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- Page 1 Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point User Guide...
- Page 2 Aruba Networks, Inc. from any and all legal actions that might be taken against it with respect to infringement of copyright on behalf of those vendors. Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide 0510992-01 | July 2011...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Client Alerts ........................31 IDS ............................32 Language ........................... 33 AirWave Setup........................33 Pause/Resume ........................33 Views ............................33 Chapter 4 Wireless Network......................35 Network Types..........................35 Employee Network ........................35 Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide... - Page 4 External RADIUS Server......................70 Configuring an External RADIUS Server ..............70 Enabling Instant RADIUS ....................71 RADIUS Server Authentication with VSA................71 List of supported VSA’s ....................72 Management Authentication Settings................74 Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide...
- Page 5 Customize valid channels...................... 104 Min transmit power........................ 104 Max transmit power....................... 104 Monitoring the Network with ARM ..................105 ARM Metrics ........................... 105 Configuring Administrator Assigned Radio Settings for IAP........... 105 Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide...
- Page 6 User Database ......................... 133 Adding a User..........................133 Editing User Settings......................133 Deleting a User ........................134 Chapter 22 Regulatory Domain......................135 Country Codes List.......................... 135 Appendix A Abbreviations ..........................139 Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide...
- Page 7 Syslog Server ............................ 55 Figure 42 Adding an W-IAP to the Instant Network..................55 Figure 43 Entering the MAC Address for the New W-IAP ................55 Figure 44 Editing W-IAP Settings ........................56 Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide...
- Page 8 Template Based Configuration..................... 114 Figure 90 Configuring AirWave ........................115 Figure 91 Virtual Controller View........................117 Figure 92 Clients Graph........................... 118 Figure 93 Throughput Graph .......................... 119 Figure 94 Network View..........................120 Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide...
- Page 9 Figure 101 Frames Graph..........................127 Figure 102 Speed Graph............................ 127 Figure 103 Throughput Graph .......................... 128 Figure 104 Adding a User ..........................133 Figure 105 Specifying a Country Code ......................135 Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide...
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- Page 11 Table 17 Client View - RF Trends Graphs and Monitoring Procedures..........128 Table 18 Alerts List ............................131 Table 19 Country Codes List.......................... 135 Table 20 Abbreviations ..........................139 Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide | 11...
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Page 13: About This Guide
An Ethernet port with routable connectivity to the Internet or a self-enclosed network as long as there is an Ethernet port with link are the network infrastructures required to deploy the Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant wireless network. Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant is specifically designed for easy deployment and proactive management of networks for small customers or remote locations without an on-site IT administrator. -
Page 14: Contacting Support
CAUTION: Indicates a risk of damage to your hardware or loss of data. Contacting Support Table 2 Contacting Support Main Site dell.com Support Site support.dell.com Documentation Website support.dell.com/manuals 14 | About this Guide Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide... -
Page 15: Chapter 1 W-Iap Internal Antenna Patterns
2.4 GHz/2.5 dBi 5 GHz/5.8 dBi Figure 1 shows antenna patterns of W-IAP93 for 2.45 GHz and 5.5 GHz. Figure 1 W-IAP93 Antenna Pattern Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide W-IAP Internal Antenna Patterns | 15... -
Page 16: W-Iap105 Antenna Pattern
5.150 GHz to 5.875 GHz/4.0 dBi Figure 2 shows antenna patterns of W-IAP105 for 2.45 GHz and 5.5 GHz. Figure 2 W-IAP105 Antenna Pattern 16 | W-IAP Internal Antenna Patterns Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide... -
Page 17: Chapter 2 Initial Configuration
Initial Configuration This chapter provides information that is required to setup Instant 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. -
Page 18: Connecting The W-Iap To A Power Source
In the MAC operating system, click the AirPort icon. A list of available Wi-Fi networks is displayed. Click on the instant network. NOTE: While connecting to the provisioning Wi-Fi network, ensure that the client is not connected to any wired network. 18 | Initial Configuration Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide... -
Page 19: Login Into Instant User Interface
In the login screen, enter the following credentials: Username - admin Password - admin Figure 5 Instant User Interface Login Screen Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide Initial Configuration | 19... -
Page 20: Specifying The Country Code
Instant user interface. You can change the default login credentials after your first login. Specifying the Country Code NOTE: Skip this section, if you are installing the IAP in United States, Japan or Israel. Dell Instant Access Points are shipped in four variants: W-IAP - US (United States) ... -
Page 21: Chapter 3 Instant User Interface
Banner Search Tabs Links Views These elements are explained in the following sections. Figure 7 Basic Sections in the Instant UI Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide Instant User Interface | 21... -
Page 22: Banner
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. -
Page 23: Access Points Tab
Access Points Tab If the Auto Join Mode feature is enabled, a list of enabled and active IAPs in the Dell Instant network is displayed in the Access Points tab. The IAP names are displayed as links. If the Auto Join Mode feature is disabled, then a New link appears. Click this link to add a new IAP to the network. -
Page 24: Links
This link displays the Users box. This box contains fields that are required to add, edit, or delete a user or users. You can also specify the user type. Two types of users, employee and guest, will be using the Dell Instant network. -
Page 25: Settings
For information about dynamic RADIUS Proxy and Auto join mode, see “External RADIUS Server” on page 70 “Auto Join Mode” on page 53. Figure 12 Settings Link - Default View Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide Instant User Interface | 25... -
Page 26: Servers
This link displays the Maintenance box. The Maintenance box allows you to maintain the Wi-Fi network. It consists of the following tabs: About - Displays the Build Time, IAP model name, Dell OS version, Dell website homepage, and Copyright ... - Page 27 NOTE: For more information, use the support commands under the supervision of Dell technical support. You can view the following information for each access point in the Dell Instant network using the support box: AP Summary - Displays the IAP configuration.
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Page 28: Help
Use this link to logout of the Instant UI. Monitoring This link displays the Monitoring pane. This pane can be used to monitor the Dell Instant network. Use the down arrow located to the right side of these links to compress or expand the monitoring pane. The monitoring... -
Page 29: Figure 16 Monitoring On Instant Ui
The following table lists the icons in the RF Dashboard. Table 3 RF Dashboard Icons Icon Name Signal bar Speed icon Utilization icon Noise icon Errors icon Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide Instant User Interface | 29... - Page 30 15 minutes. In Network or IAP view, this graph displays the number of clients that were associated with the selected network or IAP for the last 15 minutes. 30 | Instant User Interface Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide...
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Page 31: Client Alerts
Details - Provides a detailed description of the error or alert. NOTE: New alerts will be generated for an incomplete DHCP transaction of a client. Figure 20 Client Alerts link on Instant UI Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide Instant User Interface | 31... -
Page 32: Ids
Where - Provides information about the IAP that detected the foreign client. Click the pushpin icon to view the information. For more information on the intrusion detection feature, see Chapter 16, “Intrusion Detection System” Figure 22 Intrusion Detection on Instant UI 32 | Instant User Interface Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide... -
Page 33: Language
Network view - The Network view provides information that is necessary to monitor a selected wireless network. All Wi-Fi networks in the Dell Instant network are listed in the Networks tab. Click the name of the network that you want to monitor. Network view for the selected network appears. - Page 34 Instant Access Point view - The Instant Access Point view provides information that is necessary to monitor a selected IAP. All IAPs in the Dell Instant network are listed in the Access Points tab. Click the name of the IAP that you want to monitor. Access Point view for that IAP appears.
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Page 35: Chapter 4 Wireless Network
Employee Network An Employee network is a classic Wi-Fi network. This network type is supported with full customization on Dell Instant. It will be used by the employees in the organization. Passphrase based or 802.1X based authentication methods are supported on this network type. Employees can access the protected data of an enterprise through the employee network after successful authentication. -
Page 36: Figure 24 Adding An Employee Network - Basic Info Tab
GHz, and 5 GHz. The All option is selected by default. It is also the recommended option. b. Hide SSID - Select this check box if you want to hide the SSID (network name) from the users. 36 | Wireless Network Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide... -
Page 37: Figure 25 Band And Hide Ssid Settings
RADIUS server must be added. Click the Users link to add the users. For information on adding a user, see “Adding a User” on page 133. Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide Wireless Network | 37... -
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For information on configuring an external RADIUS server, see “Configuring an External RADIUS Server” on page 38 | Wireless Network Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide... -
Page 39: Figure 26 Security Tab - Enterprise
Figure 26 Security Tab - Enterprise Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide Wireless Network | 39... -
Page 40: Figure 27 Security Tab - Personal
Figure 27 Security Tab - Personal Figure 28 Security Tab - Open 40 | Wireless Network Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide... -
Page 41: Voice Network
Adding a Voice Network This section provides the procedure to add a voice network. 1. In the Networks tab, click the New link. The New Network box appears. Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide Wireless Network | 41... -
Page 42: Figure 30 Adding A Voice Network - Basic Info Tab
GHz, and 5 GHz. The All option is selected by default. It is also the recommended option. b. Hide SSID - Select this check box if you want to hide the SSID (network name) from the users. 42 | Wireless Network Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide... -
Page 43: Table 8 Conditions For Adding A Voice Network - Security Tab
External RADIUS Server - For information on configuring an external RADIUS server, see “Configuring an External RADIUS Server” on page Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide Wireless Network | 43... -
Page 44: Guest Network
Adding a Guest Network - Basic Info Tab 2. In the Basic Info tab, perform the following steps: a. Type a name for the network in the Name (SSID) text box. 44 | Wireless Network Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide... -
Page 45: Table 9 Conditions For Adding A Guest Network - Basic Info Tab
If you do not want to set the captive portal authentication, clear the Splash page check box. Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide Wireless Network | 45... -
Page 46: Figure 32 Adding A Guest Network - Splash
2. Select the appropriate Tx key from the Tx Key drop-down list. Available options are 1,2,3, and 4. 3. Enter an appropriate WEP key in the WEP Key text box and reconfirm. 4. Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase text box and reconfirm. 46 | Wireless Network Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide... -
Page 47: Editing A Network
1. In the Networks tab, click the network which you want to delete. An x appears against the network to be deleted. 2. Click x. A delete confirmation box appears. 3. Click Delete Now. Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide Wireless Network | 47... -
Page 48: Bandwidth Contracts
Percentage of Airtime: % Air Time allocated to SSID Each user: Per User per SSID contract specified in kbps Each radio: Per radio per SSID contract specified in kbps 48 | Wireless Network Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide... -
Page 49: Chapter 5 Mesh Network
Chapter 5 Mesh Network The Dell Instant secure enterprise mesh solution is an effective way to expand network coverage for outdoor and indoor enterprise environments without any wires. Using mesh, you can bridge multiple Ethernet LANs or you can extend your wireless coverage. As traffic traverses across mesh IAPs, the mesh network automatically reconfigures around broken or blocked paths. -
Page 50: Instant Mesh Setup
Figure 35 Untrusted Connection Window 5. In the login screen as shown in Figure 36, enter the following credentials: Username - admin Password - admin 50 | Mesh Network Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide... -
Page 51: Figure 36 Login Window
NOTE: The IAPs in US, JP, or IL regulatory domain which are in factory default state will scan for several minutes after booting. These IAPs will automatically join the mesh if only a single provisioned Instant mesh network is available. Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide Mesh Network | 51... - Page 52 52 | Mesh Network Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide...
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Page 53: Chapter 6 Managing Iaps
Chapter 6 Managing IAPs The Dell Instant network supports upto 16 W-IAPs. This chapter describes the auto join mode, Terminal Access, LED display, and Syslog server features in Dell Instant. In addition, the chapter provides procedures for adding and removing W-IAPs, editing the W-IAP settings, and upgrading the firmware on the W-IAP using the Instant... -
Page 54: Led Display
NOTE: The LED display will be always in Enabled mode while rebooting the IAP. Terminal Access To enable or disable the telnet access to the W-IAP's CLI, go to Settings > Advanced > Terminal access. Figure 40 Terminal Access 54 | Managing IAPs Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide... -
Page 55: Syslog Server
Figure 41 Syslog Server Adding an W-IAP to the Network To add an W-IAP to the Dell Instant network, assign an IP address. For more information, see “Assigning an IP Address to the W-IAP” on page 18. After an W-IAP is connected to the network, if the Auto Join Mode feature is enabled, it is listed in the Access Points tab in the Instant UI. -
Page 56: Removing An W-Iap From The Network
1. In the Access Points tab, click the AP of the W-IAP that you want to rename. The edit link appears. Figure 44 Editing W-IAP Settings 2. Click the edit link. 56 | Managing IAPs Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide... -
Page 57: Changing Ip Address Of The W-Iap
Enter the netmask of the network in the Netmask text box. c. Enter the IP address of the default gateway in the Default gateway text box. Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide Managing IAPs | 57... -
Page 58: Configuring Adaptive Radio Management
5. Click OK. and reboot the W-IAP. Configuring Adaptive Radio Management Adaptive Radio Management (ARM) is enabled in Dell Instant by default. However, if ARM is disabled, perform the following steps to enable it. For more information about ARM, see “Adaptive Radio Management”... -
Page 59: Configuring An External Antenna
To configure an external antenna for each W-IAP, perform the following steps: NOTE: Only the Dell PowerConnect W-IAP92 supports external antenna configuration. Skip this section, if you are using W-IAP93 or W-IAP105. For appropriate configuration values, see the relevant W-IAP documentation. -
Page 60: Figure 50 Maintenance Box
3. Enter the IP address of mobility controller in the IP Address of Mobility Controller text box. 4. Click Convert Now. Confirm the conversion in the Confirm Access Point Conversion box. Figure 52 Confirm Access Point Conversion Box 5. Click Close. 60 | Managing IAPs Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide... -
Page 61: Rebooting The W-Iap
The image check feature allows the W-IAP to discover new firmware image versions on a cloud-based image server hosted by Dell. The location of the image server is fixed and cannot be changed by the user. Dell takes care of managing the image server, and ensures that the image server is loaded with latest versions of Dell Instant firmware image for its products. -
Page 62: Automatic Firmware Image Check And Upgrade
Once every week thereafter If the image check locates a new version of the Dell Instant firmware image on the image server, then a New version available link appears at the top right corner of the Instant UI. Figure 54... -
Page 63: Manual Firmware Image Check And Upgrade
Upgrading - While image upgrading is in progress. Upgrade successful - When the upgrading is successful. Upgrade fail - When the upgrading fails. Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide Managing IAPs | 63... - Page 64 64 | Managing IAPs Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide...
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Page 65: Chapter 7 Ntp Server
Network Time Protocol (NTP) is required to obtain the precise time from a server and to regulate the local time in each network element. If NTP server is not configured in the Dell Instant network, an IAP reboot may lead to variation in time and data. - Page 66 66 | NTP Server Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide...
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Page 67: Chapter 8 Virtual Controller
Virtual Controller IP Address You can specify a single static IP address that can be used to manage a multi-AP Dell Instant network. This IP address is automatically provisioned on a shadow interface on the IAP that takes the role of a virtual controller. -
Page 68: Configuring The Dhcp Server
6. Select Minutes, Hours, or Days for the lease time from the drop-down list next to Lease time. Figure 59 Configuring the DHCP Server 7. Click OK. 68 | Virtual Controller Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide... -
Page 69: Chapter 9 Authentication
NOTE: A NAS acts as a gateway to guard access to a protected resource. A client connecting to the wireless network first connects to the NAS. The Dell Instant network supports internal RADIUS server and external RADIUS server for 802.1x authentication. -
Page 70: External Radius Server
NOTE: Dell Instant does not ship with any 802.1x server certificate. EAP-TTLS and EAP-PEAP support is not available until the administrator uploads a valid 802.1x server certificate to the Dell Instant network. By default, the 802.1x authentication is limited to LEAP only. -
Page 71: Enabling Instant Radius
An external RADIUS server authenticates network users and returns to the IAP the vendor-specific attribute (VSA) that contains the name of the network role for the user. The authenticated user is placed into the management role specified by the VSA. Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide Authentication | 71... -
Page 72: List Of Supported Vsa's
Aruba-Location-Id Aruba-Named-User-VLAN Aruba-Port-Id Aruba-Priv-Admin-User Aruba-Template-User Aruba-User-Role Aruba-User-VLAN CHAP-Challenge Callback-Id Callback-Number Class Connect-Info Connect-Rate Crypt-Password 72 | Authentication Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide... - Page 73 Idle-Timeout Login-IP-Host Login-LAT-Node Login-LAT-Port Login-LAT-Service Login-Service Login-TCP-Port Menu Message-Auth NAS-Port-Type Password Password-Retry Port-Limit Prefix Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide Authentication | 73...
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Page 74: Management Authentication Settings
SSIDs. For information on configuring external RADIUS server, see “External RADIUS Server” on page 70. 74 | Authentication Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide... -
Page 75: Captive Portal
Captive Portal Dell Instant network supports captive portal authentication method for a Guest network type. In this method, a web page is displayed to a guest user who tries to access the internet. The user has to authenticate or accept company's network usage policy in the web page. -
Page 76: Configuring Internal Captive Portal Authentication When Editing A Guest Network
2. Click the edit link. The Edit box for the network appears. 3. Click Next and select one of the following options for the splash page type in the Security tab: a. Internal - Authenticated a. Internal - Acknowledged 76 | Authentication Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide... -
Page 77: Configuring Internal Captive Portal With External Radius Server Authentication When Adding A Guest Network
Port - Port used for communicating with the external splash page server. d. Authentication text - Text string returned by the external server after successfull authentication. 5. Click Next. Associate to the new SSID and access any URL. Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide Authentication | 77... -
Page 78: Customizing A Splash Page
3. To change the policy text, click the second square in the splash page, type the required text in the Policy text box, and click OK. The policy text should not exceed 255 characters. 78 | Authentication Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide... -
Page 79: Disabling Captive Portal Authentication
2. Click the edit link. The Edit box for the network appears. 3. Click Next and clear the Splash page check box in the Security tab. Figure 67 Disabling Captive Portal Authentication 4. Click Next and click Finish. Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide Authentication | 79... -
Page 80: External Captive Portal
External Captive Portal Dell Instant supports external captive portal authentication. The external portal can be in a cloud or on a server outside the enterprise network. Configuring External Captive Portal Authentication when Adding a Guest Network To configure external captive portal authentication when adding a guest network, perform the following steps: 1. -
Page 81: Mac Authentication
WEP authentication. Because MAC addresses are easily observed during transmission and easily changed on the client, this form of authentication should be considered nothing more than a minor hurdle that will not deter the determined intruder. Dell recommends against the use of MAC based authentication. Configuring MAC Authentication To enable MAC Authentication for a wireless network, perform the following steps: 1. -
Page 82: Certificates
It contains the organization name, a serial number, expiration date, a copy of the certificate-holder's public key, and the digital signature of the certificate-issuing authority so that a recipient can ensure that the certificate is real. Dell Instant supports certificate files in Privacy Enhanced Mail (.pem) format. -
Page 83: Figure 71 Loading Certificates
3. Click the Browse button. Browse and select the appropriate certificate file, and click the Upload Certificate button. 4. Enter passphrase in the Passphrase text box and reconfirm. 5. Click Close. Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide Authentication | 83... - Page 84 84 | Authentication Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide...
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Page 85: Chapter 10 Role Derivation
Chapter 10 Role Derivation Every client in an Dell Instant network is associated with a user role, which determines the client’s network privileges, how often it must re-authenticate, and which bandwidth contracts are applicable. This chapter describes creating and assigning roles using the Instant UI. -
Page 86: Creating Role Assignment Rules
- To check if the attribute ends with the operand value. 4. Enter the string to match the String text box. 5. Select the appropriate role from the Role drop-down list. 6. Click OK. 86 | Role Derivation Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide... -
Page 87: Figure 74 Creating Role Assignment Rules
Figure 74 Creating Role Assignment Rules Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide Role Derivation | 87... - Page 88 88 | Role Derivation Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide...
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Page 89: Chapter 11 Guest Dmz
NATs all traffic that passes out of this interface. This eliminates the need for complex VLAN and IP address management for a multi-site wireless network. Layer 2 multicast applications are not supported in the Guest DMZ (virtual controller assigned) networks. In Dell Instant, Guest DMZ performs the following functions: Automatically segregates guest network users and employee or voice network users. - Page 90 90 | Guest DMZ Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide...
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Page 91: Chapter 12 Instant Firewall
Dell Instant implements the Instant Firewall feature that uses a simplified firewall policy language. An administrator can define the firewall policies on an SSID or wireless network such as the Guest network or an Employee network. - Page 92 Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol rtsp Real Time Streaming Protocol sccp Skinny Call Control Protocol Session Initiation Protocol sip-tcp Session Initiation Protocol-Transmission Control Protocol sip-udp Session Initiation Protocol-User Datagram Protocol 92 | Instant Firewall Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide...
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Page 93: Destination Options
Access tab. 2. In the Basic Info tab, enter the appropriate information. 3. Click Next and set appropriate values in the Security tab. Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide Instant Firewall | 93... -
Page 94: Allow Pop3 Service To A Particular Server
To define allow POP3 service access rule to a particular server, perform the following steps: 1. Click the New button. The New Rule box appears. 94 | Instant Firewall Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide... -
Page 95: Deny Ftp Service Except To A Particular Server
4. Select except to a particular server from the Destination drop-down list and enter appropriate IP address in the IP text box. 5. Click OK 5. Click Finish Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide Instant Firewall | 95... -
Page 96: Deny Bootp Service Except To A Particular Network
4. Select except to a network from the Destination drop-down list. Enter appropriate IP address in the IP text box. Enter appropriate netmask in the Netmask text box. 5. Click OK. 5. Click Finish. 96 | Instant Firewall Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide... -
Page 97: Figure 79 Defining Rule - Deny Bootp Service Except To A Particular Network
Figure 79 Defining Rule - Deny bootp Service Except to a Particular Network Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide Instant Firewall | 97... - Page 98 98 | Instant Firewall Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide...
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Page 99: Chapter 13 Content Filtering
Figure 80 Enabling Content Filtering The content filtering configuration applies to all the IAPs in the Dell Instant network and the service is enabled or disabled globally across all the wireless networks that are configured in the Dell Instant. Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide... - Page 100 100 | Content Filtering Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide...
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Page 101: Chapter 14 Os Fingerprinting
OS Fingerprinting The OS Fingerprinting feature gathers information about the client that is connected to the Dell Instant network to find the operating system that the client is running on. The following is a list of advantages of this feature: Identifying rogue clients - Helps to identify clients that are running on forbidden operating systems. - Page 102 102 | OS Fingerprinting Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide...
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Page 103: Chapter 15 Adaptive Radio Management
ARM Features This section describes ARM features that are available in Dell Instant. Channel or Power Assignment This feature automatically assigns channel and power settings for all the IAPs in the network according to changes in the RF environment. -
Page 104: Air Time Fairness
AP capabilities. In the event that an AP is configured for a Max Tx EIRP setting it cannot support, this value will be reduced to the highest supported power setting. 104 | Adaptive Radio Management Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide... -
Page 105: Monitoring The Network With Arm
ARM-assigned channel to provide a snapshot of the current RF health state. Configuring Administrator Assigned Radio Settings for IAP ARM is enabled on Dell Instant by default. It automatically assigns appropriate channel and power for the IAPs. To manually configure radio settings using the Instant UI, perform the following steps: 1. - Page 106 106 | Adaptive Radio Management Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide...
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Page 107: Chapter 16 Intrusion Detection System
Rogue AP Detection and Classification The most important IDS functionality offered in the Dell Instant network is the ability to detect rogue APs, interfering APs, and other devices that can potentially disrupt network operations. An AP is considered to be a rogue AP if it is both unauthorized and plugged into the wired side of the network. -
Page 108: Figure 86 Containment Methods
Wireless - An IAP or client is contained by disrupting its association on the wireless interface. None - Disables all the containment mechanisms. Figure 86 Containment Methods NOTE: Wireless containment is the recommended containment method. 108 | Intrusion Detection System Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide... -
Page 109: Chapter 17 Snmp
Dell Instant supports versions 1, 2c, and 3 of Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) for reporting purposes only. In other words, SNMP cannot be used for setting values in an Dell system in the current IAP. SNMP Parameters for IAP You can configure the following parameters for IAP. -
Page 110: Figure 87 Creating Community Strings For Snmpv1 And Snmpv2
9. To edit the details for a particular user, select the user and click the Edit button. 10. To delete a particular user, select the user and click the Delete button. 110 | SNMP Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide... -
Page 111: Figure 88 Creating Users For Snmpv3
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Page 113: Chapter 18 Airwave Integration And Management
LAN. It allows you to monitor and change wireless LAN settings, generate compliance reports, locate users and W-IAPs, and diagnose problems from any Internet connection. Dell PowerConnect W-IAPs communicate with AirWave using the HTTPS protocol. This allows an AirWave server to be deployed in the cloud across a NAT device such as a router. -
Page 114: Trending Reports
Creating your Organization String The Organization String is a set of colon-separated strings created by the AirWave administrator to accurately represent the deployment of each Dell Instant system. This string is entered into the Dell Instant UI by the on- site installer. -
Page 115: The Shared Key
You can configure this only if the Airwave is not configured earlier or have deleted the precedent configuration. On the DHCP server, the format for option 60 is , and the format for option 43 is ArubaInstantAP ams- ip,ams-key Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide Airwave Integration and Management | 115... - Page 116 116 | Airwave Integration and Management Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide...
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Page 117: Chapter 19 Monitoring
Virtual Controller View The Virtual Controller view is the default view.This view allows you to monitor the Dell Instant network. The following Instant UI elements are available in this view: Tabs - Contains three tabs: Networks, Access Points, and Clients. For detailed information about the tabs, see ... -
Page 118: Info
RF Dashboard The RF Dashboard section displays the following information: IP address, Signal, and Speed information about the clients in the Dell Instant network. If the speed or signal strength of a client is low, IP address of the client appears as a link. Click the link to monitor the client. For more information, see “Client View”... -
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Maximum, and Average statistics for the incoming and outgoing traffic throughput of the virtual controller for the last 15 minutes. To see the exact throughput of the Dell Instant network at a particular time, hover the cursor over the graph line. -
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Network View All Wi-Fi networks in the Dell Instant network are listed in the Networks tab. Click the network that you want to monitor. Network View for the selected network appears. Similar to the Virtual Controller view, the Network view also has three tabs: Networks, Access Points, and Clients. -
Page 121: Figure 95 Clients Graph
Network view appears. 3. Study the Clients graph in the Usage Trends pane. To see the exact number of clients in the Dell Instant network at a particular time, hover the For example, the graph on the left shows that one cursor over the graph line. -
Page 122: Instant Access Point View
Instant Access Point View All IAPs in the Dell Instant network are listed in the Access Points tab. Click the IAP that you want to monitor. Access Point view for that IAP appears. Similar to the Virtual Controller view, the Access Point view also has three tabs: Networks, Access Points, and Clients. -
Page 123: Info
2.4 GHz Frames Figure 98 2.4 GHz Frames Graph Noise Floor Errors To see the graphs for the 5 GHz band, click the 5 GHz link. Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide Monitoring | 123... -
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NOTE: You can also click the rectangle icon under the line. Errors column in the RF Dashboard pane to see the Errors graph for the selected IAP. 124 | Monitoring Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide... -
Page 125: Usage Trends
Client View In the Virtual Controller view, all clients in the Dell Instant network are listed in the Clients tab. Click the IP address of the client that you want to monitor. Client view for that client appears. -
Page 126: Info
RF information for the IAP to which the client is connected to. RF Trends The RF Trends section displays the following graphs for the selected client: Signal 126 | Monitoring Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide... -
Page 127: Figure 100 Signal Graph
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Page 128: Figure 103 Throughput Graph
To see the exact speed at a particular time, example, the graph on the left shows that the data hover the cursor over the graph line. transfer speed at 12:26 hours is 240 mbps. 128 | Monitoring Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide... -
Page 129: Mobility Trail
Access Point - IAP name with which the client was associated. NOTE: Mobility information about the client is reset each time it roams from one IAP to another. Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide Monitoring | 129... - Page 130 130 | Monitoring Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide...
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Page 131: Chapter 20 Alert Types And Management
Alert Types and Management Alerts are generated when a user encounters problems while accessing or connecting to the Wi-Fi network. These alerts enable you to troubleshoot the problems. The alerts that are generated on Dell Instant can be categorized as follows: 802.11 related association and authentication failure alerts. - Page 132 DHCP request timed This client did not receive a response to Check the status of the DHCP server in the its DHCP request in time. network. 132 | Alert Types and Management Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide...
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Page 133: Chapter 21 User Database
User Database In Dell Instant, the user database consists of a list of guest and employee users. Addition of a user involves specifying a username and password for the user. The login credentials for these users are provided outside the Dell Instant system. -
Page 134: Deleting A User
To delete all users or multiple users at a time, select the usernames that you want to delete, and click Delete All. NOTE: Deleting a user only removes the user record from the user database, and won't disconnect the online user under this username. 134 | User Database Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide... -
Page 135: Chapter 22 Regulatory Domain
The channels that can be used in a particular country differ based on the regulations of that country. The initial Wi-Fi setup requires you to specify the country code for the country in which the Dell Instant will operate. This configuration sets the regulatory domain for the radio frequencies that the IAPs use. Within the regulated transmission spectrum, a high-throughput 802.11a, 802.11b/g, or 802.11n radio setting can be... - Page 136 Saudi Arabia Lebanon United Arab Emirates South Africa Argentina Australia Austria Bolivia Chile Greece Iceland India Ireland Kuwait Liechtenstein Lithuania Mexico Morocco New Zealand Poland Puerto Rico 136 | Regulatory Domain Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide...
- Page 137 Poland Puerto Rico Slovak Republic Slovenia Thailand Uruguay Panama Russia Egypt Trinidad and Tobago Turkey Costa Rica Ecuador Honduras Kenya Ukraine Vietnam Bulgaria Cyprus Estonia Mauritius Romania Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide Regulatory Domain | 137...
- Page 138 Serbia and Montenegro Indonesia Peru Venezuela Jamaica Bahrain Oman Jordan Bermuda Colombia Dominican Republic Guatemala Philippines Sri Lanka El Salvador Tunisia Islamic Republic of Pakistan Qatar Algeria 138 | Regulatory Domain Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide...
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Page 139: Appendix A Abbreviations
Network Address Translation Name Server Instant UI Instant User Interface Network Time Protocol PEAP Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol Privacy Enhanced Mail Power over Ethernet RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial In User Service Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide | 139... - Page 140 Table 20 Abbreviations (Continued) Abbreviation Expansion Virtual Controller Vendor-Specific Attributes WLAN Wireless Local Area Network 140 | Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide...