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Select Add to complete the creation or click Save to complete the editing of the Dell PowerConnect W AP
Group. This group now appears in the navigation pane of the Dell PowerConnect W Configuration page.
AP Overrides
The AP Overrides component of Dell PowerConnect W-Series Configuration allow you to define device-specific
settings for an AP device without having to remove that device from an existing Dell PowerConnect W AP Group
or create a new Dell PowerConnect W AP Group specifically for that device. The AP Overrides page is for custom
AP devices that otherwise comply with most settings in the Dell PowerConnect W AP Group in which it is
managed.
AP Overrides
The AP Overrides page displays all AP overrides that are currently configured. These overrides also appear in the
navigation pane at left. The name of any override matches the AP device name.
Table 3 describes the fields on this page.
Select Add on the AP Overrides page to create a new AP Override, or click the pencil icon next to an existing
override to edit that override. Table 4 describes the fields on the AP Overrides > Add/Edit Details page.
Mesh Cluster Profiles
Add New Mesh
Cluster Profile
Select to display a new Mesh Cluster Profile section to this page. This section has two
fields, as follows:
 Mesh Cluster Profile—Drop-down menu displays all supported profiles. Select one from
the menu.
 Priority (1-16)—Type in the priority number for this profile. The priority may be any
integer from 1 to 16, incusive.
Complete these fields, click the Add button, and the profile displays as an option in the
Mesh Cluster Profile section, which may be selected for the AP Group to be added or
edited.
Table 3 AP Overrides Fields and Descriptions
Field Description
Name Displays the name of the AP Overrides profile. This name matches the name of the specific AP device that
it defines.
Used By (Group) Displays the name of and link to the Dell PowerConnect W AP Group in which this AP Override applies.
Additional details about the Dell PowerConnect W AP Group appear on the Groups > Dell PowerConnect W
Config page when you click the name of the group.
Folder Displays the folder associated with the AP Overrides profile. The folder establishes the visibility of this
profile to users.
Table 4 AP Overrides Add or Edit Page Fields
Field Default Description
Name Blank Name of the AP Override. Use the name of the AP device to which it applies.
Folder Top Displays the folder with which the WLAN is associated. The drop-down menu
displays all folders available for association with the WLAN.
Table 2 Dell PowerConnect W Configuration > Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups Details, Settings and Default Values (Continued)
Field Default Description