Users Guide

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About this Guide
This User Guide describes the features supported by Dell PowerConnect ArubaOS and provides instructions and
examples for configuring controllers and Access Points (APs). This chapter covers:
z “Audience” on page37
z “Fundamentals” on page37
z “Related Documents” on page38
z “Conventions” on page38
z “Contacting Support” on page39
Audience
This guide is intended for system administrators responsible for configuring and maintaining wireless networks
and assumes you are knowledgeable in Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking technologies.
Fundamentals
Throughout this document reference are made to controllers:
z MIPS Controllers— W-3000, W-600 Series Controller
Configuring your controller and AP is accomplished using either the Web User Interface (WebUI) or the
command line interface (CLI).
WebUI
WebUI is accessible through a standard Web browser from a remote management console or workstation. The
WebUI includes configuration wizards that step you through easy-to-follow configuration tasks. The wizards are:
z AP Wizard—basic AP configuration
z Controller Wizard—basic controller configuration
z LAN Wizard—creating and configuring new WLAN(s) associated with the “default” ap-group
z License Wizard—installation and activation of software licenses
CLI
The CLI is is a text-based interface accessible from a local console connected to the serial port on the controller
or through a Telnet or Secure Shell (SSH) session.
When entering commands remember that:
z commands are not case sensitive
z the space bar will complete your partial keyword
z the backspace key will erase your entry one letter at a time
z the question mark ( ? ) will list available commands and options
Note: By default, you access the CLI from the serial port or from an SSH session. You must explicitly enable Telnet on your
controller in order to access the CLI via a Telnet session.