Configuring using the Typical Setup Wizard

About this task

For the purposes of this guide, use the Typical Setup (Recommended) option to simplify the process of getting the Access Point up and running quickly with a minimum number of changes to the Access Point‘s default configuration.

For information on using the Access Point‘s Advanced Setup option, refer to the WiNG Access Point System Reference Guide to familiarize yourself with the feature set supported by the WiNG operating system. The guide is available at www.extremenetworks.com/support/.

To configure the Access Point using the Typical Setup Wizard:

Procedure

Click Typical Setup from the Choose One type to Setup the Access Point field on the Initial Setup Wizard.
The Typical Setup Wizard displays the Access Point Settings screen to define the Access Point's Standalone versus Virtual Controller AP functionality. This screen also enables selection of the country of operation for the Access Point.

Note
The professional installer should refer to the WiNG Access Point System Reference Guide for detailed information on how to set the Access Point‘s transmit power, antenna gain and channel in respect to the deployment country‘s unique regulatory requirements.
Select an Access Point type.

Note
If wanting to adopt the Access Point to a controller or service platform, use the controller or service platform‘s resident UI to connect to the Access Point, provision its configuration and administrate the Access Point‘s configuration.

Note
If designating the Access Point as a Standalone AP, its recommended the Access Point‘s UI be used exclusively to define its device configuration, and not the CLI. The CLI provides the ability to define more than one profile and the UI does not. Consequently, the two interfaces cannot be used collectively to manage profiles without encountering problems.
Select the country code of the country where the Access Point is deployed.
Selecting a proper country is a critical task while configuring the Access Point, as it defines the correct channels of operation and ensures compliance to the regulations of the selected country. This field is only available for the Typical Setup Wizard.
Click Next to set the Access Point‘s network mode.
The Typical Setup Wizard displays the Network Topology screen to define how the Access Point manages network traffic.
Choose an Access Point Mode from the available options.
Router mode is recommended in a deployment supported by just a single Access Point. Bridge Mode is recommended when deploying this Access Point with numerous peer Access Points supporting clients on both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz radio bands.
Note
When Bridge Mode is selected, WAN configuration cannot be performed and the Typical Setup Wizard does not display the WAN configuration screen.
Click Next.
The Typical Setup Wizard displays the LAN Configuration screen to set the Access Point's LAN interface configuration.
Set the following DHCP and Static IP Address/Subnet information for the LAN interface:

Use DHCP

Select the checkbox to enable an automatic network address configuration using the Access Point‘s DHCP server.

Static IP Address/Subnet

Enter an IP Address and a subnet for the Access Point's LAN interface. If Use DHCP is selected, this field is not available.

Define the following DHCP Server and Domain Name Server (DNS) resources, as those fields will become enabled on the bottom portion of the screen.

Use on-board DHCP server to assign IP addresses to wireless clients

Select the checkbox to enable the Access Point‘s DHCP server to provide IP and DNS information to requesting clients on the LAN interface.

Range

Enter a starting and ending IP Address range for client assignments on the LAN interface. Avoid assigning IP addresses from x.x.x.1 - x.x.x.10 and x.x.x.255, as they are often reserved for standard network services. This is a required parameter.

Default Gateway

Define a default gateway address for use with the default gateway. This is a required parameter.

DNS Forwarding

Select this option to allow a DNS server to translate domain names into IP addresses. If this option is not selected, a primary and secondary DNS resource must be specified. DNS forwarding is useful when a request for a domain name is made but the DNS server, responsible for converting the name into its corresponding IP address, cannot locate the matching IP address.

Primary DNS

Enter an IP Address for the main Domain Name Server providing DNS services for the Access Point's LAN interface.

Secondary DNS

Enter an IP Address for the backup Domain Name Server providing DNS services for the Access Point's LAN interface.
Click Next.
The Typical Setup Wizard displays the Wireless LAN Setup screen to set the an Access Point's WLAN 1 and WLAN 2 configuration.
Set the following WLAN1 configuration parameters:

SSID

Configure the SSID for the WLAN.

WLAN Type

Configure encryption and authentication settings to protect the data and user integrity of WLAN 1.

No Authentication and No Encryption

Configures a network without any user authentication or data encryption. This means any data transmitted through the network is in plain text. Any device between end points can see the information transmitted. This is the least secure of all network configurations.

Captive Portal Authentication and No Encryption

Uses a RADIUS server to authenticate users before allowing them on to the network. Once on the network, no encryption is used for the data transmitted through the network. Select this option to use a Web page (either internally or externally hosted) to authenticate users before access is granted to the network.

PSK authentication, WPA2 encryption

Configures a network that uses PSK authentication and WPA2 encryption. Select this option to implement a pre-shared key that must be correctly shared between the Access Point and requesting clients.
Click Next.
The Typical Setup Wizard displays the RADIUS Server Configuration screen if required. See Configuring RADIUS Server Users to configure the users for the onboard RADIUS server.
Otherwise, the Typical Setup Wizard displays the Summary and Commit screen to summarize the screens (pages) and settings updated using the Typical Setup Wizard.
If the configuration displays as intended, click Save/Commit to implement these settings to the Access Point‘s configuration.
If additional changes are warranted based on the summary, either select the target page from the Navigational Panel, or use the Back and Next buttons to go to the target screen.