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x | Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideUsing VisualRF 265Features 266Useful Terms 266Starting VisualRF 267Basic QuickView Navigation 267Netwo

88 | Configuring and Using Device Groups Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideFigure 55 illustrates these components and this navigation:Figure

Figure 57: Groups > PTMP Page Illustration3. Define the settings on this page. Table 64 describes the settings and default values.Setting Default D

90 | Configuring and Using Device Groups Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideThe General section contains settings for mesh radio, number of m

Setting Default DescriptionFactor (0-10)Current MediumOccupancyWeight (0-9)7Specifies the importance given to the most recently observed Medium Occupa

92 | Configuring and Using Device Groups Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideFigure 60: Groups > Firmware Page Illustration2. For each devi

This topic presumes that at least two device groups are at least partly configured in AirWave, each with savedconfigurations. Perform the following st

94 | Configuring and Using Device Groups Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guide2. Ensure that the group you wish to delete is not marked as the

NOTE: You cannot apply Dell PowerConnect W Config changes to other groups. If the only changes on the configuration page are toPowerConnect W-Seriesde

96 | Configuring and Using Device Groups Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideFigure 63: Modify Multiple Devices Section Illustration3. Select

Action DescriptionPlanned MaintenanceModePuts the selected devices into Planned Maintenance. During the maintenance mode, no APDown triggers will be d

Creating a New Building in a Campus 295Importing a Floor Plan 297Editing a Floor Plan Image 298Cropping the Floor Plan Image 298Sizing a Non-CAD Floor

98 | Configuring and Using Device Groups Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideAction DescriptionCancel firmware upgradefor selected devicesCanc

select Add). Global templates are also configurable as part of Global Groups; for more information, see Creatingand Using Templates.l Once Global Grou

100 | Configuring and Using Device Groups Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guide

Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guide Discovering, Adding, and Managing Devices | 101Chapter 4Discovering, Adding, and ManagingDevicesThis chap

102 | Discovering, Adding, and Managing Devices Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideSNMP/HTTP ScanningSNMP/HTTP discovery scanning is the prim

Adding Credentials for ScanningThe next step in SNMP/HTTP device discovery is to define the scan credentials that govern scanning of a givennetwork. N

104 | Discovering, Adding, and Managing Devices Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideDefining a Scan SetOnce you have defined at least one netw

4. For future scans, select the Show Scheduling Options link and enter the desired date and time to schedule afuture scan.5. After several minutes hav

106 | Discovering, Adding, and Managing Devices Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guidel To delete a device altogether from AirWave, select the c

Manually Adding Individual DevicesSome deployment situations may require that you manually add devices to AirWave. You can add devices manuallyby uplo

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108 | Discovering, Adding, and Managing Devices Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideFigure 72: Device Setup > Add > Device Communication

Setting Default Descriptionsupports multiple community strings per AP.SNMPv3UsernameTaken from Device Setup >CommunicationIf you are going to manag

110 | Discovering, Adding, and Managing Devices Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guide6. Select Add to finish adding the devices to the network.

Figure 73: Device Setup > Add > Import Devices via CSV Page Illustration3. Select a group and folder into which to import the list of devices.4.

112 | Discovering, Adding, and Managing Devices Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideAssigning Devices to the Ignored PageA device can be assig

4. The Unignore button will either return the device to its regular folder or group or send it to the APs/Devices >Newpage.Monitoring DevicesThis s

114 | Discovering, Adding, and Managing Devices Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideNOTE: Newly added devices will have a status of Down until

Monitoring Data Specific to Wireless DevicesThe APs/Devices > Monitor page for controllers and APs include a graph for users and bandwidth. The con

116 | Discovering, Adding, and Managing Devices Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideField Descriptionping the AP. This usually means AirWave i

Field DescriptionFor Dell controllers, if Single Sign-On is enabled for your role in this AirWave and you have access tothis controller, you will not

Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guide Introduction | 1Chapter 1IntroductionThank you for choosing Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave. AirWave makes it

118 | Discovering, Adding, and Managing Devices Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guide*These fields are only available for mesh APs. To see an e

Graph DescriptionClientsFormerly Users. Shows the max and average client count reported by the device radios for aconfigurable period of time. User co

120 | Discovering, Adding, and Managing Devices Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideField DescriptionCipherDisplays the encryption or decrypti

Overview of the Radio Statistics PageThe Radio Statistics page displays transmit and receive statistics about the communication quality of individualr

122 | Discovering, Adding, and Managing Devices Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideFigure 83: Issues Summary Section IllustrationThese issues

Graph Title DescriptionClientsA line graph that displays the maximum users associated to the corresponding radio at pollingintervals over the time ran

124 | Discovering, Adding, and Managing Devices Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guidemodified values; these values can be selected for filterin

Figure 87: Detected Interfering Devices Table IllustrationPossible device types for the Detected Interfering Devices table are:l Audio Device Fixed Fr

126 | Discovering, Adding, and Managing Devices Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideFigure 89: APs/Devices > Monitor page for a Mesh Device

Figure 90: APs/Devices > Monitor Page for a Mobility Access SwitchAll managed wired devices also include an Interfaces subtab, as shown in Figure 9

2 | Introduction Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guidel Core network management functionality:n Network discoveryn Configuration of APs & c

128 | Discovering, Adding, and Managing Devices Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideFigure 91: APs/Devices > Interfaces Page for Wired Devi

Figure 92: Interface Monitoring Page for a Wired DeviceAn Interface Monitoring page is comprised of three sections: Interface Information, Usage and I

130 | Discovering, Adding, and Managing Devices Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideManaged read/write mode.AirWave uses SNMP or Telnet to rea

Folder views are persistent in AirWave. If you select the Top folder and then select the Down link at the top of thepage, you are taken to all of the

132 | Discovering, Adding, and Managing Devices Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideCompare two configurations to highlight the specific lines

Configuring AP Settings1. Browse to the APs/Devices > List page and select the wrench icon next to the device whose AP settings youwant to edit. Th

134 | Discovering, Adding, and Managing Devices Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideField DescriptionStatusDisplays the current status of an A

Setting Default Device Type Descriptionthe deviceLatitudeNone AllText field for entering the latitude of the device. The latitude is usedwith the Goog

136 | Discovering, Adding, and Managing Devices Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideSetting Default Device Type DescriptionMesh RoleMesh AP Me

Setting Default Device Type DescriptionTransmit PowerLevelHighestpower levelsupported bythe radio inthe regulatorydomain(country)Cisco, Symbol,Proxim

Master Console and FailoverThe Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave Master Console and Failover tools enable network-wide information in easy-to-understand pre

138 | Discovering, Adding, and Managing Devices Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideSetting Default Device Type DescriptionWDS APs.SSL Certifi

selected devices at once. Additionally, this feature can be used on the Master Console to set maintenance windowsfor multiple AirWaves.To set a mainte

140 | Discovering, Adding, and Managing Devices Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideFigure 101: Import Interfaces for Refresh and Reload (lowe

Figure 102: Physical Interfaces Monitoring and Configuration SectionsFigure 103: Virtual Individual Interfaces Configuration SectionTo configure inter

142 | Discovering, Adding, and Managing Devices Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideFigure 104: Edit Multiple InterfacesYou will remain on the

Figure 106: APs/Devices > Manage > Device CommunicationNOTE: The Device Communication area may appear slightly different depending on the partic

144 | Discovering, Adding, and Managing Devices Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideSetting Default DescriptionUse /safe flag for CiscoIOS fir

Message MeaningAP is no longerassociated with controllerThis means the AP no longer shows up in any controller's AP list (on the AirWave server).

146 | Discovering, Adding, and Managing Devices Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideFigure 108: View Device Credentials WindowNOTE: The View D

l Individual APs running temporarily in Spectrum mode while part of aDell PowerConnect W AP Group set to ap-model Controller-level Spectrum Overrides

4 | Introduction Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideAdministrative RolesThe flexibility of AirWave enables it to integrate seamlessly into yo

148 | Discovering, Adding, and Managing Devices Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideConfiguring an Individual AP to run in Spectrum ModeIf you

level override for its referenced Spectrum profile, as illustrated in Figure 111. This will affect all Spectrum-supportedAPs managed by this controlle

150 | Discovering, Adding, and Managing Devices Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guide

Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guide Creating and Using Templates | 151Chapter 5Creating and Using TemplatesThis section provides an overview

152 | Creating and Using Templates Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideIt is also possible to create local templates in a subscriber group—usi

Table 87 describes the columns in this image.Setting DescriptionNotesWhen applicable, this section lists devices that are active on the network with n

154 | Creating and Using Templates Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideSetting Default DescriptionUse Global Template NoUses a global template

Setting Default DescriptionTelnet/SSH Password NoneIf the template is updating the Telnet/SSH password on the AP, enter the newTelnet/SSH password Air

156 | Creating and Using Templates Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guide6. AirWave automatically attempts to replace some values from the confi

actual ntp server 209.172.117.194radius-server attribute 32 include-in-access-req format %h…10. Once the template is correct and all mismatches are ve

Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guide Configuring AirWave | 5Chapter 2Configuring AirWaveThis section contains the following procedures to depl

158 | Creating and Using Templates Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideIgnore_and_do_not_push CommandThe ignore and do not push directive shou

Variable Values MeaninginterfaceDot11Radio0 2.4GHz radio module is installedDot11Radio1 5GHz external radio module is installedradio_typea Installed 5

160 | Creating and Using Templates Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideVariable Meaning Command Suppressed Defaultantenna_ receive Receive ant

syslog-server 216.31.249.235syslog-level debugterminal-accessclock timezone Pacific-Time -08 00rf-band 5.0ams-ip %manager_ip_address%ams-key %password

162 | Creating and Using Templates Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guide%avt_ingress_interface%%avt_ingress_ip%buffer_time 200mode %avt_mode%NO

aaa group server radius wds server10.2.25.162 auth-port 1645 acct-port 1646wlccp authentication-server infrastructure method_wdswlccp wds priority 200

164 | Creating and Using Templates Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideConfiguring Single and Dual-Radio APs via a Single IOS TemplateTo confi

version 1.4!!aaa authentication login default local noneservice prompt crash-info!network-element-id RFS4000!username admin password 1 5baa61e4c9b93f3

166 | Creating and Using Templates Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guideradio %radio_index% radio-number %radio_number%radio %radio_index% desc

Figure 114: Group > Templates > Add Page Illustration4. Use the drop-down menu to select a device from which to build the global template and se

6 | Configuring AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guidedevices, and serve as shortcuts to frequently viewed subtabs. Figure 1 illustrates

168 | Creating and Using Templates Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guiden Variable Name—the name of the group template variable you wish to upd

Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guide Using RAPIDS and Rogue Classification | 169Chapter 6Using RAPIDS and Rogue ClassificationThis chapter pro

170 | Using RAPIDS and Rogue Classification Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideViewing Overall Network Health on RAPIDS > OverviewThe RAPI

Summary DescriptionIDS EventsDisplays a list of attack types for the designated folder and subfolders. Field displays events from thepast two hours, t

172 | Using RAPIDS and Rogue Classification Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideFigure 118: RAPIDS > Setup Page IllustrationField Default D

Classification OptionsField Default DescriptionAcknowledge Rogues byDefaultNoSets RAPIDS to acknowledge rogue devices upon initial detection, prior to

174 | Using RAPIDS and Rogue Classification Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideField Default Descriptionis to keep this setting disabled. Ins

classification engine. RAPIDS classifications and controllers classifications are separate and often are notsynchronized.NOTE: RAPIDS classification i

176 | Using RAPIDS and Rogue Classification Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideThreat level and classification are both assigned to a device

To create a new rule, select the Add button next to New RAPIDS Classification Rule to launch the RAPIDSClassification Rule page (see Figure 120).Figur

Figure 2: Home > User Info Top Header Stats Display OptionsYou can also set the severity level of critical alerts displayed for a user role. For de

178 | Using RAPIDS and Rogue Classification Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideOption DescriptionOperating SystemRogue matches OS criteria. S

Using RAPIDS Rules with Additional AirWave FunctionsRules that you configure on the RAPIDS > Rules page establish an important way of processing ro

180 | Using RAPIDS and Rogue Classification Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideColumn DescriptionClassifying RuleDisplays the RAPIDS Rule tha

Column DescriptionLAN Vendor Indicates the LAN vendor of the rogue device, when known.Radio MAC Address Displays the MAC address for the radio device,

182 | Using RAPIDS and Rogue Classification Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideFigure 122: RAPIDS > Detail Page IllustrationImportant thin

3. Select the Delete button if the rogue device is to be removed from AirWave processing.Viewing Ignored Rogue DevicesThe RAPIDS > List page allows

184 | Using RAPIDS and Rogue Classification Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideFigure 123: RAPIDS > Score Override Page2. Select Add to cr

Figure 125: Audit Log Page IllustrationAdditional ResourcesThe following AirWave tools support RAPIDS:l System Triggers and Alerts—Triggers and Alerts

186 | Using RAPIDS and Rogue Classification Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guide

Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guide Performing Daily Administration in AirWave | 187Chapter 7Performing Daily Administration inAirWaveDaily W

Jan 2013 | 0510897-12 Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideCopyright© 2013 Aruba Networks, Inc. Aruba Networks trademarks include , Aruba Netwo

8 | Configuring AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideMore information about the universal list elements is available in Common List Set

188 | Performing Daily Administration in AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideSystem Page Description Refer toConfigurationChange JobsM

Log Descriptionpgsql Logs database activity.error_logReports problems with the web server. Also linked from the internal server error page that displa

190 | Performing Daily Administration in AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideColumn DescriptionSource DeviceThe name of the device tha

Column Descriptionl Group—A group-wide event.l System—A system-wide event.l Alert—If a trigger is configured to report to the log, an Alert type event

192 | Performing Daily Administration in AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideFigure 130: Add New Trigger Page Illustration2. In the Tr

Figure 131: System > Triggers > Add Trigger Type Drop Down MenuThe Add Trigger page changes depending on the trigger type that you select. In ma

194 | Performing Daily Administration in AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guideb. The Alert Notifications settings section allows you to

To set the conditions for this trigger type, select Add in the Conditions section.ConfigurationMismatchThis trigger type activates when the actual con

196 | Performing Daily Administration in AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideRadio Trigger Options Description802.11 Frame CountersEna

Client TriggerOptionDescriptionfolders. A Filter on connection mode field appears to allow you to filter by Wired or Wireless clients.Note that the Ne

Figure 6: Home > User Info > Display Preferences sectionUsing the Pagination WidgetThe pagination widget is located at the top and bottom of eve

198 | Performing Daily Administration in AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideDescriptionClient RADIUSAuthentication IssuesThis trigger

AMP HealthTriggerDescriptionDisk UsageThis trigger type is based on the disk usage of AirWave. This type of trigger indicates that disk usage forthe A

200 | Performing Daily Administration in AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guidel IDS Events—Displays details of all Intrusion Detection

l Delete the alert by selecting it from the list and clicking the Delete button.Monitoring and Supporting WLAN ClientsThis section describes the Clien

202 | Performing Daily Administration in AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guidel Clients > Tags—Displays a list of wireless tags, suc

Field DescriptionAOS DeviceTypeThe type of client device determined by the Dell controller -- a fallback in case the rules set in AMP Setup> Device

204 | Performing Daily Administration in AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideField DescriptionLocationIf a value appears here, the loc

Monitoring Rogue Clients With the Clients > Rogue Clients PageYou can view connected rogue clients in AirWave by selecting the Clients > Rogue C

206 | Performing Daily Administration in AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideSupporting Guest WLAN Users With the Clients > Guest U

Field DescriptionRepair Guest UserErrorsSets AirWave to attempt to push the guest user again in an attempt to repair any errors in the Statuscolumn.Ad

10 | Configuring AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideDefining Graph Display PreferencesMany of the graphs in AirWave are Flash-based,

208 | Performing Daily Administration in AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideFigure 139: Clients > Guest Users > Add New Guest U

When a VPN username is selected, a Clients > VPN User Detail page displays with current VPN sessions, a userand bandwidth interactive graph, and a

210 | Performing Daily Administration in AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guidel To edit the name of the tag, or to add notes to the tag

Figure 142: Clients > Client Detail page illustration (partial view)Mobile Device Access Control in Clients > Client Detail and Clients > Con

212 | Performing Daily Administration in AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideFigure 143: Device Info section in Clients > Client De

Figure 144: Open controller web UI and Run a command MenusUsing the Deauthenticate Client FeatureSome displays of the Clients > Client Detail page

214 | Performing Daily Administration in AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideEvaluating Client Status with the Clients > Diagnostic

n being actively managed by the SOTI MobiControl serverFor more information about setting up MobiControl, please see http://www.soti.net/mc/help/.In o

216 | Performing Daily Administration in AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guide3. Under the Classification field, select the View device

Figure 149: Home > Overview Page IllustrationSection DescriptionClientsThis chart is a graphical summary of the number of users on the network duri

Figure 11: Customize Overview PageAdding WidgetsThe Available Widgets section on the left holds all available graphical elements (widgets). Select any

218 | Performing Daily Administration in AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideSection Descriptionl AMP Alertsl IDS Eventsl RADIUS Authe

Figure 150: Home > RF PerformanceYou can click on a value in any of the graphs to view the associated list of clients.Figure 151: Drill down to vie

220 | Performing Daily Administration in AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideFigure 152: Home > License Page IllustrationField Desc

The Search feature can performs partial string searches on a large number of fields including the notes, version,secondary version, radio serial numbe

222 | Performing Daily Administration in AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guide1. Enter the keyword or text with which to search. If sea

Figure 154: Home > User Info Page Illustration (partial view)Field DescriptionTop Header StatsFilter Level For Rogue CountSpecifies the minimum cla

224 | Performing Daily Administration in AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideField DescriptionSevere Alert ThresholdConfigures the min

l Email Address—Enter the email address to be used for alerts, triggers, and additional AirWave functions thatsupport an email address.l Phone—Enter t

226 | Performing Daily Administration in AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideFigure 156: System > Firmware Upgrade Jobs Page Illust

Figure 158: System > Performance Page Illustration (Partial Screen)Field DescriptionSystem InformationCPU(s) Basic CPU information as reported by t

12 | Configuring AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideWidget DescriptionThe Configuration Compliance pie shows the percentage of device

228 | Performing Daily Administration in AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideField Description6x is a serious issue and will probably

Field DescriptionDatabase Row Activity The number of insertions, deletions and updates performed to the database.Database TransactionActivityThe numbe

230 | Performing Daily Administration in AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guidel The Master Console can also be used to populate group-l

Field Default DescriptionHostname / IP Address N/A Enter the IP address or Hostname of the AirWave server to be managed.Polling Enabled Yes Enables or

232 | Performing Daily Administration in AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guidethe drop-down menu, and then select Save and Apply. Note

1. Use your AirWave Installation CD to build a new machine. The new machine must be running the same versionas the AirWave that created the backup fil

234 | Performing Daily Administration in AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guidewatched AirWave will be unable to restore properly. If an

Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guide Creating, Running, and Emailing Reports | 235Chapter 8Creating, Running, and Emailing ReportsThis section

236 | Creating, Running, and Emailing Reports Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guiden Run Now (visible from the expanded Report Definitions menu

Figure 162: Reports > Definitions Page Illustration (Split View)Figure 163: Report Type Drop down Menu in Reports > Definitions IllustrationNOTE

Widget DescriptionTop Folders By AP UsageThis chart lists the folders and the number of APs in each folder whose usage isgreater than the cutoff (or u

238 | Creating, Running, and Emailing Reports Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideFigure 164: Reports > Generated Page ExampleFigure 165: R

Field DescriptionGenerated TimeDisplays the date and time of the last time the report was run, or when the latest report is available.Selecting the li

240 | Creating, Running, and Emailing Reports Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guideavailable radio frequency information. Then, simply drag the

Figure 168: Capacity Planning Report Detail Page (partial view)Field DescriptionDevice Displays the device type or name.Interface Displays the type of

242 | Creating, Running, and Emailing Reports Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideUsing the Client Session ReportThe Client Session Report ext

Figure 169: Client Session Detail Partial ViewUsing the Configuration Audit ReportThe Configuration Audit Report provides an inventory of device confi

244 | Creating, Running, and Emailing Reports Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideFigure 170: Reports > Generated > Daily Configuration

l Least Utilized by Maximum Number of Simultaneous Users—By default, this list displays the 10 devices thatare the least used, according to the number

246 | Creating, Running, and Emailing Reports Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideUsing the Device Uptime ReportThe Device Uptime Report monit

Field DescriptionSNMP it is assumed to be reachable via ICMP. AirWave only pings the device if SNMP fails andthen it pings at the SNMP polling interva

14 | Configuring AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideWidget DescriptionClients By Mfgr & ModelThis pie chart shows the percentage

248 | Creating, Running, and Emailing Reports Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideField DescriptionPrecedence Displays precedence information

Figure 175 illustrates the Reports > Detail page for this report.Figure 175: Reports > Generated > Daily Memory and CPU Usage Report Illustra

250 | Creating, Running, and Emailing Reports Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideUsing the New Clients ReportThe New Clients Report lists all

Figure 178: Reports > Generated > New Rogue Devices Report Illustration (partial view)The rogue device inventories that comprise this report con

252 | Creating, Running, and Emailing Reports Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideField DescriptionChannel Displays the wireless RF channel on

Figure 179: Reports > Generated > PCI Compliance Report Illustration ExampleUsing the Port Usage ReportYou can generate a wide array of port usa

254 | Creating, Running, and Emailing Reports Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideFigure 180: Reports > Generated > Port Usage Report De

Figure 181: Reports > Generated > RADIUS Authentication Issues Detail Page IllustrationUsing the RF Health ReportThe RF Health Report tracks the

256 | Creating, Running, and Emailing Reports Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideFigure 182: Reports > Detail > Daily RF Health Report

Figure 183: Reports > Detail > Rogue Clients Report Page IllustrationUsing the Rogue Containment Audit ReportThe rogue containment audit report

Setting Severe Alert Warning BehaviorYou can control the alert levels you can see on the Alerts top header stats link from the Home > User Info pag

258 | Creating, Running, and Emailing Reports Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideFigure 185: VPNSession Report SummaryViewDefining ReportsYo

Field Default DescriptionTitle EmptyEnter a Report Title. Use a title that is a meaningful and descriptive, so it may be found easily onthe lists of r

260 | Creating, Running, and Emailing Reports Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideField Default Descriptionallowed to view all the devices in

Report TypeCan by Run byTime PeriodCan be RunbyGroup/FolderDescriptionReports" on page 239defined percentage of their maximum bandwidth capacity.

262 | Creating, Running, and Emailing Reports Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideReport TypeCan by Run byTime PeriodCan be RunbyGroup/FolderD

Figure 188: Email this reportAdditional information about email-based report generation is described in "Defining Reports" on page 258 and i

264 | Creating, Running, and Emailing Reports Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guide

Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guide Using VisualRF | 265Chapter 9Using VisualRFThis chapter contains information about VisualRF and includes

266 | Using VisualRF Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideFeaturesl Mesh monitoring page specially for viewing Dell AirMesh devices. VisualRF a

l Unassociated Client Information - Some APs/Controllers have the ability to report the signal strength of visibleclients that are associated to a rad

16 | Configuring AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideDefining General AirWave Server SettingsThis section describes all pages accessed

268 | Using VisualRF Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideOperation Icon DescriptionRefresh Refresh the floor plan to see changes.Open Site Tre

l Wired Range - Displays the distance an Ethernet cable can be pulled from an IDF. The max range is equal to300 feet minus 5 percent minus 1.1x the fl

270 | Using VisualRF Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guidel Mesh - Toggle lines between Mesh portals and nodes.l Surveys - Toggle lines between

Figure 196 shows additional navigation controls when viewing floor plans. In the bottom left corner of the window isthe Search box. In the top right c

272 | Using VisualRF Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideFigure 198: APs in a mesh networkSelect an AirMesh AP icon to bring up the popup menu

Figure 200: The VisualRF > Setup PageServer SettingsTo enable VisualRF and tune memory and performance, navigate to the Server Settings section on

274 | Using VisualRF Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideSetting Default Descriptionl 200 to 300 floors 5 GB (64-bit only)l Above 300 8 GB (64

Location Calculation Timer SettingsTo tune the frequency for calculating device locations within the VisualRF UI, navigate to the Location Calculation

276 | Using VisualRF Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideSetting Default Descriptiondata samples).l If so (Yes to question above), then recalc

NOTE: All of these values are global variables that cannot be overridden for individual floor plans. VisualRF uses these values tocalculate path loss

Setting Default DescriptionSystem NameDefines your name for your AirWave server, with a maximum limit of 20alphanumeric characters.Default GroupAccess

278 | Using VisualRF Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideNOTE: It is normal for VisualRF to consume 20% of each core with a combination of thr

Figure 203: QuickView Preferences Page Illustration (APs preferences selected)n Usage - select the kbps threshold for normal (green), high (yellow), a

280 | Using VisualRF Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guiden Usage - select the kbps threshold for normal (green), high (yellow), and excessive

Figure 207: QuickView Preferences Page Illustration (Navigation preferences selected)n % of APs Up for the last 24 hours for normal (green) and excess

282 | Using VisualRF Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideMFG/Model Client Signal Associated APAP-to-AP Signals(Dynamic Attenuation)Unassociate

Figure 208: Drawing a wall3. To move or resize the wall, select the Draw Walls button in the Edit menu again. The cursor changes to a hand,and the end

284 | Using VisualRF Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideFigure 210: Surveys and Training menu for a client deviceTo remove a statically train

5. Select the Duration or the time that you want to sample the client's signal measurements. Longer durations willincrease Path Loss accuracy and

286 | Using VisualRF Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guide4. Move the location probability slider to the desired level, as shown on Figure 212.

Now that the Wiring Closet is defined you will see a green WiringCloset icon on your floor plan. Double click thaticon to navigate into the wired clos

Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guide | iiiContentsIntroduction 1A Unified Wireless Network Command Center 1AirWave Management Platform 1Visual

18 | Configuring AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideSetting Default DescriptionAdd New Thin APsLocationNew Device ListGlobally add ne

288 | Using VisualRF Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideFigure 215: Deployed switch showing red and green port status iconsFine-Tuning Locati

Figure 218: WLC RRM Configuration in AirWavel Review the values in the Monitor Intervals section. These should be configured to a recommended setting

290 | Using VisualRF Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideUsing QuickView to Assess RF EnvironmentsQuickView has four distinct views or entry p

This view is focused on the wireless user enabling you quick resolution of a user's issues and therefore disables mostRF objects by default.l Use

292 | Using VisualRF Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideViewing an AP’s Wireless RF EnvironmentTo view an access point's RF environment

Viewing a Floor Plan’s RF EnvironmentView a floor plan's RF environment from VisualRF > Floor Plans page. This page has a fixed sorting filter

294 | Using VisualRF Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guiden Network View - Contains all campuses within your WLANn Campus View - All buildings

l "Auto-Matching Planned Devices" on page 305l "Printing a Bill of Materials Report" on page 305Creating a New CampusFloors are as

296 | Using VisualRF Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideField DescriptionName Name of the building; located on an existing campus.Campus List

5. Add appropriate geographical background or upload a personalized image by right-clicking on the background inyour Network or in any Campus. The Set

Display SettingsOn the AMP Setup > General page, locate the Display section and select the options to appear by default in newdevice groups.NOTE: C

298 | Using VisualRF Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideFigure 232: Floor Plan Imported into VisualRFl When importing RF plans, be sure that

By default the importation wizard allocates 2,500 grid cells to each site based on dimensions. If you have a site thatis 250 ft. by 100 ft, the Floor

300 | Using VisualRF Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideSetting Default DescriptionBuilding drop-downN/AUse this drop-down to associate the f

Figure 235: Checking for CAD errorsLast Steps in Editing an Uploaded ImageClick the Save and Close button to begin provisioning APs or Save and New to

302 | Using VisualRF Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideFigure 236: Provisioning APs onto the Floor Plan8. After all APs are provisioned on t

Figure 237: Planning Region Drawing and Selection Illustration2. Draw your polygon as follows:n Left-click to initiate the process. The tool will auto

304 | Using VisualRF Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideField DescriptionDevice SelectionAP Type The type of AP used in this planning region.

l Delete Planned APs in the Region - Deletes only provisioned APs in the regionl Reprovision APs - Remove all planned APs inside this region and promp

306 | Using VisualRF Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideFigure 239: Bill of Materials Report IllustrationImporting and Exporting in VisualRFE

Batch Importing CAD FilesThis process provides the ability to automatically upload many CAD files and auto provision existing walls andaccess points,

20 | Configuring AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideSetting Default DescriptionGuest UserConfigurationDisabledEnables or prevents gue

308 | Using VisualRF Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuidePost Processing Steps1. Decrease the Location Caching Timer to previous value.2. Revi

To change the memory allocation, navigate to the VisualRF > Setup page and configure the memory allocationaccordingly. Memory allocation should equ

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VisualRF Plan InstallationAfter you have downloaded VisualRF Plan from the Dell support site, the installer will prompt you for the location ofthe dat

312 | Using VisualRF Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guide

Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guide Index | 313Index8802.11 counters 64, 122-123, 201AAAA Servers 59, 69Access PointsAdding with CSV File 110

CSV File, adding multiple devices with 110Current Association 213DDashboardCustomizing Display 10Deauthenticate Client 213Dell Overrides 149Dell Power

IDS Events 200ignore device 112Incidents 200Instanttemplates 160Interface Monitoring page 128Interfering Devices 22iPhone 230LLDAPauthentication 33con

radio settingsConfiguring for Groups 78radio statistics 120, 125Radio table 117RADIUS 69authentication 33configuring authentication andauthorization 3

Software updates 17SOTI MobiControl 214Spectrum Analysis 146SSIDs 74inactive 22SSL Certificates 138static IPs, assigning 66Static Routes 27switchesvir

button after enabling any of the logging options.Setting Default DescriptionSyslog Server N/AEnter the IP address of the syslog server. Note that this

Home Overview 10-11, 15Master Console 229Master Console > Groups > Basic 231-232Master Console > Groups > Basic,Managed 232Radio Statistic

Location Calculation Timer Settings 275Location Settings 274Resource Utilization 277Server Settings 273VLANs 74Voice overlay 268WWatched AMPs 233WDS R

320 | Index Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guide

22 | Configuring AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideSetting Default DescriptionAutomaticallyAcknowledge Alerts(0-550 days, zerodisabl

Firmware Upgrade DefaultsLocate the Firmware Upgrade Defaults section and adjust settings as required. This section allows you to configurethe default

24 | Configuring AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideSetting Default Descriptionbutton prompts you with To and From fields in which yo

Setting Default DescriptionRAPIDS ProcessingPriorityLowDefines the processing and system resource priority for RAPIDS in relation toAirWave as a whole

26 | Configuring AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideSetting Default DescriptionIP Address NoneSets the IP address of the AirWave netw

Static RoutesOn the AMP Setup > Network page, locate the Static Routes area. This section displays network, subnet mask, andgateway settings that y

iv | Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuidePrimary Network Interface Settings 25Secondary Network Interface Settings 26Network Time Protocol (NT

28 | Configuring AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideFigure 17: AMP Setup > Users > Add/Edit User Page Illustration3. Enter or e

NOTE: AirWave enables user roles to be created with access to folders within multiple branches of the overall hierarchy. This featureassists non-admin

30 | Configuring AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideFigure 19: AMP Setup > Roles > Add/Edit Role Page Illustration3. Enter or e

Setting Default DescriptionDell Controller Role DisabledEnables or disables Single Sign-On for the role. If enabled, allows the role todirectly access

32 | Configuring AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideSetting Default DescriptionAPs or perform OS scans.l Read/Write—The user may edit

Setting Default DescriptionManagerGuest Access Sponsor—Limited-functionality role to allow helpdesk or reception desk staff togrant wireless access to

34 | Configuring AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideSetting Up Login Configuration OptionsOn the AMP Setup > Authentication page,

3. Specify whether to require a certificate in order to authenticate. If Yes, then you can also specify whether to usetwo-factor authentication.4. Ent

36 | Configuring AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideField Default DescriptionPrimary Server Secret N/A Specify and confirm the primar

Figure 23: AMP Setup > RADIUS > Add RADIUS Accounting Client Page Illustration1. To specify the RADIUS authentication server or network, browse

Enabling or Disabling PCI Auditing 56Deploying WMS Offload 57Overview of WMS Offload in AirWave 57General Configuration Tasks Supporting WMS Offload i

38 | Configuring AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guide2. Select No to disable or Yes to enable TACACS+ authentication. If you select Ye

Configuring LDAP Authentication and AuthorizationLDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) provides users with a way of accessing and maintaining d

40 | Configuring AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideField Default Descriptionl ldap-s results in communication over SSL.l start-tls u

l "Configuring Communication Settings for Discovered Devices" on page 41l "Loading Device Firmware Onto AirWave (optional)" on pag

42 | Configuring AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guide3. Locate the SNMPv3 Informs section. Select the Add button to reveal configurati

Setting Default DescriptionDo Not ModifySNMP SettingsYesWhen selected, specifies that AirWave not modify any SNMP settings. If SNMP is notalready init

44 | Configuring AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideSetting Default DescriptionFirmware Version NoneDisplays the firmware version num

Setting Default DescriptionTypeDell PowerConect W-Series ControllerIndicates the firmware file is used with the specified type. If youselect an IOS de

46 | Configuring AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideTo delete a firmware file that has already been uploaded to AirWave, return to th

Figure 29: AMP Setup > Device Type Setup Page IllustrationConfiguring Cisco WLSE and WLSE Rogue ScanningThe Cisco Wireless LAN Solution Engine (WLS

vi | Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideAdding Multiple Devices from a CSV File 110Adding Universal Devices 111Assigning Devices to the Ignor

48 | Configuring AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideInitial WLSE ConfigurationUse the following general procedures to configure and d

Managing DevicesPrior to enabling radio resource management on IOS access points, the access points must be under WLSEmanagement.NOTE: AirWave becomes

50 | Configuring AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guide4. Select Specified Discovery, and enter the IP address of the Primary WDS device

Figure 30: AMP Setup > WLSE > Add New WLSE Page IllustrationPerform the following steps for optional configuration of AirWave for support of Cis

52 | Configuring AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guide2. After you have completed all fields, select Save. AirWave is now configured to

Field Default DescriptionIP/HostnameNone Sets the DNS name or the IP address of the ACS Server.ProtocolHTTPLaunches a drop-down menu specifying the pr

54 | Configuring AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideSetting Default DescriptionHostname None Cites the DNS name or the IP address of

PCI AuditingPCI Auditing in AirWave allows you to monitor, audit, and demonstrate PCI compliance on the network. There arefive primary pages in which

56 | Configuring AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideRequirement Description4.1.1Using strong encryption in wireless networksWhen Enab

Figure 35: Default Credential Compliance for PCI Requirements4. Select Save.5. To view and monitor PCI auditing on the network, use generated or daily

Using Directives to Eliminate Reporting of Configuration Mismatches 157Ignore_and_do_not_push Command 158Push_and_exclude Command 158Using Conditional

58 | Configuring AirWave Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideGeneral Configuration Tasks Supporting WMS Offload in AirWaveWMS Offload must be

Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guide Configuring and Using Device Groups | 59Chapter 3Configuring and Using Device GroupsThis chapter describe

60 | Configuring and Using Device Groups Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideAPs tab, can now be performed from Modify Devices on the APs/Devi

Individual device settings—such as device name, RF channel selection, RF transmission power, antenna settings, andso forth—typically should not be man

62 | Configuring and Using Device Groups Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideColumn Descriptionthe controller. That controller may report that

Figure 39: Groups > Basic Page Illustration3. Define the settings in the Basic and Global Group sections. Table 39 describes several typical settin

64 | Configuring and Using Device Groups Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideSetting Default DescriptionRegulatoryDomainUnited StatesSets the

Setting Default DescriptionCDP Neighbor Data PollingPeriod30 minutesSets the frequency in which this group polls the network for Cisco DiscoveryProtoc

66 | Configuring and Using Device Groups Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideSetting Default Descriptionon thisAMPl All Devices—AirWave displa

Setting Default DescriptionBridgeMaximum Age20Sets the maximum time, in seconds, that the device stores protocol information. Thesupported range is fr

viii | Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideViewing Device Events in System > Syslog & Traps 189Using the System > Event Log Page 190

68 | Configuring and Using Device Groups Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideNOTE: When configuring Cisco WLC controllers, refer to "Conf

17. The specify the Virtual Controller Certificates to be applied to this group, locate the Virtual ControllerCertificates settings section and adjust

70 | Configuring and Using Device Groups Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideFigure 40: Groups > AAA Servers Page Illustration3. To add a R

1. Select the device group for which to define security settings from the Groups > List page.2. Go to Groups > Security. Some controls on this p

72 | Configuring and Using Device Groups Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideSetting Default DescriptionWEP Key Rotation Interval 300Sets the

Setting Default DescriptionEncryption Mode Optional WEP, Require WEP, Require 802.1X, Require LEAP, Require 802.1X + WEP, Require 802.1X + LEAP,LEAP +

74 | Configuring and Using Device Groups Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideSetting Default DescriptionWPA1 Cipher (CiscoWLC Only)TKIP NOTE:

Field DescriptionSSID Displays the SSID associated with the VLAN.VLAN IDIdentifies the number of the primary VLAN SSID on which encrypted or unencrypt

76 | Configuring and Using Device Groups Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideSetting Default DescriptionEnable VLAN Tagging(Cisco WLC, Proxim,

Setting Default Descriptionl LEAP+WEP—Combines the two encryption types shownl Static CKIP—Cisco Key Integrity Protocoll WPA—Wi-Fi Protected Access pr

Using the System > Performance Page 226Supporting AirWave Servers with the Master Console 229Using the Public Portal on Master Console 230Adding a

78 | Configuring and Using Device Groups Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideSetting Default Description(Proxim Only)Accounting Profile Index(

Setting Default DescriptionAllow AutomaticChannel Selection (2.4,5, and 4.9GHz PublicSafety)NoIf enabled, whenever the AP is rebooted it uses its radi

80 | Configuring and Using Device Groups Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideTo configure these settings, locate the proprietary settings area

Setting Default Description4.9GHz Public SafetyChannel Bandwidth20This setting specifies the channel bandwidth for the 4.9 GHz radio. It is onlyapplic

82 | Configuring and Using Device Groups Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideNavigating Cisco WLC ConfigurationThe navigation pane on the left

3. To add or edit SSIDs or VLANs that are dedicated to Cisco WLC devices, either select the Add button, orselect the pencil icon for an existing SSID/

84 | Configuring and Using Device Groups Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideFigure 49: Groups > Cisco WLC Config > WLANs > Add New S

Figure 51: Groups > Cisco WLC Config > WLANs > Add New SSID/VLAN > Advanced Tab IllustrationDefining and Configuring LWAPP AP Groups for C

86 | Configuring and Using Device Groups Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User GuideFigure 52: Groups > Cisco WLC Config > WLANS > Advanced

Figure 53: Groups > Cisco WLC Config > Controller NavigationConfiguring Wireless Parameters for Cisco ControllersThis section illustrates the co