Dell PowerConnect W-Airwave 7.4 Configuration manual
Dell PowerConnect W-
AirWave 7.4
Configuration Guide
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Contents
Preface....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Document Audience and Organization...........................................................................................7
Note, Caution, and Warning Icons ..................................................................................................7
Contacting Support ............................................................................................................................8
Chapter 1 Dell PowerConnect W Configuration in AirWave.......................................................... 9
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Requirements, Restrictions, and ArubaOS Support in AirWave ................................................9
Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 9
Restrictions.................................................................................................................................. 9
ArubaOS Support in AirWave...................................................................................................9
Overview of Dell PowerConnect W Configuration in AirWave................................................. 10
Device Setup > Dell PowerConnect W Configuration Page .............................................11
Groups > Dell PowerConnect W Config Page With Global Configuration Enabled ......12
Groups > Dell PowerConnect W Config When Global Configuration is Disabled .........12
Dell PowerConnect W Configuration Sections in the Tree View..................................... 13
Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups Section .................................................................. 13
AP Overrides Section ......................................................................................................14
WLANs Section ................................................................................................................14
Profiles Section ................................................................................................................15
Security Section ...............................................................................................................15
Local Config Section........................................................................................................16
Advanced Services Section ...........................................................................................16
APs/Devices > List Page ......................................................................................................... 17
APs/Devices > Manage Page.................................................................................................17
APs/Devices > Monitor Page ................................................................................................. 18
Groups > Basic Page ............................................................................................................... 18
Additional Concepts and Components of Dell PowerConnect W Configuration ................... 19
Global Configuration and Scope ............................................................................................ 19
Referenced Profile Setup in Dell PowerConnect W Configuration ................................. 19
Save, Save and Apply, and Revert Buttons..........................................................................20
Additional Concepts and Benefits ......................................................................................... 20
Scheduling Configuration Changes............................................................................... 20
Auditing and Reviewing Configurations ....................................................................... 20
Licensing and Dependencies in Dell PowerConnect W Configuration................... 20
Setting Up Initial Dell PowerConnect W Configuration ............................................................. 21
Prerequisites ............................................................................................................................. 21
Procedure .................................................................................................................................. 21
Additional Capabilities of Dell PowerConnect W-Series Configuration .........................26
Chapter 2 Using Dell PowerConnect W Configuration in Daily Operations............................... 27
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 27
Procedures and Guidelines for Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups ......................................... 27
Guidelines and Pages for Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups........................................... 27
Selecting Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups....................................................................... 28
Configuring Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups ...................................................................28
General WLAN Guidelines .............................................................................................................. 28
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General Profiles Guidelines ............................................................................................................ 28
General Controller Procedures and Guidelines .......................................................................... 29
Using Controllers in Dell PowerConnect W Configuration................................................ 29
Pushing Device Configurations to Controllers.....................................................................29
Supporting APs with Dell PowerConnect W Configuration ...................................................... 30
AP Overrides Guidelines ......................................................................................................... 30
Changing Adaptive Radio Management (ARM) Settings ..................................................30
Changing SSID and Encryption Settings .............................................................................. 30
Changing the Dell PowerConnect W AP Group for an AP Device................................... 30
Using AirWave to Deploy Dell PowerConnect W APs for the First Time........................ 31
Using General AirWave Device Groups and Folders ......................................................... 32
Visibility in Dell PowerConnect W Configuration........................................................................32
Visibility Overview .................................................................................................................... 32
Defining Visibility for Dell PowerConnect W Configuration.............................................. 33
Appendix A Configuration Reference.................................................................................................. 35
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 35
Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups ................................................................................................. 35
Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups ......................................................................................... 35
AP Overrides ..................................................................................................................................... 39
AP Overrides ............................................................................................................................. 39
WLANs ............................................................................................................................................... 43
Overview of WLANs Configuration........................................................................................43
WLANs ....................................................................................................................................... 43
WLANs > Basic.........................................................................................................................44
WLANs > Advanced.................................................................................................................45
Profiles ............................................................................................................................................... 48
Understanding Dell PowerConnect W Configuration Profiles.......................................... 48
Profiles > AAA Overview.........................................................................................................48
Profiles > AAA...........................................................................................................................49
Profiles > AAA > 802.1x Auth .................................................................................................. 51
Profiles > AAA > Advanced Authentication......................................................................... 56
Profiles > AAA > Captive Portal Auth.................................................................................... 57
Profiles > AAA > IPv6 Extension Header .............................................................................. 59
Profiles > AAA > MAC Auth .................................................................................................... 60
Profiles > AAA > VPN Connection......................................................................................... 61
Profiles > AAA > VPN Connection > VIA Auth..................................................................... 63
Profiles > AAA > VPN Connection > VIA Client WLAN ......................................................63
Profiles > AAA > VIA Global....................................................................................................65
Profiles > AAA > Stateful 802.1X Auth...................................................................................65
Profiles > AAA > Wired Auth .................................................................................................. 66
Profiles > AAA > Combined VPN Auth.................................................................................. 66
Profiles > AAA > Management Auth ..................................................................................... 67
Profiles > AAA > Stateful NTLM Auth................................................................................... 68
Profiles > AAA > WISPr Auth ................................................................................................. 69
Profiles > AP..............................................................................................................................70
Profiles > AP > Authorization..................................................................................................71
Profiles > AP > Ethernet Link .................................................................................................. 72
Profiles > AP > Provisioning ................................................................................................... 72
Profiles > AP > Regulatory Domain ....................................................................................... 74
Profiles > AP > SNMP..............................................................................................................75
Profiles > AP > SNMP > SNMP User .................................................................................... 75
Profiles > AP > System ............................................................................................................ 76
Profiles > AP > Wired Port ...................................................................................................... 80
Profiles > AP > Wired...............................................................................................................80
Profiles > IDS.............................................................................................................................82
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Profiles > IDS > General .......................................................................................................... 84
Profiles > IDS > Signature Matching.....................................................................................85
Profiles > IDS > Signature Matching > Signature............................................................... 86
Profiles > IDS > Denial of Service..........................................................................................86
Profiles > IDS > Denial of Service > Rate Threshold.......................................................... 89
Profiles > IDS > Impersonation .............................................................................................. 90
Profiles > IDS > Unauthorized Device................................................................................... 92
Profiles > Mesh.........................................................................................................................95
Profiles > Mesh > Cluster........................................................................................................95
Profiles > Mesh > Radio .......................................................................................................... 96
Profiles > Mesh > Radio > Mesh HT SSID............................................................................ 98
Profiles > Mobility Switch ..................................................................................................... 100
Profiles > Mobility Switch > IGMP Snooping.....................................................................100
Profiles > Mobility Switch > Ethernet Link ......................................................................... 101
Profiles > Mobility Switch > Port Switching ...................................................................... 102
Profiles > Mobility Switch > VLAN.......................................................................................103
Profiles > QoS..........................................................................................................................104
Profiles > QoS > Traffic Management.................................................................................104
Profiles > QoS > VoIP Call Admission Control ................................................................... 105
Profiles > QoS > WMM Traffic Management.................................................................... 107
Profiles > RF............................................................................................................................. 108
Profiles > RF > 802.11a/g Radio ............................................................................................ 109
Profiles > RF > 802.11a/g Radio > AM Scanning................................................................113
Profiles > RF > 802.11a/g Radio > ARM ............................................................................... 113
Profiles > RF > 802.11a/g Radio > HT Radio........................................................................ 116
Profiles > RF > 802.11a/g Radio > Spectrum.......................................................................117
Profiles > RF > Event Thresholds ......................................................................................... 118
Profiles > RF > Optimization .................................................................................................. 120
Profiles > SSID ........................................................................................................................ 121
Profiles > SSID ........................................................................................................................ 122
Profiles > SSID > EDCA AP ................................................................................................... 126
Profiles > SSID > EDCA Station............................................................................................ 129
Profiles > SSID > HT SSID..................................................................................................... 131
Profiles > SSID > 802.11K ...................................................................................................... 133
Security ....................................................................................................................... ..................... 134
Security > User Roles ............................................................................................................ 135
Security > User Roles > BW Contracts............................................................................... 138
Security > User Roles > VPN Dialers .................................................................................. 139
Security > Policies..................................................................................................................141
Security > Policies > Destinations....................................................................................... 143
Security > Policies > Services..............................................................................................143
Security > Server Groups......................................................................................................144
Server Groups Page Overview..................................................................................... 144
Supported Servers .........................................................................................................145
Adding a New Server Group ........................................................................................ 146
Security > Server Groups > LDAP........................................................................................147
Security > Server Groups > RADIUS ................................................................................... 148
Security > Server Groups > TACACS .................................................................................. 149
Security > Server Groups > Internal....................................................................................150
Security > Server Groups > XML API.................................................................................. 151
Security > Server Groups > RFC 3576..................................................................................151
Security > Server Groups > Windows.................................................................................152
Security > TACACS Accounting........................................................................................... 152
Security > Time Ranges.........................................................................................................153
Security > User Rules ............................................................................................................ 154
Local Config of SNMP Management........................................................................................... 155
Advanced Services ........................................................................................................................ 156
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Overview of IP Mobility Domains.........................................................................................157
Advanced Services > IP Mobility.........................................................................................158
Advanced Services > IP Mobility > Mobility Domain....................................................... 160
Advanced Services > VPN Services ................................................................................... 161
Advanced Services > VPN Services > IKE......................................................................... 163
Advanced Services > VPN Services > IKE > IKE Policy...................................................163
Advanced Services > VPN Services > L2TP...................................................................... 164
Advanced Services > VPN Services > PPTP..................................................................... 165
Advanced Services > VPN Services > IPSEC.................................................................... 166
Advanced Services > VPN Services > IPSEC > Dynamic Map ......................................167
Advanced Services > VPN Services > IPSEC > Dynamic Map > Transform Set......... 168
Groups > Dell PowerConnect W Config Page and Section Information ............................... 169
Index....................................................................................................................................................................... 171
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Preface
Document Audience and Organization
This configuration guide is intended for wireless network administrators and helpdesk personnel who deploy
ArubaOS on the network and wish to manage it with Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.4. Dell PowerConnect
W-AirWave 7.4 versions 6.3 and later support Dell PowerConnect Configuration.
NOTE: Dell PowerConnect W-Series AirWave Wireless Management Suite (AWMS), AirWave, and AirWave Management
Platform (AMP) refer to the same product set and are used interchangeably.
This document provides instructions for using Dell PowerConnect W Configuration and contains the following
chapters:
Table 1 Document Organization and Purposes
Chapter Description
Chapter 1, “Dell PowerConnect W
Configuration in AirWave” on page 9
Chapter 2, “Using Dell PowerConnect W
Configuration in Daily Operations” on
page 27
Appendix A, “Configuration Reference” on
page 37
Introduces the concepts, components, navigation, and initial setup of Dell
Configuration.
Provides a series of procedures for configuring, modifying, and using Dell
Configuration once initial setup is complete. This chapter is oriented around the
most common tasks in Dell Configuration.
Provides an encyclopedic reference to the fields, settings, and default values of
all Dell Configuration components, to include a few additional procedures
supporting more advanced configurations.
Note, Caution, and Warning Icons
This document uses the following note, caution, and warning icons to emphasize advisories for certain actions,
configurations, or concepts:
NOTE: Indicates helpful suggestions, pertinent information, and important things to remember.
CAUTION: Indicates a risk of damage to your hardware or loss of data.
WARNING: Indicates a risk of personal injury or death.
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Contacting Support
Table 2 Web Support
Web Support
Main Website dell.com
Support Website support.dell.com
Documentation Website support.dell.com/manuals
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Chapter 1
Dell PowerConnect W Configuration in AirWave
Introduction
ArubaOS (AOS) is the operating system, software suite, and application engine that operates Dell PowerConnect
W-Series mobility controllers and centralizes control over the entire mobile environment. The AOS wizards,
command-line interface (CLI), and the AOS WebUI are the primary means used to configure and deploy AOS.
For a complete description of AOS, refer to the Dell PowerConnect W-Series ArubaOS User Guide at
support.dell.com/manuals for your release.
The Dell PowerConnect W Configuration feature in AMP consolidates AOS configuration and pushes global
Dell PowerConnect W configurations from one utility. This chapter introduces the components and initial setup
of Dell PowerConnect W Configuration with the following topics:
Requirements, Restrictions, and ArubaOS Support in AirWave
Additional Concepts and Components of Dell PowerConnect W Configuration
Setting Up Initial Dell PowerConnect W Configuration
NOTE: AirWave supports Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups which should not be confused with standard AirWave Device Groups.
This document provides information about the configuration and use of Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups, and describes how Dell
PowerConnect W AP Groups interoperate with standard AirWave Device Groups.
Requirements, Restrictions, and ArubaOS Support in AirWave
Requirements
Dell PowerConnect W Configuration has the following requirements in AirWave:
AirWave 6.3 or a later AirWave version must be installed and operational on the network.
Dell PowerConnect W-Series controllers on the network must have AOS installed and operational.
For access to all monitoring features, you must provide Telnet/SSH credentials for a user with minimum
access level of read only. In order to perform configuration, the credentials must be for a root level user. In
either case, the “enable” password must be provided.
Restrictions
Dell PowerConnect W Configuration has the following restrictions in AirWave:
At present, Dell PowerConnect W Configuration in AirWave does not support every AOS network
component. For example, AirWave supports only IP Mobility and VLANs in the Advanced Services section.
AOS Configuration is not supported in either Global Groups or the Master Console. Appropriate options will
be available in the Subscriber Groups containing the controller(s).
ArubaOS Support in AirWave
AMP provides three options for configuring Dell PowerConnect W-Series devices:
Global GUI config for organizations who have near-identical deployments on all of their controllers
Group-level GUI config for organizations who have two or more configuration strategies
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Configuration changes are pushed to the controller via SSH with no reboot required.
AMP only supports configuration of the settings which a master controller would push to the standby / local
controllers (global features). AMP supports all master, master-standby, and master-local deployments.
All settings for Profiles, Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups, Servers and Roles are supported, as is the AOS WLAN
Wizard. Controller IP addresses, VLANs, and interfaces are not supported, nor are Advanced Services with the
exception of VPN and IP Mobility.
Other features of Dell PowerConnect W Configuration in AMP include the following:
Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.4 understands AOS license dependencies.
AMP supports a variety of Dell PowerConnect W firmware versions, so profiles / fields which are not
supported by an older version will not be configured on controllers running that version.
You can provision thin APs from the AP/Devices > Manage page. You can move APs into Dell PowerConnect
W AP Groups from the Modify Devices option on the APs/Devices > List page.
You can configure AP names as AP Overrides.
Values for specific fields may be overwritten for individual controllers on the controller's APs/Devices > Manage
page.
Changes to dependency between the AMP group and folders help customers who want to use the folder structure to
manage configuration; however, users are now able to see (but not access) group and folder paths for which they do
not have permissions.
For more detailed information about this feature, as well as steps to transition from template-based configuration to
web-based configuration, refer to additional chapters in this user guide. For known issues and details on the AOS
version supported by each release, refer to the Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.4 Release Notes at
download.dell-pcw.com.
Overview of Dell PowerConnect W Configuration in AirWave
This section describes the pages in Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.4 that support Dell PowerConnect W
Configuration.
AMP can be configured on AMP Setup > General > Device Configuration to configure Dell PowerConnect W
devices globally (in the Device Setup > Dell PowerConnect W Configuration page) or by Device Group (in the
Groups > Dell PowerConnect W Config page). By default, global Dell PowerConnect W Configuration is
enabled.
Figure 1 AMP Setup > General Setting for Global or Group Dell PowerConnect W Configuration
AirWave supports Dell PowerConnect W Configuration with the following pages:
Device Setup > Dell PowerConnect W Configuration Page—deploys and maintains global Dell
PowerConnect W Configuration in AirWave. You can limit the view to a folder.
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Groups > Dell PowerConnect W Config Page With Global Configuration Enabled—the way this page
displays depends on whether global or group configuration is enabled in AMP Setup > General > Device
Configuration:
If global configuration is enabled, the Groups > Dell PowerConnect W Config page manages Dell
PowerConnect W AP group and other controller-wide settings defined on the Device Setup > Dell
PowerConnect W Configuration page.
If global configuration is disabled, the Groups > Dell PowerConnect W Config page resembles the
Device Setup > Dell PowerConnect W Configuration tree navigation (the same sections listed in the
previous bullet are available), but the Groups > Dell PowerConnect W Config pages do not display the
Folder as a column in the list tables or as a field in the individual profiles.
Groups > Dell PowerConnect W Config When Global Configuration is Disabled— this page modifies or
reboots all devices when Global Dell PowerConnect W Configuration is enabled.
APs/Devices > Manage Page—supports device-level settings and changes in AirWave.
APs/Devices > Monitor Page—supports device-level monitoring in AirWave.
APs/Devices > Audit Page—supports device level configuration importing in AMP.
Groups > Basic Page—For device groups containing Dell PowerConnect W devices, basic information such
as the group’s name, regulatory domain, the use of Global Groups, SNMP Polling periods, and turning on the
Dell PowerConnect W GUI Config are managed here.
Device Setup > Dell PowerConnect W Configuration Page
NOTE: This page is not available if Use Global Dell PowerConnect W Configuration is disabled in AMP Setup > General.
The Device Setup > Dell PowerConnect W Configuration page uses an expandable navigation pane to support
Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups, AP Overrides, WLANs, Profiles, Security, Local Config, and Advanced
Services. Each of these sections is summarized in “Dell PowerConnect W Configuration Sections in the Tree
View” on page13.
Figure 2 Device Setup > Dell PowerConnect W Configuration Page Illustration
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Groups > Dell PowerConnect W Config Page With Global Configuration Enabled
When Use Global Dell PowerConnect W Configuration is enabled in AMP Setup > General, focused submenu
page displays and edits all configured Dell PowerConnect W AP groups, with the following factors:
Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups must be defined from the Device Setup > Dell PowerConnect W
Configuration page before they are visible on the Groups > Dell PowerConnect W Config page.
Use this page to select the Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups that you push to controllers.
Use this page to associate a device group to one or more Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups.
From this page, you can select other profiles that are defined on the controller, like an internal server.
Figure 3 Groups > Dell PowerConnect W Config Page Illustration (Partial Display)
Groups > Dell PowerConnect W Config When Global Configuration is Disabled
If Use Global Dell PowerConnect W Configuration in AMP Setup > General is set to No, the Groups > Dell
PowerConnect W Config page can be used to manage two or more distinctive configuration strategies using the
same tree navigation as the Device Setup > Dell PowerConnect W Configuration page, as shown in Figure 4.
Each of the sections is explained in “Dell PowerConnect W Configuration Sections in the Tree View” on
page13.
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Figure 4 Groups > Dell PowerConnect W Config with Group-Level Configuration
Dell PowerConnect W Configuration Sections in the Tree View
Whether you are using global or group configuration, the Dell PowerConnect W Configuration tree view page
supports several sections, as follows:
Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups Section
AP Overrides Section
WLANs Section
Profiles Section
Security Section
Local Config Section
Advanced Services Section
NOTE: Only Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups, AP Overrides, and WLANs contain custom-created items in the navigation pane.
For the remainder of this document, the navigation Dell PowerConnect W Configuration > refers to the tree
view in Device Setup or Groups tabs, depending on whether global or group configuration is enabled.
Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups Section
A Dell PowerConnect W AP Group is a collection of configuration profiles that define specific settings on Dell
PowerConnect W controllers and the devices that they govern. A Dell PowerConnect W AP Group references
multiple configuration profiles, and in turn links to multiple WLANs.
To access them, navigate to the Dell PowerConnect W Configuration > Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups page.
Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups are not to be confused with conventional AirWave device groups. Dell PowerConnect
W-AirWave 7.4 supports both group types and both are viewable on the Groups > List page when so configured.
Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups have the following characteristics:
Any Dell PowerConnect W controller can support multiple Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups.
Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups are assigned to folders, and folders define visibility. Using conventional
AirWave folders to define visibility, Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups can provide visibility to some or many
components while blocking visibility to other users for more sensitive components, such as SSIDs. Navigate to
the Clients pages to define folder visibility, and refer to “Visibility in Dell PowerConnect W Configuration”
on page33.
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You can import a controller configuration file from AOS for Dell PowerConnect W AP Group deployment in
AirWave.
For additional information, refer to the following sections in this document:
“Setting Up Initial Dell PowerConnect W Configuration” on page21
“General Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups Procedures and Guidelines” on page27
AP Overrides Section
The second major component of Dell PowerConnect W Configuration is the AP Overrides page, appearing
immediately below Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups in the Navigation Pane. Figure 5 illustrates this location
and access:
Figure 5 Dell PowerConnect W Configuration > AP Overrides Navigation
AP Overrides operate as follows in Dell PowerConnect W Configuration:
Custom-created AP Overrides appear in the Dell PowerConnect W Configuration navigation pane, as
illustrated in Figure 5.
Dell PowerConnect W controllers and AP devices operate in Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups that define
shared parameters for all devices in those groups. The Dell PowerConnect W Configuration > Dell
PowerConnect W AP Groups page displays all current Dell PowerConnect W AP groups.
AP Override allows you to change some parameters for any specific device without having to create a Dell
PowerConnect W AP group per AP.
The name of any AP Override should be the same as the name of the device to which it applies.
This establishes the basis of all linking to that device.
Once you have created an AP Override for a device in a group, you specify the WLANs to be included and
excluded.
For additional information about how to configure and use AP Overrides, refer to these topics:
“AP Overrides Guidelines” on page30
“AP Overrides” on page41 in the Appendix
WLANs Section
Access WLANs with Dell PowerConnect W Configuration > WLANs.
The following concepts govern the use of WLANs in Dell PowerConnect W Configuration:
WLANs are the same as virtual AP configuration profiles.
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WLAN profiles contain several diverse settings including SSIDs, referenced Dell PowerConnect W AP
Groups, Traffic Management profiles, and device Folders.
This document describes WLAN configuration in the following section and chapter:
“Setting Up Initial Dell PowerConnect W Configuration” on page21
“General WLAN Guidelines” on page28
“WLANs” on page45
Profiles Section
Profiles provide a way to organize and deploy groups of configurations for Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups,
WLANs, and other profiles. Profiles are assigned to folders; this establishes visibility to Dell PowerConnect W AP
Groups and WLAN settings. Access Profiles with Dell PowerConnect W Configuration > Profiles, illustrated in
Figure 6.
Figure 6 Dell PowerConnect W Configuration > Profiles Navigation
Profiles are organized by type. Custom-named profiles do not appear in the navigation pane as do custom-named
Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups, WLANs, and AP Overrides.
For additional information about profile procedures and guidelines, refer to the following sections in this
document:
“Setting Up Initial Dell PowerConnect W Configuration” on page21
“General Profiles Guidelines” on page28
“Profiles” on page50 in the Appendix
Security Section
The Security section displays, adds, edits, or deletes security profiles in multiple categories, including user roles,
policies, rules, and servers such as RADIUS, TACACS+, and LDAP servers. Navigate to Security with the Dell
PowerConnect W Configuration > Security path, illustrated in Figure 7.
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Figure 7 Dell PowerConnect W Configuration > Security Navigation
The following general guidelines apply to Security profiles in Dell PowerConnect W configuration:
Roles can have multiple policies; each policy can have numerous roles.
Server groups are comprised of servers and rules. Security rules apply in Dell PowerConnect W Configuration
in the same way as deployed in AOS.
For additional information about Security, refer to “Security” on page126.
Local Config Section
The Local Config section, introduced in AMP 7.2, is used for local configuration of Dell PowerConnect W
controllers. Locally configured settings are not pushed to local controllers by master controllers.
SNMP trap settings for controllers are managed locally.
Figure 8 Dell PowerConnect W Configuration > Local Config Navigation
For complete details on the Local Config section, refer to “Local Config of SNMP Management” on page147.
Advanced Services Section
Navigate to Advanced Services with the Dell PowerConnect W Configuration > Advanced Services path. The
Advanced Services section includes IP Mobility and VPN Services. Figure 9 illustrates this navigation and the
components.
Figure 9 Dell PowerConnect W Configuration > Advanced Services Navigation
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For additional information about IP Mobility and VPN Services, refer to “Advanced Services” on page149.
APs/Devices > List Page
This page supports devices in all of AirWave. This page supports controller reboot, controller re-provisioning, and
changing Dell PowerConnect W AP groups. Select Modify Devices to configure thin AP settings.
Figure 10 APs/Devices List Page Illustration (Partial Display)
APs/Devices > Manage Page
This page configures device-level settings, including Manage mode that enables pushing configurations to
controllers. For additional information, refer to “Pushing Device Configurations to Controllers” on page29.
You can create controller overrides for entire profiles or a specific profile setting per profile. This allows you to
avoid creating new profiles or Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups that differ by one more settings. Controller
overrides can be added from the controller's APs/Devices > Manage page. Figure 11 illustrates an APs/Devices >
Manage page with controller overrides:
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Figure 11 APs/Devices > Manage Page Illustration (Partial Display)
APs/Devices > Monitor Page
Used in conjunction with the Manage page, the Monitor page enables review of device-level settings. This page is
large and often contains a great amount of information, including the following sections:
Status information
Controller’s License link (see “Licensing and Dependencies in Dell PowerConnect W Configuration” on
page20)
Radio Statistics of some Dell PowerConnect W thin APs
User and Bandwidth interactive graphs
CPU Utilization and Memory Utilization interactive graphs
APs Managed by this Controller list (when viewing a controller)
Alert Summary
Recent Events
Audit Log
For additional information, refer to “Pushing Device Configurations to Controllers” on page29.
Groups > Basic Page
The Groups > Basic page deploys the following aspects of Dell PowerConnect W Configuration:
Use this page to control which device settings appear on the Groups pages.
If you want to configure your controllers using templates instead, you should disable Dell PowerConnect W
GUI configuration from the Groups > Basic page and use template-based configuration. For more
information on templates, see the Templates chapter of the Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.4 User Guide.
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Additional Concepts and Components of Dell PowerConnect W Configuration
Dell PowerConnect W Configuration emphasizes the following components and network management concepts.
Global Configuration and Scope
Dell PowerConnect W Configuration supports ArubaOS as follows:
AirWave supports global configuration from both a master-local controller deployment and an all-master
controller deployment:
In a master-local controller deployment, ArubaOS is the agent that pushes global configurations from
master controllers to local controllers. AirWave supports this AOS functionality.
In an all-master-controller scenario, every master controller operates independent of other master
controllers. AirWave provides the ability to push configuration to all master controllers in this scenario.
AirWave Dell PowerConnect W Configuration supports ArubaOS profiles, Dell PowerConnect W AP
Profiles, Servers, and User Roles.
For additional information about these and additional functions, refer to “General Controller Procedures and
Guidelines” on page29.
Referenced Profile Setup in Dell PowerConnect W Configuration
AirWave allows you to add or reconfigure many configuration profiles while guiding you through a larger
configuration sequence for a Dell PowerConnect W AP Group or WLAN. Consider the following example:
When you create a new Dell PowerConnect W AP Group from the Device Setup > Dell PowerConnect W
Configuration page, the Referenced Profile section appears as shown in Figure 12:
Figure 12 Referenced Profile Configuration for a Dell PowerConnect W AP Group
Click the Add icon (the plus symbol) on the right to add a referenced profile. Once you Save or Save and
Apply that profile, AirWave automatically returns you to the original Dell PowerConnect W AP Group
configuration page.
This embedded configuration is also supported on the Additional Dell PowerConnect W Profiles section of
the Groups > Dell PowerConnect W Config page.
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Save, Save and Apply, and Revert Buttons
Several Add or Detail pages in Dell PowerConnect W Configuration include the Save, Save and Apply, and
Revert buttons. These buttons function as follows:
Save—This button saves a configuration but does not apply it, allowing you to return to complete or apply the
configuration at a later time. If you use this button, you may see the following alert on other Dell PowerConnect
W Configuration pages. You can apply the configuration when all changes are complete at a later time.
Figure 13 Unapplied Dell PowerConnect W Configuration Changes Message
Save and Apply —This button saves and applies the configuration with reference to Manage and Monitor
modes. For example, you must click Save and Apply for a configuration profile to propagate to all controllers
in Manage mode. If you have controllers in Monitor Only mode, AMP audits them, comparing their current
configuration with the new desired configuration. For additional information and instructions about using
Manage and Monitor Only modes, refer to “Pushing Device Configurations to Controllers” on page29.
Revert—This button cancels out of a new configuration or reverts back to the last saved configuration.
Additional Concepts and Benefits
Scheduling Configuration Changes
You can schedule deployment of Dell PowerConnect W Configuration to minimize impact on network
performance.
For example, configuration changes can be accumulated over time by using Save and Apply for devices in
Monitor Only mode, then pushing all configuration changes at one time by putting devices in Manage mode.
Refer to “Pushing Device Configurations to Controllers” on page29.
NOTE: If your controllers are already in Manage mode, you can also schedule the application of a single set of changes when
clicking Save and Apply; just enter the date/time under Scheduling Options and click Schedule.
Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.4 pushes configuration settings that are defined in the GUI to the Dell
PowerConnect W-Series controllers as a set of CLI commands using Secure Shell (SSH). No controller reboot is
required.
Auditing and Reviewing Configurations
AirWave supports auditing or reviewing in these ways:
1. You can review the AOS running configuration file. This is configuration information that AirWave reads
from the device. In template-based configuration, you can review the running configuration file when working
on a related template.
2. You can use the APs/Devices > Audit page for device-specific auditing.
3. Once you audit your controller, you can click Import from the APs/Devices > Audit page to import the
controller's current settings into its AMP Group's desired settings.
Licensing and Dependencies in Dell PowerConnect W Configuration
You can review your current licensing status with the Licenses link on the APs/Devices > Monitor page.
Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.4 requires that you have a policy enforcement firewall license always installed
on all Dell PowerConnect W controllers. If you push a policy to a controller without this license, a Good
configuration will not result, and the controller will show as Mismatched on AirWave pages that reflect device
configuration status.
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Dell PowerConnect W Configuration includes several settings or functions that are dependent on special
licenses. The user interface conveys that a special license is required for any such setting, function, or profile.
AirWave does not push such configurations when a license related to those configurations is unavailable. For
details on the licenses required by a specific version of AOS, refer to the Dell PowerConnectW-AirWave User
Guide on support.dell.com/manuals for that release.
Setting Up Initial Dell PowerConnect W Configuration
This section describes how to deploy an initial setup of Dell PowerConnect W Configuration in AirWave.
Prerequisites
Complete the Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.4 upgrade to AirWave 6.4 or later. Upon upgrade to
AirWave version 6.4 or later, global Dell PowerConnect W Configuration is enabled by default in groups with
devices in monitor-only mode.
Back up your AOS controller configuration file. Information about backing AirWave is available in the Dell
PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.4 User Guide on support.dell.com/manuals in the “Performing Daily Operations
in AirWave” chapter.
Procedure
Perform the following steps to deploy Dell PowerConnect W Configuration when at least one Dell
PowerConnect W AP Group currently exists on at least one Dell PowerConnect W-Series controller on the
network:
1. Determine whether you are using global or group configuration, and set AMP Setup > General > Device
Configuration > Use Global Dell PowerConnect W Configuration accordingly.
2. On the Groups > Basic page, enable device preferences for Dell PowerConnect W-Series devices. This
configuration defines optional group display options. This step is not critical to setup, and default settings will
support groups appropriate for Dell PowerConnect W Configuration. One important setting on this page is
the Dell PowerConnect W GUI Config option. Ensure that setting is Yes, which is the default setting.
3. Authorize Dell PowerConnect W controllers into the device group in Monitor Only mode.
CAUTION: When authorizing the first controller onto a device group, you must add the device in monitor-only mode. Otherwise,
AirWave removes the configuration of the controller before you have a chance to import the configuration, and this would
remove critical network configuration and status.
NOTE: Dell PowerConnect W Configuration is enabled by default in AirWave.
4. Navigate to the AP/s/Devices > Audit page for the first controller to prepare for importing an existing Dell
PowerConnect W-Series controller configuration file. Figure 14 illustrates the information available on this
page if the device is mismatched.
Figure 14 APs/Devices > Audit Page Illustration
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If the page reports a device mismatch, the page will display an Import button that allows you to import the
Dell PowerConnect W-Series controller settings from a Dell PowerConnect W-Series controller that has
already been configured. To import the complete configuration from the controller (including any
unreferenced profiles) select the Include unreferenced profiles checkbox. If you deselect the checkbox, AMP
will delete the unreferenced profiles/AP Groups on the controller when that configuration is pushed later, and
they will not be imported.
In Global Configuration:
Importing this configuration creates all the Profiles and Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups on the Device
Setup > Dell PowerConnect W Configuration page. This action also adds and selects the Dell
PowerConnect W AP Groups that appear on the Groups > Dell PowerConnect W Config page.
The folder for all the Profiles and Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups is set to the top folder of the AirWave
user who imports the configuration. This folder is Top in the case of managing administrators with read/write
privileges.
In Group Configuration:
Importing this configuration creates Profiles and Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups in the controller’s Groups
> Dell PowerConnect W Config page.
5. After configuration file import is complete, refresh the page to verify the results of the import and add or edit
as required.
6. Navigate to the Dell PowerConnect W Configuration page.
This page displays a list of APs authorized on the AMP that are using the Dell PowerConnect W AP
Group.
The User Role is the Dell PowerConnect W User Role used in firewall settings. For additional
information, refer to “Security > User Roles” on page127.
Global Configuration only: The Folder column cites the visibility level to devices in each Dell
PowerConnect W AP Group. For additional information, refer to “Visibility in Dell PowerConnect W
Configuration” on page33.
7. Add or modify Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups as required:
a. Navigate to the Dell PowerConnect W Configuration > Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups page.
b. Click Add from the Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups page to create a new Dell PowerConnect W AP
Group. To edit a Dell PowerConnect W AP Group, click the pencil icon next to the group. The Details
page for the Dell PowerConnect W AP Group appears. This page allows you to select the profiles to apply
to the Dell PowerConnect W AP Group, and to select one or more WLANs that support that Dell
PowerConnect W AP Group. Figure 15 illustrates this page.
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Figure 15 Dell PowerConnect W Configuration > Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups > Add/Edit Details Page (Partial View)
The following section of this configuration guide provides additional information about configuring Dell
PowerConnect W AP Groups:
“General Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups Procedures and Guidelines” on page27
8. Add or edit WLANs in Dell PowerConnect W Configuration as required.
a. Navigate to the Dell PowerConnect W Configuration > WLANs page. This page can display all WLANs
currently configured, or can display only selected WLANs.
b. Click Add to create a new WLAN, or click the pencil icon to edit an existing WLAN.
You can add or edit WLANs in one of two ways, as follows:
Basic—This display is essentially the same as the AOS Wizard View on the Dell PowerConnect W
controller. This page does not require in-depth knowledge of the profiles that define the Dell
PowerConnect W AP Group.
Advanced—This display allows you to select individual profiles that define the WLAN and associated
Dell PowerConnect W AP Group. This page requires in-depth knowledge of all profiles and their
respective settings.
The following sections of this configuration guide provide additional information and illustrations for
configuring WLANs:
“General WLAN Guidelines” on page28
“WLANs” on page45 in the Appendix for details on all WLAN settings
9. Add or edit Dell PowerConnect W Configuration Profiles as required.
a. Navigate to Dell PowerConnect W Configuration > Profiles section of the navigation pane.
b. Select the type of profile in the navigation pane to configure: AAA, AP, Controller, IDS, Mesh, QoS, RF,
or SSID.
c. Click Add from any of these specific profile pages to create a new profile, or click the pencil icon to edit an
existing profile.
Most profiles in AirWave are similar to the All Profiles display in the Dell PowerConnect W controller
WebUI. The primary difference in AirWave is that AAA and SSID profiles are not listed under the WLAN
column, but under Profiles.
d. Save changes to each element as you proceed through profile and WLAN configuration.
All other settings supported on Dell PowerConnect W-Series controllers can be defined on the Dell
PowerConnect W Configuration page. The following section in this document provides additional
information about configuring profiles:
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“General Profiles Guidelines” on page28
10. Provision multiple Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups on one or more controllers by putting the controllers
into an AMP group and configuring that group to use the selected Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups. With
global configuration enabled, configure such Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups settings on the Group > Dell
PowerConnect W Config page. With group configuration, use the Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups. The
following section of this document provides additional information:
“General Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups Procedures and Guidelines” on page27
11. As required, add or edit AP devices. The following section of this document has additional information:
“Supporting APs with Dell PowerConnect W Configuration” on page30
12. Each AP can be assigned to a single Dell PowerConnect W AP Group. Make sure to choose an AP Group that
has been configured on that controller using that controller's AMP Group. Use the APs/Devices > List,
Modify Devices field and the APs/Devices > Manage page. You can create or edit settings such as the AP
name, syslocation, and syscontact on the APs/Devices > Manage page. For additional information, refer to
“Supporting APs with Dell PowerConnect W Configuration” on page30.
Figure 16 APs/Devices > Manage Page Illustration (Partial Display)
13. Navigate to the APs/Devices > Audit page for the controller to view mismatched settings. This page provides
links to display additional and current configurations. You can display all mismatched devices by navigating to
the APs/Devices > Mismatched page.
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Figure 17 APs/Devices > Audit Page Illustration (Partial Display)
Figure 18 APs/Devices > Mismatched Page Illustration
After initial AOS deployment with the Dell PowerConnect W-Series Configuration feature, you can make
additional configurations or continue with maintenance tasks, such as the following examples:
Once Dell PowerConnect W-Series Configuration is deployed in AirWave, you can perform debugging with
Telnet/SSH. Review the telnet_cmds file in the /var/log folder from the command line interface, or
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access this file from the System > Status page. For additional information, refer to the Dell PowerConnect WAirWave 7.4 User Guide on support.dell.com/manuals.
To resolve communication issues, review the credentials on the APs/Devices > Manage page.
Mismatches can occur when importing profiles because AirWave deletes orphaned profiles, even if following a
new import.
Additional Capabilities of Dell PowerConnect W-Series Configuration
AirWave supports many additional ArubaOS configurations and settings. Refer to these additional resources for
more information on support.dell.com/manuals:
Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.4 User Guide
Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.4 Best Practices Guide
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Chapter 2
Using Dell PowerConnect W Configuration in Daily Operations
Introduction
This chapter presents common tasks or concepts after initial setup of Dell PowerConnect W Configuration is
complete, as described in the section “Setting Up Initial Dell PowerConnect W Configuration” on page21. This
chapter emphasizes frequent procedures as follows:
Procedures and Guidelines for Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups
General WLAN Guidelines
General Controller Procedures and Guidelines
Supporting APs with Dell PowerConnect W Configuration
Visibility in Dell PowerConnect W Configuration
Using AirWave to Deploy Dell PowerConnect W APs for the First Time
NOTE: For a complete reference on all Dell PowerConnect W Configuration pages, field descriptions, and certain additional
procedures that are more specialized, refer to Appendix A, “Configuration Reference” on page 37.
Procedures and Guidelines for Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups
Guidelines and Pages for Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups
The fields and default settings for Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups are described in “Dell PowerConnect W AP
Groups” on page 37 in the Appendix. The following guidelines govern the configuration and use of Dell
PowerConnect W AP Groups across Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.4:
Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups function with standard AirWave groups that contain them. Add Dell
PowerConnect W AP Groups to standard AirWave groups. Additional procedures in this document explain
their interoperability.
APs can belong to a controller's AirWave group or to an AirWave group by themselves.
All configurations of Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups must be pushed to Dell PowerConnect W controllers
to become active on the network.
Additional dynamics between master, standby master, and local controllers still apply. In this case, refer to
“Using Controllers in Dell PowerConnect W Configuration” on page 29.
The following pages in AirWave govern the configuration and use of Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups or
standard device groups across AirWave:
The Dell PowerConnect W Configuration navigation pane displays standard AOS components and your
custom-configured Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups, WLANs, and AP Overrides.
You define or modify Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups on the Dell PowerConnect W Configuration page.
Click Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups from the navigation pane.
With Global configuration enabled, you select Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups to associate with AMP
(AirWave) Groups with the Groups > Dell PowerConnect W Config page.
You modify devices in Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups with the APs/Devices > List page, clicking Modify
Devices. This is the page where you assign devices to a given group and Dell PowerConnect W AP Group.
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Selecting Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups
To select Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups, navigate to the Dell PowerConnect W Configuration > Dell
PowerConnect W AP Groups page. This page is central to defining Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups, to viewing
the AMP groups with which an Dell PowerConnect W AP Group is associated, changing or deleting Dell
PowerConnect W AP Groups, and assigning AP devices to an Dell PowerConnect W AP Group.
Configuring Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups
Perform the following steps to display, add, edit, or delete Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups in Dell
PowerConnect W Configuration.
1. Browse to the Dell PowerConnect W Configuration page, and click the AP Groups heading in the navigation
pane on the left. The Groups Summary page appears and displays all current Dell PowerConnect W AP
Groups.
2. To add a new group, click the Add AP Group button. To edit an existing group, click the pencil icon next to
the group name. The Details page appears with current or default configurations. The settings on this page are
described in “Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups” on page37.
3. Click Add or Save to finish creating or editing the Dell PowerConnect W AP Group. Click Cancel to exit this
screen and to cancel the AP Group configurations.
4. New AP groups appear in the AP Groups section of the Dell PowerConnect W Configuration navigation
pane, and clicking the group name takes you to the Details page for that group.
5. When this and other procedures are completed, push the configuration to the Dell PowerConnect W
controllers by clicking Save and Apply. The principles of Monitor and Manage mode still apply. For additional
information, refer to “Pushing Device Configurations to Controllers” on page29.
Once Dell PowerConnect W AP groups are defined, ensure that all desired WLANs are referenced in Dell
PowerConnect W AP Groups, as required. Repeat the above procedure to revise WLANs as required. You can
add or edit AP devices in Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups, and you can configure AP Override settings that
allow for custom AP configuration within the larger group in which it operates.
General WLAN Guidelines
The Dell PowerConnect W Configuration navigation pane displays custom-configured WLANs and Dell
PowerConnect W AP Groups. You define or modify WLANs on the Dell PowerConnect W Configuration
page. Click WLANs from the navigation pane.
You can create or edit any profile in an WLAN as you define or modify that WLAN. If you digress to profile
setup from a different page, AirWave returns you to the WLAN setup page once you are done with profile
setup.
All configurations must be pushed to Dell PowerConnect W controllers to become active on the network.
General Profiles Guidelines
AOS elements can be added or edited after an AOS configuration file is imported to AirWave and pushed to
controllers with the steps described in “Setting Up Initial Dell PowerConnect W Configuration” on page21.
Profiles in Dell PowerConnect W configuration entail the following concepts or dynamics:
Profiles define nearly all parameters for Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups and WLANs, and Dell
PowerConnect W Configuration supports many diverse profile types.
Some profiles provide the configurations for additional profiles that reference them. When this is the case,
this document describes the interrelationship of such profiles to each other.
Profiles can be configured in standalone fashion using the procedures in this chapter, then applied elsewhere
as desired. Otherwise, you can define referenced profiles as you progress through Dell PowerConnect W AP
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Group or WLAN setup. In the latter case, AirWave takes you to profile setup on separate pages, then returns
to the Dell PowerConnect W AP Group or WLAN setup.
For complete Profiles inventory and field descriptions, refer to “Profiles” on page50 in the Appendix.
General Controller Procedures and Guidelines
Using Controllers in Dell PowerConnect W Configuration
AirWave implements the following general approaches to controllers:
Master Controller—This controller maintains and pushes all global configurations. AirWave pushes
configurations only to a master controller.
Standby Controller—The master controller synchronizes with the standby master controller, which remains
ready to govern global configurations for all controllers should the active master controller fail.
Local Controller—Master controllers push local configurations to local controllers. Local controllers retain
settings such as the interfaces and global VLANs.
AirWave is aware of differences in what is pushed to master controllers and local controllers, and automatically
pushes all configurations to the appropriate controllers. Thin AP provisioning is pushed to the controller to which
a thin AP is connected.
You can determine additional details about what is specific to each controller by reviewing information on the
Groups > Dell PowerConnect W Config page, and the Groups > Monitor page for any specific AP that lists its
master and standby master controller.
Pushing Device Configurations to Controllers
When you add or edit device configurations, you can push device configurations to controllers as follows:
Make device changes on the Dell PowerConnect W Configuration page and click Save and Apply.
If global configuration is enabled, also make devices changes on the Groups > Dell PowerConnect W Config
page and click Save and Apply.
A device must be in Manage mode to push configurations in this way.
NOTE: If you click Save and Apply when a device is in Monitor mode, this initiates a verification process in which AirWave
advises you of the latest mismatches. Mismatches are viewable from the APs/Devices > Mismatched page. Additional Audit and
Group pages list mismatched statuses for devices.
Normally, devices are in Monitor mode. It may be advisable in some circumstances to accumulate several
configuration changes in Monitor mode prior to pushing an entire set of changes to controllers. Follow these
general steps when implementing configuration changes for devices in Monitor mode:
1. Make all device changes using the Dell PowerConnect W Configuration pages. Click Save and Apply as you
complete device-level changes. This builds an inventory of pending configuration changes that have not been
pushed to the controller and APs.
2. Review the entire set of newly mismatched devices on the APs/Devices > Mismatched page.
3. For each mismatched device, navigate to the APs/Devices > Audit page to audit recent configuration changes
as desired.
4. Once all mismatched device configurations are verified to be correct from the APs/Devices > Audit page, use
the Modify Devices link on the Groups > Monitor page to place these devices into Manage mode. This
instructs AirWave to push the device configurations to the controller.
5. As desired, return devices to Monitor mode until the next set of configuration changes is ready to push to
controllers.
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Supporting APs with Dell PowerConnect W Configuration
AP Overrides Guidelines
The AP Override component of Dell PowerConnect W Configuration operates with the following principles:
AP devices function within groups that define operational parameters for groups of APs. This is standard
across all of Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.4.
AP Overrides allows you to change some parameters of any given AP without having to remove that AP from
the configuration group in which it operates.
The name of any AP Override that you create should be the same as the name of the AP device to which it
applies. This establishes the basis of all linking to that AP device.
Once you have created an AP Override, you select the WLANs in which it applies.
Once you have created the AP Override, you can go one step further with the Exclude WLANs option of AP
Override, which allows you to exclude certain SSIDs from the AP override. For example, if you have a set of
WLANs with several SSIDs available, the Exclude WLANs option allows you to specify which SSIDs to
exclude from the AP Override.
You can also exclude mesh clusters from the AP Override.
In summary, the AP Override feature prevents you from having to create a new AP group for customized APs that
otherwise share parameters with other APs in a group. AP Override allows you to have less total AP groups than
you might otherwise require.
Changing Adaptive Radio Management (ARM) Settings
You can adjust ARM settings for the radios of a particular Dell PowerConnect W AP Group. To do so, refer to the
following topics that describe ARM in relation to Dell PowerConnect W AP groups and device-level radio
settings:
“Configuring Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups” on page28
“Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups” on page37
“Profiles > RF > 802.11a/g Radio > ARM” on page 105 in the Appendix.
Changing SSID and Encryption Settings
You can adjust SSID and Encryption parameters for devices by adjusting the profiles that define these settings,
then applying those profiles to Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups and WLANs that support them. To do so, refer
to the following topics that describe relevant steps and configuration pages:
“Configuring Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups” on page28
“Guidelines and Pages for Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups” on page 27
“Profiles > SSID” on page 113 and related profiles in the Appendix.
Changing the Dell PowerConnect W AP Group for an AP Device
You can change the Dell PowerConnect W AP Group to which an AP device is associated. Perform the
following steps to change the Dell PowerConnect W AP Group for an AP device:
1. As required, review the Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups currently configured in AirWave. Navigate to the
Dell PowerConnect W Configuration page, and click Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups from the navigation
pane. This page displays and allows editing for all Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups that are currently
configured in AirWave.
2. Navigate to the APs/Devices > List page to view all devices currently seen by AirWave.
3. If necessary, add the device to AirWave using the APs/Devices > New page.
To discover additional devices, ensure that the controller is set to perform a thin AP poll period.
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