User guide

Configuring the Summit WM series switch
Summit WM Series WLAN Switch and Altitude Access Point Software Version 4.1 User Guide
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System configuration overview
The following section provides a high-level overview of the steps involved in the initial configuration of
your system:
Step 1 – Before you begin configuration
Research the type of WLAN deployment that is required.
Step 2 – Preparing the network
Ensure relevant DHCP servers and RADIUS servers (if applicable) are available and configured.
Step 3 – Installing the hardware
Install the Summit WM series switch WM200/2000. For more information, see the Summit WM Series
WLAN Switch Installation Instructions.
Step 4 – Performing the first-time setup
Perform the first-time Setup of the Summit WM series switch on the physical network, which includes
configuring the physical port IP:
● Configure the default IP address to be the relevant subnet point of attachment to the existing
network. The default IP address is 10.0.#.1.
● Setup the routing protocol table.
● Configure the time zone, and then restart the Summit WM series switch. Because changing the time
zone requires restarting the Summit WM series switch, it is recommended that you configure the
time zone during the initial installation and configuration of the Summit WM series switch to avoid
network interruptions. For more information, see “Configuring network time” on page 165.
● To configure a physical port to attach to a VLAN, define the VLAN as part of the IP address
assignment.
Applying the product license key
Apply a product license key file. If a product license key is not applied, the Summit WM series switch
functions with some features enabled in demonstration mode. Not all features are enabled in
demonstration mode. For example, mobility is not enabled and cannot be used.
WARNING!
Whenever the licensed region changes on the Summit WM series switch, all Altitude APs are changed to Auto
Channel Select to prevent possible infractions to local RF regulatory requirements. If this occurs, all manually
configured radio channel settings will be lost.
Installing the new license key before upgrading will prevent the Summit WM series switch from changing the
licensed region, and in addition, manually configured channel settings will be maintained. For more information, see
“Performing Summit WM series switch software maintenance” on page 210.