Template-Based Configuration; Trending Reports; Intrusion Detection System; Wireless Intrusion Detection System (Wids) Event Reporting To Dell Powerconnect W-Airwave - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP3WN User Manual

Template-based Configuration

Dell PowerConnect W-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 160. 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 160
Template-based Configuration

Trending Reports

Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave saves up to 14 months 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

Dell PowerConnect W-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 Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave

Dell PowerConnect W-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.
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