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Chapter 1
The Basic User-Centric Networks
This chapter describes how to connect a Dell controller and Dell AP to your wired network. After completing the
tasks described in this chapter, see Access Points on page 508 for information on configuring APs.
This chapter describes the following topics:
l Understanding Basic Deployment and Configuration Tasks on page 30
l Controller Configuration Workflow on page 33
l Connect the Controller to the Network on page 34
l W-7000 Series and W-7200 Series Controllers on page 35
l Using the LCD Screen on page 37
l Configuring a VLAN to Connect to the Network on page 40
l Enabling Wireless Connectivity on page 43
l Configuring Your User-Centric Network on page 44
l Replacing a Controller on page 44
Understanding Basic Deployment and Configuration Tasks
This section describes typical deployment scenarios and the tasks you must perform while connecting to a Dell
controller and Dell AP to your wired network. For details on performing the tasks mentioned in these scenarios,
refer to the other procedures within the Basic User-Centric Networks section of this document.
Deployment Scenario #1: Controller and APs on Same Subnet
Figure 1 Controller and APs on Same Subnet
In this deployment scenario, the APs and controller are on the same subnetwork and will use IP addresses
assigned to the subnetwork. The router is the default gateway for the controller and clients.There are no
routers between the APs and the controller. APs can be physically connected directly to the controller. The
uplink port on the controller is connected to a layer-2 switch or router.
For this scenario, you must perform the following tasks:
1. Run the initial setup wizard.
l Set the IP address of VLAN 1.
l Set the default gateway to the IP address of the interface of the upstream router to which you will
connect the controller.