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Dell PowerConnect W AirWave 7.2 |User Guide Configuring AWMS | 59
Grouping
It’s much easier to generate reports or faults if APs are grouped in WLSE. Use these pages to make such
configurations.
1. Go to Devices > Group Management.
2. Configure Role and User.
Configuring IOS APs for WDS Participation
IOS APs (1100, 1200) can function in three roles within SWAN:
 Primary WDS
 Backup WDS
 WDS Member
AMP monitors AP WDS role and displays this information on AP Monitoring page.
WDS Participation
Perform these steps to configure WDS participation.
1. Log in to the AP.
2. Go to the Wireless Services > AP page.
3. Select Enable participation in SWAN Infrastructure.
4. Select Specified Discovery and enter the IP address of the Primary WDS device (AP or WLSM).
5. Enter the Username and Password for the WLSE server.
Primary or Secondary WDS
Perform these steps to configure primary or secondary functions for WDS.
1. Go to the Wireless Services > WDS > General Setup page.
2. If the AP is the Primary or Backup WDS, select Use the AP as Wireless Domain Services.
 Select Priority (set 200 for Primary, 100 for Secondary).
 Configure the Wireless Network Manager (configure the IP address of WLSE).
3. If the AP is Member Only, leave all options unchecked.
4. Go to the Security > Server Manager page.
5. Enter the IP address and Shared Secret for the ACS server and select Apply.
6. Go to the Wireless Services > WDS > Server Group page.
7. Enter the WDS Group of AP.
8. Select the ACS server in the Priority 1 drop-down menu and select Apply.
Configuring ACS for WDS Authentication
ACS authenticates all components of the WDS and must be configured first. Perform these steps to make this
configuration.
1. Login to the ACS.
2. Go to the System Configuration > ACS Certificate Setup page.
NOTE: APs functioning as WDS Master or Primary WDS will no longer show up as Down is the radios are enabled.