Dell SonicPoint-N Dual Radio, Getting Started Manual

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What You Need to Begin | 5
What You Need to Begin
This page provides basic network hardware and software
prerequisites as a baseline for SonicPoint-N Dual Radio
deployments. More specific requirements are detailed in the
remainder of this guide.
Hardware / Firmware Requirements
The Dell SonicWALL SonicPoint-N Dual Radio access points
are centrally managed by any of the following Dell SonicWALL
appliances running SonicOS 5.8.0.2 or higher:
•
SuperMassive 9000 Series
• NSA E-Class Series
• NSA Series (Except NSA 2400MX)
• TZ 215/205/105 Series
• TZ 210/200/100 Series
Network Deployment Requirements
• An active broadband Internet connection
• At least one free network interface on the Dell SonicWALL
security appliance, configured with a zone type of “WLAN”
• A single point placement or distributed wireless placement
plan for your SonicPoint(s)
• Wireless clients capable of 802.11n wireless
communications
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• A network infrastructure capable of sustaining 802.11n data
rates to the number of clients you intend to support
• An 802.3at compliant PoE injector or PoE-capable switch
(if powering your deployment using PoE)
Note: For more network deployment recommendations and
tips, see the Hardware Decisions section, on page 9.
1. Although clients with 802.11a/b/g hardware are supported,
the presence of these legacy clients within range of your net-
work may affect the connection speed of your 802.11n clients.