Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.5 | Configuration Guide Configuration Reference | 35Select Add to complete the creation or click Save to complete the editing of the Dell PowerConnect W APGroup. This group now appears in the navigation pane of the Dell PowerConnect W Configuration page.AP OverridesThe AP Overrides component of Dell PowerConnect W Configuration allows you to define device-specificsettings for an AP device without having to remove that device from an existing Dell PowerConnect W AP Groupor create a new Dell PowerConnect W AP Group specifically for that device. The AP Overrides page is for customAP devices that otherwise comply with most settings in the Dell PowerConnect W AP Group in which it ismanaged.The AP Overrides page displays all AP overrides that are currently configured. These overrides also appear in thenavigation pane at left. The name of any override matches the AP device name.802.11g TrafficManagement Profiledefault Specify the minimum percentage of available bandwidth to be allocated to a specific SSIDwhen there is congestion on the wireless network, and sets the interval between bandwidthusage reports. This setting pertains specifically to 802.11g.802.11a TrafficManagement Profiledefault Specify the minimum percentage of available bandwidth to be allocated to a specific SSIDwhen there is congestion on the wireless network, and sets the interval between bandwidthusage reports. This setting pertains specifically to 802.11a.IDS Profile default Selects the IDS profile to be associated with the new AP Group. The drop-down menucontains these options: ids-disabled ids-high-setting ids -low-setting ids-medium-settingThe IDS profiles configure the AP’s Intrusion Detection System features, which detect anddisable rogue APs and other devices that can potentially disrupt network operations. An APis considered to be a rogue AP if it is both unauthorized and plugged into the wired side ofthe network. An AP is considered to be an interfering AP if it is seen in the RF environmentbut is not connected to the wired network.Select the pencil icon next to this field to display the Profiles > IDS page and adjust thesesettings as desired.Mesh Radio Profile default Determines many of the settings used by mesh nodes to establish mesh links and the path tothe mesh portal, including the maximum number of children a mesh node can accept, andtransmit rates for the 802.11a and 802.11g radios.Mesh Cluster ProfilesAdd New MeshCluster ProfileSelect to display a new Mesh Cluster Profile section to this page. This section has twofields, as follows: Mesh Cluster Profile—Drop-down menu displays all supported profiles. Select one fromthe menu. Priority (1-16)—Type in the priority number for this profile. The priority may be anyinteger between 1 and 16.Complete these fields, click the Add button, and the profile displays as an option in theMesh Cluster Profile section, which may be selected for the AP Group to be added oredited.Table 3 Dell PowerConnect W Configuration > Dell PowerConnect W AP Groups Details, Settings, and DefaultValues (Continued)Field Default Description
