Dell W-620 User Manual
Dell Networking W-Series ArubaOS 6.4.x
Quick Start Guide
This document describes the initial setup of a Dell user-centric network that consists of a Dell controller and Dell
Access Points (APs). The installation consists of the following steps:
1. Launch the WebUI or Console Setup Wizard to configure the controller.
2. Connect the controller to the wired network.
3. Configure the controller to allow APs, when installed and powered on, to able to locate and connect to the
controller. If you are configuring mesh, define the mesh cluster profile, mesh radio profile, before installing
APs in a mesh networking environment.
4. Install and connect your APs to the network.
Before you begin, review the contents of your controller shipment to ensure that you have received the following
items, then read the Dell Software Dell Software License Agreement.
The Dell controller with appropriate power cord and accessories
The Dell Networking W-Series ArubaOS 6.4.x Quick Start Guide
The Dell Software License Agreement
Install the Controller
The WebUI Startup Wizard allows you to configure access to the controller, install software licenses, and
configure wireless local area networks (WLANs) for internal or guest users. The Startup Wizard is available the
first time you connect to and log into the controller or whenever the controller is reset to its factory default
configuration. The serial console setup dialog allows you to configure basic controller settings through a serial
port connection to the controller. After you complete the Startup Wizard or serial console setup procedure, the
controller reboots using the new configuration information you entered.
Do not connect the controller to your network when running the Setup Wizard or serial console setup dialog. The
factory-default controller boots up with a default IP address and both DHCP server and spanning tree functions
enabled. Once you have completed setup and rebooted the controller, you can use the controller CLI or WebUI
to complete its configuration before connecting the controller to your network.
In addition to the traditional method mentioned above, the W-7000 Series controllers running ArubaOS 6.4.3
can be configured without user intervention with zero touch provisioning (ZTP). This option automatically
configures the controller using DHCP, or mini-setup. For more details, see “Zero Touch Provisioning” on page7.
NOTE: ZTP is enabled only on branch controllers. Only W-7000 Series controllers running on ArubaOS 6.4.3.1 or later can function
as a branch controller. The factory-default software on W-7005, W-7010, and W-7030 controllers is ArubaOS 6.4.2.3, and does not
support the branch controller feature. Hence, if W-7005, W-7010, and W-7030 controllers must function as a branch controller, they
must be upgraded to ArubaOS 6.4.3.1. The W-7200 Series controllers, even if running ArubaOS 6.4.3.1, cannot function as a branch
controller.
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Initial Setup Using the WebUI Setup Wizard
The following browsers are officially supported for use with the Dell Networking W-Series ArubaOS 6.4.x Setup
wizard and WebUI:
Table 1 Supported Browsers for Controller WebUI
Operating System Supported Browser
MacOS Apple Safari and Mozilla Firefox
Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8 Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 11, and Mozilla Firefox
You can launch the setup wizard using any PC or workstation that can run a supported Web browser. The PC or
workstation must either be configured to obtain its IP address using DHCP, or configured to have a static IP
address on the 172.16.0.0/24 subnetwork. The default IP address of the controller is 172.16.0.254. Connect a PC
or workstation to any line port on the controller, then enter this IP address into a supported Web browser to
launch the Setup Wizard.
To run the Setup Wizard:
1. Connect your PC or workstation to a line port on the controller.
2. Make sure that the controller is not connected to any device on your network.
3. Boot up the controller.
4. On your PC or workstation, open a Web browser and connect to https://172.16.0.254.
5. The controller contains a default server certificate to validate the device on the network. At the Security Alert,
click Yes to proceed with the Setup Wizard.
6. The initial window of the Mobility Controller Setup Wizard asks you to select one of the following
deployment modes. Select Standalone, Master, Local, or Branch then click Continue.
Standalone: This is the only controller on the network.
Master: This controller will manage other controllers on the network.
Local: This controller will be managed by a master controller.
Branch: This controller will be a branch controller on the network. That is, all settings for this controller
are managed by a master controller.
7. If you selected Standalone or Master in step6, you will be prompted to select the Campus WLAN
deployment mode. The Remote Access Points deployment mode allows you to configure additional settings
specific to remote APs. Go to step8.
If you selected Branch in step6, you will be prompted to enter the IP address or FQDN of the master
controller for this branch. Go to step9.
NOTE: By default, the last 1000BASE-X port of the branch controller is selected as the uplink port.
8. Enter the information described in Table 2, and, if desired, the optional configuration information described
in “Optional Information” on page3.
Table 2 Required Information for the Setup Wizard
Requirement Description
System Name A user-defined name by which the controller will be referenced. You can specify a name of up to
63 characters.
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Table 2 Required Information for the Setup Wizard (Continued)
Requirement Description
Country Code The country in which the controller will operate. The country code determines the 802.11
wireless transmission spectrum. You cannot change the country code for controllers designated
for certain countries, such as the U.S. or Israel. Improper country code assignment can disrupt
wireless transmissions. Most countries impose penalties and sanctions for operators of wireless
networks with devices set to improper country codes.
Admin Password Password of up to 32 characters for the admin user to log in to the controller.
Enable Mode Password Password of up to 15 characters for the admin user to access the Enable mode in the CLI.
Date and Time You can either manually set the date, time, and GMT time zone or specify the IP address of an
NTP server from which the controller will obtain its date and time settings.
Connectivity Settings Enter the IPv4 or IPv6 controller IP address and default gateway.The gateway is usually the IP
address of the interface on the upstream switch or router to which you will connect the
controller. The default gateway and the VLAN 1 IP address need to be in the same network.
Authentication
Settings
If you are configuring a master or local controller that uses pre-shared key authentication,
enter the pre-shared key.
If you are configuring a master controller to use certificate authentication, enter the MAC
addresses of the local controllers.
If you are configuring a local controller to use certificate authentication, enter the MAC
address of the master controller.
NOTE: The default certificate installed in the controller does not guarantee security in production networks. Dell strongly
recommends that you replace the default certificate with a custom certificate issued for your site or domain by a trusted
Certificate Authority. See the Dell Networking W-Series ArubaOS 6.4.x User Guide for more information about certificates.
9. Enter the IP address or FQDN of the master controller. Click Continue to reboot the controller with default
option.
Optional Information
The Setup Wizard to also allows you to:
Create virtual local area networks (VLANs) in which wireless users are placed after authentication.
Modify default port settings.
Enable the Uplink firewall, and configure the following Management and Dell interface types.
Management Interfaces: SSH, HTTPS, SNMP and DHCP.
Dell Interfaces: RAP, VIA, VIA Mac and Site-to-Site VPN
Install licenses for ArubaOS software modules.
Configure internal and guest WLANs.
Specify IP address pools to define the inner IP addresses assigned to VPN clients and access points connecting
to a local controller, or to a standalone or master controller with remote APs.
If you plan on adding controller licenses or configuring additional VLANs, WLANs, or port settings on your
controller, make a note of the desired licenses or settings before you launch the Setup wizard.
NOTE: The optional configuration settings described in the section above cannot be configured when running initial setup on a
serial port connection.
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Initial Setup on a Serial Port Connection
User: admin
Password: ********
(Dell W-7024) >enable
Password:******
Auto-provisioning is in progress. Choose one of the following options to override or debug...
'enable-debug' : Enable auto-provisioning debug logs
'disable-debug': Disable auto-provisioning debug logs
'mini-setup' : Stop auto-provisioning and start mini setup dialog for smart-branch role
'full-setup' : Stop auto-provisioning and start full setup dialog for any role
Enter Option (partial string is acceptable):f
Are you sure that you want to stop auto-provisioning and start full setup dialog? (yes/no): y
Reading configuration from factory-default.cfg
The serial port is located on the front panel of the controller. You can start the Initial Setup dialog when you
connect a terminal, PC or workstation running a terminal emulation program to the serial port on the controller.
The serial port connection only allows you to configure the basic configuration required to connect the controller
to the network. The recommended browser-based Setup Wizard allows you to also install software licenses and
configure internal and guest WLANs (see “Initial Setup Using the WebUI Setup Wizard” on page2). If you use
the Initial Setup dialog to configure the controller, the browser-based Setup Wizard will not be available unless
you reset the controller to its factory default configuration.
To run the Initial full setup dialog from a serial connection:
1. Configure your terminal or terminal emulation program to use the following communication settings:
Table 3 Terminal Communication Settings
Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Flow Control
9600 8 None 1 None
2. Connect your terminal or PC/workstation to the serial port on the controller using an RS-232 serial cable. All
accessory kits shipped with Dell controllers contain an RJ-45 cable and DB-9 to RJ-45 adapter. You may need
to provide a USB adapter to connect the serial cable to your PC.
3. Boot up the Dell controller. After the controller has booted up, you should see a screen similar to Figure 1 for
branch controllers or Figure 2 for other controllers:
Figure 1 Initial Setup Dialog
4. (Applicable only for branch controllers) enter f to invoke full-setup. You will see a screen similar to Figure 2.
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