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Preface
This preface provides an overview of this user guide and contact information for Dell in the following sections:
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“Document Organization” on page 11
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“Note, Caution, and Warning Icons” on page 12
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“Contacting Support” on page 12
Document Organization
This user guide includes instructions and examples of the graphical user interface (UI) for installation,
configuration, and daily operation of the Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.4. This includes wide deployment of
wireless access points (APs), device administration, rogue detection and classification, wireless controller devices,
security, reports, and additional features of AirWave.
Table 1
Document Organization and Purposes
Chapter Description
Chapter 1, “Introduction” Introduces and presents AirWave, its components, and general network functions.
Chapter 2, “Installing and Getting
Started” Describes system and network requirements, Linux OS installation, and AirWave
installation.
Chapter 3, “Configuring AMP” Describes the primary and required configurations for startup and launch of AirWave,
with frequently used optional configurations.
Chapter 4, “Configuring and Using
Device Groups in AirWave” Describes configuration and deployment for group device profiles.
Chapter 5, “Discovering, Adding,
and Managing Devices” Describes how to discover and manage devices on the network.
Chapter 6, “Creating and Using
Templates” Describes and illustrates the use of templates in group and global device configuration.
Chapter 7, “Using RAPIDS and
Rogue Classification” Describes RAPIDS module of AirWave, and enhanced rogue classification supported in
AirWave.
Chapter 8, “Performing Daily
Administration in AirWave” Describes common daily operations and tools in AirWave, to include general user
administration, the use of triggers and alerts, network monitoring, and backups.
Chapter 9, “Creating, Running, and
Emailing Reports” Describes AirWave reports, scheduling and generation options, and distribution of
reports from AirWave.
Chapter 10, “Using VisualRF” Describes how to use VisualRF.
Appendix A, “Setting Up Dell
PowerConnect W-Instant in
AirWave” on page 295 Ddescribes the Dell PowerConnect W-Instant access point and Virtual Controller system,
and how to integrate this system with AMP.
Appendix B, “Installing AirWave on
VMware ESX 4.1” on page 301 Provides instructions for an alternative installation option on VMware ESX for
Index Provides extensive citation of and links to document topics, with emphasis on the
AirWave UI and tasks relating to AirWave installation and operation.