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Extreme Networks Evaluation Guide: Altitude 4511 Access Point
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The Extreme Networks Altitude 4511 Access Point can
change the way wireless networks are installed, while
lowering the deployment and operations expense
associated with a wireless network.
When evaluating the Altitude 4511, take note of these
three key features and their cost saving advantages:
Advanced Industrial Design –
“Hide-in-Plain-Sight”
The Altitude 4511 access point installs in minutes
anywhere a CAT 5/6 cable is located. Due to its tiny size,
the Altitude 4511 will hide in plain sight; ceiling mount,
tabletop, or wall surface. A patent-pending mechanical
design is optimized for installation over any structured
wiring CAT 5/6 wall jack. The wallplate form factor is
25mm (1 inch) thick, and flush mounted to the wall
surface. The AP does not protrude into the wall cavity.
This design allows for ecient heat transfer and a
universal installation over any structured wiring plate.
The modular design allows the end-user to add switched
Ethernet ports as needed, and snap in any keystone or
Leviton QuickPort® style connector to the wallplate.
High-Powered 802.11a/b/g/n Radio
Under the sleek exterior, the Altitude 4511 packs a 26dBm
transmitter along with dual omni-directional 3dBi peak
gain antennas. The AP supports either 2.4Ghz or 5.2Ghz
operating bands. 2x2 multiple-input and multiple-output
(MIMO) technology and support for legacy 802.11a/b/g is
ideal for supporting a wide range of laptops, portable
media players, tablets, mobile computers, Wi-Fi phones
and wireless enabled smartphones.
Controller AP
The Altitude 4511 can be managed via CLI or webUI as a
standalone access point. When more than one AP is
installed, any single Altitude 4511 can operate as a
Controller AP for a network of up to 25 Altitude 4511s. By
using the hardware of an access point to run controller
features, the Altitude 4511 dramatically lowers the cost of
a managed, RF controller-based network for small
hotels. All the features you want from an RF controller
are here; firmware management, central configuration,
status and statistics. Also advanced features such as fast
roaming, Smart RF, and Rogue AP detection are all
included in the Controller AP function.
Scope of this Document
This document will describe the industrial design and
modularity, and provide step by step configurations for
typical use cases in multi-tenant markets such as hotels.
The glossary of features lists the webUI screens, along
with a short description of the functionality. The high
powered radio will need to be tested by comparing the
Altitude 4511 with other, “known” access points. When
the comparison is made, the value of the Altitude 4511
will become more apparent.
Use Case 1: Configure a single AP as a standalone AP
using the configuration overrides.
Use Case 2: Use the Initial Setup Wizard to configure a
Controller AP and dependent APs with one WLAN.
Use Case 3: Use the configuration screens to configure a
Controller AP with two WLANs; one open and one
secure. VLANs will be added to WLANs and switched
Ethernet ports.