Creating And Using Templates; Group Templates; Supported Device Templates - Dell PowerConnect W-Airwave User Manual

This chapter provides an overview and several tasks supporting the use of device configuration templates in
AWMS, and contains the following topics:
"Group Templates" on page 175
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"Viewing and Adding Templates" on page 177
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"Configuring General Template Files and Variables" on page 181
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"Configuring Cisco IOS Templates" on page 186
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"Configuring Cisco Catalyst Switch Templates" on page 188
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"Configuring Symbol Controller / HP WESM Templates" on page 188
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"Configuring a Global Template" on page 191
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Group Templates

Supported Device Templates

Templates are helpful configuration tools that allow AWMS to manage virtually all device settings. A template
uses variables to adjust for minor configuration differences between devices.
The Groups > Templates configuration page allows you to create configuration templates for the following types
of devices:
Dell PowerConnect W
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Aruba
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Alcatel-Lucent
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Note: Dell recommends using the graphical AOS Config feature in support of Dell devices, particularly for AOS 3.3.2.x and later.
Refer to the Dell PowerConnect W AirWave Wireless Management Suite Configuration Guide for additional information.
Cisco Aironet IOS and 4800 autonomous APs
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Cisco Catalyst Switches
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HP ProCurve 530 and WeSM controllers
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Hirschmann
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LANCOM
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Nomadix
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Symbol
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Trapeze
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3Com
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Nortel
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Enterasys
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