Concept Guide

Networks Tab
This tab displays a list of Wi-Fi networks that are configured in the Instant network. The network names are
displayed as links. The expanded view displays the following information about each WLAN SSID:
l Name—Name of the network.
l Clients—Number of clients that are connected to the network.
l Type—Type of network type such as Employee, Guest, or Voice.
l Band—Band in which the network is broadcast: 2.4 GHz band, 5 GHz band, or both.
l Authentication Method—Authentication method required to connect to the network.
l Key Management—Authentication key type.
l IP Assignment— Source of IP address for the client.
l Zone—AP zone configured on the SSID.
To add a wireless network profile, click the New link on the Networks tab. To edit, click the edit link that is
displayed on clicking the network name in the Networks tab. To delete a network, click on the link x.
For more information on the procedure to add or modify a wireless network, see Wireless Network Profiles on
page 97.
Access Points Tab
If the Auto Join Mode feature is enabled, a list of enabled and active W-IAPs in the Instant network is displayed
on the Access Points tab. The W-IAP names are displayed as links. If the Auto Join Mode feature is disabled,
the New link is displayed. Click this link to add a new W-IAP to the network. If a W-IAP is configured and not
active, its MAC Address is displayed in red.
The expanded view of the Access Points tab displays the following information about each W-IAP:
l Name—Name of the W-IAP. If the W-IAP functions as a master W-IAP in the network, the asterisk sign "*" is
displayed next to the W-IAP.
l IP Address—IP address of the W-IAP.
l Mode—Mode of the W-IAP.
n Access—In this mode, the AP serves clients and scans the home channel for spectrum analysis while
monitoring channels for rogue APs in the background.
n Monitor—In this mode, the AP acts as a dedicated Air Monitor (AM), scanning all channels for rogue APs
and clients.
l Spectrum— When enabled, the AP functions as a dedicated full-spectrum RF monitor, scanning all channels
to detect interference from neighboring APs or non-Wi-Fi devices such as microwaves and cordless phones.
When Spectrum is enabled, the AP does not provide access services to clients.
l Clients—Number of clients that are currently associated to the W-IAP.
l Type—Model number of the W-IAP.
l Zone—AP zone.
l Serial number—Serial number of the device.
l Service Tag—A unique number given to Dell W-IAPs.
l Channel—Channel on which the W-IAP is currently broadcast.
l Power (dB)—Maximum transmission EIRP of the radio.
l Utilization (%)—Percentage of time that the channel is utilized.
l Noise (dBm)—Noise floor of the channel.
An edit link is displayed on clicking the W-IAP name. For details about editing W-IAP settings see Customizing
W-IAP Settings on page 88.
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