Template Based Configuration; Trending Reports; Intrusion Detection System; Wireless Intrusion Detection System (Wids) Event Reporting To Airwave - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP175P User Manual

Template Based Configuration

AirWave automatically creates a configuration template based on any of the existing IAPs, and it applies that
template across the network as shown in Figure 98. It audits every device on an ongoing basis to ensure that
configurations never vary from the enterprise policies. It alerts you whenever a violation is detected and
automatically repairs the misconfigured device.
Figure 98
Template Based Configuration

Trending Reports

AirWave saves up to two years of actionable information, including network performance data and user roaming
patterns so you can analyze how network usage and performance trends have changed over time. It also provides
detailed capacity reports with which you can plan the capacity and appropriate strategies for your organization.

Intrusion Detection System

AirWave provides advanced, rules-based rogue classification. It automatically detects rogue APs irrespective of
their location in the network. It prevents authorized IAPs from being detected as rogue IAPs. It tracks and
correlates the IDS events to provide a complete picture of network security.

Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) Event Reporting to Airwave

Airwave supports WIDS Event Reporting which is provided by Dell Instant. This includes WIDS classification
integration with RAPIDS (Rogue Access Point Detection Software) module. RAPIDS is a powerful and easy-to-
use tool for automatic detection of unauthorized wireless devices, supports multiple methods of rogue detection
and uses authorized wireless APs to report other devices within range.
The WIDS report cites the number of IDS events for devices that have experienced the most instances in the
prior 24 hours, and provides links to support additional analysis or configuration in response.

RF Visualization support for Dell Instant

Airwave supports RF visualization for Dell Instant. The VisualRF module is an add-on to the AirWave Wireless
Management Suite that provides a real-time picture of the actual radio environment of your wireless network and
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