Overview
Summit WM3000 Series Controller System Reference Guide16
A category 5 Ethernet cable will work with the controller, but it is not recommended because it does not provide the
gigabit support the controller optimally requires.
Extreme Networks recommends connecting via the Management Ethernet (ME) interface to better ensure secure and
easy controller management. The ME interface is connected to the management VLAN, and is therefore separate
from production VLANs.
On the Summit WM3600, the Uplink (UP) port is the preferred method of connecting the controller to the network.
The Uplink port has its own dedicated 1Gbps connection which is unaffected by internal traffic across the GE ports.
The console cable included with the controller connects the controller to a computer running a serial
terminal emulator program to access the controller’s Command Line Interface (CLI) for initial
configuration. An initial configuration is described within the Installation Guide shipped with each
controller.
Software Overview
The controller includes a robust set of features. The features are listed and described in the following
sections:
● Infrastructure Features on page 16
● Wireless Switching on page 20
● Wired Switching on page 26
● Management Features on page 27
● Security Features on page 28
The Extreme Networks Wireless LAN Controller Wireless Management Suite (WMS) is a recommended utility to plan
the deployment of the controller and view its configuration once operational in the field. Extreme Networks WMS can
help optimize the positioning and configuration of a controller in respect to a WLAN’s Mobile Unit (MU) throughput
requirements and can help detect rogue devices. For more information, refer to the Extreme Networks documentation
website at: http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/documentation.
Infrastructure Features
The controller includes the following Infrastructure features:
● Installation Feature
● Licensing Support
● Configuration Management
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