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Chapter 4
Configuring and Using Device
Groups in AWMS
This chapter describes the deployment of device groups within AWMS. The section below describes the pages or
focused sub-menus available on the Groups tab. Note that the available sub-menus can vary significantly from
one device group to another—one or more sub-menus may not appear, depending on the default group display
option selected on the AMP Setup > General page and the types of devices you add to AMP.
 List—This page is the default page in the Groups section of AWMS. This page lists all groups currently
configured in AWMS and provides the foundation for all group-level configurations. See “Viewing All
Defined Device Groups” on page81. In the case of WLAN switches and conf
iguration, refer also to the Aruba
Configuration Guide.
 Monitor—This page displays user and bandwidth information, lists devices in a given group, provides an Alert
Summary table for monitoring alerts for the group, and provides a detailed Audit Log for device-level activity
in a given group. Several procedures in this chapter cite the Groups > Monitor page.
 Basic—This sub-menu page appears when you create a new group with the Add button on the Groups > List
page. Once you define a group name, AWMS displays the Basic page from which you configure many group-
level settings. This page remains available for any device group configured in AWMS.
Refer to “Configuring Basic Group Settings” on page83.
 Templates—This page manages templates for any device group. Templates allow you to manage the
configuration of Dell PowerConnect W, 3Com, Alcatel-Lucent, Aruba Networks, Cisco Aironet IOS,
Enterasys, HP, Hirschmann, LANCOM, Nomadix, Nortel, Symbol and Trapeze devices in a given group using
a configuration file. Variables in such templates configure device-specific properties, such as name, IP address
and channel. Variables also define group-level properties. For additional information about using the
Templates page, refer to Chapter 6, “Creating and Using Templates” on page17
5.
 Security—This page defines general security settings for device groups, to include TACACS+, RADIUS,
encryption, and additional security settings on devices. Refer to “Configuring Group Security Sett
ings” on
page91.
 SSIDs—This page sets SSIDs, VLANs, and related parameters in device groups. Refer to “Configuring Group
SSIDs and VLANs” on page94.
 AAA Servers—This page configures authentication, authorization, and accounting settings in support of
TACACS+ and RADIUS servers for device groups. Refer to “Adding and Configuring Group AAA Servers” on
page98.
 Radio—This page defines general 802.11 radio settings for device groups. Refer to “Configuring Radio
Settings for Device Groups” on page100.
 Dell PowerConnect W Configuration—This page manages Dell PowerConnect W Device Groups, AP
Overrides, and other profiles specific to Dell PowerConnect W devices on the network. Use this page in
combination with the Device Setup > Dell PowerConnect W Configuration page. For additional
information, refer to the Dell PowerConnect W Configuration Guide.
 Cisco WLC Config—This page consolidates controller-level settings from the Group Radio, Security, SSIDs,
Cisco WLC Radio and AAA Server pages into one navigation tree that is easier to navigate, and has familiar
Note: The Incidents portion of the Alert Summary table only increments the counter for incidents that are open and associated to
an AP. The incidents are based on the Top folder on the Groups > Monitor page and on the Home > Overview page. Incidents that
are not related to devices in that folder are not counted in this Alert Summary. To view all incidents, including those not associated
to an AP, navigate to the Helpdesk > Incidents page.