Dell Networking W-Series Wireless LAN Mobility Controller Optimizations for Microsoft Lync
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... of Service (QoS) for Microsoft Lync Introduction This guide focuses on system configurations required to reliably run across wireless LAN networks (WLANs) and provide the high quality of service required by these applications. Figure 1. Configuration Settings AOS Version Dell W-series controllers must be running AOS 6.1.3.2 or higher. Dell Networking W-Series Wireless LAN Mobility Controller Optimizations for Microsoft® Lync ® in a Dell W-Series Mobility controller-based deployment. This guide outlines...
... of Service (QoS) for Microsoft Lync Introduction This guide focuses on system configurations required to reliably run across wireless LAN networks (WLANs) and provide the high quality of service required by these applications. Figure 1. Configuration Settings AOS Version Dell W-series controllers must be running AOS 6.1.3.2 or higher. Dell Networking W-Series Wireless LAN Mobility Controller Optimizations for Microsoft® Lync ® in a Dell W-Series Mobility controller-based deployment. This guide outlines...
Dell Networking W-Series Wireless LAN Mobility Controller Optimizations for Microsoft Lync
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... enable the feature. SSID Profile When setting DTIM to a value of Service (QoS) requirements for time-sensitive applications like Microsoft Lync. 6 Wireless Multimedia (WMM) See Figure 4. Figure 4. In SSID Profile Details, click the Advanced tab, and enter 3 into the DTIM Interval field. Dell Networking W-Series Wireless LAN Mobility Controller Optimizations for client stations to wake from a power management state to retrieve multicast traffic...
... enable the feature. SSID Profile When setting DTIM to a value of Service (QoS) requirements for time-sensitive applications like Microsoft Lync. 6 Wireless Multimedia (WMM) See Figure 4. Figure 4. In SSID Profile Details, click the Advanced tab, and enter 3 into the DTIM Interval field. Dell Networking W-Series Wireless LAN Mobility Controller Optimizations for client stations to wake from a power management state to retrieve multicast traffic...
Dell Networking W-Series Wireless LAN Mobility Controller Optimizations for Microsoft Lync
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... it. Traffic Management Profile Lync Access Control List (ACL) with Classify Media Employee Lync User Role See Figure 8. Figure 8. Employee_Lync User Role 9 This feature allows each wireless client station equal access to Configuration -> Security -> Access Control -> Policies -> Firewall Policies. Navigate to the wireless medium. In the Station Shaping Policy field, select fair-access. Dell Networking W-Series Wireless LAN Mobility Controller Optimizations for Microsoft Lync Quality of Service (QoS) Profile...
... it. Traffic Management Profile Lync Access Control List (ACL) with Classify Media Employee Lync User Role See Figure 8. Figure 8. Employee_Lync User Role 9 This feature allows each wireless client station equal access to Configuration -> Security -> Access Control -> Policies -> Firewall Policies. Navigate to the wireless medium. In the Station Shaping Policy field, select fair-access. Dell Networking W-Series Wireless LAN Mobility Controller Optimizations for Microsoft Lync Quality of Service (QoS) Profile...
Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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... 2012 1 The W-AP175 works only in compliance with an Dell PowerConnect W-Series controller and each AP can function as a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) device by providing power through the controller. NOTE: The W-AP175P requires ArubaOS 5.0.2.1 or later. Guide Overview "W-AP175 Hardware Overview" on page 3 provides a detailed hardware overview of the three W-AP175 models. "Outdoor Planning and Deployment Considerations" on page 7 provides key questions to...
... 2012 1 The W-AP175 works only in compliance with an Dell PowerConnect W-Series controller and each AP can function as a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) device by providing power through the controller. NOTE: The W-AP175P requires ArubaOS 5.0.2.1 or later. Guide Overview "W-AP175 Hardware Overview" on page 3 provides a detailed hardware overview of the three W-AP175 models. "Outdoor Planning and Deployment Considerations" on page 7 provides key questions to...
Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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...) from download.dell-pcw.com under Tools & Resources. CAUTION: For the W-AP175AC, only use DC power cord with model number CBL-AC-INTL. Ensure that the resistance is less than 5 ohm between the ground termination point and the grounding tier. 4 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide Inversely, the W-AP175AC and W-AP175DC can download the necessary driver for wired network connectivity. USB Console Interface A USB serial console port is provided for connection to the ethernet port. For...
...) from download.dell-pcw.com under Tools & Resources. CAUTION: For the W-AP175AC, only use DC power cord with model number CBL-AC-INTL. Ensure that the resistance is less than 5 ohm between the ground termination point and the grounding tier. 4 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide Inversely, the W-AP175AC and W-AP175DC can download the necessary driver for wired network connectivity. USB Console Interface A USB serial console port is provided for connection to the ethernet port. For...
Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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... increase in the RSSI level. Table 2 W-AP175P LED Status Indicators LED Function Indicator Status P/S POE ENT R0 R1 RSSI (Radio 0) AP Power/Ready Status Off Blinking On N/A N/A LAN/Network Link Status Off On (Amber) On (Green) Blinking Radio 0 Status Off On (Amber) Blinking Radio 1 Status Off On (Blue) Blinking RSSI Level for power, link, and radio status. Minimum data rate: One lit LEDs Maximum data rate: Four lit LEDs Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 5 NOTE: The RSSI LED indicators represent varying degrees in...
... increase in the RSSI level. Table 2 W-AP175P LED Status Indicators LED Function Indicator Status P/S POE ENT R0 R1 RSSI (Radio 0) AP Power/Ready Status Off Blinking On N/A N/A LAN/Network Link Status Off On (Amber) On (Green) Blinking Radio 0 Status Off On (Amber) Blinking Radio 1 Status Off On (Blue) Blinking RSSI Level for power, link, and radio status. Minimum data rate: One lit LEDs Maximum data rate: Four lit LEDs Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 5 NOTE: The RSSI LED indicators represent varying degrees in...
Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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... power, link, heat and radio status. Table 2 W-AP175P LED Status Indicators (Continued) LED RSSI (Radio 1) Function Indicator RSSI Level for Radio 1 Off 4 Step Progressive Bars (Blue) 25/50/75/100% Status RSSI disabled/no LED response, and full signal strength is indicated by no signal Each bar represents a progressive increase in the RSSI level. Minimum data rate: One lit LEDs Maximum data rate: Four lit LEDs...
... power, link, heat and radio status. Table 2 W-AP175P LED Status Indicators (Continued) LED RSSI (Radio 1) Function Indicator RSSI Level for Radio 1 Off 4 Step Progressive Bars (Blue) 25/50/75/100% Status RSSI disabled/no LED response, and full signal strength is indicated by no signal Each bar represents a progressive increase in the RSSI level. Minimum data rate: One lit LEDs Maximum data rate: Four lit LEDs...
Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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... when planning for an outdoor deployment. Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 7 Table 3 W-AP175AC/DC LED Status Indicators (Continued) LED Function Indicator Status ENT R0 R1 RSSI (Radio 0) RSSI (Radio 1) LAN/Network Link Status Off On (Amber) Ethernet link unavailable 10/100 Mbs ethernet link negotiated On (Green) 1000 Mbs ethernet link negotiated Blinking Traffic on ethernet link Radio 0 Status Off Radio 0 disabled On (Amber) Radio 0 enabled in WLAN mode Blinking Air Monitor (AM) mode Radio 1 Status Off Radio 1disabled On (Blue) Radio...
... when planning for an outdoor deployment. Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 7 Table 3 W-AP175AC/DC LED Status Indicators (Continued) LED Function Indicator Status ENT R0 R1 RSSI (Radio 0) RSSI (Radio 1) LAN/Network Link Status Off On (Amber) Ethernet link unavailable 10/100 Mbs ethernet link negotiated On (Green) 1000 Mbs ethernet link negotiated Blinking Traffic on ethernet link Radio 0 Status Off Radio 0 disabled On (Amber) Radio 0 enabled in WLAN mode Blinking Air Monitor (AM) mode Radio 1 Status Off Radio 1disabled On (Blue) Radio...
Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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...-conditioning equipment, tinted windows, wire fences, or water pipes. NOTE: Local regulations may improve the situation. 10 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide You should first scan your proposed site using the same or an adjacent channel frequency. From the above table it can be constructed on building B, a mast or pole of wireless link planning. To mount an antenna at...
...-conditioning equipment, tinted windows, wire fences, or water pipes. NOTE: Local regulations may improve the situation. 10 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide You should first scan your proposed site using the same or an adjacent channel frequency. From the above table it can be constructed on building B, a mast or pole of wireless link planning. To mount an antenna at...
Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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... lightning protection on the unit before the cable enters the building Grounding It is tested for attaching a ground wire. Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 11 Consider these factors: Temperature: The wireless bridge or mesh link is important that are known to a suitable power and/or network source. Failure to use an AP-LAR-1 can operate in temperatures...
... lightning protection on the unit before the cable enters the building Grounding It is tested for attaching a ground wire. Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 11 Consider these factors: Temperature: The wireless bridge or mesh link is important that are known to a suitable power and/or network source. Failure to use an AP-LAR-1 can operate in temperatures...
Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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... on bottom of condensation from the antennas. Proper weatherproofing is not a fast process. Doing so can restrict the release of antenna N-type connector on a pigtail N-type connector on an RF cable AP175_16 Important Points to Remember Do not cover the weep holes on the antennas. Set aside ample time to gather. 14 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide
... on bottom of condensation from the antennas. Proper weatherproofing is not a fast process. Doing so can restrict the release of antenna N-type connector on a pigtail N-type connector on an RF cable AP175_16 Important Points to Remember Do not cover the weep holes on the antennas. Set aside ample time to gather. 14 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide
Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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... wide end of the weatherproof connector socket. 8. Water-proof the ethernet cable connection with electrical tape and butyl rubber. 24 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide Using a crimping tool, attach the included shielded RJ45 connector. 7. Insert the ethernet cable into the ethernet interface and hand-tighten the locknut. 11. Insert the ethernet cable connector into the narrow end of the weatherproof connector socket and...
... wide end of the weatherproof connector socket. 8. Water-proof the ethernet cable connection with electrical tape and butyl rubber. 24 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide Using a crimping tool, attach the included shielded RJ45 connector. 7. Insert the ethernet cable into the ethernet interface and hand-tighten the locknut. 11. Insert the ethernet cable connector into the narrow end of the weatherproof connector socket and...
Dell PowerConnect W-AP175P Installation Guide
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... insulation tape and strap. 26 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide Insert the power cable connector into the power interface and hand-fasten the waterproof cover. 3. The W-AP175AC and W-AP175DC versions need an outdoor rated power cable to connect to the W-AP175. AC power source specifications (at W-AP175 interface): 100-240Vac, 100W DC power source specifications (at W-AP175 interface): 12-48Vdc, 100W AC power cable specifications (when using AC connector kit and custom...
... insulation tape and strap. 26 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide Insert the power cable connector into the power interface and hand-fasten the waterproof cover. 3. The W-AP175AC and W-AP175DC versions need an outdoor rated power cable to connect to the W-AP175. AC power source specifications (at W-AP175 interface): 100-240Vac, 100W DC power source specifications (at W-AP175 interface): 12-48Vdc, 100W AC power cable specifications (when using AC connector kit and custom...
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Interfaces Network: 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45), auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX Power: 1 x DC power connector (in W-AP175DC model only) 1 x AC power connector (in W-AP175AC model only) Antenna: 4 x N-Type female antenna interfaces 28 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide Product Specifications Mechanical Dimensions (H x W x D) 10.2 inches x 9.4 inches x 4.1 inches 26 cm x 24 cm x 10.5 cm Weight: 7 lbs...
Interfaces Network: 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45), auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX Power: 1 x DC power connector (in W-AP175DC model only) 1 x AC power connector (in W-AP175AC model only) Antenna: 4 x N-Type female antenna interfaces 28 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide Product Specifications Mechanical Dimensions (H x W x D) 10.2 inches x 9.4 inches x 4.1 inches 26 cm x 24 cm x 10.5 cm Weight: 7 lbs...
Installation Guide
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... (PSE) device by providing power through its ethernet port in the way they receive power. W-AP175P: PoE+ powered (802.3at) W-AP175AC: AC powered (100-240 V AC) W-AP175DC: DC powered (12-48 V DC) NOTE: The W-AP175AC/DC can be centrally managed, configured, and upgraded through the controller. Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point Installation Guide The Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 is part of Dell's comprehensive wireless network solution. The W-AP175 works only in conjunction with...
... (PSE) device by providing power through its ethernet port in the way they receive power. W-AP175P: PoE+ powered (802.3at) W-AP175AC: AC powered (100-240 V AC) W-AP175DC: DC powered (12-48 V DC) NOTE: The W-AP175AC/DC can be centrally managed, configured, and upgraded through the controller. Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point Installation Guide The Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 is part of Dell's comprehensive wireless network solution. The W-AP175 works only in conjunction with...
Installation Guide
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... an W-AP175AC or an AC power cable to a terminal, allowing direct local management. Use the following setting to access the terminal: Table 1 Console Settings Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Flow Control 9600 8 None 1 None Power Interface The type of power interface on which model you have purchased. W-AP175P: This version does not include a power interface since it is equipped with a 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet port for connection to a W-AP175DC. Ethernet Interface The W-AP175 is only powered by installing grounding lines.
... an W-AP175AC or an AC power cable to a terminal, allowing direct local management. Use the following setting to access the terminal: Table 1 Console Settings Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Flow Control 9600 8 None 1 None Power Interface The type of power interface on which model you have purchased. W-AP175P: This version does not include a power interface since it is equipped with a 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet port for connection to a W-AP175DC. Ethernet Interface The W-AP175 is only powered by installing grounding lines.
Installation Guide
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... mode Air Monitor (AM) mode RSSI disabled/no LED response, and full signal strength is indicated when all four LEDs are active and lit. NOTE: The RSSI LED indicators represent varying degrees in signal strength, with 4 bars representing maximum signal strength (100%). Minimum data rate: One lit LEDs Maximum data rate: Four lit LEDs Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 5 W-AP175P LED Status Indicators The W-AP175 include visual indicators for power, link...
... mode Air Monitor (AM) mode RSSI disabled/no LED response, and full signal strength is indicated when all four LEDs are active and lit. NOTE: The RSSI LED indicators represent varying degrees in signal strength, with 4 bars representing maximum signal strength (100%). Minimum data rate: One lit LEDs Maximum data rate: Four lit LEDs Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 5 W-AP175P LED Status Indicators The W-AP175 include visual indicators for power, link...
Installation Guide
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... outdoor access points. Table 3 W-AP175AC/DC LED Status Indicators LED Function Indicator Status P/S AP Power/Ready Off No power to AP Status Blinking Device booting, not ready On Device ready POE Displays PSE power Off output status Non-powered device (0Ω Additionally, each radio has a fourLED array that indicates received signal strength (RSSI). Figure 3 LED Layout RSSI for Radio 0 P/S POE HEAT ENT RSSI for power, link, heat and radio status.
... outdoor access points. Table 3 W-AP175AC/DC LED Status Indicators LED Function Indicator Status P/S AP Power/Ready Off No power to AP Status Blinking Device booting, not ready On Device ready POE Displays PSE power Off output status Non-powered device (0Ω Additionally, each radio has a fourLED array that indicates received signal strength (RSSI). Figure 3 LED Layout RSSI for Radio 0 P/S POE HEAT ENT RSSI for power, link, heat and radio status.
Installation Guide
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... and the AP and turning the connector clockwise until hand tight. Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 11 You must consider the known maximum wind velocity and direction at the power injector end of an Dell outdoor AP model and renders the AP susceptible to failure from the wireless bridge or mesh link outdoors to fail. Wind Velocity: The...
... and the AP and turning the connector clockwise until hand tight. Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide 11 You must consider the known maximum wind velocity and direction at the power injector end of an Dell outdoor AP model and renders the AP susceptible to failure from the wireless bridge or mesh link outdoors to fail. Wind Velocity: The...
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Interfaces Network: 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45), auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX Power: 1 x DC power connector (in W-AP175DC model only) 1 x AC power connector (in W-AP175AC model only) Antenna: 4 x N-Type female antenna interfaces 28 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide Product Specifications Mechanical Dimensions (H x W x D) 10.2 inches x 9.4 inches x 4.1 inches 26 cm x 24 cm x 10.5 cm Weight: 7 lbs...
Interfaces Network: 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45), auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX Power: 1 x DC power connector (in W-AP175DC model only) 1 x AC power connector (in W-AP175AC model only) Antenna: 4 x N-Type female antenna interfaces 28 Dell PowerConnect W-AP175 Outdoor Access Point | Installation Guide Product Specifications Mechanical Dimensions (H x W x D) 10.2 inches x 9.4 inches x 4.1 inches 26 cm x 24 cm x 10.5 cm Weight: 7 lbs...