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Contents
Controller Configuration in AirWave 7
Requirements, Restrictions, and AOS Support in AirWave 7
Requirements 7
Restrictions 7
AOS Support in AirWave 7
Overview of Dell Networking W Configuration in AirWave 8
Device Setup > Dell Networking W Configuration Page 9
Groups > Controller Config Page with Global Configuration Enabled 10
Groups > Controller Config when Global Configuration is Disabled 10
Support for Editing Multiple Device Settings 10
Controller Configuration Sections in the Tree View 11
Dell Networking W AP Groups Section 11
AP Overrides Section 12
WLANs Section 12
Profiles Section 13
Security Section 14
Local Config Section 14
Advanced Services Section 15
APs/Devices > List Page 15
APs/Devices > Manage Page 15
APs/Devices > Monitor Page 16
APs/Devices > Audit Page 17
Groups > Basic Page 17
Additional Concepts and Components 17
Global Configuration and Scope 17
Referenced Profile Setup 17
Save, Save and Apply, and Revert Buttons 19
Additional Concepts and Benefits 20
Scheduling Configuration Changes 20
Auditing and Reviewing Configurations 20
Licensing and Dependencies in Dell Networking W Configuration 20
Setting Up Initial Dell Networking W Configuration 20
Prerequisites 21
Procedure 21
Additional Capabilities 26
Dell Networking W Configuration in Daily Operations 27
Dell Networking W AP Groups Procedures and Guidelines 27
Guidelines and Pages for Dell Networking W AP Groups 27
Selecting Dell Networking W AP Groups 27
Configuring Dell Networking W AP Groups 28
General WLAN Guidelines 28
Guidelines and Pages for WLANs in Dell Networking W Configuration 28
General Profiles Guidelines 28
General Controller Procedures and Guidelines 29
Using Master, Standby Master, and Local Controllers 29