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Chapter 23 Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave Integration and Management Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave is a powerful and easy-to-use network operations system that manages Dell wireless, wired, and remote access networks, as well as wired and wireless infrastructures from a wide range of third-party manufacturers. With its easy-to-use interface, Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave provides real-time monitoring, proactive alerts, historical reporting, and fast, efficient troubleshooting. It also offers tools that manage RF coverage, strengthen wireless security, and demonstrate regulatory compliance. Dell W-IAPs communicate with Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave using the HTTPS protocol. This allows an Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave server to be deployed in the cloud across a NAT device, such as a router. Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave Features This section describes the Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave features that are available in the Dell W-Instant network. Image Management Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave allows you to manage firmware updates on WLAN devices by defining a minimum acceptable firmware version for each make and model of a device. It remotely distributes the firmware image to the WLAN devices that require updates, and it schedules the firmware updates such that updating is completed without requiring you to manually monitor the devices. The following models can be used to upgrade the firmware: l Automatic- In this model, the Virtual Controller (VC) periodically checks for newer updates from a configured URL and automatically initiates upgrade of the network. l Manual- In this model, the user can manually start a firmware upgrade on a VC-by-VC basis or set the desired firmware preference per group of devices. W-IAP and Client Monitoring Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave allows you to find any W-IAP or client on the wireless network and to see real-time monitoring views. These monitoring views can be used to aggregate critical information and high-end monitoring information. Template-based Configuration Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave automatically creates a configuration template based on any of the existing W-IAPs, and it applies that template across the network as shown in Figure 148. It audits every device on an ongoing basis to ensure that configurations never vary from the Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.2.0.0-3.2.0.0 | User Guide 205 | Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave Integration and Management