Concept Guide
Table Of Contents
- About this Guide
- About Instant
- Setting up a W-IAP
- Automatic Retrieval of Configuration
- Instant User Interface
- Initial Configuration Tasks
- Customizing W-IAP Settings
- Modifying the W-IAP Host Name
- Configuring Zone Settings on a W-IAP
- Specifying a Method for Obtaining IP Address
- Configuring External Antenna
- Configuring Radio Profiles for a W-IAP
- Configuring Uplink VLAN for a W-IAP
- Changing the W-IAP Installation Mode
- Changing USB Port Status
- Master Election and Virtual Controller
- Adding a W-IAP to the Network
- Removing a W-IAP from the Network
- VLAN Configuration
- IPv6 Support
- Wireless Network Profiles
- Configuring Wireless Network Profiles
- Configuring Fast Roaming for Wireless Clients
- Configuring Modulation Rates on a WLAN SSID
- Multi-User-MIMO
- Management Frame Protection
- Disabling Short Preamble for Wireless Client
- Editing Status of a WLAN SSID Profile
- Editing a WLAN SSID Profile
- Deleting a WLAN SSID Profile
- Wired Profiles
- Captive Portal for Guest Access
- Understanding Captive Portal
- Configuring a WLAN SSID for Guest Access
- Configuring Wired Profile for Guest Access
- Configuring Internal Captive Portal for Guest Network
- Configuring External Captive Portal for a Guest Network
- Configuring Facebook Login
- Configuring Guest Logon Role and Access Rules for Guest Users
- Configuring Captive Portal Roles for an SSID
- Configuring Walled Garden Access
- Authentication and User Management
- Managing W-IAP Users
- Supported Authentication Methods
- Supported EAP Authentication Frameworks
- Configuring Authentication Servers
- Understanding Encryption Types
- Configuring Authentication Survivability
- Configuring 802.1X Authentication for a Network Profile
- Enabling 802.1X Supplicant Support
- Configuring MAC Authentication for a Network Profile
- Configuring MAC Authentication with 802.1X Authentication
- Configuring MAC Authentication with Captive Portal Authentication
- Configuring WISPr Authentication
- Blacklisting Clients
- Uploading Certificates
- Roles and Policies
- DHCP Configuration
- Configuring Time-Based Services
- Dynamic DNS Registration
- VPN Configuration
- IAP-VPN Deployment
- Adaptive Radio Management
- Deep Packet Inspection and Application Visibility
- Voice and Video
- Services
- Configuring AirGroup
- Configuring a W-IAP for RTLS Support
- Configuring a W-IAP for Analytics and Location Engine Support
- Managing BLE Beacons
- Clarity Live
- Configuring OpenDNS Credentials
- Integrating a W-IAP with Palo Alto Networks Firewall
- Integrating a W-IAP with an XML API Interface
- CALEA Integration and Lawful Intercept Compliance
- Cluster Security
- W-IAP Management and Monitoring
- Uplink Configuration
- Intrusion Detection
- Mesh W-IAP Configuration
- Mobility and Client Management
- Spectrum Monitor
- W-IAP Maintenance
- Monitoring Devices and Logs
- Hotspot Profiles
- ClearPass Guest Setup
- IAP-VPN Deployment Scenarios
- Acronyms and Abbreviations
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Parameter Description
Customize Valid
Channels
Select this check box to customize valid channels for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. By
default, the W-IAP uses valid channels as defined by the Country Code
(regulatory domain). On selecting the Customize Valid Channels check box, a
list of valid channels for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz are displayed. The valid
channel customization feature is disabled by default.
Minimum Transmit
Power
Specify the minimum transmission power. The value specified for Minimum
Transmit Power indicates the minimum Effective Isotropic Radiated Power
(EIRP) that can range from 3 dBm to 33 dBm in 3 dBm increments. If the
minimum transmission EIRP setting configured on a W-IAP is not supported by
the W-IAP model, this value is reduced to the highest supported power setting.
The default value for minimum transmit power is 18 dBm.
Maximum Transmit
Power
Specify the maximum transmission power. The value specified for Maximum
Transmit Power indicates the maximum Effective Isotropic Radiated Power
(EIRP) that can range from 3 dBm to 33 dBm in 3 dBm increments. If the
maximum transmission EIRP configured on a W-IAP is not supported by the W-
IAP model, the value is reduced to the highest supported power setting. The
default value for maximum transmit power is 127 dBm.
Client aware
When Enabled, ARM does not change channels for the W-IAPs with active
clients, except for high-priority events such as RADAR or excessive noise. This
feature must be enabled in most deployments for a stable WLAN. If the Client
Aware mode is Disabled, the W-IAP may change to a more optimal channel,
that may disrupt the current client traffic for a while. The Client aware option is
Enabled by default.
NOTE: When Client aware is disabled, channels can be changed even when the
clients are active on a BSSID.
Scanning
Select Enabled so that the W-IAP dynamically scans all 802.11 channels within
its 802.11 regulatory domain at regular intervals and reports to the W-IAP. This
scanning report includes WLAN coverage, interference, and intrusion detection
data.
NOTE: For client match configuration, ensure that scanning is enabled.
Wide Channel
Bands
Select a band to allow the W-IAPs to be placed in 40 MHz (wide band) channels.
The Wide Channel Bands allows administrators to configure 40 MHz channels
in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. 40 MHz channels are two 20 MHz adjacent
channels that are bonded together. A 40 MHz channel effectively doubles the
frequency bandwidth available for data transmission.
80 MHz Support Enables or disables the use of 80 MHz channels on W-IAPs. This feature allows
ARM to assign 80 MHz channels on W-IAPs with 5 GHz radios, which support a
very high throughput. This setting is enabled by default.
NOTE: Only the W-IAPs that support 802.11ac can be configured with 80 MHz
channels.
Table 56: Access Point Control—Configuration Parameters
2. Reboot the W-IAP.