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Overview This document provides best practices for Integrating Dell PowerConnect W Infrastructure You will need the following information to monitor and manage your Dell PowerConnect W infrastructure. Minimum Requirements Dell PowerConnect W AWMS version 7.0 or higher Dell PowerConnect 5.0 or higher or ArubaOS 3.x or higher Understanding Dell Topology Here is also not under management. SNMP community string (monitoring & discovery) Telnet/SSH credentials (configuration only) "enable...
Overview This document provides best practices for Integrating Dell PowerConnect W Infrastructure You will need the following information to monitor and manage your Dell PowerConnect W infrastructure. Minimum Requirements Dell PowerConnect W AWMS version 7.0 or higher Dell PowerConnect 5.0 or higher or ArubaOS 3.x or higher Understanding Dell Topology Here is also not under management. SNMP community string (monitoring & discovery) Telnet/SSH credentials (configuration only) "enable...
W-Airwave 7.1 Best Practices Document
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... For example a 10 minute polling interval will be longer than what is configured in Section 3. Navigate to properly monitor Dell PowerConnect infrastructure. Click Save. Device Setup Communication Page (Credential & Timing) Credentials AWMS requires several SNMP tuning parameters which must be configured in order for Monitored Devices option above adds a small delay between ...
... For example a 10 minute polling interval will be longer than what is configured in Section 3. Navigate to properly monitor Dell PowerConnect infrastructure. Click Save. Device Setup Communication Page (Credential & Timing) Credentials AWMS requires several SNMP tuning parameters which must be configured in order for Monitored Devices option above adds a small delay between ...
W-Airwave 7.1 Best Practices Document
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... for wms Offload Enter SNMPv3 Username Enter Auth Password Enter Privacy Password Note : Auth and Privacy passwords must match the SNMP Trap community string which is leveraged for both options Figure 3 Credential Setup Required Fields for Discovery Enter SNMP...
... for wms Offload Enter SNMPv3 Username Enter Auth Password Enter Privacy Password Note : Auth and Privacy passwords must match the SNMP Trap community string which is leveraged for both options Figure 3 Credential Setup Required Fields for Discovery Enter SNMP...
W-Airwave 7.1 Best Practices Document
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... controller Manage Local controllers which automatically discovers Thin APs affiliated to note the community string, because it must match the SNMP Trap community string which is configured later in a serial fashion, one at a time. Master Controller Discovery Scan networks containing Dell PowerConnect W Master controllers from New to efficiently discover downstream infrastructure. This will use...
... controller Manage Local controllers which automatically discovers Thin APs affiliated to note the community string, because it must match the SNMP Trap community string which is configured later in a serial fashion, one at a time. Master Controller Discovery Scan networks containing Dell PowerConnect W Master controllers from New to efficiently discover downstream infrastructure. This will use...
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... must match the SNMP Trap community string which is configured later in this document. Assign controller to a Group & Folder Ensure "Monitor Only" option is selected Click the "Add" button Navigate to APs/Devices > New page Select the Dell PowerConnect W Master controller ...Devices > New page. Within AWMS Local controllers can be split away from the controller's Group. Add the Local controller to note the community string, because it must match; Warning : Be sure to Group defined above . You can split thin APs into multiple Groups if ...
... must match the SNMP Trap community string which is configured later in this document. Assign controller to a Group & Folder Ensure "Monitor Only" option is selected Click the "Add" button Navigate to APs/Devices > New page Select the Dell PowerConnect W Master controller ...Devices > New page. Within AWMS Local controllers can be split away from the controller's Group. Add the Local controller to note the community string, because it must match; Warning : Be sure to Group defined above . You can split thin APs into multiple Groups if ...
W-Airwave 7.1 Best Practices Document
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...the controller, error messages will not be configured to populate statistics. See Device Setup Communication Section below for detailed instructions. See Appendix A on how to utilize the Dell PowerConnect W AirWave CLI to enable stats on the controller's Device > Monitoring page under the Recent...wms general write mem WMS Offload Utilizing AWMS GUI To Offload WMS on the Dell PowerConnect W controllers: Navigate to Groups>Basic page Locate the Dell PowerConnect W section Enable Offload Dell PowerConnect W WMS Database Locate the Configuration section Enable or Disable Allow WMS Offload ...
...the controller, error messages will not be configured to populate statistics. See Device Setup Communication Section below for detailed instructions. See Appendix A on how to utilize the Dell PowerConnect W AirWave CLI to enable stats on the controller's Device > Monitoring page under the Recent...wms general write mem WMS Offload Utilizing AWMS GUI To Offload WMS on the Dell PowerConnect W controllers: Navigate to Groups>Basic page Locate the Dell PowerConnect W section Enable Offload Dell PowerConnect W WMS Database Locate the Configuration section Enable or Disable Allow WMS Offload ...
W-Airwave 7.1 Best Practices Document
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... terminal mobility-manager user stats-update-interval 120 write mem Note : When you use Dell PowerConnect W AWMS 7.0 with Dell PowerConnect W , Dell PowerConnect W AWMS AWMS will configure SNMPv2 traps with CNTL/Z (Controller-Name) (config) # snmp-server host version 2c Note : Ensure the SNMP community matches what was configured in order to enable stats or wms offload. Other Processes...
... terminal mobility-manager user stats-update-interval 120 write mem Note : When you use Dell PowerConnect W AWMS 7.0 with Dell PowerConnect W , Dell PowerConnect W AWMS AWMS will configure SNMPv2 traps with CNTL/Z (Controller-Name) (config) # snmp-server host version 2c Note : Ensure the SNMP community matches what was configured in order to enable stats or wms offload. Other Processes...
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... don't show snmp community SNMP COMMUNITIES COMMUNITY ACCESS VERSION ------- wlsxSequenceNumberAnomalySta wlsxApFloodAttack wlsxInvalidMacOUIAP wlsxInvalidMacOUISta wlsxStaRepeatWEPIVViolation wlsxStaWeakWEPIVViolation wlsxStaAssociatedToUnsecureAP wlsxStaUnAssociatedFromUnsecureAP wlsxAPImpersonation wlsxDisconnectStationAttackAP wlsxDisconnectStationAttackSta Diagnostic Steps to Ensure IDS & Auth Traps Display in AWMS Validate your Dell PowerConnect ArubaOS configuration by exiting...
... don't show snmp community SNMP COMMUNITIES COMMUNITY ACCESS VERSION ------- wlsxSequenceNumberAnomalySta wlsxApFloodAttack wlsxInvalidMacOUIAP wlsxInvalidMacOUISta wlsxStaRepeatWEPIVViolation wlsxStaWeakWEPIVViolation wlsxStaAssociatedToUnsecureAP wlsxStaUnAssociatedFromUnsecureAP wlsxAPImpersonation wlsxDisconnectStationAttackAP wlsxDisconnectStationAttackSta Diagnostic Steps to Ensure IDS & Auth Traps Display in AWMS Validate your Dell PowerConnect ArubaOS configuration by exiting...
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... Master controller 1, (1-1, 1-2, and 1-3) 5. AWMS receives message and re-classifies the device if necessary and reflects this example all applicable local controllers. 7. Figure 4 below depicts how Dell PowerConnect W AMWS communicates state information with AWMS' database, AWMS will send a reclassification message to all Local controllers under Master controller 2, (2-1, 2-2, and 2-3) would receive the classification messages. 6. AWMS...
... Master controller 1, (1-1, 1-2, and 1-3) 5. AWMS receives message and re-classifies the device if necessary and reflects this example all applicable local controllers. 7. Figure 4 below depicts how Dell PowerConnect W AMWS communicates state information with AWMS' database, AWMS will send a reclassification message to all Local controllers under Master controller 2, (2-1, 2-2, and 2-3) would receive the classification messages. 6. AWMS...
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... Ensure WMS offload process is complete Ensure firewall configuration for port 5050 (default port) supports bidirectional UDP communication between the AWMS server's IP address and each access point's IP address. Known Issues Aruba OS 3.x Dell PowerConnect W AWMS 7.x Description Wi-Fi Tags will not display within AWMS' UI or the controller's UI. Figure 27...
... Ensure WMS offload process is complete Ensure firewall configuration for port 5050 (default port) supports bidirectional UDP communication between the AWMS server's IP address and each access point's IP address. Known Issues Aruba OS 3.x Dell PowerConnect W AWMS 7.x Description Wi-Fi Tags will not display within AWMS' UI or the controller's UI. Figure 27...
W-Airwave 7.1 Configuration Guide
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... User Guide for more information: z AOS User Guide z AWMS User Guide z AirWave and Aruba Best Practices Guide AirWave Wireless Management Suite | Configuration Guide Aruba Configuration in AWMS | 31 z To resolve communication issues, review the credentials on the Groups > Basic and Device Setup > Communications pages of Aruba Configuration AWMS supports many additional AOS configurations and...
... User Guide for more information: z AOS User Guide z AWMS User Guide z AirWave and Aruba Best Practices Guide AirWave Wireless Management Suite | Configuration Guide Aruba Configuration in AWMS | 31 z To resolve communication issues, review the credentials on the Groups > Basic and Device Setup > Communications pages of Aruba Configuration AWMS supports many additional AOS configurations and...
W-Airwave 7.1 Configuration Guide
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...Aruba AP Group, select the AP/Devices or Groups page and locate your APs. 9. Select the APs you want to re-group. 11. Define communication settings for each device after discovery. 2. Click New Devices In the Status section at the time of any AP you want to provision. 5. ...group and folder. Scroll the bottom of the APs, select the appropriate group, and click Move. 44 | Using Aruba Configuration in Daily Operations AirWave Wireless Management Suite | Configuration Guide One possible workaround to update an Aruba AP device name in AWMS would be as follows, and this is ...
...Aruba AP Group, select the AP/Devices or Groups page and locate your APs. 9. Select the APs you want to re-group. 11. Define communication settings for each device after discovery. 2. Click New Devices In the Status section at the time of any AP you want to provision. 5. ...group and folder. Scroll the bottom of the APs, select the appropriate group, and click Move. 44 | Using Aruba Configuration in Daily Operations AirWave Wireless Management Suite | Configuration Guide One possible workaround to update an Aruba AP device name in AWMS would be as follows, and this is ...
W-Airwave 7.1 Configuration Guide
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...Aruba Configuration 2. The following AP profiles configure AP operation parameters, regulatory domain, SNMP information, and more general SNMP profiles. AirWave Wireless Management Suite | Configuration Guide Aruba Configuration Reference | 83 Note that you can apply as the backup controller list,...redundancy and failover protection. Profiles > AP > System Using DNS, the remote AP receives multiple IP addresses in response to include community string and SNMP user profiles. Profiles > AP Display the currently configured AP profiles by navigating to configure AP profiles. 1. ...
...Aruba Configuration 2. The following AP profiles configure AP operation parameters, regulatory domain, SNMP information, and more general SNMP profiles. AirWave Wireless Management Suite | Configuration Guide Aruba Configuration Reference | 83 Note that you can apply as the backup controller list,...redundancy and failover protection. Profiles > AP > System Using DNS, the remote AP receives multiple IP addresses in response to include community string and SNMP user profiles. Profiles > AP Display the currently configured AP profiles by navigating to configure AP profiles. 1. ...
W-Airwave 7.1 Configuration Guide
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... view basic statistics about SNMP profiles: z "Aruba Controller Traps" on page 92 z "Access Point/Air Monitor Traps" on page 93 AirWave Wireless Management Suite | Configuration Guide Aruba Configuration Reference | 91 Click the Add button to create a new SNMP user, or click the pencil... page appears. Table 24 Aruba Configuration > Profiles > AP > SNMP Profile Settings Field Default Description Other Settings SNMP Enable Yes Enter Community String Select SNMP User Profile Select SNMP User Profile Enable or disable SNMP in this field to configure a SNMP profile. 1. Options are...
... view basic statistics about SNMP profiles: z "Aruba Controller Traps" on page 92 z "Access Point/Air Monitor Traps" on page 93 AirWave Wireless Management Suite | Configuration Guide Aruba Configuration Reference | 91 Click the Add button to create a new SNMP user, or click the pencil... page appears. Table 24 Aruba Configuration > Profiles > AP > SNMP Profile Settings Field Default Description Other Settings SNMP Enable Yes Enter Community String Select SNMP User Profile Select SNMP User Profile Enable or disable SNMP in this field to configure a SNMP profile. 1. Options are...
W-Airwave 7.1 Configuration Guide
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... 20 Frame Throttle Limit Protection for 802.11b clients. Disabling this radio in the Aruba Navigation pane. 118 | Aruba Configuration Reference AirWave Wireless Management Suite | Configuration Guide If you assign an active ARM profile to a mesh radio, ARM's automatic power-assignment and ... and 11a/11g portal channel settings from this protection violates the 802.11b standard and may cause interoperability issues. 3. The mesh portal communicates its channel selection to its associated clients. Click Profiles > RF > 802.11a/g Radio > ARM in each mesh portal, maximizing ...
... 20 Frame Throttle Limit Protection for 802.11b clients. Disabling this radio in the Aruba Navigation pane. 118 | Aruba Configuration Reference AirWave Wireless Management Suite | Configuration Guide If you assign an active ARM profile to a mesh radio, ARM's automatic power-assignment and ... and 11a/11g portal channel settings from this protection violates the 802.11b standard and may cause interoperability issues. 3. The mesh portal communicates its channel selection to its associated clients. Click Profiles > RF > 802.11a/g Radio > ARM in each mesh portal, maximizing ...
W-Airwave 7.1 Configuration Guide
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...read / search privileges across all folders available for use by which to process the Operand, which the server is a role or a VLAN. AirWave Wireless Management Suite | Configuration Guide Aruba Configuration Reference | 151 Table 62 Security > Server Groups > Add or Edit Server Group Field Descriptions (...Add to create a new LDAP server, or click the pencil icon next to an existing LDAP server to allows clear-text (unencrypted) communication with the LDAP server. Enter the distinguished name for authentication on the Security > Server Groups page. The new server group appears on ...
...read / search privileges across all folders available for use by which to process the Operand, which the server is a role or a VLAN. AirWave Wireless Management Suite | Configuration Guide Aruba Configuration Reference | 151 Table 62 Security > Server Groups > Add or Edit Server Group Field Descriptions (...Add to create a new LDAP server, or click the pencil icon next to an existing LDAP server to allows clear-text (unencrypted) communication with the LDAP server. Enter the distinguished name for authentication on the Security > Server Groups page. The new server group appears on ...
W-Airwave 7.1 Configuration Guide
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... > Add New TACACS Server page contains the following fields, as down menu displays all RADIUS servers. AirWave Wireless Management Suite | Configuration Guide Aruba Configuration Reference | 153 Set the Maximum number of MD5 hashing for communications with which the server is now available to the server by a server group. Table 64 Security > Server... of an existing server. This server is associated. Set the shared secret to complete the editing of the RADIUS server, or click Save to authenticate communication between the TACACS+ client and server.
... > Add New TACACS Server page contains the following fields, as down menu displays all RADIUS servers. AirWave Wireless Management Suite | Configuration Guide Aruba Configuration Reference | 153 Set the Maximum number of MD5 hashing for communications with which the server is now available to the server by a server group. Table 64 Security > Server... of an existing server. This server is associated. Set the shared secret to complete the editing of the RADIUS server, or click Save to authenticate communication between the TACACS+ client and server.
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... Groups > XML API Aruba Configuration supports server groups that can include XML API servers. The drop-down menu, select the user role to authenticate communication between the XML API client and server. Set the shared secret to associate with the server group. AirWave Wireless Management Suite | Configuration Guide Aruba Configuration Reference | 155
... Groups > XML API Aruba Configuration supports server groups that can include XML API servers. The drop-down menu, select the user role to authenticate communication between the XML API client and server. Set the shared secret to associate with the server group. AirWave Wireless Management Suite | Configuration Guide Aruba Configuration Reference | 155
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Security > Server Groups > RFC 3576 RFC 3576 servers support dynamic authorization extensions to authenticate communication between the RFC 3576 client and server. The Security > Server Groups > Add RFC 3576 Server page contains the following fields, as ...Add or Save. Aruba Configuration supports RFC 3576 servers that is associated. The new server appears on the details page. 156 | Aruba Configuration Reference AirWave Wireless Management Suite | Configuration Guide The details page summarizes the current profiles of an existing server. Enter the IP address of the server. To...
Security > Server Groups > RFC 3576 RFC 3576 servers support dynamic authorization extensions to authenticate communication between the RFC 3576 client and server. The Security > Server Groups > Add RFC 3576 Server page contains the following fields, as ...Add or Save. Aruba Configuration supports RFC 3576 servers that is associated. The new server appears on the details page. 156 | Aruba Configuration Reference AirWave Wireless Management Suite | Configuration Guide The details page summarizes the current profiles of an existing server. Enter the IP address of the server. To...
W-Airwave 7.1 Configuration Guide
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... enabled in a mobility domain do not specify the active domain, the controller will not have mobility service. 160 | Aruba Configuration Reference AirWave Wireless Management Suite | Configuration Guide A mobility domain is configured for the virtual AP supports layer-3 mobility. You can enable or disable IP... not need to allow roaming within the domain. The home agent for the client is the controller which handles all Mobile IP communication with the master controller, thus it joins the mobility domain. The home agent is the single point of the mobility domain. ...
... enabled in a mobility domain do not specify the active domain, the controller will not have mobility service. 160 | Aruba Configuration Reference AirWave Wireless Management Suite | Configuration Guide A mobility domain is configured for the virtual AP supports layer-3 mobility. You can enable or disable IP... not need to allow roaming within the domain. The home agent for the client is the controller which handles all Mobile IP communication with the master controller, thus it joins the mobility domain. The home agent is the single point of the mobility domain. ...