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Dell PowerConnect W-Series

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Summary of Contents for PowerConnect W-651

Page 1: ...s factory default configuration The serial console setup dialog allows you to configure basic controller settings through a serial port connection to the controller After you complete the Startup Wizard or serial console setup procedure the controller reboots using the new configuration information you entered Do not connect the controller to your network when running the Setup Wizard or serial co...

Page 2: ...hich the controller will operate The country code determines the 802 11 wireless transmission spectrum NOTE You cannot change the country code for controllers designated for certain countries such as the U S or Israel Improper country code assignment can disrupt wireless transmissions Most countries impose penalties and sanctions for operators of wireless networks with devices set to improper coun...

Page 3: ...de a USB adapter to connect the serial cable to your PC 3 Boot up the Dell controller After the controller has booted up you should see a screen similar to the following Figure 1 Initial Setup for Serial Port Connection 4 The Serial Port Configuration Dialog displays the configuration prompts described in Table 3 Enter the required information at each prompt then press Enter to continue to the nex...

Page 4: ...s on the network This is the default setting Local This controller will be managed by a master controller You are prompted for a key that will be used by all controllers on the network You need to provide the IP address of the master controller For US controllers only This controller is restricted to Country code US for United States please confirm yes no If your controller has a country code that...

Page 5: ...ork APs will use ADP to discover their controllers If the devices are on different networks you must configure the AP to use a Layer 3 compatible discovery mechanism such as DNS DHCP or IGMP forwarding after installing the AP on the network For details refer to the Dell PowerConnect W Series ArubaOS User Guide With ADP APs send out periodic multicast and broadcast queries to locate the master cont...

Page 6: ...ment map generated by RF Plan to identify the locations in which to physically install your APs You can either connect the AP directly to a port on the controller or connect the AP to another switch or router that has Layer 2 or Layer 3 connectivity to the controller If the Ethernet port on the controller is an 802 3af Power over Ethernet PoE port the AP automatically uses it to power up If a PoE ...

Page 7: ...roducts include Open Source software code developed by third parties including software code subject to the GNU General Public License GPL GNU Lesser General Public License LGPL or other Open Source Licenses The Open Source code used can be found at this site http www arubanetworks com open_source Legal Notice The use of Aruba Networks Inc switching platforms and software by all individuals or cor...

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