About this Guide

This manual describes how to use the Graphical User Interface (GUI) to configure settings required to deploy Extreme Networks access points within a WiNG 7.1.1 managed network.

The WiNG 7.1.1 software supports the following access points and service platforms:
  • Access Points — AP505i, AP510i, AP510e, AP560i
  • Service Platforms — NX5500, NX7500, NX9500, NX9600, VX9000
Note

Note

The AP5XX model access points are part of the 802.11ax portfolio, introduced along with the ExtremeWireless WING 7.1.X software. They form a part of the ExtremeWireless OmniEdge product line.
WiNG 7.1.1 introduces the following two ExtremeMobility access points:
  • AP560i - This is a cloud-ready, stadium optimized, WiFi 6, 802.11ax outdoor access point with an omnidirectional, internal antenna. It is ideally suited for high-density user environments, such as stadiums, large public venues, convention centers and school auditoriums. The AP560i offers flexible deployment options and can be mounted under a seat, to a pole, and a wall, thereby ensuring exceptional mobile user experience.
  • AP510e - This is a next generation, enterprise-class 802.11ax access point. The AP features a dual-band radio, a band locked radio, and comes with eight (8) WiFi external antennas and one Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) antenna.
    Note

    Note

    The AP510e model access point, for the WiNG 7.1.1 release, will only support the following antenna type: ML-2452-APA2-02.
The other ExtremeMobility AP5XX model access points supported by the WiNG 7.1.X software are:
  • AP505i - This is a next generation, enterprise-class 802.11ax access point. The “i” in AP505i indicates that it comes with internal antennas. The AP505i can be used in stadiums, public venues such as hospitals and hotels, retail industry, and educational institutions. The 802.11ax technology supports more users and internet of things (IoT) devices.
  • AP510i - This is a next generation, enterprise-class 802.11ax access point. The “i” in AP510i indicates that it comes with internal antennas. The AP features a dual-band radio, a band locked radio, and comes with eight (8) WiFi internal antennas and one Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) antenna.
Note

Note

The AP560i and AP510e access points require a minimum base firmware of WiNG 7.1.1 and can adopt to a WiNG 7.1.1 enabled Controller/Virtual Controller, or ExtremeCloud Appliance.
Note

Note

The AP505i and AP510i access points require a minimum base firmware of WiNG 7.1.0. These access points can adopt to a WiNG 7.1.0 and above enabled Controller/Virtual Controller, or ExtremeCloud Appliance.