Concept Guide
66 | Customizing W-IAP Settings Dell Networking W-Series Instant 6.5.1.0-4.3.1.0 | User Guide
4. Click OK.
In the CLI
To configure external antenna for 5 GHz frequency:
(Instant AP)# a-external-antenna <dBi>
To configure external antenna for 2.4 GHz frequency:
(Instant AP)# g-external-antenna <dBi>
Configuring Radio Profiles for a W-IAP
You can configure a radio profile on a W-IAP either manually or by using the Adaptive Radio Management
(ARM) feature.
ARM is enabled on Instant by default. It automatically assigns appropriate channel and power settings for the
W-IAPs. For more information on ARM, see Adaptive Radio Management on page 249.
Configuring ARM-Assigned Radio Profiles for a W-IAP
To enable ARM-assigned radio profiles:
1. On the Access Points tab, click the W-IAP to modify.
2. Click the edit link.
3. Click the Radio tab. The Radio tab details are displayed.
4. Select the Access mode.
5. Select the Adaptive radio management assigned option under the bands that are applicable to the W-
IAP configuration.
6. Click OK.
Configuring Radio Profiles Manually for W-IAP
When radio settings are assigned manually by the administrator, the ARMis disabled.
To manually configure radio settings:
1. On the Access Points tab, click the W-IAP for which you want to enable ARM.
2. Click the edit link.
3. Click the Radio tab.
4. Ensure that an appropriate mode is selected.