Wi-Fi Array
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Security Planning ............................................................................................ 83
Wireless Encryption ................................................................................ 83
Authentication ......................................................................................... 83
Meeting PCI DSS Standards ................................................................... 84
Meeting FIPS Standards ......................................................................... 84
Port Requirements .......................................................................................... 86
Network Management Planning .................................................................. 89
WDS Planning ................................................................................................. 90
Common Deployment Options .................................................................... 93
Installation Workflow ........................................................................................... 94
Installing Your Wi-Fi Array .................................................................................. 96
Choosing a Location ....................................................................................... 96
Wiring Considerations ............................................................................ 97
Mounting the Array ....................................................................................... 99
Dismounting the Array .................................................................................. 99
Powering Up the Wi-Fi Array ............................................................................ 100
Array LED Operating Sequences ............................................................... 101
LED Boot Sequence ............................................................................... 101
LED Operation when Array is Running ............................................ 102
Establishing Communication with the Array .................................................. 103
Using the Serial Port ..................................................................................... 103
Using the Ethernet Ports .............................................................................. 103
Logging In ...................................................................................................... 104
Entering the License ............................................................................................ 104
Performing the Express Setup Procedure ......................................................... 106
Procedure for Performing an Express Setup ............................................ 107
The Web Management Interface ................................................ 113
An Overview ........................................................................................................ 114
Structure of the WMI ........................................................................................... 115
User Interface ....................................................................................................... 117
Utility Buttons ........................................................................................ 119
Logging In ............................................................................................................. 121
Applying Configuration Changes ..................................................................... 121
Character Restrictions .................................................................................. 121