Deployment Guide

Configuring and Mapping Port Usage for AirWave
The following table itemizes the communication protocols and ports necessary for AirWave to communicate with
wireless LAN infrastructure devices, including access points (APs), controllers, routers, switches, and RADIUS servers.
Assign or adjust port usage on the network administration system as required to support these components.
Port Type Protocol Description Device Type
21 TCP FTP Firmware distribution > APs or controllers
22 TCP SSH Configure devices > APs or controllers
22 TCP SSH
Configure AirWave from the
CLI
< Laptop or workstation
22 TCP VTUN
Support connection
(optional)
> Dell supports home office
22 TCP SCP
Transfer configuration files
or FW
< APs or controllers
23 TCP Telnet Configure devices > APs or controllers
23 TCP VTUN
Support connection
(Optional)
> Dell supports home office
25 TCP SMTP Support email (optional) > Dell supports email server
49 UDP TACACS
AirWave Administrative
Authentication
> Cisco TACACS+
53 UDP DNS DNS lookup from AirWave > DNS Server
69 UDP TFTP
Transfer configuration files
or FW
< APs or controllers
80 TCP HTTP Configure devices > Legacy APs
80 TCP VTUN
Support connection
(optional)
> Dell supports home office
161 UDP SNMP Get and Set operations > APs or controllers
162 UDP SNMP Traps from devices < APs or controllers
162 UDP SNMP Traps from AirWave > NMS
443 TCP HTTPS Web management < Laptop or workstation
443 TCP HTTPS WLSE polling > WLSE
443 TCP VTUN
Support connection
(optional)
> Dell supports home office
1701 TCP HTTPS AP and rogue discovery > WLSE
1741 TCP HTTP WLSE polling > WLSE
Table 2: AirWave Protocol and Port Chart
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