User guide

Summit WM Series WLAN Switch Installation Instructions
© 2007 Extreme Networks, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Part number: 120389-00 Rev 01
Getting started
These instructions provide installation technicians with a high-
level overview for installing the Summit
®
WM series switch
WM200 and WM2000.
Unpack the switch:
1 Lift the switch, in its protective foam casing, straight up and
out of the carton.
2 Lay the switch on a flat surface and slide off the foam casing.
3 Confirm that your carton contains all of the appropriate
content.
Carton contents:
● One switch
● Two mounting brackets
● Eight M3x6 lens head machine screws
● Four self-adhesive rubber feet
● One crossover RJ45 Ethernet cable (for installation)
● Summit WM Series WLAN Switch WM200 and WM2000
Installation Instructions (English and German)
● Summit WM Series WLAN Switch and Altitude Access Point
Software Version 4.1 User Guide (CD)
Step 1 – Mount
WARNING!
Do not obstruct the ventilation grills of the switch.
Two mounting options are available, rack and table.
Rack mounting:
1 Attach the mounting brackets to the switch mounting holes.
2 Attach the brackets to the rack.
Table mounting:
1 Ensure at least 2 inches of clearance on all sides of the switch
for proper ventilation.
2 Glue the four rubber feet to the stamped positions on the
bottom of the switch.
Mounting
Holes
Step 2 – Connect to a power supply
Connect the two power cords to the switch.
Power off the switch:
● If necessary, to power off the switch first use the Command
Line Interface (CLI) commands or the Summit Wireless
Assistant. This operation halts the operation of the switch
software.
● To complete powering off the switch, a manual power reset
on the switch box is required to cycle the hardware.
Step 3 – Configure the management interface
This step is optional. You can retain the default IP address of the
switch Management port if you do not intend on connecting the
switch to your enterprise network.
Before you connect the switch to the enterprise network, change
the IP address of the switch Management port from its factory
defaults to the IP address suitable for the enterprise network. To
access the switch, use a laptop computer with a browser. Connect
the crossover Ethernet cable between the laptop and
Management Ethernet port of the switch. Follow the steps below.
1 Statically assign an unused IP address in the 192.168.10.0/24
subnet for the Ethernet port of the laptop.
2 Launch your Web browser, and in the browser address bar,
type https://192.168.10.1:5825. This launches the Summit
Wireless Assistant. The logon screen appears.
3 In the User Name box, type admin, and in the Password box,
type abc123.
4 Click Login.
5 From the main menu, click Summit Switch Configuration.
6 In the left pane, click IP Addresses.
7 In the Management Port Settings section, click Modify.
8 Type the following information:
● Hostname – The name of the switch
● Domain – The IP domain name of the enterprise network
● Management IP Address – The new IP address for the
switch’s Management port. Change this as appropriate for
the enterprise network.
● Subnet mask – The appropriate subnet mask for the IP
address to separate the network portion from the host
portion of the address (typically 255.255.255.0)
● Management Gateway – The default gateway of the
network
● Primary DNS – The primary DNS server used by the
network
● Secondary DNS – The secondary DNS server used by the
network
Step 3 – Configure the management interface (continued)
9 To save your changes and disconnect the Web connection
between the laptop and the switch, click OK.
The IP addresses are now set to the network you defined.
10 Disconnect your laptop from the switch Management port.
11 Connect the switch Management port to the enterprise
Ethernet LAN. The switch resets automatically.
12 Log on to the Summit Wireless Assistant. The system is
visible to the enterprise network.
Step 4 – Configure your system
These seven steps provide a high-level overview for configuring
your system. For more detailed information on each
configuration step, see the Summit WM Series WLAN Switch and
Altitude Access Point Software Version 4.1 User Guide (CD).
1 – Before you begin configuration:
Research the type of WLAN deployment that is required. For
example, SSIDs, security requirements, and filter policies.
2 – Prepare the network:
Ensure relevant DHCP servers and RADIUS servers (if
applicable) are available and configured.
3 – Configure the physical port IP:
● Enable the interface. To manage the switch though the
interface, enable Allow management.
● Configure the default IP address to be the relevant subnet
point of attachment to the existing network, and setup the
routing protocol and table. The default IP address is 10.0.#.1.
● To configure a physical port to attach to a VLAN, define the
VLAN as part of the IP address assignment.
4 – Select the country and time zone:
Log on to the Summit Wireless Assistant and select the country
and time zone, and then restart the switch.
Note: The switch’s clock settings are lost if the switch is powered
down for more than 72 hours.
5 – Install switch license:
Install the license and confirm the latest firmware version is
loaded.
6 – Configure the WM-AD:
Research and configure the traffic topologies the network will
support.
7 – Install, register, and assign APs to the WM-AD:
● Confirm the latest firmware version is loaded.
● Deploy APs to their corresponding network locations. If
applicable, configure a default AP template for common radio
and WM-AD assignment.
● For information on installing and powering the Altitude APs,
see the Altitude AP Installation Instructions.
Safety Information
WARNING!
Warnings identify information that is essential. Ignoring a warning can
adversely affect the operation of your equipment or software.
● Only authorized Extreme Networks service personnel are
permitted to service the system.
● The switch is shipped with a hardware serial shunt between
its two cards. For technical support reasons, this shunt
should not be removed.
● Ensure that your system is grounded according to your
country’s electrical grounding code requirements.
● Use only original accessories or components approved for
the system. Failure to observe these instructions may
damage the equipment or even violate safety and EMC
regulations.
● This device must not be connected to a LAN segment with
outdoor wiring.
● To avoid electrical shock, disconnect all power supply cords
before servicing. In the case of unit failure of one of the
power supply modules, the module can be replaced without
interruption of power to the switch. However, this
procedure must be carried out with caution. Wear gloves to
avoid contact with the module, which will be extremely hot.
● Disconnect all power before working near power supplies
unless otherwise instructed by a maintenance procedure.
● Do not power off the switch using the power button.
Instead, to power off the switch use the Command Line
Interface (CLI) commands or the Summit Wireless Assistant.
● Exercise caution when servicing hot swappable switch
components: power supplies or fans. Rotating fans can
cause serious personal injury.
● Check the nominal voltage set for the equipment (operating
instructions and type plate). High voltages capable of
causing shock are used in this equipment. Exercise caution
when measuring high voltages and when servicing cards,
panels, and boards while the system is powered on.
● To protect electrostatic sensitive devices, wear a wristband
before carrying out any work on hardware.
● For system regulatory information, see the Summit WM
Series WLAN Switch and Altitude Access Point Software
Version 4.1 User Guide (CD).