User guide

Configuring the Altitude AP
Summit WM Series WLAN Switch and Altitude Access Point Software Version 4.1 User Guide
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36, 28, or 54 Mbps for 11b+11g or 11g-only modes. If necessary, the Max Operational Rate choices
adjust automatically to be higher or equal to the Min Basic Rate.
6 In the Static Configuration section, modify the following:
● In the Add box, type the IP address of the Summit WM series switch that will control this
Altitude AP.
● Click Add. The IP address is added to the list.
● Repeat to add additional Summit WM series switches.
● Click Up and Down to modify the order of the controllers. The maximum is three controllers.
The Altitude AP attempts to connect to the IP addresses in the order in which they are listed. The
Altitude AP is successful when it finds a Summit WM series switch that will allow it to register.
This feature allows the Altitude AP to bypass the discovery process. If the Summit Switch
Search List box is not populated, the Altitude AP will use SLP to discover a Summit WM series
switch.
The DHCP function for wireless clients must be provided locally by a local DHCP server, unless
each wireless client has a static IP address.
7 In the Dynamic Radio Management section, modify the following:
● Enable – Select Enable or Disable. DRM is enabled by default.
● Coverage – Select Shaped or Standard. Shaped coverage adjusts the range based on neighboring
Altitude APs and standard coverage adjusts the range to the client that is the most distant, as
indicated by its signal strength.
● Avoid WLAN – For each radio, select On or Off.
● Minimum TX – For each radio, select the minimum power level that the range of transmit power
can be adjusted dynamically.
● Maximum TX – For each radio, select the maximum power level that the range of transmit power
can be adjusted dynamically.
8 In the WM-AD Assignments section, assign the radios for each WM-AD in the list by selecting or
clearing the radio checkboxes.
9 To save your changes, click Save.
Modifying an Altitude AP’s properties
Once an Altitude AP has successfully registered, you can then modify its properties. Modifying an AP’s
properties can include modifying properties on the following tabs:
● AP properties
● 802.11b/g
● 802.11a
● Static Configuration
Modifying an AP’s properties is similar to modifying the system’s default AP settings, only now you
are modifying an individual Altitude AP.