Dell W-AirWave 7.4 Configuration Guide
Summary
The Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.4 Configuration Guide documents the network management platform for managing Dell PowerConnect W wireless networks. Published in December 2011, it covers system setup, device provisioning, RF management, and user role-based access control. Network administrators deploying AirWave for centralized wireless management can use this guide for configuration of monitoring, alerting, and reporting across Dell PowerConnect W access points and controllers.
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Dell Power Connect W-
Air Wave 7.4 Configuration Guide
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Dell Power Connect W- Air Wave 7.4 Configuration Guide
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Copyright © 2011 Dell Power Connect W Networks, Inc. Dell Power Connect W Networks trademarks include , Dell Power Connect W Networks®, Dell Power Connect W Wireless Networks®, the registered Dell Pow...
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Contents Preface....................................................................................................................................................................... Document Audienc...
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General Profiles Guidelines General Controller Procedures and Guidelines Using Controllers in Dell Power Connect Configuration................................................ Pushing Device Configurat...
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Profiles IDS General Profiles IDS Signature Matching..................................................................................... Profiles IDS Signature Matching Signature........................
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Overview of IP Mobility Domains......................................................................................... Advanced Services IP Mobility.....................................................
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Preface Document Audience and Organization This configuration guide is intended for wireless network administrators and helpdesk personnel who deploy Aruba OS on the network and wish to manage it with...
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Contacting Support Table 2 Web Support Web Support Main Website dell.com Support Website support.dell.com Documentation Website support.dell.com/manuals 8 | Preface Dell Power Connect W-Air Wave 7.4 |...
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Chapter 1 Dell Power Connect W Configuration in Air Wave Introduction Aruba OS (AOS) is the operating system, software suite, and application engine that operates Dell Power Connect W-Series mobility ...
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Configuration changes are pushed to the controller via SSH with no reboot required. AMP only supports configuration of the settings which a master controller would push to the standby / local controll...
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Groups > Dell Power Connect W Config Page With Global Configuration Enabled—the way this page displays depends on whether global or group configuration is enabled in AMP Setup > General > Dev...
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Groups > Dell Power Connect W Config Page With Global Configuration Enabled When Use Global Dell Power Connect W Configuration is enabled in AMP Setup > General, focused submenu page displays an...
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Figure 4 Groups Dell Power Connect Config with Group-Level Configuration Dell Power Connect W Configuration Sections in the Tree View Whether you are using global or group configuration, the Dell Powe...
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You can import a controller configuration file from AOS for Dell Power Connect W AP Group deployment in Air Wave. For additional information, refer to the following sections in this document: “Setting...
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WLAN profiles contain several diverse settings including SSIDs, referenced Dell Power Connect W AP Groups, Traffic Management profiles, and device Folders. This document describes WLAN configuration i...
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Figure 7 Dell Power Connect Configuration Security Navigation The following general guidelines apply to Security profiles in Dell Power Connect W configuration: Roles can have multiple policies; each ...
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For additional information about IP Mobility and VPN Services, refer to “Advanced Services” on page 149. APs/Devices > List Page This page supports devices in all of Air Wave. This page supports co...
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Figure 11 APs/Devices Manage Page Illustration (Partial Display) APs/Devices > Monitor Page Used in conjunction with the Manage page, the Monitor page enables review of device-level settings. This ...
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Additional Concepts and Components of Dell Power Connect W Configuration Dell Power Connect W Configuration emphasizes the following components and network management concepts. Global Configuration an...
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Save, Save and Apply, and Revert Buttons Several Add or Detail pages in Dell Power Connect W Configuration include the Save, Save and Apply, and Revert buttons. These buttons function as follows: Save...
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Dell Power Connect 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, fu...
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If the page reports a device mismatch, the page will display an Import button that allows you to import the Dell Power Connect W-Series controller settings from a Dell Power Connect W-Series controlle...
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Figure 15 Dell Power Connect Configuration Dell Power Connect AP Groups Add/Edit Details Page (Partial View) The following section of this configuration guide provides additional information about con...
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“General Profiles Guidelines” on page 28 10. Provision multiple Dell Power Connect W AP Groups on one or more controllers by putting the controllers into an AMP group and configuring that group to use...
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Figure 17 APs/Devices Audit Page Illustration (Partial Display) Figure 18 APs/Devices Mismatched Page Illustration After initial AOS deployment with the Dell Power Connect W-Series Configuration featu...
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access this file from the System > Status page. For additional information, refer to the Dell Power Connect W- Air Wave 7.4 User Guide on support.dell.com/manuals. To resolve communication issues, ...
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Chapter 2 Using Dell Power Connect W Configuration in Daily Operations Introduction This chapter presents common tasks or concepts after initial setup of Dell Power Connect W Configuration is complete...
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Selecting Dell Power Connect W AP Groups To select Dell Power Connect W AP Groups, navigate to the Dell Power Connect W Configuration > Dell Power Connect W AP Groups page. This page is central to ...
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Group or WLAN setup. In the latter case, Air Wave takes you to profile setup on separate pages, then returns to the Dell Power Connect W AP Group or WLAN setup. For complete Profiles inventory and fie...
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Supporting APs with Dell Power Connect W Configuration AP Overrides Guidelines The AP Override component of Dell Power Connect W Configuration operates with the following principles: AP devices functi...
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4. On the APs/Devices > List page, you can specify the Group and Folder to which a device belongs. Click Modify Devices to change more than one device, or click the Wrench icon associated with any ...
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9. Click Modify Devices. 10. Select the APs you want to re-group. 11. In the field that states Move to Dell Power Connect W AP Group below the list of the devices, select the appropriate group and cli...
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Additional factors for visibility are as follows: Administrative and Management users in Air Wave can view the Dell Power Connect W Configuration page and the APs/Devices > Manage pages. Administra...
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a. At least one user must have administrative privileges, but several additional users may be required with less rights and visibility to support Dell Power Connect W Configuration without access to t...
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Appendix A Configuration Reference Introduction This appendix describes the pages, field-level settings, and interdependencies of Dell Power Connect W Configuration profiles. Additional information is...
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The Dell Power Connect W AP Groups page displays the following information for every group currently configured: Table 1 Dell Power Connect Configuration Dell Power Connect AP Groups Page Column Descr...
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Table 2 Dell Power Connect Configuration Dell Power Connect AP Groups Details, Settings and Default Values (Continued) Field Default Description Referenced Profiles 802.11a Radio Profile 5_am Defines ...
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Table 2 Dell Power Connect Configuration Dell Power Connect AP Groups Details, Settings and Default Values (Continued) Field Default Description AP System Profile default Defines administrative option...
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Table 2 Dell Power Connect Configuration Dell Power Connect AP Groups Details, Settings and Default Values (Continued) Field Default Description Mesh Cluster Profiles Add New Mesh Select to display ne...
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Table 4 AP Overrides Add or Edit Page Fields (Continued) Field Default Description WLANs WLANs This section lists the WLANs currently defined in Dell Power Connect Configuration by default. You can di...
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| Brand | Dell |
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| Pages | 172 |
| File Size | 1.47 MB |
| Published | June 28, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find information on Open Source Code used in the devices?
The open source code, including that subject to GPL or LGPL, can be found at http://www.arubanetworks.com/open_source.
What are the potential limitations regarding using Dell PowerConnect W for other vendors' VPN clients?
Using the platform to terminate other vendors’ VPN client devices requires complete acceptance of liability and indemnifies Dell from legal claims related to copyright infringement.
Which sections allow me to view or manage connected APs/devices?
You can access management tools under 'APs/Devices' via the List, Manage, or Monitor pages (pages 17).
How is global configuration scope handled in the overall settings?
Global Configuration encompasses setting scope and may be enabled when configuring Groups or Device Setup.