Specifications

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Content Filtering
Content filtering allows system administrators to block specific commands and URL extensions from
going out through the Altitude 35xx WAN port. Therefore, content filtering affords system
administrators selective control on the content proliferating the network and is a powerful screening
tool. Content filtering allows the blocking of up to 10 files or URL extensions and allows blocking of
specific outbound HTTP, SMTP, and FTP requests.
For detailed information on configuring content filtering support, see “Configuring Content Filtering
Settings” on page 207.
VLAN Support
A Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) can electronically separate data on the same AP from a single
broadcast domain into separate broadcast domains. By using a VLAN, you can group by logical
function instead of physical location. There are 16 VLANs supported on the access point. An
administrator can map up to 16 WLANs to 16 VLANs and enable or disable dynamic VLAN
assignment. In addition to these 16 VLANs, the access point supports dynamic, user-based, VLANs
when using EAP authentication.
VLANs enable organizations to share network resources in various network segments within large areas
(airports, shopping malls, etc.). A VLAN is a group of clients with a common set of requirements
independent of their physical location. VLANs have the same attributes as physical LANs, but they
enable administrators to group clients even when they are not members of the same network segment.
For detailed information on configuring VLAN support, see “Configuring VLAN Support” on page 116.
Multiple Management Accessibility Options
The access point can be accessed and configured using one of the following methods:
● Java-Based Web UI
● Human readable config file (imported via FTP or TFTP)
● MIB (Management Information Base)
● Command Line Interface (CLI) accessed via RS-232 or Telnet. Use the Altitude 3510’s DB-9 serial port
for direct access to the command-line interface from a PC. The Altitude 3550’s CLI can also be
accessed through RS-232 on the console port.
Updatable Firmware
Extreme Networks periodically releases updated versions of device firmware to the Extreme Networks
Web site. If the firmware version displayed on the System Settings page (see “Configuring System
Settings” on page 68) is older than the version on the Web site, Extreme Networks recommends
updating the access point to the latest firmware version for full feature functionality.
For detailed information on updating the Altitude 35xx firmware using FTP or TFTP, see “Updating
Device Firmware” on page 107.