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This topic presumes that at least two device groups are at least partly configured in AirWave, each with saved
configurations. Perform the following steps to compare two existing device groups:
1. From the Groups > List page, select the Compare two groups link. Two drop-down menus appear.
2. Select the two groups to compare in the drop-down menus, and select Compare . The Compare page appears,
displaying some or many configuration categories. Figure 61 illustrates this page.
Figure 61:
Comparing Two Devices Groups on the Groups > List > Compare Page (Partial View)
3. Note the following factors when using the Compare page:
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The Compare page can be very long or very abbreviated, depending on how many configurations the device
groups share or do not share.
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When a configuration differs between two groups, the setting is flagged in red text for the group on the right.
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The default setting of the Compare page is to highlight settings that differ between two groups.
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To display settings that are similar or identical between two device groups, select Show Similar Fields at
the top left of the page. The result may be a high volume of information.
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Select Hide Similar Fields to return to the default display, emphasizing configuration settings that differ
between two groups.
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You can change the configuration for either or both groups by selecting Edit in the corresponding column
heading. The appropriate configuration page appears.
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If you make and save changes to either or both groups, go back to the Groups > List page and select
Compare two groups . Select the same two groups again for updated information.
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Additional topics in this document describe the many fields that can appear on the Groups > List >
Compare page.
Deleting a Group
Perform the following steps to delete an existing Group from the AirWave database:
1. Browse to the Groups > List configuration page.
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