User Guide: AWC plug-in version 3.6.0 for VST-APL

Floor Map

Screen Reference > Wireless Monitoring > Floor Map

Floor Map List
Panel View
List View
Floor Map [Wireless Status View]
Arranged AP List (Detail)
Floor Map [Associated Client View]
Client Association View
Associated Client List (Detail)
Client Definition List
Floor Map [Smart Connect View]
Smart Connect AP List (Detail)
Floor Map [Rogue AP View]
Rogue AP List (Detail)
Floor Map [Add AP to Map]
Floor Map [Edit Wall]

This page allows you to create floor maps to manage APs more efficiently.
Clicking a floor map panel shows its details.

Note
The page is periodically refreshed to display the latest information.
Note
Please do not use the automatic scroll feature of your mouse wheel on the page.
Note
Long floor map names may be truncated on the "Floor Map List" in the panel or list view and the "Floor Map Details" page.
To see an entire name, go to the "Floor Map List" > "List View" icon > "Pencil" icon > "Edit Floor Map" page.
Note
If you sort by IP address, the addresses in an AP list are sorted in lexicographical order.

Floor Map List


Panel View


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Table 1: Floor Map List's command buttons
Item Name Description
"Switch View" button
 Switch the floor map list between "Panel View" and "List View".
"Tag" button
Note
The "Edit Tags" button cannot be used in Panel View.
Edit tags in List View.
"Create" button Opens the "Create Floor Map" dialog box.
Refer to Operation Reference > Floor Map > Configure Floor Maps for more details.

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Table 2: Floor Map List
Item Name Description
X Deployment Map Shows the number of floor maps.
Search Floor Map
 Entries in the list can be filtered by entering a partial string in the search box.
The Search field lets you enter a partial string to match. The screen displays entries with that string in one of the following fields: "Floor Map Name", "Management Group Name" or "Tag".
To remove the filter, delete the string from the search field and press enter.
Note
The search is case-sensitive.
Floor Map Panels
 Each floor map is shown as a panel. The name of the floor map and the number of APs placed on the map are shown below the panel.
When an Admin user hovers over a panel, that panel will become half-opaque, and "Edit" (pencil) and "Delete" (trashbin) buttons will appear at the top right of the panel Clicking the panel opens the "Floor Map Details" page for the floor map.
  • When a floor map panel is shown in red, one or more APs on the floor map have an issue and have gone out of management.
    Once all wireless APs that have gone out of management are back in management again, the floor map panel will return to its normal state.


    • "Edit" (pencil) button:
      Opens the "Edit Floor Map" dialog box to edit its name, image file, tags and notes.

    • "Delete" (trashbin) button:
      Opens the "Delete Floor Map" dialog box to let you delete the floor map.

    • "View Details >>":
      Moves to the "Floor Map Details" page.

    • Comment Balloon (On mouse-over):
      Shows the notes for the floor map, if any.

List View

Clicking the "Switch View" button in the Panel View changes the screen to List View.


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Table 3
Item Name Description
"Panel View" button
 Switches from List View to Panel View.
"Tag" button
 Lets you edit tags for the selected floor maps.
Note
If you paste a tag string from the clipboard, not all text may be visible. In that case, press Enter to make a tag from the entire pasted string.
Note
Pasting a tag containing a newline is not supported.
Note
Tag names may be truncated in the tag filter list on the Devices Map, Floor Map Details and Device Search pages. To avoid this, use shorter names for the tags.
  • Enter a tag of your choice and press the Enter key.
    A tag can contain up to 100 characters, but cannot contain successive spaces.

  • To delete a tag, click "x" to the right of the tag.
"Create" button
 Opens the "Create Floor Map" dialog box.
Refer to Operation Reference > Floor Map > Configure Floor Maps for more details.

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Table 4: Floor Map List
Item Name Description
X Deployment Map Shows the number of floor maps.
Search Floor Map
 Entries in the list can be filtered by entering a partial string in the search box.
The Search field lets you enter a partial string to match. The screen displays entries with that string in one of the following fields: "Floor Map Name", "Management Group Name" or "Tag".
To remove the filter, delete the string from the search field and press enter.
Note
The search is case-sensitive.
Checkbox To edit tags for floor maps, use the checkbox to select the maps and click this button.
Status Icon
 Overall status of the APs on the floor map is indicated by an icon. A green checkmark means everything is normal.
A red triangle indicates some APs on the map have an issue.
Floor Map Name Shows the name of the floor map.
Management Group Shows Management Groups for the floor map.
Deployed APs Shows the number of wireless APs placed on the floor map.
Tag Shows tags added to the floor map.
"Edit" (pencil) button: Lets you edit the floor map.
"Delete" (trashbin) button: Lets you delete the floor map.
Comment Balloon (On mouse-over) Shows the notes for the floor map, if any.

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Table 5
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.

Floor Map [Wireless Status View]

Clicking on a floor map panel shows the "Floor Map Details" page.
The floor map is displayed in the center of the Content section and a list of APs is shown on the right side of the Content section.
Note
The status displayed for an unreachable AP is the status that was last collected.
Note
If you try to move an AP icon, it may move to an unintended position and your mouse cursor and the icon may become out of sync.
If this occurs, release your mouse button and drag the icon again.
Note
If you try to place an AP on a floor map that was deleted by another user, you will be brought back to the "Floor Map Details" page without any error message. In such cases, please check if the floor map still exists on the "Floor Map List" page.


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Table 6: Floor Map
Item Name Description
Floor Map Name Shows the floor map name.
"Spanner" icon
 Hovering the mouse cursor over the Spanner icon shows a dropdown menu including some operations for managed APs. Select APs by checking on the AP list or clicking the AP icons on the floormap, you can then execute the following operation for the selected APs.

  • Apply Configuration:
    Applies changes made on the "Configuration Mode" page to the selected APs.

  • Reboot:
    Reboots the selected APs.

  • Assign Firmware:
    Displays the "Select assign firmware" dialog box, which allows you to select a firmware file to be applied to the APs for the next time you execute the firmware update.
    Firmware file to be selected is supposed to be registered on the Firmware Registration screen in advance.
    Refer to Operation Reference > Miscellaneous Settings > Reboot AP and Update AP Firmware > Assign Firmware to AP for more details.
    The firmware file assigned to an AP can be reviewed in the Wireless AP Details or Wireless AP Status Details pages' Basic Information section.

  • Upgrade Firmware:
    Opens the "Upgrade Firmware" dialog box.
    You can update the selected APs using firmware files that were assigned to each AP on running "Assign Firmware".
    Refer to Operation Reference > Miscellaneous Settings > Reboot AP and Update AP Firmware > Update Firmware for more details.
    Note
    A single floor map supports a maximum of 120 APs.
    According to this, the number of APs which can be updated in a single operation is up to 120. Depending on the conditions of the transmission speed between the AWC plug-in and each wireless AP and the band usage, the number may be less than the above.

  • AWC Calculate and Apply:
    Perform AWC calculation and apply the results to all APs in the Management Group which the current floor map belongs to.
Radio dropdown menu Lets you select a radio band to show on the map, from Radio 1, 2 or 3.
View Selection dropdown menu
 Lets you change what information is displayed on the Floor Map Details screen.
  • Wireless Status View
  • Associated Client View
  • Smart Connect View
  • Rogue AP View
  • Add AP to Map
  • Edit Wall
Floor Map (Background) The map image specified when you created the map is shown. You can place icons for the APs in the righthand-side list.
Wireless AP Icon
 AP icons placed on the map is shown. Below each icon, the channel and transmit power for the AP are displayed.

Notes on icons:
  • When an AP is managed by the AWC Plug-in, its channel and transmit power is shown below its icon.
  • A heat map is drawn with colors representing the reach and strength of the channel or signal, concentrically to the icons.
    The drawing mode of the heat map can be selected from the floor map control.
    If the AP is not managed by the AWC Plug-in, nothing additional is displayed for its icon.
  • When you place your mouse cursor on an AP, the management information of the AP will pop up.
    • Wireless AP Name
    • MAC Address
    • IP Address
      Radio channel, band width, and radio power.
    • Number of Clients
    • Last failed at

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Table 7: List of APs placed on the floor map
Item Name Description
Details Clicking this shows the device's model, MAC address, AP Profile, the number of associated clients for each radio, and tags, as well as the Device name, Management Status and IP address that are shown on the non-detailed view.
Clicking Details again returns you to the default non-detailed view.
X AP Shows the number of APs placed on the floor map.
Refresh Timer Shows the status of the timer that automatically refreshes the page. The blue portion of the bar shows the elapsed time since the last refresh and the grey or white portion shows the time to the next refresh. The list is automatically refreshed at the interval configured on "Refresh Rates" > "Floor MAP (Wireless Status)" in the User Management menu. (The default is 1 minute.)
Search Wireless AP
 Entries in the list can be filtered by entering a partial string in the search box.
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", "Management Status", "IP address", "MAC address" or "AP Profile" fields.
To remove the filter, delete the string from the search field and press enter.
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.
Note
To select tags, you have to switch the list to detailed mode (by clicking "View Details").
Tag All tags are displayed under the "Search Wireless AP" box.
Status Icon When the AP is managed by the AWC Plug-in, a green checkmark is displayed. When the AP is not managed by the AWC Plug-in, a red triangle is displayed.
Device Name Shows the name given to the AP.
Management Status Shows the Management Status of the AP.
IP Address Shows the AP's IP address.

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Shows the heatmap legend.
This shows the relationship between colors and signal strength or channels.
The legend can be made invisible or visible by using a checkbox in the floor map control section at the bottom of the page.
Color conventions depend on the floor map drawing mode.

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In Wireless Status View, the "Healthiness Icon" is disabled.


Table 8: Floor Map Control
Item Name Description
Drawing Mode Lets you select what to show on the heatmap. Options are power (signal strength) and channel.
Grid Lets you enable or disable grid lines on the floor map. Checking this shows grid lines on the floor map.
Legend Lets you enable or disable the legend. Check to display.
Details Whether to display the list of placed APs. Check to display.
Floor Area This item is not supported.
Device Counter This item is not supported.
Wall
 If walls have been created on the floor map (using the Edit Wall page), lets you choose whether to display the walls. Check to display.
Note
If walls have been defined, attenuation by the walls takes effect over the heat map even when this control is left unchecked.
Power Limit Specify the minimum signal strength to show in colors on the heatmap.
Opacity Specify the opacity of the floor map background image.

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Zoom In/Out buttons.
You can zoom in (+) or zoom out (-) of the floor map display. You can also use the mouse wheel scroll to zoom in or out.


Arranged AP List (Detail)

Clicking "Details" at the top of the list of placed APs on the "Floor Map Details" page extends the list to show additional information such as Device Type and AP Profile.
Information displayed on the list can be switched between "System info", "Radio info" and "Client info". By default, each AP's system information is displayed.


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Table 9
Item Name Description
Details Clicking "Details" again on the extended list shrinks the list to its default size.
X AP Shows the number of wireless APs placed on the floor map.
Refresh Timer Shows the status of the timer that automatically refreshes the page. The blue portion of the bar shows the elapsed time since the last refresh and the grey or white portion shows the time to the next refresh. The list is automatically refreshed at the interval configured on "Refresh Rates" > "Floor MAP (Wireless Status)" in the User Management menu. (The default is 1 minute.)
Search Wireless AP
 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", "Management Status", "IP address", "MAC address" or "AP Profile" fields.
To remove the filter, delete the string from the search field and press enter.
Note
The search is case-sensitive.
"System Information" button Switches the list content to system information for the APs placed on the floor map.
"Wireless Information" button Switches the list content to the wireless configuration of the APs placed on the floor map.
"Client Info" button Switches the list content to the number of clients (per radio) connected to each AP placed on the floor map.
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 All tags are displayed under the "Search Wireless AP" box.
"Tag" button
 Lets you edit tags for the selected APs.
To add the same tags to the APs and the floor map, check "Add the same tags to the floor map".
Note
If you paste a tag string from the clipboard, not all text may be visible. In that case, press Enter to make a tag from the entire pasted string.
Note
Pasting a tag containing a newline is not supported.
Note
Tag names may be truncated in the tag filter list on the Devices Map, Floor Map Details and Device Search pages. To avoid this, use shorter names for the tags.
  • Enter a tag of your choice and press the Enter key.
    A tag can contain up to 100 characters, but cannot contain successive spaces.

  • To delete a tag, click "x" to the right of the tag.

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Table 10: List of APs placed on the Floor Map (Detail)
Item Name Description
System info
Checkbox To edit tags for APs, use the checkboxes to select APs and then click the "Edit Tags" button.
Device Name Shows the name given to the AP.
Management Status Shows the Management Status of the AP.
IP Address Shows the AP's IP address.
Model Shows the model name of the AP.
MAC Address Shows the device's MAC address.
AP Profile Shows the AP Profile assigned to the AP.
Tag Shows the tags set on the AP.
Radio info
Device Name Shows the name given to the AP.
Channel (Radio1)
Channel (Radio2)
Channel (Radio3)		 Shows the channel used on each radio band of the AP.
Tx Power (Radio1)
Tx Power (Radio2)
Tx Power (Radio3)		 Shows the transmit power for each radio band of the AP.
Client info
Device Name Shows the name given to the AP.
Associated Clients (Radio1)
Associated Clients (Radio2)
Associated Clients (Radio3)		 Shows the number of clients (per radio band) connected to the AP.


Floor Map [Associated Client View]

If you select "Associated Client View" from the dropdown menu on Floor Map Details, the screen switches to the Associated Client View screen.

Client Association View

This view uses a link line to show the association between a client and an AP.


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Table 11: Floor Map
Item Name Description
Floor Map Name Shows the floor map name.
"Client Definition" button Shows the Client Definition List dialog box.
Radio dropdown menu Select which radio band information to display from Radio 1, Radio 2, Radio 3, or "All Radios". The default is "All Radios".
If you select "All Radios", Associated Client Information for all bands (Radio 1, Radio 2, and Radio 3) will be displayed.
View Selection dropdown menu
 Lets you change what information is displayed on the Floor Map Details screen.
  • Wireless Status View
  • Associated Client View
  • Smart Connect View
  • Rogue AP View
  • Add AP to Map
  • Edit Wall
Floor Map (Background) The map image specified when you created the map is shown.
Wireless AP Icon
 The AP icon placed on the floor map is displayed. Below the icon, the number of associated clients is displayed.
When you click an AP icon, only clients connected to the AP are displayed in the associated client list.
Wireless Client icon
 Represents an associated client. Clients checked on the list will be displayed on the floor map.
The position where the client icon is displayed does not indicate the client's actual geographical location on the floor.
  • If a custom icon is defined to the MAC address of the wireless client on the "Group" list in the Vista Manager EX's "Asset Management" page, the icon will be displayed. See the "Asset Management" section of the Vista Manager EX User Guide for more information
  • If a custom icon is not defined to the MAC address, by default, the Vista Manager EX's Unidentified device icon (with a question symbol) will be applied.
  • If the client does not yet appear on the Vista Manager EX's "Network Map" (for example, right after the client connects to the AP), a note PC icon will be applied temporarily.

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Table 12: Floor Map Associated Client List
Item Name Description
Details You can click here to see client details such as Hostname, Username (based on WPA Enterprise), Duration, Client Name, Notes, SSID, Associating AP, and RSSI, in addition to the items displayed by default (MAC and IP addresses).
Clicking Details again returns you to the default non-detailed view.
X Client Shows the number of clients connected to the AP that is selected on the floor map.
Refresh Timer Shows the status of the timer that automatically refreshes the page. The blue portion of the bar shows the elapsed time since the last refresh and the grey or white portion shows the time to the next refresh. The list is automatically refreshed at the interval configured on "Refresh Rates" > "Floor MAP (Associated Client)" in the User Management menu. (The default is 5 seconds.)
Search Associated Clients
 Entries in the list can be filtered by entering a partial string in the search box.
The Search field lets you enter a partial string to match. The screen displays entries with that string in one of the following fields: "MAC Address", "IP Address", "SSID" or "Associating AP".
To remove the filter, delete the string from the search field and press enter.
Note
The search is case-sensitive.
Checkbox
 Lets you select wireless clients to be shown on the floor map.
When you select a client, an icon and the MAC address of the client are shown near the AP with which the client is associated.
MAC Address Shows the MAC address of the wireless client.
IP Address Shows the IP address of the wireless client.
Icon
 Displays the wireless client icon shown on the floor map.
  • If a custom icon is defined to the MAC address of the wireless client on the "Group" list in the Vista Manager EX's "Asset Management" page, the icon will be displayed. See the "Asset Management" section of the Vista Manager EX User Guide for more information
  • If a custom icon is not defined to the MAC address, by default, the Vista Manager EX's Unidentified device icon (with a question symbol) will be applied.
  • If the client does not yet appear on the Vista Manager EX's "Network Map" (for example, right after the client connects to the AP), a note PC icon will be applied temporarily.

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Shows the legend for the Associated Client View.
The color of each cell in the legend represents the reliability of the location estimation of clients shown on the map.
The legend can be made invisible or visible by using a checkbox in the floor map control section at the bottom of the page.


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In the Client Association View, "Drawing Mode", "Healthiness Icon", and "Power Limit" are irrelevant and disabled.


Table 13: Floor Map Control
Item Name Description
Grid Lets you enable or disable grid lines on the floor map. Checking this shows grid lines on the floor map.
Legend Lets you enable or disable the legend. Check to display.
Details Whether to display the Associated Client List. Check to display.
Floor Area This item is not supported.
Wall If walls have been created on the floor map (using the Edit Wall page), lets you choose whether to display the walls. Check to display.
Opacity Specify the opacity of the floor map background image.

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Zoom In/Out buttons.
You can zoom in (+) or zoom out (-) of the floor map display. You can also use the mouse wheel scroll to zoom in or out.


Associated Client List (Detail)

Clicking "Details" at the top of the client list in the "Associated Client View" extends the list to show additional information including system information, wireless information and statistics.


Table 14: Associated Client List (Detail)
Item Name Description
Details Clicking this shows extra data, including the SSID, Associated AP and connection Duration, in addition to the default items (IP and MAC addresses).
Clicking Details again returns you to the default non-detailed view.
X Client Shows the number of clients connected to the AP that is selected on the floor map.
Refresh Timer Shows the status of the timer that automatically refreshes the page. The blue portion of the bar shows the elapsed time since the last refresh and the grey or white portion shows the time to the next refresh. The list is automatically refreshed at the interval configured on "Refresh Rates" > "Floor MAP (Associated Client)" in the User Management menu. (The default is 5 seconds.)
Search Associated Clients
 Entries in the list can be filtered by entering a partial string in the search box.
The Search field lets you enter a partial string to match. The screen displays entries with that string in one of the following fields: "MAC Address", "IP Address", "SSID" or "Associating AP".
To remove the filter, delete the string from the search field and press enter.
Note
The search is case-sensitive.
"System Info" / "Wireless Info" / "Statistics" buttons Switches the contents of the list.
System info
Checkbox
 Lets you select wireless clients to be shown on the floor map.
When you select a client, an icon and the MAC address of the client are shown near the AP with which the client is associated. A selection made through the detailed list view will remain when you go back to default (simpler) client list view.
MAC Address Shows the MAC address of the wireless client.
IP Address Shows the IP address of the wireless client.
Hostname (NetBIOS) Shows the NetBIOS host name of the wireless client.
Username (WPA Enterprise) Shows the RADIUS username when using WPA Enterprise.
Duration Shows the time duration for which the client has been connected to the AP.
Client Name Shows the Client Name if defined in the "Client Definition List" dialog box.
Notes Shows any comments entered in the "Client Definition List" dialog box.
Disconnect
 Disassociates the wireless client connection.
If the AP which the client is associated to supports instant disassociation, the "Disconnect" button will be shown. By clicking "Disconnect", you can immediately kick out the wireless client.
Note
You cannot select and disconnect multiple clients simultaneously. Please click the "Disconnect" button of each client.
Note
The feature is supported with TQ5403, TQ5403e, and TQm5403 firmware version 6.0.1-1.x or later; with TQ1402 and TQm1402 firmware version 6.0.0-0.x or later; or TQ6602 firmware version 7.0.0 or later.
Note
If the client device is set to connect automatically to the SSID, the client will be associated soon again after the disassociation. If you want to deny a specific client device permanently, consider using another authentication method such as MAC Access Control.
Icon
 Displays the wireless client icon shown on the floor map.
  • If a custom icon is defined to the MAC address of the wireless client on the "Group" list in the Vista Manager EX's "Asset Management" page, the icon will be displayed. See the "Asset Management" section of the Vista Manager EX User Guide for more information
  • If a custom icon is not defined to the MAC address, by default, the Vista Manager EX's Unidentified device icon (with a question symbol) will be applied.
  • If the client does not yet appear on the Vista Manager EX's "Network Map" (for example, right after the client connects to the AP), a note PC icon will be applied temporarily.
Radio info
MAC Address Shows the MAC address of the wireless client.
SSID Shows the SSID the client is associated with.
Associating AP Shows the device name of the AP the client is associated with.
RSSI Shows the RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) of the wireless client.
Noise Shows the strength of the noise that is interfering with the client communication.
SNR Shows the Signal to Noise Ratio. A larger SNR means there is less noise influence.
Statistics
MAC Address Shows the MAC address of the wireless client.
Tx Packets Shows the number of the packets sent to the client.
Tx Bytes Shows the total size of the packets sent to the client.
Tx Drop Packets Shows the number of discarded packets to be sent to the client.
Tx Drop Bytes Shows the number of discarded bytes to be sent to the client.
Rx Packets Shows the number of the packets received from the client.
Rx Bytes Shows the total size of the packets received from the client.
Rx Drop Packets Shows the number of received packets which were discarded.
Rx Drop Bytes Shows the number of received bytes which were discarded.
Note
"Noise Level", "SNR", "Transmit Packets Discarded", "Transmit Bytes Discarded", "Received Packets Discarded" and "Received Bytes Discarded" are not supported in this version.

Client Definition List

With this list, you can define display names and notes for specific clients to help with identification in the Associated Client View.
The client names will be used only in the Associated Client View. The Management Log screen will not be affected.


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Table 15
Item Name Description
"Export as CSV file" button Exports registered client definition to a CSV (Comma-Separated Values) format file.
"Import from CSV file" button
 The "Import from CSV" dialog box will appear.



  • "Select File" button:
    Opens a file dialog box to specify a CSV file.
    The CSV file must contain the following data:
    * Lines starting with "#" are ignored.
    • 1st column: MAC Address
    • 2nd column: Client Name
    • 3rd Column: Note
    Note
    Only CSV format is supported for import.
  • "Add" button: Register client definitions from the specified CSV file.
  • "Cancel" button: Don't import from a CSV file.
"Add" button
 Shows the "Add client definition" dialog box.



  • MAC Address:
    Enter the MAC address of the client.
  • Name:
    Enter a display name to show in the "Associated Client View".
  • Notes:
    Enter a comment.
  • "OK" button:
    Saves the client definition.
  • "x" button:
    Stops the client definition.

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Table 16: Client Definition List
Item Name Description
X Client definition Shows the total number of client definition entries.
Search client definition
 Lets you search client definition entries. The Search field lets you enter a partial string to match. The screen displays entries with that string in one of the following fields: "MAC Address", "Name" or "Notes".
To remove the filter, delete the string from the search field and press enter.
Note
The search is case-sensitive.
MAC Address Shows the defined MAC address.
Client Name Shows the defined display name of the client.
Notes Shows any comments you entered about the client definition.
Edit (pencil icon)
 Shows the "Add client definition" dialog box.



  • MAC Address:
    Enter the MAC address of the client.
  • Name:
    Enter a display name to show in the "Associated Client View".
  • Notes:
    Enter a comment.
  • "OK" button:
    Saves the client definition.
  • "x" button:
    Stops the client definition.
Delete (trashbin icon) Deletes the client definition.

Floor Map [Smart Connect View]

When an AWC-SC Smart Connect network is configured on the floor map, you can display the connection status, the AP roles, and so on.


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Table 18: Floor Map
Item Name Description
Floor Map Name Shows the floor map name.
"Spanner" icon
 Hovering the mouse cursor over the Spanner icon shows a dropdown menu including some operations for managed APs. Select APs by checking on the AP list or clicking the AP icons on the floormap, you can then execute the following operation for the selected APs.

  • Apply Configuration:
    Applies changes made on the "Configuration Mode" page to the selected APs.

  • Reboot:
    Reboots the selected APs.

  • Assign Firmware:
    Displays the "Select assign firmware" dialog box, which allows you to select a firmware file to be applied to the APs for the next time you execute the firmware update.
    Firmware file to be selected is supposed to be registered on the Firmware Registration screen in advance.
    Refer to Operation Reference > Miscellaneous Settings > Reboot AP and Update AP Firmware > Assign Firmware to AP for more details.
    The firmware file assigned to an AP can be reviewed in the Wireless AP Details or Wireless AP Status Details pages' Basic Information section.

  • Upgrade Firmware:
    Opens the "Upgrade Firmware" dialog box.
    You can update the selected APs using firmware files that were assigned to each AP on running "Assign Firmware".
    Refer to Operation Reference > Miscellaneous Settings > Reboot AP and Update AP Firmware > Update Firmware for more details.
    Note
    A single floor map supports a maximum of 120 APs.
    According to this, the number of APs which can be updated in a single operation is up to 120. Depending on the conditions of the transmission speed between the AWC plug-in and each wireless AP and the band usage, the number may be less than the above.

  • AWC Calculate and Apply:
    Perform AWC calculation and apply the results to all APs in the Management Group which the current floor map belongs to.
Radio dropdown menu Disabled in Smart Connect View.
View Selection dropdown menu
 Lets you change what information is displayed on the Floor Map Details screen.
  • Wireless Status View
  • Associated Client View
  • Smart Connect View
  • Rogue AP View
  • Add AP to Map
  • Edit Wall

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Table 19: Smart Connect AP List
Item Name Description
Details Clicking this shows Acceptor and Connector Tx / Rx Bytes per second and tags, in addition to the default items (Device Name, SC Status, and MAC Address).
Clicking Details again returns you to the default non-detailed view.
X AP Shows the number of wireless APs placed on the floor map. This includes APs on which Smart Connect is not enabled or available.
Refresh Timer Shows the status of the timer that automatically refreshes the page. The blue portion of the bar shows the elapsed time since the last refresh and the grey or white portion shows the time to the next refresh. The list is automatically refreshed at the interval configured on "Refresh Rates" > "Floor MAP (Smart Connect)" in the User Management menu. (The default is 5 seconds.)
Search Wireless AP
 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", "SC Status", or "MAC Address" fields.
To remove the filter, delete the string from the search field and press enter.
Note
The search is case-sensitive.
Device Name Shows the name given to the AP.
SC Status
 Shows the AP's role in AWC-SC.
  • Root:
    This AP acts as a Root AP, which provides uplinks to the wired backbone network and wireless downlinks to devices such as clients, Connector APs, and Terminator APs.
  • Connector:
    This AP acts as a Connector AP, which is a bridge providing wireless uplinks to the Root AP and wireless downlinks to clients or Terminator APs.
  • Terminator:
    This AP acts as a Terminator AP, which provides wireless uplinks to Root or Connector APs and wireless downlinks to clients.
  • Unknown:
    The AWC-SC connection is not established. Alternatively, Smart Connect is not enabled on the AP.
MAC Address Shows the device's MAC address.

Section 3


Shows the legend for Smart Connect Traffic drawing mode.
The color of each cell in the legend represents the utilization rate between the APs on the map.
The legend can be made invisible or visible by using the checkbox in the floor map control section at the bottom of the page.


Section 4


In the Smart Connect View, "Power Limit" is does not apply and is disabled.
Also, when the drawing mode is "Topology", "Legend" will be disabled, and when the drawing mode is "Traffic", the "Healthiness Icon" will be disabled.


Table 20: Floor Map Control
Item Name Description
Drawing Mode You can select the mode that the link lines between APs on the floor map represent, either "Topology" or "Traffic".
Grid Lets you enable or disable grid lines on the floor map. Checking this shows grid lines on the floor map.
Legend Lets you enable or disable the legend. Check to display.
Details Toggles the visibility of the AP List. Check to display.
Healthiness Icon In Topology drawing mode, lets you choose whether to display the Healthiness Icon. Check to display.
Floor Area This item is not supported.
Device Counter This item is not supported.
Wall If walls have been created on the floor map (using the Edit Wall page), lets you choose whether to display the walls. Check to display.
Opacity Specify the opacity of the floor map background image.

Section 5


Zoom In/Out buttons.
You can zoom in (+) or zoom out (-) of the floor map display. You can also use the mouse wheel scroll to zoom in or out.


Smart Connect AP List (Detail)

Clicking "Details" at the top of the AP list in the "Smart Connect View" extends the list to show additional information such as SC Status and Tx / Rx throughput.


Table 21: Floor Map Smart Connect View AP List (Detail)
Item Name Description
Details Clicking this shows Acceptor and Connector Tx / Rx Bytes per second and tags, in addition to the default items (Device Name, SC Status, and MAC Address).
Clicking Details again returns you to the default non-detailed view.
X AP Shows the number of wireless APs placed on the floor map. This includes APs on which Smart Connect is not enabled or available.
Refresh Timer Shows the status of the timer that automatically refreshes the page. The blue portion of the bar shows the elapsed time since the last refresh and the grey or white portion shows the time to the next refresh. The list is automatically refreshed at the interval configured on "Refresh Rates" > "Floor MAP (Smart Connect)" in the User Management menu. (The default is 5 seconds.)
Search Wireless AP
 You can search for wireless APs on the floor map.
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", "SC Status", or "MAC Address" fields.
To remove the filter, delete the string from the search field and press enter.
Note
The search is case-sensitive.
Device Name Shows the name given to the AP.
SC Status
 Shows the AP's role in AWC-SC.
  • Root:
    This AP acts as a Root AP, which provides uplinks to the wired backbone network and wireless downlinks to devices such as clients, Connector APs, and Terminator APs.
  • Connector:
    This AP acts as a Connector AP, which is a bridge providing wireless uplinks to the Root AP and wireless downlinks to clients or Terminator APs.
  • Terminator:
    This AP acts as a Terminator AP, which provides wireless uplinks to Root or Connector APs and wireless downlinks to clients.
  • Unknown:
    The AWC-SC connection is not established. Alternatively, Smart Connect is not enabled on the AP.
MAC Address Shows the device's MAC address.
Acceptor Tx Shows the throughput of the traffic transmitted to the downlink AP (Terminator AP for Root/Connector APs, and Connector AP for Root AP) in bytes per second.
Acceptor Rx Shows the throughput of the traffic received from the downlink AP (the Terminator AP for Root/Connector APs, and the Connector AP for the Root AP) in bytes per second.
Connector Tx Shows the throughput of the traffic transmitted to the uplink AP (the Root AP for Connector/Terminator APs, and the Connector AP for the Terminator AP) in bytes per second.
Connector Rx Shows the throughput of the traffic received from the uplink AP (the Root AP for Connector/Terminator APs, and the Connector AP for the Terminator AP) in bytes per second.
Tag Shows the tags set on the AP.

Floor Map [Rogue AP View]


Section 1



Section 2


In Rogue AP View, "Refresh Timer" is disabled.

Table 22: Floor Map Rogue AP List
Item Name Description
Details Clicking this shows the reason to consider the detected neighbor AP a rogue, the SSID, Channel and detecting AP, in addition to the default items (BSSID, RSSI and Detection Time).
Clicking Details again returns you to the default non-detailed view.
X ROGUE Shows the number of rogue APs that match the specified time period and received signal strength.
Date/Time
 Specify a date and time, to filter rogue APs on the list.
You can enter a date in "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm" format or select a day on the calendar that appears when you click the field.
The time can be selected in one-hour intervals. Alternatively, a slider control lets you specify a more granular time.
Search Filters rogue AP detection history by the specifed date/time.
Threshold Filter
 Specify a minimum received signal strength for a rogue AP to be displayed.
Rogue APs are only shown on the list and floor map if the received signal strength of the rogue AP is greater than the specified minimum value.
Slider Control Lets you specify detection time in 5 minute intervals.
Rogue AP List
Detected BSSID
 Shows a list of BSSIDs that managed APs on the map detected.
Clicking a rogue AP entry in the list toggles display of all rogue AP icons detected by the managed APs.
When the display status of a rogue AP icon is enabled, you can highlight the rogue AP's icon on the floor map by hovering over the rogue AP entry in the list.
RSSI Received Signal Strength of the rogue AP observed on the detecting managed AP. A higher value (closer to 0) means a stronger signal, therefore the rogue AP may be closer to the detecting managed AP.
Detected Time Shows the date/time when the managed AP detected the rogue AP.

Section 3


In the Rogue AP View, "Drawing Mode", "Legend", "Healthiness Icon", and "Power Limit" are irrelevant and disabled.


Table 23: Floor Map Control
Item Name Description
Grid Lets you enable or disable grid lines on the floor map. Checking this shows grid lines on the floor map.
Details Toggles the visibility of the Rogue AP List. Check to display.
Floor Area This item is not supported.
Device Counter This item is not supported.
Opacity Specify the opacity of the floor map background image.

Section 4


Zoom In/Out buttons.
You can zoom in (+) or zoom out (-) of the floor map display. You can also use the mouse wheel scroll to zoom in or out.


Rogue AP List (Detail)

Clicking "Details" at the top of the Rogue AP list on "Floor Map [Rogue AP View]" extends the list to show additional information such as Rogue Reason, SSID, Channel and Detecting AP.


Table 24: Floor Map Rogue AP List (Detail)
Item Name Description
Details Clicking this shows the reason to consider the detected neighbor AP a rogue, the SSID, Channel and detecting AP, in addition to the default items (BSSID, RSSI and Detection Time).
Clicking Details again returns you to the default non-detailed view.
X ROGUE Shows the number of rogue APs that match the specified time period and received signal strength.
Search Rogue AP
 Entries in the list can be filtered by entering a partial string in the search box.
The Search field lets you enter a partial string to match. The screen displays entries with that string in one of the following fields: "BSSID" or "SSID".
To remove the filter, delete the string from the search field and press enter.
Note
The search is case-sensitive.
Date/Time
 Specify a date and time, to filter rogue APs on the list.
You can enter a date in "YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm" format or select a day on the calendar that appears when you click the field.
The time can be selected in one-hour intervals. Alternatively, a slider control lets you specify a more granular time.
Search Filters rogue AP detection history by the specifed date/time.
Threshold Filter
 Specify a minimum received signal strength for a rogue AP to be displayed.
Rogue APs are only shown on the list and floor map if the received signal strength of the rogue AP is greater than the specified minimum value.
Slider Control Lets you specify detection time in 5 minute intervals.
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.
Rogue AP List
Rogue Reason Shows the reason to consider the detected neighbor AP a rogue.
Detected BSSID Shows a list of BSSIDs that managed APs on the map detected.
SSID Shows the SSID of the detected AP.
RSSI Received Signal Strength of the rogue AP observed on the detecting managed AP. A higher value (closer to 0) means a stronger signal, therefore the rogue AP may be closer to the detecting managed AP.
Detecting AP Shows the AP name which detected the neighbor AP.
Detected Time Shows the date/time when the managed AP detected the rogue AP.
Tag Shows tags added to the AP.

Floor Map [Add AP to Map]

In this view, you can place an AP on the floor map.


Section 1


The changes (placement, relocation, and removal) on the floor map will be saved immediately.

Section 2


Shows the wireless AP list.
The list contains only the APs that belong to the same Management Group as the map, and that are not yet placed on any map.

Table 25: Floor Map Unallocated AP List
Item Name Description
X AP Displays the number of wireless APs under the management group to which the floor map belongs, that are not yet placed on any floor map.
Search Wireless AP
 You can search for wireless APs not placed on the floor map.
The Search field lets you enter a partial string to match. The screen displays entries with that string in one of the following fields: "Management Status", "Device Name", "IP address", or "AP Profile".
To remove the filter, delete the string from the search field and press enter.
Note
The search is case-sensitive.
Device Name Shows the name given to the AP.
Status Icon When the AP is managed by the AWC Plug-in, a green checkmark is displayed. When the AP is not managed by the AWC Plug-in, a red triangle is displayed.
Management Status Shows the Management Status of the AP.
IP Address Shows the AP's IP address.

Section 3


Shows the legend of either the Wireless Status View or Smart Connect View.
The legend will be shown according to the immediately previous selection of the Views; the Smart Connect View legend for Smart Connect View, and the Wireless Status View legend for the others.

Section 4


The legend will be shown according to the immediately previous selection of the Views; the Smart Connect View legend for Smart Connect View, and the Wireless Status View legend for the others.

Table 26: Floor Map Control
Item Name Description
Drawing Mode The options in the Drawing Mode dropdown menu differ according to the immediately previous selection of the Views. If you chose Smart Connect View previously, the Drawing Mode dropdown comes with Topology and Traffic, and if you chose another view, the dropdown comes with Power and Channel.
Grid Lets you enable or disable grid lines on the floor map. Checking this shows grid lines on the floor map.
Legend Lets you enable or disable the legend. Check to display.
Details Whether to display List of unallocated APs. Check to display.
Healthiness Icon Whether to display the Healthiness Icon. This will work if you chose Smart Connect View from the View Selection dropdown menu immediately before, and you chose Topology from the Drawing Mode. Otherwise, this is irrelevant and disabled. Check to display.
Floor Area This item is not supported.
Device Counter This item is not supported.
Power Limit You can set the lower limit of the wireless strength that is drawn on the heat map display, if you chose a view other than Smart Connect View from the View Selection dropdown menu immediately before.
Wall If walls have been created on the floor map (using the Edit Wall page), lets you choose whether to display the walls. Check to display.
Opacity Specify the opacity of the floor map background image.

Section 5


Zoom In/Out buttons.
You can zoom in (+) or zoom out (-) of the floor map display. You can also use the mouse wheel scroll to zoom in or out.


Floor Map [Edit Wall]

You can draw walls with polylines to simulate radio attenuation by walls, partitions, and pillars on the floor map.


Section 1


You can view and draw walls.


Section 2


Shows the Wall list.

Table 27: Floor Map Wall List
Item Name Description
X Walls Shows the number of walls defined on the floor map.
Wall Name Shows the wall name.
Material
 Select a wall material from the drop-down list. The attenuation factor varies according to the wall material. The preset materials and attenuation factor are as follows:
  • Glass: 1%
  • Wood: 30%
  • Mortar: 40%
  • Plain concrete: 50%
  • Reinforced concrete: 75%
  • Metal: 99%
If the appropriate material or attenuation factor is not in the drop-down list, select "User Specified" and enter the attenuation factor.
Attenuation Shows the attenuation factor according to the selected material.
If "User Specified" is selected for the material, enter a value between 1 and 99 (unit: %), depending on the attenuation by the actual wall.
Thickness Specify the thickness of the wall with a value from 1 to 32767 (unit: mm).
"Add" / "Save" button Saves a newly created wall or an edited existing wall.
You can add a wall by typing the wall name, then drawing a polyline on the floor map.
"Clear" / "Cancel" button Cancels changes before clicking the "Add" / "Save" button.
Search walls
 Search for particular walls on the floor map.
The search field lets you enter a partial string to match. The screen displays entries with that string in the "Wall Name" field.
To remove the filter, delete the string from the search field and press enter.
Note
The search is case-sensitive.
Wall Name Shows the wall name defined for display.
"Copy" button Duplicates the selected wall.
The wall name of the duplicated wall will be the original wall name plus "_copy". If this name is already in use, a sequential number with brackets follows the suffix, such as "_copy(1)".
The duplicated wall polyline will be the same shape and will be placed at the lower right adjacent to the original. Move and reshape it as needed.
"Delete" button Deletes the selected wall.

Section 3


Shows the legend of the Wireless Status View.

Section 4


On the Edit Wall screen, "Drawing Mode", "Healthiness Icon", "Floor Area", "Device Counter", and "Power Limit" are irrelevant and disabled.

Table 28: Floor Map Control
Item Name Description
Grid Lets you enable or disable grid lines on the floor map.
Legend Lets you enable or disable the legend. Check to display.
Details Toggles the visibility of Area List. Check to display.
Wall If walls have been created on the floor map (using the Edit Wall page), lets you choose whether to display the walls.
Opacity Specify the opacity of the floor map background image.

Section 5


Zoom In/Out buttons.
You can zoom in (+) or zoom out (-) of the floor map display. You can also use the mouse wheel scroll to zoom in or out.



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