Xirrus XR Series User Manual

Wireless Access Point
Installing the Wireless AP 79
Using the Ethernet Ports to Access the AP
By default, the AP's Ethernet interfaces use DHCP to obtain an IP address. If the
AP is booted and does not receive DHCP addresses on Gigabit Ethernet ports,
then both Gigabit1 and its bonded pair port (if any) will default to 10.0.2.1 with a
mask of 255.255.255.0.
If the AP is connected to a network that provides DHCP addresses, the IP address
can be determined by the following methods:
1. The simplest way to address the AP is using its default hostname which is
the AP’s serial number, found on the AP label and shipping container (for
example, XR40123091CACD). If your network provides DHCP and DNS,
then you can use this hostname.
2. Otherwise, examine the DHCP tables on the server and find the addresses
assigned to the AP (Xirrus MAC addresses begin with 00:0F:7D or
50:60:28 and are found on the AP label and shipping container).
3. Alternatively, you may query the AP using the CLI via the console port
(on all models except the XR-500/600/1000, and some XR-2000 models).
Log in using the default user name admin and password admin. Use the
show ethernet command to view the IP addresses assigned to each port.
4. If the AP cannot obtain an IP address via DHCP, the factory default uses a
static IP address of 10.0.2.1 with a mask of 255.255.255.0 on its Gigabit
POE port.
To connect to the AP, you must set your laptop to be in the same subnet
as the AP: set your laptop’s IP address to be in the 10.0.2.xx subnet, and
set its subnet mask to 255.255.255.0. If this subnet is already in use on
your network, you may connect your laptop directly to the AP by
connecting the laptop to the power injector’s IN port temporarily (this
port may be called the SWITCH port or the DATA port on your injector).
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Take care to ensure that your network is not using the 10.0.2.1 IP address
prior to connecting the AP to the network.

Xirrus XR Series Specifications

General

Model	XR Series
Category	Wireless Access Point
Wi-Fi Standards	802.11a/b/g/n/ac
PoE Support	Yes
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	802.3af/at
Beamforming	Yes
Humidity	5% to 95% non-condensing
Antenna Type	Internal
Wi-Fi Technology	802.11ac
Frequency Band	Dual Band
Frequency Bands	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Ethernet Ports	Gigabit Ethernet
Security	WPA, WPA2
MIMO Technology	4x4 MIMO
Management	CLI, SNMP
Mounting	Ceiling, Wall
Number of Radios	2

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.