User guide

Configuring Dynamic Radio Management
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this situation, you will need to reset the AP to its factory default settings. For more information, see “Resetting the
AP to Its Factory Default Settings” on page 199.
5 Select one of the two methods of IP address assignment for the Wireless AP:
● Use DHCP – Select this option to enable Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This
option is enabled by default.
● Static Values – Select this option to specify the IP address of the Wireless AP.
■ IP Address – Type the IP address of the AP.
■ Netmask – Type the appropriate subnet mask to separate the network portion from the host
portion of the address.
■ Gateway – Type the default gateway of the network.
NOTE
For first-time deployment of the Wireless AP for static IP assignment, (a branch office scenario is an example of
a setup that may require static IP assignment), it is recommended to use DHCP initially on the central office
network to obtain an IP address for the Wireless AP. Then enter these values in the Static Configuration tab for
this Wireless AP and save the configuration. Since APs ship from the factory with DHCP mode enabled by
default, the APs require the assistance of a local DHCP server to obtain its initial IP address. The AP can then
register with the controller, at which point it can receive the proper static definition parameters and be moved to
its target location if necessary.
If the AP IP address is not configured properly, connecting to the AP may not be possible. To recover from this
situation, you will need to reset the AP to its factory default settings. For more information, see “Resetting the
AP to Its Factory Default Settings” on page 199.
6 In the Add box, type the IP address of the Summit WM Controller that will control this Wireless AP.
7 Click Add. The IP address is added to the list.
8 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to add additional Summit WM Controllers.
9 Use the Up and Down buttons to modify the order of the controllers. The maximum is three
controllers.
The Wireless AP attempts to connect to the IP addresses in the order in which they are listed. The
Wireless AP is successful when it finds a Summit WM Controller that will allow it to register.
This feature allows the Wireless AP to bypass the discovery process. If the Summit Switch Search
List box
is not populated, the Wireless AP will use SLP to discover a Summit WM Controller.
For the initial Wireless AP deployment, it is necessary to use one of the described options in
“Discovery and Registration Overview” on page 56.
10 To save your changes, click Save.
Configuring Dynamic Radio Management
The Dynamic Radio Management (DRM) feature for the Wireless AP is enabled by default. The DRM
feature:
● Adjusts power levels to balance coverage if another Wireless AP, which is assigned to the same SSID
and is on the same channel, is added to or leaves the network.
● Allows wireless clients to be moved to another Wireless AP if the load is too high.
● Scans automatically for a channel, using a channel selection algorithm.