Dell Instant 6.4.0.2-4.1 Quick Start Guide

Dell Networking W-Series

Instant UI 2. In the WLAN Settings tab, enter a name (SSID) for the network. This name is

W-IAP Model Ethernet Ports

Instant used for identifying the Network.

Instant user interface (UI) is a standard web-based interface that allows you to

configure and monitor a W-IAP network. 3. Click Next. The VLAN tab details are displayed. W-IAP3WN/3WNP E0: Indicates uplink connection.

Quick Start Guide E1 and E2: Indicate wired downlink connection.

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

To start using the Instant UI, perform the following steps:

NOTE: The E2 port on W-IAP3WNP supports Power Sourcing

assignment options.

Equipment (PSE) to supply power to any compliant 802.3af powered

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

(class 0-4) device.

5. Click Next. The Security tab details are displayed.

SSID.

6. In the Security tab, enter a unique passphrase and retype it to confirm. You can W-IAP108/109 ENET0: Indicates uplink connection.

2. Using a web browser, go to the “instant.dell-pcw.com” URL.

use the default values or customize the security settings. ENET1: Indicates wired downlink connection.

This Quick Start Guide assists you to connect and configure Dell Networking W-

3. Log in to the Instant UI with the following credentials:

Series Instant Access Point (W-IAP). To learn more about W-IAP and for detailed

7. Click Next. The Access tab details are displayed. W-IAP155/155P E0: Indicates uplink connection.

configuration information, see Dell Networking W-Series Instant User Guide. Username—“admin”

E1, E2, E3, and E4: Indicate wired downlink connection.

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

Password—“admin” NOTE: The W-IAP155P supports PSE for 802.3at powered device

9. Click Finish. The new network is added and displayed in the Networks (class 0-4) on one port (E1 or E2), or 802.3af powered DC IN (Power

Socket) on two ports (E1 and E2).

Getting Started window.

Note: It is recommended that you change the administrator login credentials

after the initial configuration. For more information, see the Management W-IAP224/225 ENET0: Indicates uplink connection.

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

Unpack and Power on W-IAP Authentication Settings section in Dell Networking W-Series Instant User Guide. ENET1: Indicates wired downlink connection.

Employee, Guest, or Voice, see Dell Networking W-Series Instant User Guide.

NOTE: When operating on 802.3af, only the port connected to power

After unpacking the W-IAP, check the power requirements and connect the

is usable. For example, if the source of power is connected to ENET

W-IAP. 0, then ENET 1 will not work.

4. If the Country Code window is displayed after a successful login, select a

Verifying the Operating Status

country from the list. W-IAP274/275 The W-IAP274/275 are equipped with two Gigabit Ethernet ports,

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

After setting up a W-IAP and creating a wireless network, use the Instant UI or the which are referred to as WAN and LAN ports for Ethernet

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

Note: The Country Code window is displayed only when the W-IAP-ROW (Rest of LEDs to verify the operating status.

deployment environment. The WAN port supports 802.3at Power over Ethernet (Po E), accepting

World) variants are installed. The country code setting is not applicable to the

48 VDC (nominal) as a standard defined Powered Device (PD) from a

W-IAPs designed for US and Japan. Verifying Status Using LEDs

Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) such as a Po E midspan injector.

Connect You can use the LEDs to verify that both radios are active after the AP

W-IAP114/115 ENET: Indicates uplink connection.

5. If the Instant UI is used for managing W-IAPs, proceed to Creating a Wireless initialization and configuration. W-IAP103

To connect the W-IAP to your network, plug in a LAN cable to Ethernet port (on

Network. If W-Air Wave is deployed for managing the network, perform the

the back side of the device). The Ethernet port LED turns green. The following table lists the Ethernet ports available on a W-IAP and the

following steps. For information on the LED status indicators, see the Installation Guide provided

corresponding status indication:

with the W-IAP package.

Provision a. Navigate to System>Admin in the Instant UI to configure W-Air Wave. The window with W-Air Wave configuration options is displayed.

W-IAPs can be provisioned automatically, through Dell W-Air Wave or by W-IAP Model Ethernet Ports

Verifying Status Using Instant UI

manually connecting to a provisioning network. Use the following methods based b. In the Air Wave section, enter the Shared Key and Air Wave IP details.

W-IAP134/135 ENET0: Indicates uplink connection. To verify that the wireless network is available and the SSID is broadcasted,

on your W-IAP provisioning requirements. Contact your local network administrator to obtain these details.

ENET1: Indicates wired downlink connection. perform the following steps:

Creating a Wireless Network

Functional W-IAP in the Network

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

To create a wireless network using the Instant UI, perform the following steps: for example, employee_network as shown in Figure 1.

If a W-IAP is already configured and is in operational state, connect the W-IAP into the same VLAN or subnet, to automatically configure the new W-IAP.

1. From the Instant UI main window, click New under the Networks section. The New WLAN window is displayed.