Users Guide

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Chapter 1
Controller Configuration in AirWave
ArubaOS is the operating system, software suite, and application engine that operates Dell Networking W-Series
mobility controllers and centralizes control over the entire mobile environment. The ArubaOS wizards, command-line
interface (CLI), and the ArubaOS Web UI are the primary means used to configure and deploy ArubaOS. For a complete
description of ArubaOS, refer to the Dell Networking W-Series ArubaOS User Guide for your release.
When configuring the controller, we recommend that you have access to the Dell Networking W-Series ArubaOS User
Guide and the Dell Networking W-Series ArubaOS CLI Guide to use as a reference.
The Dell Networking W Configuration feature in AirWave consolidates ArubaOS configuration and pushes global Dell
Networking W configurations from one utility. This chapter introduces the components and initial setup of Dell
Networking W Configuration with the following topics:
l "Requirements, Restrictions, and ArubaOS Support in AirWave" on page 7
l "Additional Concepts and Components" on page 17
l "Setting Up Initial Dell Networking W Configuration" on page 20
AirWave supports Dell Networking W AP Groups , which should not be confused with standard Dell Networking W Device
Groups . This document provides information about the configuration and use of Dell Networking W AP Groups and
describes how Dell Networking W AP Groups inter-operate with standard Dell Networking W Device Groups.
Requirements, Restrictions, and ArubaOS Support in AirWave
Requirements
Dell Networking W Configuration has the following requirements in AirWave:
l AirWave 6.3 or a later version must be installed and operational on the network.
l Dell Networking W-Seriescontrollers on the network must have ArubaOS installed and operational.
l For access to all monitoring features, you must provide Telnet/SSH credentials for a user with minimum access level
of read only. In order to perform configuration, the credentials must be for a root level user. In either case, the enable
password must be provided.
Restrictions
Dell Networking W Configuration has the following restrictions in AirWave
l At present, Dell Networking W Configuration in AirWave does not support every ArubaOS network component. For
example, AirWave supports only IP Mobility and VLANs in the Advanced Services section.
l ArubaOS Configuration is not supported in either Global Groups or the Master Console. Appropriate options will be
available in the Subscriber Groups containing the controllers.
ArubaOS Support in AirWave
AirWave provides the following options for configuring your devices:
l Template-based configuration for devices with firmware versions before AOS 3.3.2.10
l Global GUI config for organizations who have near-identical deployments on all of their controllers
l Group-level GUI config for organizations who have two or more configuration strategies