User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- XS-3900 User’s Guide
- Front Matter
- Table of Contents
- List of Figures
- Introduction
- Installing the XS-3900
- Installation Prerequisites
- Planning Your Installation
- Installation Workflow
- Unpacking the XS-3900
- Installing the XS-3900
- Powering Up the XS-3900
- Establishing Communication with the Array
- Performing the Express Setup Procedure
- The Web Management Interface
- Configuring the XS-3900
- Logging In
- Making Configuration Changes to the XS-3900
- Array Status
- Express Setup
- Network Interfaces
- IAP Interfaces
- SSID Management
- Security
- Users
- Services
- Software
- Tools
- Event Log
- The Command Line Interface
- Establishing a Secure Shell (SSH) Connection
- Basic Commands
- Command Modes
- Selecting Interfaces
- Command Line Keywords
- Interface Selection
- Interface Configuration
- Radio Configuration
- Beacon Information
- System Administration
- System Testing
- Security
- Station Timeouts
- SSID Configuration
- DNS Configuration
- NTP Configuration
- DHCP Configuration
- Syslog Configuration
- SNMP Configuration
- Filters
- Radius Configuration
- Reports
- Data Handling
- Data Clearance
- Show Information
- Remove Configuration
- Help
- Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide
- Appendix B: Technical Support
- Glossary of Terms
- Index
Wireless LAN Array
Installing the XS-3900 37
Installing the XS-3900
This section provides instructions for installing the XS-3900 unit.
Choosing a Location
Based on coverage, capacity and deployment examples discussed earlier in this
chapter, choose a location for your XS-3900 that will provide the best results for
your needs. The XS-3900 was designed to be mounted on a ceiling where the unit
is unobtrusive and wireless transmissions can travel unimpeded throughout open
plan areas. Choose a location that is central to your users.
Wiring Considerations
Unless you are using the Xirrus Remote DC Power System (XP-3100) with the DC
version of the XS-3900, an AC power outlet must be available to the XS-3900 (an
AC power cord is provided with each unit). If you are using the XP-3100 to
distribute DC power to multiple XS-3900 units, go to “Remote DC Power System
(Optional)” on page 8.
Once you have determined the best location for your XS-3900, you must run
cables to the location for the following services:
Power
z Dedicated AC power
z DC power (if using the XP-3100)
Network
z Gigabit 1
z Gigabit 2 (optional)
z Fast Ethernet (optional)
z Serial cable (see note)
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When the unit’s IP address is unknown or a network connection has not been
established, the serial cable is used for connecting directly with the Command
Line Interface (CLI) via HyperTerminal. When a network connection is
established, the XS-3900 can be managed from any of the available network
connections, either Fast Ethernet, Gigabit 1 or Gigabit 2.