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Xirrus XD Series User Manual

Xirrus XD Series
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August 11, 2015
Release 7.5
Wireless Access Point
User’s Guide

Table of Contents

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Xirrus XD Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryWireless Access Point
Wireless Standards802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Power over Ethernet (PoE)802.3af/at
Frequency Bands2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
MIMO Technology4x4 MIMO
Mounting OptionsCeiling, wall
SecurityWPA2
ManagementXirrus Management System (XMS)
ModelXirrus XD Series

Summary

Introduction

The Xirrus Family of Products

Introduces the Xirrus family of wireless access points and their capabilities.

Why Choose the Xirrus Access Point?

Highlights the advantages and features of Xirrus access points for modern networks.

Key Features and Benefits

Details the key product features and benefits like high capacity, extended coverage, and security.

Advanced Feature Sets

Describes advanced functionality packages such as RF Performance Manager and Application Control.

Installing the Wireless AP

Installation Prerequisites

Details the hardware and network requirements necessary for Wireless AP deployment.

Planning Your Installation

Provides guidelines and examples for planning the Xirrus Wireless AP deployment.

Coverage and Capacity Planning

Considers coverage, capacity, placement options, RF patterns, cell sizes, and channel allocations.

Failover Planning

Discusses failover protection at unit and port levels to ensure continuous service.

Security Planning

Offers guidelines for defining preferred encryption and authentication methods.

The Web Management Interface

Managing APs Locally or Using XMS

Recommends using XMS for network management over individual AP management.

An Overview

Provides an overview of the WMI as an easy-to-use graphical interface for configuration.

User Interface

Explains the structure of the WMI, divided into left and right frames.

Logging In

Details the procedure to log in to the WMI via a web browser using default credentials.

Applying Configuration Changes

Explains how changes made in WMI windows are applied and saved to the AP.

Viewing Status on the Wireless AP

Access Point Status Windows

Provides access to windows for AP summary, information, configuration, and admin history.

Access Point Summary

Offers a snapshot of global configuration settings for AP interfaces and IAPs.

Network Status Windows

Lists windows for viewing network interface settings, maps, spanning tree, routing, ARP, DHCP, etc.

RF Monitor Windows

Details windows for monitoring RF environment: IAP Monitoring, Spectrum Analyzer, Rogues, Channel History.

Station Status Windows

Provides windows for viewing station status: Stations, Location Map, RSSI, SNR, Noise Floor, Max by IAP.

Configuring the Wireless AP

Express Setup

Guides through initial AP configuration, including SSIDs, security, and network settings.

Network

Provides a snapshot of configuration settings for Ethernet interfaces and bonding.

Services

Reviews current settings and status for DHCP, SNMP, Syslog, and NTP services.

Security

Allows review and configuration of AP security parameters, including accounts, ACLs, and encryption.

SSIDs

Reviews SSID assignments, security, QoS, VLANs, and DHCP pools per SSID.

IAPs

Summarizes the status of Integrated Access Points (radios) and allows configuration.

Advanced RF Settings

Establishes RF settings, including channel allocation, cell size, and radio assurance.

Using Tools on the Wireless AP

System Tools

Manage files for software images, configuration, Web Page Redirect, and diagnostic tools.

CLI

Provides access to the AP's Command Line Interface for configuration and information display.

API Documentation

Details the RESTful API for reading status, statistics, and settings from the AP.

Options

Allows customization of the behavior of the Web Management Interface (WMI).

Logout

Terminates the WMI session and returns to the login window.

The Command Line Interface (CLI)

Establishing a Secure Shell (SSH) Connection

Procedure to initialize the system and log in to the CLI via an SSH utility.

Getting Started with the CLI

Explains the root command prompt and how to enter and abbreviate commands.

Top Level Commands

Provides an overview of top-level commands accessible from the root command prompt.

Configuration Commands

Describes second-level commands for configuring specific AP features and functionality.

Appendices

Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide

Contains product reference information, including factory default settings and keyboard shortcuts.

Appendix B: FAQ and Special Topics

Provides support information to resolve technical difficulties and common questions.

Appendix C: Notices (XD4 and XR500/600 Series Only)

Contains Notices, Warnings, and Compliance information for specific XD4 and XR500/600 Series models.

Appendix D: Notices (XR-1000 to XR-6000 Indoor Models)

Contains Notices, Warnings, and Compliance information for XR-1000 to XR-6000 Indoor Models.

Appendix E: Medical Usage Notices

Provides compliance information for Xirrus devices with respect to medical electrical equipment.

Appendix F: Auditing PCI DSS

Discusses using AP features to assist in meeting security standards for PCI DSS audits.

Appendix G: Implementing FIPS Security

Provides steps to implement FIPS 140-2, Level 2 security requirements on the AP.

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