Dell Instant 6.2.1.0-3.3.0.0 Quick Start Guide

Dell Networking W-Series

Dell W-Series Instant UI 1. From the Dell W-Series Instant UI main window, click New under the

Note: The E2 port on W-IAP3WNP supports Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) to

Instant Access Point Networks section. The New WLAN window is displayed.

Dell Networking W-Series Instant Access Point user interface is a standard web-

supply power to any compliant 802.3af powered (class 0-4) device.

based interface that allows you to configure and monitor a W-IAP network. 2. In the WLAN Settings tab, enter a name (SSID) for the network. This name

The W-IAP155P supports PSE for 802.3at powered device (class 0-4) on one port

Quick Start Guide is used for identifying the Network.

To start using the Dell W-Series Instant UI, perform the following steps: (E1 or E2), or 802.3af powered DC IN (Power Socket) on two ports (E1 and E2).

3. Click Next. The VLAN tab details are displayed.

1. Using a wireless client, scan the wireless networks and connect to the instant

4. In the VLAN tab, select the required Client IP assignment and Client VLAN

SSID. Verifying Status Using the Dell W-Series Instant UI

assignment options.

2. Using a web browser, go to http://instant.dell-pcw.com. To verify that the wireless network is available and the SSID is broadcasted,

This Quick Start Guide assists you to quickly connect and configure Dell 5. Click Next. The Security tab details are displayed.

perform the following steps:

3. Log in to the Dell W-Series Instant UI with admin and admin as username and

Networking W-Series Instant Access Point. To learn more about Dell W-Instant

6. In the Security tab, enter a unique passphrase and retype it to confirm. You can

password respectively.

1. Verify that the newly created network is displayed in the Networks window:

and for detailed configuration information, see Dell Networking W-Series Instant

use the default values or customize the security settings.

for example, employee_network as shown in Figure 1.

Access Point 6.2.1.0-3.3.0.0 User Guide.

Note: It is recommended that you change the administrator credentials after the 7. Click Next. The Access tab details are displayed.

initial configuration. For more information, see the Management Authentication Figure 1 Network Window

8. In the Access tab, ensure that the Unrestricted access control is specified.

Settings section in Dell Networking W-Series Instant Access Point User Guide.

Getting Started 9. Click Finish. The new network is added and displayed in the Networks tab.

For more information on configuring different types of wireless network such as

Unpack and Power on W-IAP 4. After a successful login, if the Country Code window is displayed, select a

Employee, Guest, or Voice, see Dell Networking W-Series Instant Access Point User

country from the list.

After unpacking the Dell W-Instant Access Point (W-IAP), check the power Guide. requirements and connect the W-IAP.

Note: The Country Code window is displayed only when the W-IAP ROW (Rest of World) variants are installed. The country code setting is not applicable to the

Note: Based on the W-IAP model, you can power on the W-IAP by using an AC

Verifying the Operating Status 2. Disconnect the client from instant—the default provisioning network to

W-IAPs designed for US or Japan.

adapter or Power over Ethernet (Po E). Use the option that suits your W-IAP

which your client system is connected.

After setting up a W-IAP and creating a wireless networks, use the Dell W-Series

deployment environment.

3. Connect your client to the newly created network.

Instant UI or the LEDs to verify the operating status.

5. If the Dell W-Series Instant UI is used for managing W-IAPs, proceed to

4. Log in to the Dell W-Series Instant UI with the administrator credentials.

Creating a Wireless Network. If W-Air Wave is deployed for managing the

Connect Verifying Status Using LEDs The instant provisioning network is automatically deleted and will no

netwok, perform the following steps.

longer be available.

To connect the W-IAP to your network, plug in a LAN cable to Enet0 (on the back You can use the LEDs to verify that both radios are active after configuration. For

a. Click Set Up Now at the bottom of the Dell W-Series Instant UI to

side of the device) port. The E0 LED turns green. information on the LED status indicators, see the Install Guide provided with the

configure W-Air Wave. The System window is displayed.

W-IAP package.

b. Click the Admin tab. In the Air Wave section, enter the Shared Key and Converting a W-IAP

Provision

Air Wave IP details. Contact your local network administrator to obtain Note: The E0 port on W-AP134/135, W-IAP3WN/3WNP, W-IAP108/109, and

A W-IAP can be converted to operate as a Campus AP or Remote AP managed by

W-IAPs can be provisioned automatically, through Dell Networking W-Air Wave,

these details. W-IAP155/155P supports uplink connection.

a Dell Networking W-Series Mobility Controller.

or by manually connecting to a provisioning network. Use the following methods

The E1 port on W-AP134/135 and W-IAP108/109, E1 and E2 ports on W-IAP3WN/

based on your IAP provisioning requirements. To convert a W-IAP through the Dell W-Series Instant UI, perform the following

3WNP, and E1, E2, E3, and E4 ports on W-IAP155/155P support wired downlink

steps:

Creating a Wireless Network connection.

Functional W-IAP in the Network

1. Log in to the Dell W-Series Instant UI with the administrator credentials.

To create a wireless network using the Dell W-Series Instant UI, perform the

If a W-IAP is already configured and is in operational state, connect the W-IAP

following steps:

into the same VLAN or subnet, to automatically configure the new W-IAP.