Setup Guide
Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point | Quick Start Guide
Part Number 0510939-01 | January 2012
Dell PowerConnect
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Quick Start Guide
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Figure 5 Security tab
9. In the Access tab, the default option is Unrestricted. For information about the
Network-based and Role-based access rule settings, see the Dell PowerConnect
W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide at support.dell.com/
manuals.
Figure 6 Access tab
10. Click Finish to close the window. The new network that you created is now added
to the Networks window.
Verifying WebUI and LEDs
After setting up Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point and adding a
network, you can use the WebUI and the LEDs to verify the operating status of the
Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point.
Using the WebUI—Verify the newly created network is displayed in the Networks
window, as shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7 Verify the newly added wireless network
11. Disconnect client from the instant provisioning network.
12. Connect client to the network you created, as described in step2.
13. Login to the Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point WebUI, as in step3.
The instant provisioning network is automatically deleted and should no longer be
present.
Using LEDs—Use the LEDs to verify the operating status of the IAP. The LED
functionality is described in the Install Guide included with your Dell Instant
Access Point in the section titled Verifying Post-Installation Connectivity.
PWR: Steady Green indicating that power is on and the device is ready.
ENET: Green or Amber (depending on Ethernet link speed).
11A/N: Steady Green or OFF, indicating the state of the 5GHz radio.
11B/G/N: Steady Green, indicating the state of the 2.4GHz radio.
Note: For additional security level options, refer to the Dell PowerConnect
W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide.
Note: It is recommended that you change the administrator login password.
For more information, see Management Authentication Settings in the
Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 User Guide at
support.dell.com/manuals.
Note: Use the Enet0 port on W-IAP134/135 for uplink connections to a switch or
router. The Enet1 port does not provide wired connectivity.