Users Guide

2 | Introduction Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guide
l Core network management functionality:
n Network discovery
n Configuration of APs & controllers
n Automated compliance audits
n Firmware distribution
n Monitoring of every device and user connected to the network
n Real-time and historical trend reports
l Granular administrative access
n Role-based (for example, Administrator contrasted with Help Desk)
n Network segment (for example, Retail Store network contrasted with Corporate HQ network)
l Flexible device support
n Thin, thick, mesh network architecture
n Multi-vendor support
n Current and legacy hardware support
VisualRF
VisualRF is a powerful tool for monitoring and managing radio frequency (RF) dynamics within your wireless
network, to include the following functions and benefits:
l Accurate location information for all wireless users and devices
l Up-to-date heat maps and channel maps for RF diagnostics
n Adjusts for building materials
n Supports multiple antenna types
l Floor plan, building, and campus views
l Visual display of errors and alerts
l Easy import of existing floor plans and building maps
l Planning of new floor plans and AP placement recommendations
RAPIDS
RAPIDS is a powerful and easy-to-use tool for monitoring and managing security on your wireless network, to
include the following features and benefits:
l Automatic detection of unauthorized wireless devices
l Rogue device classification that supports multiple methods of rogue detection
l Wireless detection:
n Uses authorized wireless APs to report other devices within range.
n Calculates and displays rogue location on VisualRF map.
l Wired network detection:
n Discovers rogue APs located beyond the range of authorized APs/sensors.
n Queries routers and switches.
n Ranks devices according to the likelihood they are rogues.
n Multiple tests to eliminate false positive results.
n Provides rogue discovery that identifies the switch and port to which a rogue device is connected.