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Summit WM, Getting Started Guide
Summit WM, Getting Started Guide
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Summit WM-Series WLAN Switch Software Solution
Conceptual model
2 Summit WM-Series WLAN Switch Software Solution
This chapter describes the essential concepts of Summit WM-Series WLAN
Switch Software Solution.
Switch Software Solution.
The topics in this chapter are organized as follows:
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2.1 Conceptual model
The Summit WM-Series WLAN Switch Software Solution is an enterprise WLAN
solution that consists of the following components:
solution that consists of the following components:
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Summit WM-Series WLAN Switch (Summit WM Switch)
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Altitude AP
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Summit WM-Series WLAN Switch Software
2.1.1 Summit WM Switch
The Summit WM Switch is a high-performance server that provides several
functions, including centralized management and configuration of Altitude APs,
user authentication, and advanced radio frequency management.
functions, including centralized management and configuration of Altitude APs,
user authentication, and advanced radio frequency management.
The Summit WM Switch is driven by Summit WM-Series WLAN Switch Software.
The software resides on the Summit WM Switch and provides an intuitive web-
based interface — Extreme Networks Summit WM-Series Console to enable you
to manage the entire wireless network from a wired laptop, or a PC connected to
the network. A command line interface is also available to manage the wireless
network.
The software resides on the Summit WM Switch and provides an intuitive web-
based interface — Extreme Networks Summit WM-Series Console to enable you
to manage the entire wireless network from a wired laptop, or a PC connected to
the network. A command line interface is also available to manage the wireless
network.
The Summit WM Switch is a full-functioning dynamic router that aggregates and
coordinates all Altitude APs and manages client devices.
coordinates all Altitude APs and manages client devices.
Some key features of the Summit WM Switch provided in the following sections: