Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P Quick Setup Manual

Also see for PowerConnect 5500 Series: System user's guide System user's guide

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Dell Networking Mobility Starter Kit – Quick Setup Guide913. Enter the default gateway and press enter. The following message is displayed (example):This is the configuration information that has been collected:SNMP Interface = "Dell Network Manager"@192.168.2.10User Account setup = adminPassword = **********Management IP address = 192.168.2.100255.255.255.0Default Gateway = 192.168.2.1If the information is correct, please select (Y) to save theconfiguration and copy to the start-up configuration file. If theinformation is incorrect, select (N) to discard configuration andrestart the wizard: [Y/N]14. Verify that the information is correct and select [Y] to save the configuration.15. Continue managing the switch either through the console or Telnet, using the CLI or the webGUI.Next steps and recommendationsBefore connecting the Instant Access Points to the 5500 Series PoE switch, ensure that a DHCP Server isavailable and enabled on your network. Connect your DHCP Server to one of the ports on thePowerConnect 5500 Series PoE switch. In some cases, the DHCP Server will be a function of yourinternet provider. For the Dell Networking Mobility Starter Kit example, we are using the DHCP Serverfrom our internet router. Ensure that the DHCP service is disabled on the PowerConnect 5500 SeriesPoE switch if you have another DHCP server on your network.Getting Started with Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access PointsThe following information will assist you to quickly connect and configure Dell PowerConnect W-SeriesInstant Access Point (IAP). After following the simple steps in this section, you’ll have a basic wirelessnetwork that will let users access any resource on the subnet used in this Getting Started Guide.For physical installation information and an overview of the W-105IAP hardware, see the InstallationGuide that’s included with the IAP.For detailed configuration information, see the Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point UserGuide.Connecting your W-IAP105 Instant Access PointsAfter setting up your PowerConnect 5500 Series PoE switch, you are ready to connect the IAPs.1. Using standard Cat5 Ethernet cable, connect the ENET port of the W-105IAP to the 5500 SeriesPoE switch. All IAPs may be connected at this time, or just a single IAP.2. The IAPs will boot, obtaining an IP address from the DHCP server you setup in the previoussection. All LEDs will be lit when the boot process completes.NOTE: While in the provisioning state, access to the network is open to anyone that can connect tothe provisioning SSID. Ensure you complete the steps below in a prompt manner to secure the network.