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Dell PowerConnect W AirWave 7.2 | User Guide Configuring and Using Device Groups in AWMS | 75
6. To configure which options and tabs are visible for the group, complete the settings in the Group Display
Options section. Table 39 describes the settings and default values.
7. To assign dynamically a range of static IP addresses to new devices as they are added into the group, locate the
Automatic Static IP Assignment section on the Groups > Basic configuration page. If you select Yes in this
section, additional fields appear. Complete these fields as required. Table 40 describes the settings and
default values This section is only relevant for a small number of device types, and will appear when they are
present.
8. To configure Spanning Tree Protocol on WLC devices and Proxim APs, locate the Spanning Tree Protocol
section on the Groups > Basic configuration page. Adjust these settings as required. Table 41 describes the
settings and default values.
Table 39 Group Display Options Fields and Default Values
Setting Default Description
Show device
settings for:
Only
devices on
this AMP
Drop-down menu determines which Group tabs and options are to be viewable by default in
new groups. Settings include the following:
 All Devices—AWMS displays all Group tabs and setting options.
 Only devices in this group—AWMS hides all options and tabs that do not apply to the
devices in the group. If you use this setting, then to get the group list to display the correct
SSIDs for the group, you must Save and Apply on the group.
 Only devices on this AMP— hides all options and tabs that do not apply to the APs and
devices currently on AWMS.
 Use system defaults—Use the default settings on AMP Setup > General
 Selected device types—Allows you to specify the device types for which AWMS displays
Group settings.
Selected Device
Types
N/A This option appears if you chose to display selected device types, allowing you to select the
device types to display group settings. Use Select devices in this group to display only devices
in the group being configured.
Table 40 Automatic Static IP Assignment Fields and Default Values
Setting Default Description
Assign Static IP
Addresses to
Devices
No Enables AWMS to statically assign IP addresses from a specified range to all devices in the
Group.
Start IP Address Blank Sets the first address AWMS assigns to the devices in the Group.
Number of
Addresses
Blank Sets the number of addresses in the pool from which AWMS can assign IP addresses.
Subnet Mask Blank Sets the subnet mask to be assigned to the devices in the Group.
Subnet Gateway Blank Sets the gateway to be assigned to the devices in the Group.
Next IP Address Blank Defines the next IP address queued for assignment. This field is disabled for the initial Access
Points group.
Table 41 Spanning Tree Protocol Fields and Default Values
Setting Default Description
Spanning Tree
Protocol
No Enables or disables Spanning Tree Protocol on WLSE devices and Proxim APs.
Bridge Priority 32768 Sets the priority for the AP. Values range from 0 to 65535. Lower values have higher priority.
The lowest value is the root of the spanning tree. If all devices are at default the device with
the lowest MAC address will become the root.