User Guide: AWC plug-in version 3.10.0 for VST-APL

AP Settings

Screen Reference > Wireless Configuration > AP Settings

General
Wireless Configuration
This page allows you to add or edit APs in the AWC Plug-in's management database.
Refer to Operation Reference > Wireless Configuration > Manage AP Registration for more details.
Note
When you search, sort or use tags to filter APs on this page, the AP selection status will be reset.
Note
If an AP Profile contains VAPs using both WPA Enterprise and Fast Transition, when the number of APs that use this AP Profile changes, the configuration status of APs that use this AP Profile becomes "Changed".
When you make a change that affects the number of APs that use this AP Profile, a dialog box will ask you whether to apply the configuration to all APs that use this AP Profile.
If you click "OK", the configuration will be applied to all APs that use this AP profile.

General



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Table 1
Item Name Description
"Configuration" button Opens the "Configuration Mode" page.
This page lets you change AP Profiles, and configure the channel and transmit power for managed APs.
"Gear" icon
 Hovering the mouse cursor over the Gear icon shows the dropdown menu items "Manual Registration", "Registration from CSV file", "Registration from Guest Node", "Export CSV file", "Export Report", "Edit Tag", "Assign AP Profile" and "Delete".
"Edit Tag", "Assign AP Profile" and "Delete" can be selected only when you have selected (checked) at least one AP in the list.

  • Manual Registration, Registration from CSV file, Registration from Guest Device:
    Add the APs to the AWC Plug-in's management database. There are three ways to add APs to the AWC Plug-in's management database. Refer to Operation Reference > Wireless Configuration > Manage AP Registration for more details.

  • Export as CSV:
    Lets you export the AP list information (Device Name, Management Status, Configuration Status, IP address, MAC address, AP Profile, Management Group and Tags). The exported filename has the format "vista_access_points_yyyymmdd-hhmmss.csv".

  • Export Report:
    Lets you export the AP Report (Wireless Controller's IP address, AP's IP address, subnet mask, whether the DHCP configuration is valid, MAC address, AP Model, management status, config status, floor map name, the order of radio bands to describe channels and Tx powers in the following columns, channels, Tx power, firmware versions, and serial number) into a CSV (Comma Separated Value) format file. The CSV filename is in the format of "Vista_access_points_report_yyyymmdd-hhmmss.csv".

  • Edit Tags:
    Lets you edit tags for the selected APs in the list.

  • Assign AP Profile:
    Lets you assign new AP Profiles to the selected APs in the list.

  • Delete:
    Lets you delete the selected APs in the list from the AWC Plug-in's management database.
"Spanner" icon
 Hovering the mouse cursor over the Spanner icon shows a dropdown menu including "Apply Configuration", "Reboot", "Update Firmware", and "Get Technical Support Information". These menu items can be selected only when you have selected at least one AP in the list.
Note
The maximum number of APs to reboot in a single operation is 350.
Note
The number of APs that can be updated at a time depends on the traffic rate between the AWC Plug-in and each AP.
If the traffic rate between the AWC Plug-in and each AP is 1 Gbps, the maximum number of APs that can be updated at one time is approximately 200 for the TQ5403, TQ5403e and TQm5403. Otherwise it is up to 350 units.
If the bands are used for other communication, the maximum may be less than the above number.
  • Apply Configuration:
    Applies changes made on the "Configuration Mode" page to the selected APs.

  • Reboot:
    Reboots the selected APs.

  • Upgrade Firmware:
    Opens the "Upgrade Firmware" dialog box.
    You can update the selected APs using firmware files that were assigned to each AP on the Add Firmware page.



    • Device Name:
      Shows the device name of an AP.
    • IP Address:
      Shows the IP Address of a managed AP.
    • MAC Address:
      Shows the MAC Address of a managed AP.
    • Management Status:
      Shows the Management Status of an AP.
    • Current Firmware:
      Shows the current firmware.
    • Assigned Firmware:
      Shows the target device type and version of a firmware file that has been assigned to the AP.
    • "OK" button:
      Updates the firmware for the AP.
    • "Cancel" button:
      Closes the dialog box without updating firmware files.

  • Get Technical Support Information:
    Lets you download technical support information for the selected APs all in a single file.
    You can fetch the technical support information for up to 25 APs at once.
    The "Technical Support Information" dialog displays the type of information contained in the technical support data.
    Check the "Agree to collect technical support information" checkbox and click the "Download" button to download the technical support information for the applicable wireless AP.
    The CSV filename is in the format of "vista_tech_support_YYYYMMDD-hhmmss.zip". The file contains technical support information for individual APs with the names in the format "vista_tech_support_(AP's IP address)_yyyyymmdd-hhmmss.zip".
    Note
    If technical support information cannot be obtained from any of the APs, the process ends with a message indicating that the download failed.
    In this case, check on the Wireless Monitor > Management Log screen for the AP for which technical support information could not be obtained, and then try again to obtain the technical support information in one batch on the AP Settings screen, excluding the relevant AP.
    This file is intended for use in troubleshooting and other situations where it is necessary to check internal information, please consult with our technical staff when using this feature.

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Table 2
Item Name Description
X AP Shows the number of APs in the list.
X SELECTED Shows the number of selected APs.
Search Wireless AP Lets you filter the list of APs.
The Search field lets you enter a partial string to match. The screen displays entries with that string in one of the following fields: "Device Name", "IP address", "MAC address", "AP Profile", "Management Group", "Floor Map Name", "Current Firmware" or "Serial Number".
To remove the filter, delete the string from the search field and press enter.
Refer to Wireless AP Details to see the "Floor Map Name", "Device Type", "Current Firmware" and "Serial Number".
Note
The search is case-sensitive.
Filter by tag Lets you filter APs with tags.
Clicking tags uses tags to filter the list. Clicking them again removes the filter. Clicking "Clear filter" removes the filter for all tags.
Tag Clicking "Show All" under the "Search AP" box displays all tags.
Clicking "Close filter list" returns to the initial format.
"Basic Information" / "Additional Information" buttons Switches the contents of the list.

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Table 3: Basic items shown in the AP List
Item Name Description
Basic Information
Checkbox Lets you select APs. A checkbox in the header row can be used to check or uncheck all APs. Unchecking the box in the heading row deselects all entries in the list.
Device Name Shows the name of the AP. If the AP was added from the Guest Device list, the guest device name is displayed.
Management Status Shows the Management Status of the AP.
  • Unmanaged:
    The AP is not managed because one of the IP address, MAC address or AP Profile is not configured.

  • Discovering:
    The AWC Plug-in is searching for the AP.

  • Applying:
    The AWC Plug-in is applying a configuration update to the AP.

  • Managed:
    The AP is being managed by the AWC Plug-in.

  • Waiting:
    The AP was provisioned by AMF configuration and has just been assigned an AP Profile.
    Or, the AP was provisioned to use DHCP to register IP/MAC addresses to the AWC Plug-in, and has just been assigned an AP Profile.

  • Failed:
    The AP is no longer managed by the AWC Plug-in.

  • Not Authenticated:
    The AP cannot be managed because the number of managed APs reached the maximum number allowed by the registered Wireless AP licenses.
    Alternatively, the AP cannot be managed because the AP belongs to a Channel Blanket or Smart Connect network, but the number of managed APs has reached the maximum number allowed by the registered Channel Blanket / Smart Connect licenses.
In addition, when the Management Status is Waiting, you can click the status string to see a popup message that shows details about the AP status.
Config Status Shows the configuration status of the AP.
  • Not Configured:
    The AP is not fully configured.

  • Not Applied:
    The configuration has not been applied to the AP by the AWC Plug-in.

  • Latest:
    The latest configuration has been applied to the AP.

  • Pending:
    The AP has an out-of-date configuration and is pending a newer configuration.
IP Address Shows the AP's IP address.
If the Management Status is "Waiting", "Retrieving" is shown.
MAC Address Shows the device's MAC address.
If the Management Status is "Waiting", "Retrieving" is shown.
AP Profile Shows the AP Profile assigned to the AP.
Management Group Shows the Management Group to which the AP belongs.
Tag Shows tags added to the AP.
Edit (pencil icon) Opens the "Wireless AP Edit" dialog box.
Detail (magnifying glass icon) Opens the "Wireless AP Detail" page.
Additional Information
Checkbox Lets you select APs. A checkbox in the header row can be used to check or uncheck all APs. Unchecking the box in the heading row deselects all entries in the list.
Device Name Shows the name of the AP. If the AP was added from the Guest Device list, the guest device name is displayed.
Management Status Shows the Management Status of the AP.
  • Unmanaged:
    The AP is not managed because one of the IP address, MAC address or AP Profile is not configured.

  • Discovering:
    The AWC Plug-in is searching for the AP.

  • Applying:
    The AWC Plug-in is applying a configuration update to the AP.

  • Managed:
    The AP is being managed by the AWC Plug-in.

  • Waiting:
    The AP was provisioned by AMF configuration and has just been assigned an AP Profile.
    Or, the AP was provisioned to use DHCP to register IP/MAC addresses to the AWC Plug-in, and has just been assigned an AP Profile.

  • Failed:
    The AP is no longer managed by the AWC Plug-in.

  • Not Authenticated:
    The AP cannot be managed because the number of managed APs reached the maximum number allowed by the registered Wireless AP licenses.
    Alternatively, the AP cannot be managed because the AP belongs to a Channel Blanket or Smart Connect network, but the number of managed APs has reached the maximum number allowed by the registered Channel Blanket / Smart Connect licenses.
Config Status Shows the configuration status of the AP.
  • Not Configured:
    The AP is not fully configured.

  • Not Applied:
    The configuration has not been applied to the AP by the AWC Plug-in.

  • Latest:
    The latest configuration has been applied to the AP.

  • Pending:
    The AP has an out-of-date configuration and is pending a newer configuration.
CB Profile Shows the CB Profile assigned to the AP.
SC Profile Shows the SC Profile associated with the Management Group that the AP belongs to.
Note
The SC Profile will be shown whether Smart Connect is supported and enabled on the AP.
DCN Profile Shows "Unconfigured".
Note
AT-VST-APL does not support AWC-DCN.
Floor Map Name Shows the name of the configured floor map.
Assigned Firmware Shows the filename of the firmware image that has been uploaded on the Firmware Registration screen, and is to be applied or has been applied to the AP.
Edit (pencil icon) Opens the "Wireless AP Edit" dialog box.
Detail (magnifying glass icon) Opens the "Wireless AP Detail" page.

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Table 4
Item Name Description
Items per page Specifies the number of items per page.
<< Goes to the first page of the list.
(Page Number) Shows the current page number in the list.
>> Goes to the last page of the list.

Wireless Configuration

This page lets you change AP Profiles, and configure the channel and transmit power for managed APs.
When you have finished the configuration changes on this page, apply the changes by selecting "Apply Configuration" from the menu that displays when you hover over the "Spanner" icon.


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Table 5
Item Name Description
"Information" button Opens the "Basic Information" page.
The page lets you review addresses and Management Groups of APs in the list.
"Gear" icon
 Hovering the mouse cursor over the Gear icon shows the dropdown menu items "Manual Registration", "Registration from CSV file", "Registration from Guest Device", "Export CSV file", "Edit Tag", "Assign AP Profile" and "Delete".
"Edit Tag", "Assign AP Profile" and "Delete" can be selected only when you have selected (checked) at least one AP in the list.
  • Manual Registration, Registration from CSV file, Registration from Guest Device:
    Add the APs to the AWC Plug-in's management database. There are three ways to add APs to the AWC Plug-in's management database. Refer to Operation Reference > Wireless Configuration > Manage AP Registration for more details.

  • Export as CSV:
    Lets you export the AP list information (Device Name, Management Status, Configuration Status, IP address, MAC address, AP Profile, Management Group and Tags). The exported filename has the format "vista_access_points_yyyymmdd-hhmmss.csv".

  • Edit Tags:
    Lets you edit tags for the selected APs in the list.

  • Assign AP Profile:
    Lets you assign new AP Profiles to the selected APs in the list.

  • Delete:
    Lets you delete the selected APs in the list from the AWC Plug-in's management database.
"Spanner" icon
 Hovering the mouse cursor over the Spanner icon shows a dropdown menu including "Apply Configuration". These menu items can be selected only when you have selected at least one AP in the list.
  • Apply Configuration:
    Applies changes made on the "Configuration Mode" page to the selected APs.

  • Reboot:
    Reboots the selected APs.

  • Upgrade Firmware:
    Opens the "Upgrade Firmware" dialog box.
    You can update the selected APs using firmware files that were assigned to each AP on the "Add Firmware" page.

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Table 6
Item Name Description
X AP Shows the number of APs in the list.
X SELECTED Shows the number of selected APs.
Search Wireless AP Lets you filter the list of APs.
The Search field lets you enter a partial string to match. The screen displays entries with that string in one of the following fields: "Device Name", "IP address", "MAC address", "AP Profile", "Management Group", "Floor Map Name", "Current Firmware" or "Serial Number".
To remove the filter, delete the string from the search field and press enter.
Refer to Wireless AP Details to see the "Floor Map Name", "Device Type", "Current Firmware" and "Serial Number".
Note
The search is case-sensitive.
Filter by tag Lets you filter APs with tags.
Clicking tags uses tags to filter the list. Clicking them again removes the filter. Clicking "Clear filter" removes the filter for all tags.
Tag Clicking "Show All" under the "Search AP" box displays all tags.
Clicking "Close filter list" returns to the initial format.

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Table 7: Wireless Configuration section in the AP list
Item Name Description
Checkbox Lets you select APs.
A checkbox in the header row can be used to check or uncheck all APs. Unchecking the box in the heading row deselects all entries in the list.
Device Name Shows the name of the AP. If the AP was added from the Guest Device list, the guest device name is displayed.
AP Profile Lets you change AP Profile for APs. Refer to Operation Reference > Wireless Configuration > Change Management Group or AP Profile for AP for more details.
Channel (Radio1) Lets you change the channel for Radio1. Clicking the dropdown list shows a dialog box to select channels. Select "Auto" or a specific channel from the channel list available for the AP Profile.
Tx Power (Radio1) Lets you change the transmit power setting for Radio1. Clicking the dropdown list shows a dialog box to specify a transmit power setting. Select a power setting from Auto, Min, Low, Middle, High, Max.
Channel (Radio2) Lets you change the channel for Radio2. Clicking the dropdown list shows a dialog box to select channels. Select "Auto" or a specific channel from the channel list available for the AP Profile.
Tx Power (Radio 2) Lets you change the transmit power setting for Radio2. Clicking the dropdown list shows a dialog box to specify a transmit power setting. Select a power setting from Auto, Min, Low, Middle, High, Max.
Channel (Radio3) Lets you change the channel for Radio3. Clicking the dropdown list shows a dialog box to select channels. Select "Auto" or a specific channel from the channel list available for the AP Profile.
Tx Power (Radio3) Lets you change the transmit power setting for Radio3. Clicking the dropdown list shows a dialog box to specify a transmit power setting. Select a power setting from Auto, Min, Low, Middle, High, Max.
Edit (pencil icon) Opens the "Wireless AP Edit" dialog box.
Detail (magnifying glass icon) Opens the "Wireless AP Detail" page.

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