Installation guide

Summit
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WM3400 Wireless LAN Controller Installation Guide
5
CHAPTER
1
Introduction
The Extreme Networks
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Summit
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WM3400 wireless LAN controller is a member of the Extreme
Networks wireless controller family. The Summit WM3400 wireless LAN controller provides centralized
Wireless LAN (WLAN) configuration and management by coalescing a network “intelligence”
previously spread across physically distributed access points.
The Summit WM3400 wireless LAN controller simplifies deployment of a Wired/Wireless 802.11 a/b/
g/n network, for a SME/SMB. With the integrated Layer 2/Layer 3 Networking Services such as
integrated Layer 2 Switching with PoE+ ports, Onboard DHCP Server, Security Services like Wired/
Wireless Firewall, Wireless IDS/IPS, Onboard AAA Server and IPSEC VPN Gateway, and QoS
mechanisms to support Voice & Video, the Summit WM3400 wireless LAN controller transforms the
enterprise by delivering a SMART Branch.
The Summit WM3400 wireless LAN controller is the WLAN’s single point of contact, thus reducing
wireless networking complexity by moving management out of the ceiling and into the wiring closet.
The Summit WM3400 wireless LAN controller can adopt up to 36 Adaptive APs and ships with 6
installed AP licenses.
This document is written for the network device installer.
Package Contents
Inspect the package contents and report any missing or damaged items to your sales representative. The
package should contain the following:
● Summit WM3400 wireless LAN controller
● Console Cable
● Summit
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WM3400 Wireless LAN Controller Installation Guide (this document)
● Power Supply Unit
● Rubber Feet
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