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Dell™ SonicPoint ACi
Getting Started Guide
Regulatory Model Number: APL27-0B1

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  • Page 1 Dell™ SonicPoint ACi Getting Started Guide Regulatory Model Number: APL27-0B1...
  • Page 3 The information in this document is provided in connection with Dell products. No license, express or implied, by estoppel or otherwise, to any intellectual property right is granted by this document or in connection with the sale of Dell products. EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE TERMS AND...
  • Page 4 Dell, the Dell logo, SonicWALL, and all other SonicWALL product and service names and slogans are trademarks of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.
  • Page 5 Introduction In this guide This Getting Started Guide provides instructions for basic installation and configuration of the Dell™ SonicPoint ACi wireless access point in single-unit or multi-unit wireless deployments. Chapter 1 Topics Introduction on page • Wireless overview on page...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Topics Product safety and regulatory information on page • Mounting the appliance on page • Verwarnung Weitere hinweise zur montage on page • EU and EFTA on page • Declaration of conformity on page Dell SonicPoint ACi Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 7: Wireless Overview

    Wireless overview The Dell™ SonicPoint ACi is part of the next evolutionary generation in wireless access points after the Dell SonicWALL SonicPoint N and NDR. The SonicPoint ACi provides physical layer enhancements for higher throughput with a maximum data rate of 1.3 Gbps. To achieve this, the SonicPoint ACi uses: •...
  • Page 8 When a wireless device uses a Dell SonicPoint ACi wireless access point to communicate with a wireless device on Dell SonicWALL addresses this security shortcoming by...
  • Page 9 Higher speed, more channels Longer Range, stronger signal penetration Weakness Limited penetration of walls, client compatibility More sources of interference Refer to Radio frequency barriers RF interference on page for detailed information about RF barriers and interference. Dell SonicPoint ACi Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 10 QAM-64, MIMO 3X3, and 80 MHz channels) Radius (Range) 90ft/25m 120ft/35m 120ft/35m 300ft/90m 120ft/35m NOTE: Although 802.11b/g/n standards provide between 11 and 14 channels, only three of those channels are fully discrete (non-overlapping) channels. Dell SonicPoint ACi Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 11 Initial Setup This section provides a basic checklist of materials, hardware information, and describes how to connect and configure physical aspects of the Dell SonicPoint ACi including cabling and mounting. • Check package contents on page • Deployment requirements on page •...

  • Page 12: Check Package Contents

    Check package contents Deployment requirements Before continuing, ensure that your Dell™ SonicPoint ACi SonicOS firmware package contains the following materials: • Dell SonicPoint ACi access points are centrally managed by Dell SonicWALL network security appliances running SonicPoint ACi Appliance Checklist...

  • Page 13: Sonicpoint Aci Available Ports/Status Leds

    Provides an additional Ethernet connection. Refer to the SonicOS Administrator’s Guide for use cases. LAN1/PoE port. Console port. Provides Ethernet and Provides a management connection Power over Ethernet (PoE) using CLI > DB9 cable (for command connections. line management only). Dell SonicPoint ACi Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 14 - Blinking yellow (10/100M Ethernet activity) LED (lan2) LED (Power) - On (solid green, Ethernet link) - On (solid blue, power) - Blinking green (1G Ethernet activity) - Blinking (booting/FW upgrade) - Blinking yellow (10/100M Ethernet activity) Dell SonicPoint ACi Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 15: Connecting Ethernet Cables

    Connecting Ethernet cables The SonicPoint ACi can be cabled with CAT5, CAT5e, or CAT6 Ethernet cabling. X1 WAN The SonicPoint ACi is powered using Power over Ethernet (PoE). A Dell SonicWALL 802.3at compliant PoE line injector (sold separately), or an 802.3at compliant switch is required to power each SonicPoint ACi.

  • Page 16: Wireless Access Point

    Wireless access point To maintain 25 watts of power to the SonicPoint ACi, the maximum length of CAT5e cable from the 802.3at placement considerations PoE injector to the SonicPoint ACi is 100 meters. • Hubs / Switches – Your wireless deployment has to tie...
  • Page 17 Microwave oven 10-20 feet 2.4 and 5 GHz, Metal partitions, desks, reinforced Very High depending on concrete shielding Scientific and Short distance, 2.4 and 5 GHz, medical varies depending on equipment shielding Dell SonicPoint ACi Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 18: Mounting The Sonicpoint Aci

    You can use these insertion points to attach either the large bracket or the two small brackets to the You can mount your Dell SonicPoint ACi to a wall or ceiling, or SonicPoint ACi. you can simply set it on a flat surface.
  • Page 19 To mount the SonicPoint ACi to a crossbar between Supporting the SonicPoint in one hand, position the edge clips of the bracket over the edge of the ceiling ceiling panels using the large bracket crossbar and rotate the SonicPoint counterclockwise...
  • Page 20 To mount the SonicPoint ACi to a crossbar between ceiling panels using the small ceiling brackets: Use the included screws to attach the small brackets to the underside of the SonicPoint, making sure both brackets are parallel. Supporting the SonicPoint in one hand, clip the edge of...
  • Page 21 Mounting using anchor screws To mount the SonicPoint ACi using the anchor screws On the mounting surface, mark the location to make two screw holes. The marks should be horizontally parallel to each other. Screw the anchor screws into the ceiling tile or drywall to their full depth.
  • Page 22 Dell SonicPoint ACi Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 23: Configuring Sonicos For Wireless Access

    This section provides instructions for configuring SonicOS on your Dell SonicWALL network security appliance to connect your SonicPoint ACi to the WLAN zone and manage it as a Layer 2 device. For more advanced configurations, including Layer 3 management of your SonicPoint ACi on a LAN zone, refer to the SonicOS Administrator’s Guide.
  • Page 24 OK. CAUTION: Allowing Management and User Login to the appliance from a wireless zone can pose a security threat, especially if you or your users have not set strong passwords. Dell SonicPoint ACi Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 25 Select the checkboxes to enable security services on this zone. Minimally, you would enable Gateway Anti- Virus, IPS, and Anti-Spyware. If your wireless clients are all running Dell SonicWALL Client Anti-Virus, select Enable Client AV Enforcement Service. On the Wireless tab, select Only allow traffic...
  • Page 26 SonicPoint ACi entry. It can take up to 5 minutes for the entry the profile with a unique number appended. to be created.
  • Page 27 14 Click the Radio 0 Advanced tab, or the Radio 1 Advanced tab. 10 Under Wireless Security, select the Authentication Type for your wireless network. Dell SonicWALL The configuration is very similar for the Radio 0 recommends using WPA2 as the authentication type if Advanced and Radio 1 Advanced tabs.

  • Page 28: Verifying Sonicpoint Operation

    (wired LAN, 3G/4G WWAN). port labeled Data and Power Out. In a browser, enter “http://software.dell.com” in the If the SonicPoint ACi has an entry in the table, but reboots address bar and press Enter. The Dell website should frequently or seems non-functional: display.

  • Page 29: Support And Product Registration

    All Dell™ SonicPoint ACi wireless access points include an initial subscription to Dell SonicWALL 24x7 Support. SonicOS will automatically register your SonicPoint ACi on MySonicWALL, if connected to the Internet. It may take up to 24 hours for your SonicPoint ACi to be automatically registered.

  • Page 30: Online Support And Training

    • User forums The Dell SonicWALL User Forums are a resource that Dell SonicWALL offers a variety of online support and training provide users the ability to communicate and discuss a options for your convenience. variety of security and appliance subject matters. The forums are organized by categories.

  • Page 31: Product Safety And Regulatory Information

    PoE. The PoE power supply is not covered the by the UL 2043 evaluation of this Access Point.  NOTE: Additional regulatory notifications and information for this product can be found online at: https://support.software.dell.com/. Regulatory Model/Type Product Name APL27-0B1 SonicPoint ACi Dell SonicPoint ACi Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 32 • Allow unrestricted airflow around the unit and through replaced by the user. The appliance must be returned to a Dell the vents on the side of the unit. A minimum of 1 inch authorized service center for replacement with the same or (25.44mm) clearance is recommended.

  • Page 33: Verwarnung Weitere Hinweise Zur Montage

    Verbindung von Geräten in Innenräumen. Schließen Sie an die • Das im Lieferumfang enthaltene bzw. die im Anschlüsse der Dell keine Kabel an, die aus dem Gebäude Lieferumfang enthaltenen Netzkabel sind nur für die herausgeführt werden, in dem sich das Gerät befindet.

  • Page 34: Eu And Efta

    A “Declaration of Conformity” in accordance with the over Ethernet” oder “PoE.” Dieses Produkt darf nur in directives and standards has been made and is on file at Dell Verbindung mit einem für den Europäischen Markt Inc. Products Europe BV, Limerick, Ireland.
  • Page 35 About Dell Dell listens to customers and delivers worldwide innovative technology, business solutions and services they trust and value. For more information, visit www.software.dell.com. Contacting Dell Technical support: Online support Product questions and sales: (800) 306-9329 Email: info@software.dell.com Technical support resources Technical support is available to customers who have purchased Dell software with a valid maintenance contract and to customers who have trial versions.
  • Page 36 Dell SonicPoint ACi Getting Started Guide...

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