one or more access points. An
Ethernet port with routable connectivity to the Internet or a self-enclosed network, is used to deploy an Instant
Wireless Network. An Instant Access Point (IAP) can be installed at a single site or deployed across multiple
geographically-dispersed locations. Designed specifically for easy deployment, and proactive management of
networks, Instant is ideal for small customers or remote locations without any on-site IT administrator.
Dell Instant consists of an Instant Access Point (IAP) and a Virtual Controller (VC). The Virtual Controller
resides within one of the access points. In a Dell Instant deployment only the first IAP needs to be configured.
After the first IAP is deployed, the subsequent IAPs will inherit all the required information from the Virtual
Controller.
Supported Devices
The following is a list of Instant devices supported by Dell:
W-IAP92
W-IAP93
W-IAP104
W-IAP105
W-IAP134
W-IAP135
W-IAP175P/175AC
W-IAP3WN/3WNP
Objective
This user guide describes the various features supported by Dell Instant and provides detailed instructions for
setting up and configuring a Dell Instant network.
Intended Audience
This guide is intended for customers who configure and use Dell Instant.
NOTE: W-IAP104, W-IAP105, W-IAP134, W-IAP135, W-IAP175, and W-IAP3WN support an unlimited number of IAPs on Layer 2
networks. W-IAP92/93 supports 16 IAPs.

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Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout this manual to emphasize important concepts:
The following informational icons are used throughout this guide:
Contacting Support
Table 1 Conventions
Type Style Description
Italics This style is used to emphasize important terms and provide cross-references to other
books.
Screen input and output This style is used to illustrate:
Screen output
On screen system prompt
Filenames, software devices, and specific commands
Bold This style is used to emphasize Instant UI elements. For example, name of a text box or
the name of a drop-down list.
NOTE: Indicates helpful suggestions, pertinent information, and important things to remember.
CAUTION: Indicates a risk of damage to your hardware or loss of data.
WARNING: Indicates a risk of personal injury or death.
Website Support
Main Website dell.com
Support Website support.dell.com
Dell Documentation support.dell.com/manuals

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Chapter 1
Initial Configuration
This chapter provides information that is required to setup Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point
and access the Instant User Interface.
Initial Setup
This section provides a pre-installation checklist and describes the initial procedures required to set up Dell
Instant.
Pre-Installation Checklist
Before installing the Instant Access Point (IAP), make sure that you have the following:
Ethernet cable of required length to connect the IAP to the home router.
One of the following power sources:
IEEE 802.3af-compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE) source. The PoE source can be any power source
equipment (PSE) switch or a midspan PSE device.
Dell power adapter kit (this kit is sold separately).
To complete the initial setup, perform the following tasks in the given order:
1. “Connecting the IAP to a Power Source” on page14
2. “Assigning an IP Address to the IAP” on page14
3. “Connecting to a Provisioning Wi-Fi Network” on page14
NOTE: PoE is a method of delivering power on the same physical Ethernet wire that is used for data communication. Power for
devices is provided in one of the following two ways:
Endspan— The switch that the IAP is connected to can provide power.
Midspan— A device can sit between the switch and the IAP.
The choice of endspan or midspan depends on the capabilities of the switch that the IAP is connected to. Typically if a switch is in
place and does not support PoE, midspan power injectors are used.
NOTE: A DNS server functions as a phonebook for the Internet and Internet users. It converts human readable computer
hostnames into IP addresses and vice-versa. A DNS server stores several records for a domain name, such as an address 'A'
record, name server (NS), and mail exchanger (MX) records. The Address 'A' record is the most important record that is stored in
a DNS server because it provides the required IP address for a network peripheral or element.
The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is an auto-configuration protocol used on IP networks. Computers or any
network peripherals that are connected to IP networks must be configured before they can communicate with other computers on
the network. DHCP allows a computer to be configured automatically, eliminating the need for a network administrator. DHCP also
provides a central database to keep a track of computers connected to the network. This database helps in preventing any two
computers from being configured with the same IP address.

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4. “Login into Instant User Interface” on page16
5. “Specifying the Country Code” on page16 — Skip this step, if you are installing the IAP in United States,
Japan or Israel.
Connecting the IAP to a Power Source
Based on the type of the power source that is used, perform one of the following steps to connect the IAP to the
power source:
PoE switch— Connect the ENET port of the IAP to the appropriate port on the PoE switch.
PoE midspan— Connect the ENET port of IAP to the appropriate port on the PoE midspan.
AC-to-DC power adapter— Connect the 12V DC power jack socket to the AC to DC power adapter.
Assigning an IP Address to the IAP
The IAP needs an IP address for network connectivity. When you connect the IAP to a network, the IAP receives
an IP address from a DHCP server.
To get an IP address for an IAP, perform the following steps:
1. Connect the ENET port of IAP to a switch or router using an Ethernet cable. Ensure that the DHCP service is
enabled on the network.
2. Connect the IAP to a power source. The IAP receives an IP address provided by the switch or router.
Connecting to a Provisioning Wi-Fi Network
To connect to a provisioning Wi-Fi network:
1. Connect a wireless enabled client to a provisioning Wi-Fi network. The provisioning network is called instant.
2. In the Microsoft Windows operating system, click the wireless network connection icon in the system tray.
The Wireless Network Connection window appears.
3. Click on the instant network and click Connect.
4. In the Mac operating system, click the AirPort icon. A list of available Wi-Fi networks is displayed.
5. Click on the instant network.
NOTE: After the IAP starts up, the IAP tries to connect to the DHCP server if the static IP configuration is not available. If DHCP
times out, a default IP within 169.254.x.y/16 subnet is configured on the IAP. The DHCP client still continues to run so that when the
DHCP service recovers, the IAP gets a valid IP address and reboots. In addition, you can manually assign a static IP without the
support of DHCP, after the IAP comes up with the 169.254.x.y/16 subnet.
NOTE: While connecting to the provisioning Wi-Fi network, ensure that the client is not connected to any wired network.

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Figure 1 Connecting to a provisioning Wi-Fi Network — Microsoft Windows
Figure 2 Connecting to a provisioning Wi-Fi Network — Mac OS
Disabling the Provisioning Wi-Fi Network
The provisioning network is enabled by default. Instant provides the option to disable the provisioning network in
apboot. Use this option when you do not want the default SSID instant to appear in your network.
To disable the provisioning network:
1. Connect a terminal or PC/workstation running a terminal emulation program to the Console port on the IAP.
2. Configure the terminal or terminal emulation program to use the following communication settings.
3. Power on the IAP. You see an autoboot countdown prompt that allows you to interrupt the normal startup
process and access apboot.
4. Click Enter before the timer expires. The IAP goes into apboot mode.
5. In the apboot mode, use the following commands to disable the provisioning network:
apboot> factory_reset
apboot> setenv disable_prov_ssid 1
apboot> saveenv
apboot> reset
Table 2 Terminal Communication Settings
Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Flow Control
960 8 None 1 None

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Login into Instant User Interface
Launch a web browser and navigate to instant.dell-pcw.com (or any URL or web address). In the login screen,
enter the following credentials:
Username— admin
Password— admin
Figure 3 Instant User Interface Login Screen
When you use a provisioning Wi-Fi network to connect to the internet, all browser requests are directed to the
Instant user interface. For example, if you enter www.example.com in the address field, you will be directed to the
Instant user interface. You can change the default login credentials after your first login.
Specifying the Country Code
Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Points are shipped in three variants:
IAP-US (United States)
IAP-JP (Japan)
IAP-ROW (Rest of World)
After you successfully login to the Instant user interface, the Country Code window appears if IAP-ROW APs are
installed. Select the country code for the IAP-ROW APs installed.
For the complete list of the countries that are supported in the IAP-ROW variant type, see “Regulatory Domain”
on page237.
Figure 4 Specifying the Country Code
NOTE: Skip this section, if you are installing the IAP in United States or Japan.

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IAP Cluster
IAPs in the same VLAN automatically find each other and form a single functioning network managed by a
Virtual Controller.
NOTE: Moving an IAP from one cluster to another requires a factory reset of the IAP that is being moved.See Chapter
5, “Managing IAPs” on page71 for more information.

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Chapter 2
Instant User Interface
The Instant User Interface (UI) provides a standard web based interface that allows you to configure and monitor
a Wi-Fi network. It is accessible through a standard web browser from a remote management console or
workstation. JavaScript must be enabled on the web browser to view the Instant UI.
Supported browsers are:
Internet Explorer 7 or higher
Safari
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Understanding the Instant UI Layout
The Instant UI consists of the following elements:
Banner
Search
Tabs
Links
Views
These elements are explained in the following sections.
Figure 5 Instant UI Interface
NOTE: The Instant UI logs out automatically if the window is inactive for fifteen minutes.

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Banner
The banner is a horizontal grey rectangle that appears at the top left corner of the Instant UI. It displays the
company name, logo, and Virtual Controller's name.
Search
Administrators can search an IAP, client, or a network using a simple Search window in the Instant UI. This
Search option helps fill in the blank when you type in a word and suggested matches are automatically displayed
in a dynamic list. The list is more relevant and detailed when more number of keywords are typed in. This is
similar to the auto-complete feature of Google Search.
Tabs
The Instant UI consists of the following tabs:
Networks— Provides information about the Wi-Fi networks in the Dell Instant network.
Access Points— Provides information about the IAPs in the Instant network.
Clients— Provides information about the clients in the Instant network.
Each tab appears in a compressed view by default. A number, specifying the number of networks, IAPs, or clients
in the network precedes the tab names. Click on the tabs to see the expanded view and click again to compress
the expanded view. Items in each tab are associated with a triangle icon. Click on the triangle icon to sort the data
in increasing or decreasing order. Each tab is explained in the following sections.
Networks Tab
This tab displays a list of Wi-Fi networks that are configured in the Dell Instant network. The network names
appear as links. The expanded view displays the following information about each Wi-Fi network:
Name— Name of the network.
Clients— Number of clients that are connected to the network.
Type— Network type: Employee, Guest, or Voice.
Band— Band in which the network is broadcast: 2.4 GHz band, 5.4 GHz band, or both.
Authentication Method— Authentication method required to connect to the network.
Key Management— Authentication key type.
IP Assignment—Source of IP address for the client.
To add a Wi-Fi network, click the New link in the Networks tab. For more information about a wireless network
and the procedure to add a wireless network, see Chapter 3, “Wireless Network” on page43.
An edit link appears on clicking the network name in the Networks tab. For information about editing a wireless
network, see “Editing a Network” on page65. To delete a network, click on the link xlocated next to the edit
link.
Figure 6 Networks Tab— Compressed View and Expanded View