Dell Powerconnect W Configuration; Visualrf; Rapids - Dell PowerConnect W-Airwave User Manual

Flexible device support
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Thin, thick, mesh network architecture
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Multi-vendor support
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Current and legacy hardware support
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Dell PowerConnect W Configuration

AWMS supports global and group-level configuration of ArubaOS (AOS), the operating system, software suite,
and application engine that operates Dell PowerConnect W mobility and centralizes control over the entire
mobile environment. For a complete description of AOS, refer to the ArubaOS User Guide in
support.dell.com/manuals.
AWMS consolidates ArubaOS configuration and pushes global Dell PowerConnect W configurations from
within AWMS.
Two pages in AWMS support Dell PowerConnect W Configuration:
Device Setup > Dell PowerConnect W Configuration for global Dell PowerConnect W Configuration
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Groups > Dell PowerConnect W Config for group-level Dell PowerConnect W Configuration
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For additional information that includes a comprehensive inventory of all pages and settings that support Dell
PowerConnect W Configuration, refer to the Dell PowerConnect W Configuration Guide located in AWMS
under Home > Documentation.

VisualRF

VisualRF is a powerful tool for monitoring and managing radio frequency (RF) dynamics within your wireless
network, to include the following functions and benefits:
Accurate location information for all wireless users and devices
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Up-to-date heat maps and channel maps for RF diagnostics
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Adjusts for building materials.
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Supports multiple antenna types.
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Floor plan, building, and campus views
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Visual display of errors and alerts
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Easy import of existing floor plans and building maps
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Planning of new floor plans and AP placement recommendations
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RAPIDS

RAPIDS is a powerful and easy-to-use tool for monitoring and managing security on your wireless network, to
include the following features and benefits:
Automatic detection of unauthorized wireless devices
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Rogue device classification that supports multiple methods of rogue detection
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Wireless detection:
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Uses authorized wireless APs to report other devices within range.
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Calculates and displays rogue location on VisualRF map.
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Wired network detection:
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Discovers rogue APs located beyond the range of authorized APs/sensors.
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Queries routers and switches.
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Ranks devices according to the likelihood they are rogues.
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