Users Guide
Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.2.0.0-3.2.0.0 | User Guide 15 | About This Guide
Chapter 1
About This Guide
Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point Overview
Thank you for choosing Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point6.2.0.0-3.2.0.0. Dell
PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point virtualizes Dell PowerConnect W-Series
MobilityController capabilities on 802.11n access points (APs), creating a feature-rich enterprise-
grade wireless LAN (WLAN) that combines affordability and configuration simplicity.
Dell W-Instant is a simple, easy to deploy turn-key WLAN solution consisting of one or more
access points. An Ethernet port with routable connectivity to the Internet or a self-enclosed
network, is used to deploy an Instant Wireless Network. An Instant Access Point (W-IAP) can be
installed at a single site or deployed across multiple geographically-dispersed locations. Designed
specifically for easy deployment, and proactive management of networks, Instant is ideal for small
customers or remote locations without any on-site IT administrator.
DellW-Instant consists of an Instant Access Point (W-IAP) and a Virtual Controller (VC). The
Virtual Controller resides within one of the access points. In an Dell W-Instant deployment, only
the first W-IAP needs to be configured. After the first W-IAP is deployed, the subsequent W-IAPs
inherit all the required information from the Virtual Controller.
Supported Devices
The following is a list of Instant devices supported by Dell:
l W-IAP92
l W-IAP93
l W-IAP104
l W-IAP105
l W-IAP134
l W-IAP135
l W-IAP175P/175AC
l W-IAP3WN/3WNP
l W-IAP108
l W-IAP109
NOTE: All APs support an unlimited number of W-IAPs, however W-IAP92 and W-IAP93
support up to 16 W-IAPs only.
Objective
This user guide describes the various features supported by DellW-Instant and provides detailed
instructions for setting up and configuring an DellW-Instant network.