The initial setup requires that you configure an IP address for the VLAN 1 interface, which you can use t o access
and configurethe controller remotely via an SSH or WebUI session. Configuring an IP address for the VLAN 1
interface ensuresthat there is an IP address and defaultgateway assi gnedto the controller upon completion of the
initial setup.

Connec ting to the Co ntroller after Initial Setu p

After you complete the initial setup, the controllerreboots using the new configuration. (See the

Dell PowerConnect

W-Series ArubaOS QuickStart Guide

for information about using the initial setup.) You can then connect to and
configurethe controller in several ways using the administrator password you entered duringthe initial setup:
lYou can continue to use the connection to the serial port on the controllerto enter the command line interface
(CLI). (Refer to Management Access on page 625 for information on how to access the CLI and enter
configuration commands.)
lYou can connect an Ethernet cable from a PC to an Ethernet port on the controller. You can then use one of the
followingaccess methods:
nUse the VLAN 1 IP addresst o start an SSH session where you can enter CLI commands.
nEnter the VLAN 1 IP address in a browser window to start the WebUI.
nWebUi Wizards.
NOTE:Thi schapter and the user guide in general focus on CLI and standard WebUI configuration examples. However, basic
controller configuration and WLAN/LANcreation can be completed using the alternative wizards from within the WebUI. If you
wish touse a configuration wi zard, navigate to Configuration > Wizards, click on the desired wizard, and foll ow the imbedded
help instructionswi thin thew izard.
Dell W-7200 Series Contro ller
The Dell W-7200 Series controlleri s a new controller platformthat is introduced in conjunction with ArubaOS 6.2.
This controllerprovides newfunctionality andimproved capabilities overprevious D ellco ntrollers.However, the W-
7200 Series also introduces some changes that you must keepin mind when adding it to your network.

New Port N umbering Sc heme

The W-7200 Series uses a different port numbering scheme fromprevious D ellco ntrollers.All other controller
platformsuse a slot /port numberingscheme. The W-7200 Series uses slot/module/port instead.
It is important to consider this when migratingan older controllert o theW-720 0 Series.If you load a configuration
froma non-W-7200 Series controller,that controller will not have network connectivity becauseany interface
configuration will not be recognized. For information about migrating to a W-7200 Series controller,see the
Dell

PowerConnectW-Series ArubaOS 6.2 Release Notes

or visit dell.com/support.

Individual Po rt Behavior

The first two ports on the W-7200 Series, 0/0/0 and 0/0/1 are combination ports and can be used for management,
HA, and I/O.ports 0/0/2 through0/0/5 can only be used for I/O. Keep this i nmi ndw henconfiguring your ports.
Using the LCD Scre en
NOTE:The LCDScreenand i tsrelated comm andsare onl yavail able on the W-7200Series Controll er.
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