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Xirrus XR Series User Manual

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

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Xirrus XR Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelXR Series
CategoryWireless Access Point
Wi-Fi Standards802.11a/b/g/n/ac
PoE SupportYes
Power over Ethernet (PoE)802.3af/at
BeamformingYes
Humidity5% to 95% non-condensing
Antenna TypeInternal
Wi-Fi Technology802.11ac
Frequency BandDual Band
Frequency Bands2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Ethernet PortsGigabit Ethernet
SecurityWPA, WPA2
MIMO Technology4x4 MIMO
ManagementCLI, SNMP
MountingCeiling, Wall
Number of Radios2

Summary

Introduction

The Xirrus Family of Products

Introduces the Xirrus family of products, including High Density Wireless Access Points and management systems.

Key Features and Benefits

Highlights the product's advantages in capacity, coverage, performance, and ease of use.

Advanced Feature Sets

Describes powerful functionality packages like RF Performance Manager, Security Manager, and Analysis Manager.

Installing the Wireless AP

Installation Prerequisites

Lists hardware and services required for wireless AP deployment and network connectivity.

Planning Your Installation

Provides guidelines for planning Xirrus Wireless AP deployment for optimal coverage and performance.

Coverage and Capacity Planning

Covers placement options, RF patterns, cell sizes, area calculations, roaming considerations, and channel allocations.

Installation Workflow

Illustrates the step-by-step process for successfully installing and configuring the AP.

Viewing Status on the Wireless AP

Access Point Status Windows

Provides information on AP interfaces, IAPs, serial numbers, and configuration details.

Network Status Windows

Displays network interface settings, map, spanning tree status, routing, ARP, DHCP, and connectivity.

RF Monitor Windows

Includes IAP monitoring, spectrum analyzer, rogues, channel history, and radio assurance.

The Web Management Interface

Logging In

Provides instructions on how to access the WMI via a web browser using hostname or IP address.

Applying Configuration Changes

Explains how changes are applied and saved, emphasizing the need to click Save for persistence.

Configuring the Wireless AP

Express Setup

Guides through initial AP configuration, including SSIDs and security settings, for basic functionality.

Security

Details network administration accounts, ACLs, management, encryption, authentication, and RADIUS settings.

SSIDs

Allows review of SSID assignments, security, QoS, and VLAN parameters for each SSID.

The Command Line Interface

Establishing a Secure Shell (SSH) Connection

Explains how to establish a secure CLI connection using SSH utilities like PuTTY.

Getting Started with the CLI

Introduces the root command prompt and basic command entry for AP configuration.

Using Tools on the Wireless AP

System Tools

Covers software images, configuration management, diagnostics, and network tools.

API Documentation

Provides an API interface for reading status, statistics, and settings from the AP.

Appendices

Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide

Provides factory default settings for host name, network interfaces, and server settings.

Appendix B: FAQ and Special Topics

Offers guidance on resolving technical issues, including common hints and troubleshooting tips.

Appendix F: Auditing PCI DSS

Details features for AP configuration to assist in meeting PCI DSS standards for sensitive data security.

Appendix G: Implementing FIPS Security

Outlines steps for implementing FIPS 140-2, Level 2 security requirements on the AP.

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