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Chapter 6
Creating and Using Templates
This chapter provides an overview and several tasks supporting the use of device configuration templates in
AirWave, and contains the following topics:
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“Group Templates” on page 151
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“Viewing and Adding Templates” on page 152
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“Configuring General Template Files and Variables” on page 155
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“Configuring Cisco IOS Templates” on page 160
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“Configuring Cisco Catalyst Switch Templates” on page 162
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“Configuring Symbol Controller / HP WESM Templates” on page 163
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“Configuring a Global Template” on page 165
Group Templates
Supported Device Templates
Templates are helpful configuration tools that allow AirWave to manage virtually all device settings. A template
uses variables to adjust for minor configuration differences between devices.
The Groups > Templates configuration page allows you to create configuration templates for the following types
of devices:
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Dell PowerConnect W
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Aruba
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Alcatel-Lucent
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Cisco Aironet IOS autonomous APs
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Cisco Catalyst switches
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HP ProCurve 530 and WeSM controllers
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Nomadix
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Symbol
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Trapeze
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3Com
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Nortel
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Enterasys
Template Variables
Variables in templates configure device-specific properties, such as name, IP address and channel. Variables can
also be used to configure group-level properties, such as SSID and RADIUS server, which may differ from one
group to the next. The AirWave template understands many variables including the following:
NOTE: Use the graphical Dell Config feature in support of Dell devices, particularly for AOS 3.3.2.x and later. Refer to the Dell
PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.4 Configuration Guide at support.dell.com/manuals for additional information.