Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 User manual

Dell PowerConnect
W-AirWave 7.6
Configuration Guide

Feb 2013 | 0510904-07 Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | Configuration Guide
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Contents
Dell PowerConnect W Configuration in AirWave 1
Requirements, Restrictions, and ArubaOS Support in AirWave 1
Requirements 1
Restrictions 1
ArubaOS Support in AirWave 1
Overview of Dell PowerConnect W Configuration in AirWave 2
Device Setup > Dell PowerConnect W Configuration Page 3
Groups > Dell PowerConnect W Config Page with Global Configuration Enabled 4
Groups > Dell PowerConnect W Config when Global Configuration is Disabled 4
Dell PowerConnect W Configuration Sections in the Tree View 4
Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups Section 5
AP Overrides Section 5
WLANs Section 6
Profiles Section 7
Security Section 7
Local Config Section 8
Advanced Services Section 8
APs/Devices > List Page 8
APs/Devices > Manage Page 9
APs/Devices > Monitor Page 9
APs/Devices > Audit Page 10
Groups > Basic Page 10
Additional Concepts and Components 10
Global Configuration and Scope 10
Referenced Profile Setup 11
Save, Save and Apply, and Revert Buttons 12
Additional Concepts and Benefits 12
Scheduling Configuration Changes 12
Auditing and Reviewing Configurations 12
Licensing and Dependencies in Dell PowerConnect W Configuration 13
Setting Up Initial Dell PowerConnect W Configuration 13
Prerequisites 13
Procedure 13
Additional Capabilities 18
Dell PowerConnect W Configuration in Daily Operations 19
Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups Procedures and Guidelines 19
Guidelines and Pages for Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups 19

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Selecting Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups 20
Configuring Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups 20
General WLAN Guidelines 20
Guidelines and Pages for WLANs in Dell PowerConnect W Configuration 20
General Profiles Guidelines 20
General Controller Procedures and Guidelines 21
Using Master, Standby Master, and Local Controllers 21
Pushing Device Configurations to Controllers 21
Supporting APs with Dell PowerConnect W Configuration 22
AP Overrides Guidelines 22
Changing Adaptive Radio Management (ARM) Settings 22
Changing SSID and Encryption Settings 22
Changing the Dell PowerConnect W AP Group for an AP Device 22
Using AirWave to Deploy Dell PowerConnect W-Series APs 23
Using General AirWaveDevice Groups and Folders 24
Visibility in Dell PowerConnect W Configuration 25
Visibility Overview 25
Defining Visibility for Dell PowerConnect W Configuration 25
Configuration Reference 29
Introduction 29
Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups 30
About Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups 31
AP Overrides 34
WLANs 38
Overview of WLANs Configuration 38
WLANs 38
WLANs > Basic 39
WLANs > Advanced 40
Profiles 43
Understanding Dell PowerConnect W Configuration Profiles 43
Security 44
Security > User Roles 46
Security > User Roles > BW Contracts 48
Security > User Roles > VPN Dialers 49
Security > Policies 51
Security > Policies > Destinations 53
Security > Policies > Services 54
Security > Server Groups 55
Server Groups Page Overview 55
Supported Servers 56
Adding a New Server Group 56
Security > Server Groups > LDAP 58
Security > Server Groups > RADIUS 59
Security > Server Groups > TACACS 60
Security > Server Groups > Internal 61

Security > Server Groups > XML API 62
Security > Server Groups > RFC 3576 62
Security > Server Groups > Windows 63
Security > TACACS Accounting 63
Security > Time Ranges 64
Security > User Rules 65
Local Config of SNMP Management 66
Advanced Services 67
Advanced Services > IP Mobility 68
Advanced Services > IP Mobility > Mobility Domain 70
Advanced Services > VPN Services 71
Advanced Services > VPN Services > IKE 73
Advanced Services > VPN Services > IKE > IKE Policy 73
Advanced Services > VPN Services > L2TP 75
Advanced Services > VPN Services > PPTP 76
Advanced Services > VPN Services > IPSEC 77
Advanced Services > VPN Services > IPSEC > Dynamic Map 77
Advanced Services > VPN Services > IPSEC > Dynamic Map > Transform Set 78
Groups > Dell PowerConnect W Config Page 79
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Chapter 1
Dell PowerConnect W Configuration in
AirWave
ArubaOS 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 ArubaOS wizards, command-line
interface (CLI), and the ArubaOS WebUI are the primary means used to configure and deploy ArubaOS. For a
complete description of ArubaOS, refer to the Dell PowerConnect W-Series ArubaOS User Guide for your release.
The Dell PowerConnect W Configuration feature in AirWave consolidates ArubaOS 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:
l"Requirements, Restrictions, and ArubaOS Support in AirWave" on page 1
l"Additional Concepts and Components" on page 10
l"Setting Up Initial Dell PowerConnect W Configuration" on page 13
NOTE: AirWave supports Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups, which should not be confused with standard Dell PowerConnect W
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 inter-operate with standard Dell PowerConnect W Device Groups.
Requirements, Restrictions, and ArubaOS Support in AirWave
Requirements
Dell PowerConnect W Configuration has the following requirements in AirWave:
lAirWave 6.3 or a later version must be installed and operational on the network.
lDell PowerConnect W-Series controllers on the network must have ArubaOS installed and operational.
lFor 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
lAt present, Dell PowerConnect W Configuration in AirWave does not support every ArubaOS network
component. For example, AirWave supports only IP Mobility and VLANs in the Advanced Services section.
lArubaOS 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
AirWave provides the following options for configuring your devices:
lTemplate-based configuration for devices with firmware versions before AOS 3.3.2.10
lGlobal GUI config for organizations who have near-identical deployments on all of their controllers
lGroup-level GUI config for organizations who have two or more configuration strategies

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lConfiguration changes are pushed to the controller via SSH with no reboot required.
AirWave only supports configuration of the settings that a master controller would push to the standby / local
controllers (global features). AirWave supports all master, master-standby, and master-local deployments. AirWave
supports all settings for Profiles, Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups, Servers and Roles are supported, as is the
ArubaOS 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 AirWave include the following:
lAirWave understands ArubaOS license dependencies.
lAirWave supports a variety of Dell PowerConnect W-Series firmware versions, so profiles/fields that are not
supported by an older version will not be configured on controllers running that version.
lYou 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.
lYou can configure AP names as AP Overrides.
lValues for specific fields may be overwritten for individual controllers on the controller's APs/Devices > Manage
page.
Changes to dependency between the AirWave group and folders help customers who want to use the folder structure
to manage configuration; however, users will be 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 ArubaOS
version supported by each release, refer to the AirWave Release Notes at dell.com/support.
Overview of Dell PowerConnect W Configuration in AirWave
This section describes the pages in AirWave that support Dell PowerConnect W Configuration.
AirWave can be set up on AMP Setup> General > Device Configuration to configure Dell PowerConnect W-
Series devices globally (using 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 Configuration
AirWave supports Dell PowerConnect W Configuration with the following pages:
l"Device Setup > Dell PowerConnect W Configuration Page" on page 3—Deploys and maintains global Dell
PowerConnect W Configuration in AirWave. You can limit the view to a folder.

l"Groups > Dell PowerConnect W Config Page with Global Configuration Enabled" on page 4—the way this
page displays depends on whether global or group configuration is enabled in AMP Setup > General > Device
Configuration:
nIf 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.
nIf 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.
l"Groups > Dell PowerConnect W Config when Global Configuration is Disabled" on page 4— this page
modifies or reboots all devices when Global Dell PowerConnect W Configuration is enabled.
l"APs/Devices > Manage Page" on page 9—supports device-level settings and changes in AirWave.
l"APs/Devices > Monitor Page" on page 9—supports device-level monitoring in AirWave.
l"APs/Devices > Audit Page" on page 10—supports device level configuration importing in AirWave.
l"Groups > Basic Page" on page 10—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 displays the expandable navigation pane shown in
Figure 2, allowing you to monitor and configure 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 page 4.
Figure 2: Device Setup > Dell PowerConnect W Configuration Navigation 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 the AMP Setup > General page, a focused
submenu page displays allowing you to edit all configured Dell PowerConnect W AP groups with the following
factors:
lDell 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.
lUse this page to select the Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups that you want to push to controllers.
lUse this page to associate a device group to one or more Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups.
lFrom this page, you can select other profiles that are defined on the controller, such as 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. Each of the sections is
explained in "Dell PowerConnect W Configuration Sections in the Tree View" on page 4.
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:
l"Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups Section" on page 5
l"AP Overrides Section" on page 5
l"WLANs Section" on page 6
l"Profiles Section" on page 7
l"Security Section" on page 7
l"Local Config Section" on page 8

l"Advanced Services Section" on page 8
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-Seriescontrollers and the devices that they govern. ADell PowerConnect W AP Group references
multiple configuration profiles, and in turn links to multiple WLANs.
Navigate to the Dell PowerConnect W Configuration > Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups page. The figure
below illustrates one example of this page.
Figure 4: Dell PowerConnect W Configuration > Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups Navigation
NOTE: Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups are not to be confused with conventional AirWave device groups. AirWave 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:
lAny Dell PowerConnect W-Seriescontroller can support multiple Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups.
lDell 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 Users pages to define folder visibility, and refer to "Visibility in Dell PowerConnect W Configuration" on
page 25.
lYou can import a controller configuration file from ArubaOS for Dell PowerConnect W AP Group deployment in
AirWave.
For additional information, refer to the following sections in this document:
l"Setting Up Initial Dell PowerConnect W Configuration" on page 13
l"Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups Procedures and Guidelines" on page 19
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:
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Figure 5: Dell PowerConnect W > Configuration > AP Overrides Navigation
AP Overrides operate as follows in Dell PowerConnect W Configuration:
lCustom-created AP Overrides appear in the Dell PowerConnect W Configuration navigation pane, as illustrated
in Figure 5.
lDell PowerConnect W-Series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.
lAP Override allows you to change some parameters for any specific device without having to create aDell
PowerConnect W AP group per AP.
lThe 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.
lOnce you have created an AP Override for a device in a group, you specify the WLANs to be included and
excluded.
lFor additional information about how to configure and use AP Overrides, refer to "AP Overrides" on page 34.
WLANs Section
Access WLANs with Dell PowerConnect W Configuration > WLANs, illustrated in Figure 6.
Figure 6: Dell PowerConnect W Configuration > WLANs Navigation
The following concepts govern the use of WLANs in Dell PowerConnect W Configuration:
lWLANs are the same as virtual AP configuration profiles.
lWLAN 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 sections:
l"Setting Up Initial Dell PowerConnect W Configuration" on page 13
l"General WLAN Guidelines" on page 20

l"WLANs" on page 38
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 7.
Figure 7: 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:
l"Setting Up Initial Dell PowerConnect W Configuration" on page 13
l"General Profiles Guidelines" on page 20
l"Profiles" on page 43
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 8.
Figure 8: Dell PowerConnect W Configuration > Security Navigation
The following general guidelines apply to Security profiles in Dell PowerConnect W configuration:
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lRoles can have multiple policies; each policy can have numerous roles.
lServer groups are comprised of servers and rules. Security rules apply in Dell PowerConnect W Configuration in
the same way as deployed in ArubaOS.
For additional information about Security, refer to "Security" on page 44 in the Appendix.
Local Config Section
The Local Config section is used for local configuration of Dell PowerConnect W-Seriescontrollers. Locally
configured settings are not pushed to local controllers by master controllers.
SNMP trap settings for controllers are managed locally.
Figure 9: Dell PowerConnect W Configuration > Local Config Navigation
For complete details on the Local Config section, refer to "Local Config of SNMP Management" on page 66.
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 10 illustrates this navigation and the
components.
Figure 10: Dell PowerConnect W Configuration > Advanced Services Navigation
For additional information about IP Mobility and VPN Services, refer to "Advanced Services" on page 67.
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 11: APs/Devices List Page Illustration (Partial Display)
APs/Devices > Manage Page
This page configures device-level settings, including Manage mode, that enable pushing configurations to controllers.
For additional information, refer to "Pushing Device Configurations to Controllers" on page 21.
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 12 illustrates an APs/Devices > Manage page
with controller overrides.
Figure 12: 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:
lStatus information
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lController’s License link
lRadio Statistics of some Dell PowerConnect W thin APs
lUser and Bandwidth interactive graphs
lCPU Utilization and Memory Utilization interactive graphs
lAPs Managed by this controller list (when viewing a controller)
lAlert Summary
lRecent Events
lAudit Log
For additional information, refer to "Pushing Device Configurations to Controllers" on page 21.
APs/Devices > Audit Page
The APs/Devices > Audit page is used to view the configuration status of a device. You can also perform the
following tasks:
lAudit a device’s current configuration
lUpdate group settings based on the device’s current configuration using the Import button
lCustomize settings to include/ignore during configuration audits
lView any mismatches
Groups > Basic Page
The Groups > Basic page deploys the following aspects of Dell PowerConnect W Configuration:
lUse this page to control which device settings appear on the Groups pages.
lIf 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. See the Templates chapter of
the Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 User Guide at dell.com/support/manuals for more information on
templates.
Additional Concepts and Components
Dell PowerConnect W Configuration emphasizes the following components and network management concepts.
l"Global Configuration and Scope" on page 10
l"Referenced Profile Setup" on page 11
l"Save, Save and Apply, and Revert Buttons" on page 12
l"Additional Concepts and Benefits" on page 12
Global Configuration and Scope
Dell PowerConnect W Configuration supports ArubaOS as follows:
lAirWave supports global configuration from both a master-local controller deployment and an all-master-controller
deployment:
nIn a master-local controller deployment, ArubaOS is the agent that pushes global configurations from master
controllers to local controllers. AirWave supports this ArubaOS functionality.
nIn 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.

lDell 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 page 21.
Referenced Profile Setup
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:
lWhen 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 13:
Figure 13: Referenced Profile Configuration for a Dell PowerConnect WAP Group
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lClick the Add icon (the plus symbol) on the right to add a referenced profile. After you Save or Save and Apply
that profile, AirWave automatically returns you to the original Dell PowerConnect W AP Group configuration
page.
lThis embedded configuration is also supported on the Additional Dell PowerConnect W Profiles section of the
Groups > Dell PowerConnect W Config page.
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:
lSave —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 14: Unapplied Dell PowerConnect W Configuration Changes Message
lSave 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, AirWave 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 page 21.
lRevert—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 page 21.
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.
AirWave 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 ArubaOS 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 AirWave 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.
AirWave requires that you have a policy enforcement firewall license always installed on all Dell PowerConnect W-
Series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.
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 ArubaOS, refer to the Dell PowerConnect W-Series ArubaOS User Guide for that
release, available at dell.com/support/manuals.
Setting Up Initial Dell PowerConnect W Configuration
This section describes how to deploy an initial setup of Dell PowerConnect W Configuration.
NOTE: Dell PowerConnect W Configuration is enabled by default in AirWave.
Prerequisites
lComplete the AirWave upgrade to AirWave 6.4 or later. Upon upgrade, global Dell PowerConnect W
Configuration is enabled by default in groups with devices in monitor-only mode that have ArubaOS firmware of
3.3.2.10 or greater.
lBack up your ArubaOScontroller configuration file. Information about backing up AirWave is available in the
Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 User Guide 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 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-Series 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.
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 15 illustrates the information available on this page
if the device is mismatched.
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Figure 15: APs/Devices > Audit Page Illustration
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 aDell 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, AirWave 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.
nThis page displays a list of APs authorized on AirWave that are using the Dell PowerConnect W AP Group.
nThe User Role is the Dell PowerConnect W User Role used in firewall settings. For additional information,
refer to "Security > User Roles" on page 46.
n 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
page 25.
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 an AP Group, click the pencil icon next to the group. The Details page for the AP Group
appears. This page allows you to select the profiles to apply to the AP Group, and to select one or more
WLANs that support that AP Group. Figure 16 illustrates this page.