Users Guide

511| Access Points Dell Networking W-Series ArubaOS 6.5.x| User Guide
Features
and
Function
Description
RF
Management
Configure settings for balancing wireless traffic across APs, detect holes in radio
coverage, or other metrics that can indicate interference and potential problems on the
wireless network.
Adaptive Radio Management (ARM) is an RF spectrum management technology that
allows each AP to determine the best 802.11 channel and transmit power settings. ARM
provides several configurable settings.
Intrusion
Detection
System
Configure settings to detect and disable rogue APs, ad-hoc networks, and unauthorized
devices, and prevent attacks on the network. You can also configure signatures to detect
and prevent intrusions and attacks.
Mesh Configure Dell APs as mesh nodes to bridge multiple Ethernet LANs or extend wireless
coverage. A mesh node is either
l a mesh portal: an AP that uses its wired interface to reach the controller
l a mesh point:an AP that establishes a path to the controller via the mesh portal
Mesh environments use a wireless backhaul to carry traffic between mesh nodes. This
allows one 802.11 radio to carry traditional WLAN services to clients and one 802.11
radio to carry mesh traffic and WLAN services. Secure Enterprise Mesh on page 578
contains more specific information on the Mesh feature.
AP Settings Triggering a Radio Restart
Changing the following settings triggers the radio to restart on the W-AP200 Series, W-AP205H, W-AP210
Series, W-AP220 Series, W-AP270 Seriesand W-AP320 Series access points. When the radio restarts, wireless
services will be briefly interrupted. Clients will automatically reconnect to the network when the radio is again
up and running.