Users Guide

2 | Introduction Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.5 | User Guide
 Configuration of APs & controllers
 Automated compliance audits
 Firmware distribution
 Monitoring of every device and user connected to the network
 Real-time and historical trend reports
 Granular administrative access
 Role-based (for example, Administrator contrasted with Help Desk)
 Network segment (for example, “Retail Store” network contrasted with “Corporate HQ” network)
 Flexible device support
 Thin, thick, mesh network architecture
 Multi-vendor support
 Current and legacy hardware support
Dell PowerConnect W Configuration
AirWave supports global and group-level configuration of Dell PowerConnect W-Series ArubaOS (AOS), the
operating system, software suite, and application engine that operates mobility and centralizes control over the
entire mobile environment. For a complete description of ArubaOS, refer to the Dell PowerConnect W-Series
ArubaOS User Guide at support.dell.com/manuals.
AirWave consolidates and pushes global Dell PowerConnect W-Series configurations from within AirWave.
Two pages in AirWave support Dell PowerConnect W Configuration:
 Device Setup > Dell PowerConnect W Configuration for global Dell PowerConnect W Configuration
 Groups > Dell PowerConnect W Config for group-level Dell PowerConnect W Configuration
For additional information that includes a comprehensive inventory of all pages and settings that support Dell
PowerConnect W Configuration, refer to the Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave Configuration Guide at
support.dell.com/manuals.
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:
 Accurate location information for all wireless users and devices
 Up-to-date heat maps and channel maps for RF diagnostics
 Adjusts for building materials
 Supports multiple antenna types
 Floor plan, building, and campus views
 Visual display of errors and alerts
 Easy import of existing floor plans and building maps
 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:
 Automatic detection of unauthorized wireless devices
 Rogue device classification that supports multiple methods of rogue detection