Specifications

Getting Started
Altitude 3500 Series Access Point Product Reference Guide
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d The Subnet Mask defines the size of the subnet. The first two sets of numbers specify the network
domain, the next set specifies the subset of hosts within a larger network. These values help
divide a network into subnetworks and simplify routing and data transmission.
e If using the static or DHCP Server option, enter a Default Gateway to define the numerical IP
address of a router the access point uses on the Ethernet as its default gateway.
f If using the static or DHCP Server option, enter the Primary DNS Server numerical IP address.
g If using the DHCP Server option, use the Address Assignment Range parameter to specify a range
of IP address reserved for mapping clients to IP addresses. If a manually (static) mapped IP
address is within the IP address range specified, that IP address could still be assigned to another
client. To avoid this, ensure all statically mapped IP addresses are outside of the IP address range
assigned to the DHCP server.
For additional access point LAN port configuration options, see “Configuring the LAN Interface” on
page 113.
8 Enable the radio(s) using the Enable checkbox(es) within the Radio Configuration field. Only one RF
band option at a time is permissible in a single-radio model. If using a dual-radio model, the user
can enable both RF bands. For additional radio configuration options, see “Configuring the 802.11a
or 802.11b/g Radio” on page 154.
9 Select the WLAN #1 tab (WLANs 1–4 are available within the Quick Setup screen) to define its ESSID
and security scheme for basic operation.
NOTE
A maximum of 16 WLANs are configurable within the Wireless Configuration screen. The limitation of 16
WLANs exists regardless of whether the access point is a single or dual-radio model.
a Enter the Extended Services Set Identification (ESSID) and name associated with the WLAN. For
additional information on creating and editing up to 16 WLANs per access point, see “Creating/
Editing Individual WLANs” on page 135.
b Use the Available On checkboxes to define whether the target WLAN is operating over the 802.11a
or 802.11b/g radio. Ensure the radio selected has been enabled (see step 8).
c Even an access point configured with minimal values must protect its data against theft and
corruption. A security policy should be configured for WLAN1 as part of the basic configuration
outlined in this guide. A security policy can be configured for the WLAN from within the Quick
Setup screen. Policies can be defined over time and saved to be used as needed as security
requirements change. Extreme Networks recommends you familiarize yourself with the security
options available on the access point before defining a security policy. Refer to “Configuring
WLAN Security Settings” on page 63.
10 Click Apply to save any changes to the access point Quick Setup screen. Navigating away from the
screen without clicking Apply results in all changes to the screens being lost.
11 Click Undo Changes (if necessary) to undo any changes made. Undo Changes reverts the settings
displayed on the access point Quick Setup screen to the last saved configuration.