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Dell PowerConnect ArubaOS 6.0

Quick Start Guide

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This document describes the initial setup of a user-centric network that consists of Dell PowerConnect

controllers and Dell PowerConnect Access Points (APs). The installation consists of the following steps:

1. Use the Setup Wizard to configure the controller, install software licenses, and configure an internal and a

guest WLAN—“Run the Startup Wizard” on page1

2. Connect the controller to the wired network—“Connect the Controller to the Wired Network” on page3

3. Verify that your APs can locate and connect to your controllers—“Verify APs are Connected to your

Controller” on page3

4. If you are configuring mesh, define the mesh cluster profile, mesh radio profile, and provision the APs as a

mesh portal or mesh point when deploying APs in a mesh networking environment—“Provisioning APs for

Mesh” on page4

5. Connect your APs to the network—“Installing your APs” on page5

Run the Startup Wizard

The WebUI Startup Wizard allows you to configure access to the controller, install software licenses, and

configure wireless local area networks (WLANs) for internal or guest users. The Startup Wizard is available the

first time you connect to and log into the controller or whenever the controller is reset to its factory default

configuration. After you complete the wizard, the controller reboots using the new configuration information you

entered.

Required Information

Table 1 lists the basic information that is required for the Setup Wizard

Table 1 Setup Wizard Definitions.

Note: You must provision and configure the mesh portals on your network before you add any mesh points.

Note: Do not connect the controller to your network when running the Setup Wizard. The factory-default controller boots up with

a default IP address and both DHCP server and spanning tree functions are enabled. Once you have completed the Setup Wizard

and rebooted the controller, you can use either the CLI or WebUI for further configuration before connecting the controller to your

network.

Requirement Description

System Name A user-defined name by which the Controller will be referenced. You can specify a name of up to 63

characters.

Country Code The country in which 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 country codes.

admin Password Password of up to 32 characters for the admin user to log in to the controller.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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Dell PowerConnect ArubaOS 6.0 Quick Start Guide This document describes the initial setup of a user-centric network that consists of Dell PowerConnect controllers and Dell PowerConnect Access Points (APs). The installation consists of the following steps: 1. Use the Setup Wizard to configure the controller, install software licenses, and configure an internal and a guest WLAN—“Run the Startup Wizard” on page 1 2.
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Requirement Description Enable Mode Password Password of up to 15 characters for the admin user to access the Enable mode in the CLI. Date and Time You can either manually set the date, time, and GMT time zone or specify the IP address of an NTP server from which the controller will obtain its date and time settings. Controller Mode z z z Standalone: If this is the only controller on the network. Master: If this controller will manage other controllers on the network.
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Serial Port Connection The serial port is located on the front panel of the controller. When you connect a terminal or PC/workstation running a terminal emulation program to the serial port on the controller, you enter the Initial Setup dialog. Note: The serial port connection allows you to make the basic configurations required to connect the controller to the network.
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Enable DHCP from the WebUI 1. Enter the IP address of the controller in the URL of a browser window. 2. At the WebUI login page, enter the admin user name and the password you entered during the Initial Setup. 3. Navigate to the Configuration > Network > IP > DHCP Server page. 4. Select the Enable DHCP Server checkbox. 5. In the Pool Configuration section, click Add. 6. Enter information about the subnetwork for which IP addresses are to be assigned. Click Done. 7.
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Installing your APs Use the AP placement map generated by RF Plan to install 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 port is not available, you need to obtain an AC adapter for your AP .
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