Users Guide

Dell Networking W-AirWave 8.2.4
Installation Guide
Overview
This document is designed as a reference for installing Dell Networking W-AirWave 8.2.4 using the CentOS
software bundled with the ISO disc image.
Dell Networking W-Series AirWave Wireless Management Suite (AWMS), and AirWave Management Platform refer to
the same product set and are used interchangeably.
AirWave does not support downgrading to older versions. Significant data could be lost or compromised in such a
downgrade. In unusual circumstances requiring that you return to an earlier version of AirWave, we recommend you
perform a fresh installation of the earlier AirWave version, and then restore data from a pre-upgrade backup.
Pre-Installation Checklist
Use this check list to ensure installation goes smoothly.
Task Completed
Have available the AirWave license key sent to you in an email from Dell.
Obtain dedicated server(s) meeting Dell sizing specifications.
Determine the static IP address for each AirWave server.
Firewall provisioning enabling proper ports/protocols.
Determine WLAN infrastructure properties (type, quantity, and location).
Determine WLAN infrastructure access credentials (SNMP, telnet, SSH, etc.).
Determine WLAN security policy specifications.
Set router and switches to monitoring (optional).
Configure upstream NMS applications (optional).
Determine wireless client authentication servers (optional).
Determine AirWave administrative authentication servers like TACACS+, LDAP, or RADIUS (optional).
If your software is more than two versions old, contact technical support to help you upgrade the
software.
Table 1: Pre-Installation Checklist
Minimum Supported Browsers
Windows®
l Windows®
Dell Networking W-AirWave 8.2.4 | Installation Guide Rev. 01 | May 2017

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