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Configuring the Wireless AP
Summit WM20 User Guide, Software Release 4.2
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Name – Type a unique name for the Wireless AP that identifies the AP. The default value is the
Wireless AP’s serial number.
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Description – Type comments for the Wireless AP.
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Port # – This field is grayed out as any change in this field may have adverse consequence such
as the Wireless AP not able to find/connect to the Summit WM Controller. This field is the
Summit WM Controller’s Ethernet port to which the Wireless AP is connected.
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Poll Timeout – Type the timeout value, in seconds, for the Wireless AP to re-establish the link
with the Summit WM Controller if it (Wireless AP) does not get an answer to its polling. The
default value is 10 seconds.
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Poll Interval – Type the interval value, in seconds, for polling the controller. The default value is
2 seconds.
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Telnet Access – Select whether Telnet Access to the Wireless AP is enabled or disabled.
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Maintain client session in event of poll failure – Select this option if the AP should remain
active if a link loss with the controller occurs. This option is enabled by default. This option
works only if you are using a bridge at AP WM-AD.
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Restart service in the absence of controller – Select this option (if using a bridged at AP WM-
AD) to ensure the Wireless APs’ radios continue providing service to the client devices even if
the Wireless AP is unable to connect to the controller for initial configuration upon reboot.
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Use broadcast for disassociation – Select if you want the Wireless AP to use broadcast
disassociation when disconnecting all clients, instead of disassociating each client one by one.
This will affect the behavior of the AP under the following conditions:
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If the Wireless AP is preparing to reboot or to enter one of the special modes (DRM initial
channel selection).
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If a BSSID is deactivated or removed on the Wireless AP.
This option is disabled by default.
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Country – Select the country of operation. This option is only available with some licenses.
The following on the AP Properties tab are view only:
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Serial # – Displays a unique identifier that is assigned during the manufacturing process.
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Hardware Version – Displays the current version of the Wireless AP hardware.
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Application Version – Displays the current version of the Wireless AP software.
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Status :
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Approved – Indicates that the Wireless AP has received its binding key from the Summit WM
Controller after the discovery process.
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Pending – Indicates that the Wireless AP has not yet successfully been approved for access
with the secure controller.
You can modify the status of a Wireless AP on the Access Approval screen. For more
information, see
“Modifying a Wireless AP’s Status” on page 64
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Active Clients – Displays the number of wireless devices currently active on the Wireless AP.
4 To save your changes, click Save .
Modifying the Wireless AP’s Radio Properties
Most properties of the Wireless AP’s radios can be modified without requiring a reboot of the Wireless
AP. However, modifying the following will require a reboot of the Wireless AP:
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Enabling or disabling either radio