Introduction; A Unified Wireless Network Command Center; Airwave Management Platform - Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 User Manual

Thank you for choosing Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave. AirWave makes it easy and efficient to manage your
wireless network by combining industry-leading functionality with an intuitive user interface, enabling network
administrators and helpdesk staff to support and control even the largest wireless networks in the world.
The User Guide provides instructions for the installation, configuration, and operation of AirWave. This chapter
includes the following topics:
"A Unified Wireless Network Command Center" on page 1
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"Integrating AirWave into the Network and Organizational Hierarchy " on page 3
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If you have any questions or comments, please contact Dell support at dell.com/support.

A Unified Wireless Network Command Center

AirWave is the only network management software that offers you a single intelligent console from which to
monitor, analyze, and configure wireless networks in automatic fashion. Whether your wireless network is simple or a
large, complex, multi-vendor installation, AirWave manages it all.
AirWave supports hardware from leading wireless vendors including the following:
Dell PowerConnect W-Series
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Aruba Networks
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Avaya
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Cisco (Aironet and WLC)
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Enterasys
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Juniper Networks
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LANCOM Systems
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Meru
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Nortel
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ProCurve by HP
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Proxim
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Symbol
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Trapeze
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Tropos
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and many others.
The components of the AirWave are in the next section.

AirWave Management Platform

The AirWave Management Platform (AMP) is the centerpiece of AirWave, offering the following functions and
benefits:
Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.6 | User Guide
Chapter 1

Introduction

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