Dell W-Airwave User guide

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W-AirWave 8.2.4

User Guide

May 2017 | Rev. 01 Dell Networking W-AirWave 8.2.4 | User Guide

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Contents

Introduction 13

A Unified Wireless Network Command Center 13

W-AirWave Management Platform 13

Controller Configuration 13

Instant Configuration 14

VisualRF 14

RAPIDS 14

Integrating W-AirWave into the Network and Organizational Hierarchy 14

Administrative Roles 15

Configuring W-AirWave 16

Before You Begin 16

Formatting the Top Header 16

Customizing Columns in Lists 17

Resetting Pagination Records 19

Using the Pagination Widget 20

Using Export CSV for Lists and Reports 20

Defining Graph Display Preferences 20

Customizing the Dashboard 21

Adding Widgets 22

Available Widgets 22

Search Preferences 26

Setting Severe Alert Warning Behavior 27

Defining General W-AirWave Server Settings 27

AMP Setup > General 27

General Settings 28

Automatic Authorization Settings 29

Dell Instant Settings 29

Top Header Settings 30

Search Method 30

Home Overview Preferences 31

Display Settings 31

Device Configuration Settings 32

AMP Features 33

External Logging Settings 33

Historical Data Retention Settings 34

Firmware Upgrade Defaults 36

Additional AMP Services 36

Performance Settings 38

Defining W-AirWave Network Settings 40

Primary Network Interface Settings 40

Secondary Network Interface Settings 41

Network Time Protocol (NTP) Settings 41

Static Routes 42

Creating W-AirWave Users 42

W-AirWave User Roles 44

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User Roles and VisualRF 44

Configuring Login Message, TACACS+, RADIUS, and LDAP Authentication 44

Setting Up Login Configuration Options 45

Configuring Whitelists 45

Setting Up Certificate Authentication 46

Setting Up Single Sign-On 46

Specifying the Authentication Priority 46

Configuring RADIUS Authentication and Authorization 47

Integrating a RADIUS Accounting Server 48

Configuring TACACS+ Authentication 49

Configuring LDAP Authentication and Authorization 50

Enabling W-AirWave to Manage Your Devices 53

Configuring Communication Settings for Discovered Devices 53

Loading Device Firmware Onto the W-AirWave Server (optional) 55

Setting Up Device Types 59

Configuring Cisco WLSE and WLSE Rogue Scanning 60

Introduction to Cisco WLSE 60

Initial WLSE Configuration 61

Adding an ACS Server for WLSE 61

Enabling Rogue Alerts for Cisco WLSE 61

Configuring WLSE to Communicate with APs 61

Discovering Devices 61

Managing Devices 62

Inventory Reporting 62

Defining Access 62

Grouping 62

Configuring IOS APs for WDS Participation 62

WDS Participation 63

Primary or Secondary WDS 63

Configuring ACS for WDS Authentication 63

Configuring Cisco WLSE Rogue Scanning 63

Configuring ACS Servers 64

Integrating NMS Servers 65

Add an NMS Server 65

Download the MIB Files 66

PCI Compliance Monitoring 66

Check Compliance 66

Enabling PCI Compliance Monitoring 67

Supported PCI Requirements 68

Introduction to PCI Requirements 68

Deploying WMS Offload 69

WMS Offload Configuration 69

Integrating External Servers 70

Add a Juniper Network Director 70

Add a Brocade Network Advisor 70

Add an HPE Intelligent Management Center 70

Configuring and Using Device Groups 72

W-AirWave Groups Overview 74

Viewing All Defined Device Groups 75

Configuring Basic Group Settings 76

Basic Configuration Settings 77

Global Group Settings 78

SNMP Polling Periods 78

Routers and Switches 79

Notes 79

GroupDisplay Options 80

Automatic Static IP Assignment 80

Spanning Tree Protocol 81

NTP 81

HPE Aruba/OfficeConnect Switch Configuration 81

Aruba/Dell Networking W 82

Dell Instant 82

Cisco IOS/Catalyst 83

Cisco WLC 84

Proxim/ Avaya 84

HP ProCurve 85

Symbol 85

Juniper/3Com/Enterasys/Nortel/Trapeze 86

Universal Devices, Routers and Switches 86

Automatic Authorization 86

Adding and Configuring Group AAA Servers 86

Configuring Group Security Settings 87

Configuring Group SSIDs and VLANs 92

Configuring Radio Settings for Device Groups 95

Cisco WLC Group Configuration 99

Accessing Cisco WLC Configuration 99

Navigating Cisco WLC Configuration 100

Configuring WLANs for Cisco WLC Devices 100

Defining and Configuring LWAPP AP Groups for Cisco Devices 104

Viewing and Creating Cisco AP Groups 104

Configuring Cisco Controller Settings 104

Configuring Wireless Parameters for Cisco Controllers 105

Configuring Cisco WLC Security Parameters and Functions 105

Configuring Management Settings for Cisco WLC Controllers 106

Configuring Group PTMP Settings 106

Configuring Proxim Mesh Radio Settings 107

Configuring Group MAC Access Control Lists 109

Specifying Minimum Firmware Versions for Devices in a Group 109

Comparing Device Groups 111

Deleting a Group 113

Changing Multiple Group Configurations 113

Modifying Multiple Devices 115

Using Global Groups for Group Configuration 117

Creating a Global Group 118

Subscribing other Groups to a Global Group 118

Device Discovery Overview 119

SNMP/HTTP Scanning Overview 119

Adding Networks for SNMP/HTTP Scanning 119

Adding Credentials for Scanning 120

Defining a Scan Set 121

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Running a Scan Set 121

The Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) 123

Management Modes 123

Manually Adding Devices 124

Adding Multiple Devices from a CSV File 126

Adding Universal Devices 127

Auditing Device Configuration 128

Management Modes 128

Ignoring Discovered Devices 129

Unignoring a Device 130

Troubleshooting a Newly Discovered Down Device 130

Monitoring the Network 132

Monitoring Overview 132

Device Info 132

Alert Summary 133

Device Events 133

Recent AMP Events 133

Using Device Folders 134

Adding device folders 134

Moving folders 134

Expanding folders 135

Monitoring Access Points, Mesh Devices, and Controllers 135

Device Information for Access Points, Mesh Devices, and Controllers 135

Radios 137

Wired Interfaces 138

Graphs for Access Points, Mesh Devices, and Controllers 138

Location 139

Connected Clients 139

RF Neighbors 141

CDPNeighbors 141

Evaluating Radio Statistics for an AP 141

Overview of the Radio Statistics Page 141

Viewing Real-Time ARM or AirMatch Statistics 141

Issues Summary section 142

802.11 Radio Counters Summary 143

Radio Statistics Interactive Graphs 143

Recent ARM Events Log 144

Detected Interfering Devices Table 145

Active BSSIDs Table 146

Monitoring Mesh Devices 146

Setting up Spectrum Analysis 147

Spectrum Configurations and Prerequisites 148

Setting up a Permanent Spectrum Dell AP Group 148

Configuring an Individual AP to run in Spectrum Mode 149

Configuring a Controller to use the Spectrum Profile 150

Monitor Wired Devices 151

Monitoring Wired Interfaces 152

View Individual Interface Statistics 153

Monitoring Wired Interfaces 154

Monitoring Controller Clusters 155

Sorting and Filtering Controller Cluster Data 156

Viewing Controller Cluster Details 156

Viewing Capacity Graphs 156

Viewing Controller Statistics 157

Monitoring Cluster Events 157

Where to Find Additional Cluster Information 157

Using Topology 158

Navigate the Map 158

Change the Root Node 159

Change the Layout 159

Search for a Device 159

Respond to Alerts 160

Take Action from Quick Links 161

Tooltips 161

Device Details 161

Filter the Map 162

Status Icons 163

Configuring and Managing Devices 163

Moving a Device from Monitor Only to Manage Read/Write Mode 164

Configuring AP Settings 165

Setting a Maintenance Window for a Device 173

Configuring Device Interfaces for Switches 173

Individual Device Support and Firmware Upgrades 175

Creating and Using Templates 178

Group Templates 178

Supported Device Templates 178

Template Variables 179

Viewing and Adding Templates 180

Configuring General Template Files and Variables 184

Configuring General Templates 184

IOS Configuration File Template 185

Device Configuration File on APs/Devices > Audit Configuration Page 185

Using Template Syntax 186

Using AP-Specific Variables 186

Using Directives to Eliminate Reporting of Configuration Mismatches 186

Ignore_and_do_not_push Command 187

Push_and_exclude Command 187

Using Conditional Variables in Templates 187

Using Substitution Variables in Templates 188

Configuring Templates for Dell Networking W-Instant 189

Configuring Templates for AirMesh 190

Configuring Cisco IOS Templates 191

Applying Startup-config Files 191

WDS Settings in Templates 191

SCP Required Settings in Templates 192

Supporting Multiple Radio Types via a Single IOS Template 192

Configuring Single and Dual-Radio APs via a Single IOS Template 193

Configuring Cisco Catalyst Switch Templates 193

Configuring Symbol Controller / HPE WESM Templates 193

Configuring a Global Template 195

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Using RAPIDS and Rogue Classification 198

Introduction to RAPIDS 198

Viewing Overall Network Health on RAPIDS > Overview 199

Setting Up RAPIDS 200

RAPIDS Setup 200

Basic Configuration 200

Classification Options 202

Containment Options 202

Filtering Options 203

Additional Settings 204

Defining RAPIDS Rules 204

Controller Classification with WMS Offload 204

Device OUI Score 205

Rogue Device Threat Level 205

Viewing and Configuring RAPIDS Rules 205

Deleting or Editing a Rule 208

Recommended RAPIDS Rules 208

Using RAPIDS Rules with Additional W-AirWave Functions 209

Viewing Rogues on the RAPIDS > List Page 209

Overview of the RAPIDS > Detail Page 212

Viewing Ignored Rogue Devices 214

Using RAPIDS Workflow to Process Rogue Devices 214

Score Override 214

Using the Audit Log 215

Additional Resources 216

Performing Daily Administration in W-AirWave 218

Using the System Pages 218

Checking the Status of W-AirWave Services 218

About the Tar Files 218

Important Log Files 218

Viewing Device Events 219

Using the Event Log 220

Triggers and Alerts 221

Creating New Triggers 221

Types of Triggers 222

Device Triggers 223

Interface and Radio Triggers 225

Discovery Trigger 226

RADIUS Authentication Triggers 228

IDS Event Triggers 228

Health Triggers 229

Viewing, Delivering, and Responding to Triggers and Alerts 229

About Alerts 229

Types of Alerts 230

Viewing System Alerts 231

Viewing Triggers 232

Delivering Triggered Alerts 233

Responding to Alerts 233

Backing Up Your Data 233

Viewing and Downloading Backups 234

Manage Configuration Change Jobs 234

Monitoring Firmware Upgrade Jobs 235

Monitoring System Performance 236

Troubleshoot System Performance 239

Managing Mobile Devices with SOTI MobiControl and W-AirWave 239

Overview of SOTI MobiControl 239

Prerequisites for Using MobiControl with W-AirWave 239

Adding a Mobile Device Management Server for MobiControl 240

Accessing MobiControl from the Clients > Client Detail Page 240

About the Home Page 240

Monitoring Your Network Health 241

Monitoringwith AppRF 242

Using the UCC Dashboard 244

Viewing Call Details 244

Viewing UCC Charts, Graphs, and Tables 244

Viewing End-to-End Call Details 246

Get Call Summary 247

Using the UCCReport 248

Viewing RF Performance 248

Viewing RFCapacity 250

Viewing Network Deviations 252

How Standard Deviation is Calculated 254

How to Use Search 254

Accessing W-AirWave Documentation 255

Licensing in W-AirWave 255

Adding licenses 256

Viewing licenses 256

Configuring License Expiration Email Notifications 257

Configuring Your User Information 257

Supporting Multiple W-AirWave Servers 260

Using the Public Portal on Master Console 260

Adding a Managed AMP with the Master Console 261

Using Global Groups with Master Console 262

Controller Backups and Restoration 263

Logging out of W-AirWave 263

Creating, Running, and Sending Reports 264

What You Can Do With Reports 264

Track licenses 264

Improve Network Efficiency and User Experience 264

Monitor Clients and Devices 265

Show Compliance 265

Troubleshoot Device and Network Issues 265

Sorting Reports 266

About the Default Reports 266

Using Custom Reports 266

Using the License Report 268

Using the Memory and CPU Utilization Report 268

Using the Network Usage Report 269

Using the Port Usage Report 271

Using the RF Health Report 272

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Using the Capacity Planning Report 273

Example Custom Report 274

Using the Client Inventory Report 275

Example Custom Report 276

Using the Client Session Report 277

Using the Configuration Audit Report 279

Using the Device Summary Report 280

Using the Device Uptime Report 282

Using the Inventory Report 283

Example Custom Report 283

Using the Rogue Containment Audit Report 285

Using the PCI Compliance Report 286

Using the IDS Events Report 286

Using the Match Event Report 288

Using the New Clients Report 289

Using the New Rogue Devices Report 290

Using the RADIUS Reports 292

RADIUS Authentication Issues 292

RADIUSAccounting Issues 293

Using the Rogue Clients Report 294

Using the VPN Session Report 296

Creating Reports 297

Tips for Restricting Time Ranges 297

Sending Reports 297

Sending Reports to a Smart Host 298

Using VisualRF 300

Features 301

Useful Terms 301

Starting VisualRF 302

Basic VisualRF Navigation 302

Network View Navigation 302

Customize Your Floor Plan View 303

Devices 304

Client Overlays 304

AP Overlays 304

Relation Lines 305

Floor Plan Features 305

Mesh View Navigation 305

Advanced VisualRF Settings 307

Server Settings 307

Location Settings 309

Location Calculation Timer Settings 310

Wall Attenuation Settings 312

Adding a Wall Attenuation 313

VisualRF Resource Utilization 314

Planning and Provisioning 314

Creating a New Campus 314

Creating a New Building 315

Adding a Floor Plan 316

Editing a Floor Plan Image 317

Cropping the Floor Plan Image 317

Copying a Floor Plan in the Same Building 317

Sizing a Non-CAD Floor Plan 317

Defining Floor Plan Boundaries 318

Defining Floor Plan Regions 318

Adding Region to a New Floor using the Floor Upload Wizard 318

Adding a Region to an Existing Floor Plan 319

Editing a Planning Region 319

Floor Plan Properties 320

Adding Deployed Access Points onto the Floor Plan 320

Adding Planned APs onto the Floor Plan 321

Auto-Matching Planned Devices 322

Printing a Bill of Materials Report 322

Increasing Location Accuracy 323

Adding Exterior Walls 324

Defining Stationary Devices 325

Fine-Tuning Location Service in VisualRF > Setup 326

Decreasing Grid Size 326

Enabling Dynamic Attenuation 326

Configuring Infrastructure 326

Deploying APs for Client Location Accuracy 327

Using VisualRF to Assess RF Environments 328

Viewing a Wireless User’s RF Environment 328

Tracking Location History 329

Checking Signal Strength to Client Location 330

Viewing an AP’s Wireless RF Environment 330

Viewing a Floor Plan’s RF Environment 331

Viewing a Network, Campus, Building’s RF Environment 332

Viewing Campuses, Buildings, or Floors from a List View 332

Importing and Exporting in VisualRF 333

Exporting a campus 333

Importing from CAD 333

Batch Importing CAD Files 334

Requirements 334

Pre Processing Steps 334

Upload Processing Steps 334

Post Processing Steps 335

Sample Upload Instruction XML File 335

Common Importation Problems 335

Importing from a Dell Networking W-Series Controller 335

Pre-Conversion Checklist 335

Process on Controller 336

Process on W-AirWave 336

VisualRF Location APIs 336

Sample Device Location Response 336

Sample Site Inventory Response 336

About VisualRF Plan 337

Overview 337

Minimum requirements 337

VisualRF Plan Installation 338

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Differences between VisualRF and VisualRF Plan 338

Using FIPS Encryption A

Enabling FIPS 140-2 Approved Mode A

AMP Command Line Interface B

About the Command Line Interface B

CLI Access B

Custom Modules B

How to Reset Your Password B

CLI Options B

Index E

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Thank you for choosing W-AirWave 8.2.4.W-AirWave makes it easy and efficient to manage your wireless

network by combining industry-leading functionality with an intuitive user interface, enabling network

administrators and helpdesk staff to support and control even the largest wireless networks.

The User Guide provides instructions for the configuration and operation of Dell Networking W-AirWave. This

section includes the following topics:

l "A Unified Wireless Network Command Center" on page 13

l "Integrating W-AirWave into the Network and Organizational Hierarchy " on page 14

Refer to the W-AirWave Installation Guide for information on installing and upgrading W-AirWave.

A Unified Wireless Network Command Center

Dell Networking W-AirWave 8.2.4 is the only network management software that offers you a single intelligent

console from which to monitor, analyze, and configure wireless networks in automatic fashion. Whether your

wireless network is simple or a large, complex, multi-vendor installation, W-AirWave manages it all.

W-AirWave supports hardware from leading wireless vendors including: Aruba Networks®, ProCurve™ by HPE®,

Avaya™, Cisco® (Aironet and WLC), Dell Networking W-Series, Enterasys®, Juniper Networks®, LANCOM

Systems, Meru Networks®, Nortel Networks™, Proxim®, Symbol™, Trapeze™, Tropos™, and many others.

The components of W-AirWave are described in the next section.

W-AirWave Management Platform

The W-AirWave Management Platform (W-AirWave), provides the following functions and benefits:

l Core network management functionality, including network discovery, configuration of access points (APs) &

controllers, automated compliance audits, firmware distribution, monitoring of all devices and users

connected to the network, and reports showing real-time and historical trends.

l Granular administrative access that is role-based and network-based. For more information about roles, see

"Administrative Roles" on page 15.

l Flexible device support for thin, thick, or mesh network architecture; multiple vendors; and current or legacy

hardware.

Controller Configuration

W-AirWave supports global and group-level configuration of Dell Networking W-Series ArubaOS (AOS), the

operating system, software suite, and application engine that operates mobility and centralizes control over the

entire mobile environment. For a complete description of Dell Networking W-Series ArubaOS, refer to the Dell

Networking W-Series ArubaOS User Guide for your specific version.

W-AirWave consolidates and pushes global controller configurations from within W-AirWave.

Two pages in W-AirWave support controller configuration:

l Device Setup > Dell Configuration for global Dell Configuration. This page is available if Use Global Dell

Configuration is set to Yes in AMP Setup > General.

l Groups > Controller Config for group-level configuration.

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For additional information that includes a comprehensive inventory of all pages and settings that support Dell

Networking W Configuration, refer to the W-AirWave 8.2 Controller Configuration Guide.

Instant Configuration

Dell Networking W-Instant (Instant) is a system of access points in a Layer 2 subnet. The Instant APs (W-IAPs) are

controlled by a single W-IAP that serves a dual role as both an W-IAP and primary Virtual Controller (VC),

eliminating the need for dedicated controller hardware. This system can be deployed through a simplified setup

process appropriate for smaller organizations, or for multiple geographically dispersed locations without an on-

site administrator.

With AirWave, IT can centrally configure, monitor, and troubleshoot DellInstant WLANs, upload new software

images, track devices, generate reports, and perform other vital management tasks, all from a remote location.

A Virtual Controller or Instant AP can authenticate to the W-AirWave server using a pre-shared key, or using two-

way certificate-based authentication using an SSL certificate sent from W-AirWave to the Instant device. Virtual

Controllers push data to W-AirWave via HTTPS. If your enterprise has a security policy that restricts the use of

port 443 for inbound communication, you can change the port W-AirWave uses to communicate with Instant

devices.

For additional information that includes a comprehensive inventory of all pages and settings that support

Instant Configuration, refer to the Dell Networking W-Instant in W-AirWave 8.2 Deployment Guide.

VisualRF

VisualRF monitors and manages radio frequency (RF) dynamics within your wireless network. Visual RF provides:

l Accurate location information for all wireless users and devices.

l Up-to-date heat maps and channel maps for RF diagnostics; it adjusts for building materials and supports

multiple antenna types.

l Floor plan, building, and campus views.

l Visual display of errors and alerts.

l Easy importing of existing floor plans and building maps.

l Planning of new floor plans and AP placement recommendations.

RAPIDS

RAPIDS is a powerful and easy-to-use tool for monitoring and managing security on your wireless network.

RAPIDs provides:

l Automatic detection of unauthorized wireless devices.

l Rogue device classification that supports multiple methods of rogue detection.

l Wireless detection, using authorized wireless APs to report other devices within range to calculate and display

rogue location on a VisualRF map.

l Wired network detection of rogue APs located beyond the range of authorized APs and sensors, routers, and

switches. RAPIDs ranks devices according to the likelihood they are rogues, runs multiple tests to eliminate

false positive results, and identifies the switch and port to which a rogue device is connected.

Integrating W-AirWave into the Network and Organizational Hierarchy

W-AirWave generally resides in the network operations center and communicates with various components of

your WLAN infrastructure. In basic deployments, W-AirWave communicates solely with indoor wireless access

points (and WLAN controllers over the wired network. In more complex deployments, W-AirWave seamlessly

integrates and communicates with authentication servers, accounting servers, TACACS+ servers, LDAP servers,

routers, switches, network management servers, wireless IDS solutions, helpdesk systems, indoor wireless access

points, mesh devices. W-AirWave has the flexibility to manage devices on local networks, remote networks, and

networks using Network Address Translation (NAT). W-AirWave communicates over-the-air or over-the-wire

using a variety of protocols.

The power, performance, and usability of W-AirWave become more apparent when considering the diverse

components within a WLAN. Table 1 itemizes some example network components.

Component Description

Autonomous AP Standalone device which performs radio and authentication functions

Thin AP Radio-only device coupled with WLAN controller to perform authentication

WLAN Controller Used in conjunction with thin APs to coordinate authentication and roaming

NMS Network Management Systems and Event Correlation (OpenView, Tivoli, and so forth)

RADIUS

Authentication

RADIUS authentication servers (ClearPass, Funk, FreeRADIUS, ACS, or IAS)

RADIUS Accounting W-AirWave itself serves as a RADIUS accounting client

Wireless Gateways Provide HTML redirect and/or wireless VPNs

TACACS+ and LDAP Used to authenticate W-AirWave administrative users

Routers/Switches Provide W-AirWave with data for user information and AP and Rogue discovery

Help Desk Systems Remedy EPICOR

Rogue APs Unauthorized APs not registered in the W-AirWave database of managed APs

Table 1: Components of a WLAN

Administrative Roles

The flexibility of W-AirWave enables it to integrate seamlessly into your business hierarchy as well as your

network topology. W-AirWave facilitates various administrative roles to match each individual user's role and

responsibility:

l A Help Desk user can be given read-only access to monitoring data without being permitted to make

configuration changes.

l A U.S.-based network engineer can be given read-write access to manage device configurations in North

America, but not to control devices in the rest of the world.

l A security auditor can be given read-write access to configure security policies across the entire WLAN.

l NOC personnel can be given read-only access to monitoring all devices from the Master Console.

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Chapter 2

Configuring W-AirWave

This section contains the following procedures to deploy initial W-AirWave configuration:

l "Formatting the Top Header" on page 16

l "Customizing Columns in Lists" on page 17

l "Resetting Pagination Records" on page 19

l "Using the Pagination Widget" on page 20

l "Using Export CSV for Lists and Reports" on page 20

l "Defining Graph Display Preferences" on page 20

l "Customizing the Dashboard" on page 21

l "Setting Severe Alert Warning Behavior" on page 27

l "Defining General W-AirWave Server Settings" on page 27

l "Defining W-AirWave Network Settings" on page 40

l "Creating User Roles" on page 1

l "Creating W-AirWave Users" on page 42

l "Configuring Login Message, TACACS+, RADIUS, and LDAP Authentication" on page 44

l "Enabling W-AirWave to Manage Your Devices" on page 53

l "Setting Up Device Types" on page 59

l "Configuring Cisco WLSE and WLSE Rogue Scanning" on page 60

l "Configuring ACS Servers" on page 64

l "Integrating NMS Servers" on page 65

l "PCI Compliance Monitoring" on page 66

l "Deploying WMS Offload" on page 69

Additional configurations are available after basic configuration is complete.

Before You Begin

Remember to complete the required configurations in this chapter before proceeding. Dell support remains

available to you for any phase of W-AirWave installation.

Formatting the Top Header

The Dell Networking W-AirWave interface centers around a horizontal row of tabs with nested subtabs. A row of

statistics hyperlinks called Top Header Stats above the tabs represents commonly used subtabs. These

hyperlinks provide the ability to view certain key statistics by mousing over, such as number and type of Down

devices, and serve as shortcuts to frequently viewed subtabs.

Figure 1 illustrates the navigation bar. More information on hyperlinks, tabs, and subtabs is a available in the Dell

Networking W-AirWave 8.2.4 Installation Guide.

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Figure 1:Navigation Bar Displaying Down Device Statistics

You can control the Top Header Stats links that appear from the AMP Setup > General page, as described in

"Defining General W-AirWave Server Settings" on page 27. Top Header Stats can also be customized for

individual users on the Home > User Info page. There you can select the statistics to display for certain device

types and override the AMP Setup page.

All possible display options for users are show in Figure 2.

A confirmation message does not appear when you make modifications to the Top Header Stats.

Refer to "Configuring Your User Information" on page 257 for more information.

Figure 2:Home > User Info Top Header Stats Display Options

You can also set the severity level of critical alerts displayed for a user role. For details including a description of

what constitutes a severe alert, see "Setting Severe Alert Warning Behavior" on page 27.

Customizing Columns in Lists

Customize the columns for any list table selecting drop-down list below the view name. Select the New option to

create a new view with custom columns, or select Edit to change the columns in an existing view, as shown in the

figure below.

The default table views cannot be edited.

Figure 3:Edit View Drop down List

Drag and drop column headings from the Available Columns field to the desired location in the Current

Columns field. The available columns vary, depending upon the list type.

Figure 4:Selecting Available List columns

Some tables allow you to control which column heads appear for each user role. Navigate to Home > User Info

>Display Preferences , and then select Yes in the Customize Columns for Other Roles field. This exposes

the Choose Columns for Roles drop down menu in all tables that support this feature.

The first column shows the user roles that were customized, if any. The second column allows you to establish

left-to-right columns and order them using the arrows.

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Figure 5:Table with Choose Columns for Roles Menu Selected

Resetting Pagination Records

To control the number of records in any individual list, select the link with Records Per Page mouseover text at

the top left of the table, as shown in Figure 6. W-AirWave remembers each list’s pagination preferences.

Figure 6:Records Per Page Drop Down Menu

To reset all Records Per Page preferences, click the Reset reset button in the Display Preferences section of

the Home > User Info page, as shown in Figure 7.

Figure 7:Home > User Info > Display Preferences section

Using the Pagination Widget

The pagination widget is located at the top and bottom of every list table, as shown in Figure 8.

Figure 8:Pagination Widget

Enter a page number into the Page field to jump to any portion of the table, or select the > symbol to advance to

the next page, and >| to return to the previous page.

Using Export CSV for Lists and Reports

Some tables have a Export CSV ( ) option you can use to export the data as a spreadsheet. See Figure 9 for an

example of a list with the Export CSV icon selected.

Figure 9:List with CSV Export Selected

W-AirWave also enables CSV exporting of all report types. For more information, see Exporting Reports to XML,

CSV, or PDF.

Defining Graph Display Preferences

Many of the graphs in W-AirWave are Highcharts, which allow you to adjust the graph settings attributes as

shown in Figure 10.

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