Dell Networking W-IAP134
and W-IAP135 Instant Access Points
Dell Networking W-IAP134 and W-IAP135 are 802.11n based instant access points (IAPs)
that delivers enterprise grade Wi-Fi network with affordability and simplicity of an entry
level Wi-Fi network.
The W-IAP134 features two 3x3 MIMO dual-band 2.4-GHz/5-
GHz radios with the interface to connect external antennas
while the W-IAP135 features the same radios with integrated
internal antennas. Both delivers data rate of 450Mbit/s per
radio and are built to provide years of trouble-free operation
and are backed by a Extended Lifetime Warranty.
Virtual controller technology
The virtual controller technology in Networking
W-IAP134/135 delivers enterprise grade controller capabilities
without needing a separate access point controller. The
virtual controller in a single IAP is capable of controlling
multiple number of other IAPs in a network that are either
local or dispersed across multiple locations. Like a dedicated
controller an IAP is able to perform key tasks such as AP auto
discovery, 802.1X authentication, role- and device-based
policy enforcement, rogue detection as well as specialized
Adaptive Radio Management (ARM) that optimizes Wi-Fi
client behavior by making sure that IAPs stay clear of RF
interference. When multiple IAPs are connected together,
a single IAP acts as a primary virtual controller. In the event
of primary virtual controller failure, another W-Series IAP in
a chain automatically takes on the role with no disruption
to services. Scalability of IAP network is bounded by Layer-2
network design best practices. However, for W-IAP92/93
based networks the maximum limit is sixteen.
Ease of deployment
W-IAP is designed to be up and running in minutes. From
a laptop, simply connect wirelessly to perform over-the-air
provisioning in quick easy steps. To expand the network,
simply add more W-IAPs—configuration is automatically
uploaded to new units. You can dedicate one radio in a dual-
radio W-IAPs to form a wireless mesh type of network and
eliminate cabling between W-IAPs.
Management and visibility
Multiple W-IAP networks can be securely and centrally
managed by Dell Networking W-Series AirWave software
management suite, allowing W-IAPs to operate in hundreds
of remote locations. With W-Series AirWave, IT has real-time
visibility into users, mobile devices, Wired and Wireless LANs
infrastructure all from a single management console.
In addition, Dell also offers the OpenManage Network
Manager 5.0 (OMNM 5.0) management software that is an
easy-to-use, web-based management interface tool that
can be customized. OMNM 5.0 delivers support for the full
line of Dell Networking products, including Networking and
W-Series wireless devices and offers enhanced features
for traffic flow analysis, deployment, monitoring, and
management. OMNM 5.0 comes with ten free licenses.
Each IAP based network uses one license, you can use
remaining nine licenses to use for your other devices.
Investment protection
As WLAN requirements expand, PowerConnect W-IAP can
be re-imaged as an 802.11n campus AP and migrate to
a centralized Mobility Controller architecture capable of
supporting hundreds and thousands of APs. Firmware to
covert IAP to campus AP is available upon request. In addition
to providing WLAN access, campus APs in a centralized,
controller architecture can provide wireless intrusion
protection and powerful spectrum analysis capabilities.
Ultra high performance
900 Mbps 802.11n access
point, with built in virtual
controller offering simplic-
ity, manageability and access
point clustering capability.
