User Guide: AWC plug-in version 3.15.0 for VST-VRT

# What is the AWC Plug-in

The AWC (Autonomous Wave Control) Plug-in is a wireless LAN controller. It lets you centrally and graphically manage wireless access points (APs) that are connected to an AMF network as guest devices or are installed on the same subnet as the AWC Plug-in server.
The plug-in can use AWC to automatically adjust the channel and transmit power for each AP according to the surrounding radio environment.
The AWC Plug-in enables you to:

- Batch configure multiple APs in arbitrary groups
- Batch upgrade multiple AP's firmware
- View a graphical representation of your wireless network
- Automatically adjust the channel and power of each AP with the AWC feature
- Detect rogue APs

In addition, with Wireless Channel Blanket licenses, you can also configure and operate a hybrid wireless network, which combines blanket and multi-channel wireless networks. This is called AWC-CB (AWC-Channel Blanket).
Please refer to Operation Reference > Channel Blanket > Overview for more details on AWC-CB.
If you are planning to manage guest device APs, please make sure that your AMF network is working correctly before using this software.
Please refer to the AMF Feature Overview and Configuration Guide for AMF networking features.

> Note

> > You can use the AWC Plug-in if your network doesn't use AMF (i.e. there's no AMF master or controller on your network). There are some limitations on the available features. For this to work, you have to install both Vista Manager EX and the AWC Plug-in and enable appropriate licenses. You cannot install and use the AWC Plug-in without Vista Manager EX.

## Identification of Individual Access Points

The AWC Plug-in uses both IP And MAC addresses as unique identifiers for each access point (Wireless AP).
When manually registering an AP, both its IP address and MAC address are required. When selecting from AMF guest nodes or obtaining IP addresses from a DHCP server, you do not need to manually input the IP and MAC address pair. The system retrieves the IP and MAC addresses from each respective service and associates them within the internal database.
For this reason, the AWC Plug-in does not allow duplicate IP or MAC addresses during the registration of access points. Please make sure to register unique IP addresses.
Due to relocation or reconfiguration of existing APs, if an IP address already registered to another AP is temporarily duplicated, the internal database may become inconsistent, and updates may fail to apply correctly.
For example, when switching the static IP-MAC bindings for multiple APs on a DHCP server, care must be taken to avoid assigning the same IP address to more than one AP, even temporarily. To do this, the registration of one AP should be removed first, and each AP should be brought online one at a time. After the DHCP lease is updated for the first AP, it should be disconnected before bringing the next AP online. This ensures that no overlap occurs between the old and new DHCP leases for the same IP address.

## Client Connection History Management and Client Packet Analysis

The AWC Plug-in can monitor detailed client behavior and store connection history by logging every time a wireless client connects to a managed AP or has connected or disconnected in the past, etc.
◼ Configuration
This function is enabled by setting "Wireless Client" to "Set" in the Screen Reference > System Settings screen's History Data Retention Period Setting.

> Note

> > When this feature is enabled, device management functions other than the AWC Plug-in, such as Vista Manager, cannot be used.
> > - Do not configure the Vista Manager EX to manage the AMF network.
> > - Do not install the SNMP Plug-in.
> > In addition, it is recommended that the "Wireless Device Topology Data Update-Interval" to be set to "Don't Set" in the Screen Reference > System Settings.
> > If you wish to use Vista Manager EX and/or the SNMP Plug-in together with the AWC Plug-in, please disable "Client Packet Analysis" and set the retention period for "Wireless Client" to 7 days or less.

In addition, by setting "Client Packet Analysis" to enable, the communication of connected clients can be analyzed to obtain information such as the host name and operating system used by the wireless client.
The AMF network under management must be unconfigured and operated without registering any plug-ins except for the AWC plug-in.
The following conditions must be met for effective use of Client Packet Analysis.

- IP addresses are assigned to wireless clients using DHCP
- The following DHCP options are functioning effectively
  - DHCP Option 12 (hostname)
  - DHCP Option 55/60 (operating system)
- Enable "Wireless Client" of the "History Data Retention Period" under the System Settings menu.

Refer to Operation Reference > Wireless Configuration > Configure AP Profiles for the supported models.

> Note

> > When this feature is enabled, logs about the wireless client's network connection will be displayed. For more information on logging, see Screen Reference > Wireless Monitor > Log Management.

## Supported AP Models

The AWC Plug-in can manage the following AP models.

> Note

> > Software versions listed below refer to those of AWC Plug-ins.

> Note

> > As a general rule, when managing wireless APs with the AWC plug-in, initialize the APs before adding them to management. Please refer to Operation Reference > Miscellaneous Settings > Configure AP through Its Own Web Interface for items that can be set before adding the AP to management.

- TQ series

  > Note

  > > The AWC Plug-in no longer supports the management of TQ2450, TQ3200, TQ3400, TQ3600, TQ4400, TQ4400e, and TQ4600 APs. Please note that the setting functions for these models of APs are retained for compatibility with the backup file of the previous version.

  Table 1: AT-TQ Series
  Firmware Version | Support Status | Comment
  --- | --- | ---
  TQ1402 / TQm1402
  6.0.2-0.1, 6.0.2-0.1b | Supported | "Verify RADIUS Packets" setting is not supported.
  6.0.1-7.x | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.8.0 or later are not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version.
  6.0.1-3.x | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.6.0 or later are not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version.
  6.0.1-2.x | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.3.4 or later are not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version.
  6.0.0-1.x | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.3.1 or later are not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version.
  6.0.0-0.x | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.2.1 or later are not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version.
  AT-TQ5403 / AT-TQ5403e / AT-TQm5403
  6.0.4-0.2 | Supported |
  6.0.3-0.1 to 6.0.3-0.2 | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.15.0 or later are not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version.
  6.0.2-0.3 to 6.0.2-0.x | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.10.3 or later are not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version.
  6.0.2-0.1 to 6.0.2-0.2 | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.10.1 or later are not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version.
  6.0.1-6.x | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.8.0 or later are not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version.
  6.0.1-5.x | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.6.0 or later are not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version.
  6.0.1-2.x | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.5.0 or later are not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version.
  6.0.1-1.x | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.3.1 or later are not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version.
  5.4.x or older | Unsupported | At first, update the AP to a supported version via its own web interface before putting it under the management of the AWC Plug-in.
  TQ6602
  7.0.1-4.1 to 7.0.1-4.3 | Supported | Some new features of the relevant version on the AP may not be configurable from the AWC Plug-in.
  7.0.1-3.2 | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.12.1 or later are not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version. Please refer to each version's release notes and other documents on our website for detailed information about the enhancements, changes and limitations for the version.
  7.0.1-2.8 | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.10.1 or later are not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version. Please refer to each version's release notes and other documents on our website for detailed information about the enhancements, changes and limitations for the version.
  7.0.1-2.1 to 7.0.1-2.7 | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.9.0 or later are not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version. Please refer to each version's release notes and other documents on our website for detailed information about the enhancements, changes and limitations for the version.
  7.0.1-1.x | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.8.0 or later are not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version. Please refer to each version's release notes and other documents on our website for detailed information about the enhancements, changes and limitations for the version.
  7.0.1-0.x | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.7.0 or later are not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version. Please refer to each version's release notes and other documents on our website for detailed information about the enhancements, changes and limitations for the version.
  7.0.0-1.3 | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.6.0 or later are not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version. Please refer to each version's release notes and other documents on our website for detailed information about the enhancements, changes and limitations for the version.
  7.0.0-1.1 | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.5.1 or later are not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version. Please refer to each version's release notes and other documents on our website for detailed information about the enhancements, changes and limitations for the version.
  TQ6602 GEN2 / TQm6602 GEN2
  8.0.5-0.1 to 8.0.5-0.2 | Supported |
  8.0.4-1.1 | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.13.2 or later area not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version.
  8.0.4-0.1 | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.13.1 or later are not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version.
  8.0.3-1.2 | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.13.1 or later are not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version.
  8.0.3-1.1 | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.12.1 or later are not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version.
  8.0.3-0.x | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.11.1 or later are not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version.
  8.0.2-1.x or older | Unsupported | At first, update the AP to a supported version via its own web interface before putting it under the management of the AWC Plug-in.
  TQ6702 GEN2 / TQm6702 GEN2
  8.0.5-0.1 to 8.0.5-0.2 | Supported |
  8.0.4-1.1 | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.13.2 or later area not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version.
  8.0.4-0.1 | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.13.1 or later are not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version.
  8.0.3-1.2 | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.13.1 or later are not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version.
  8.0.3-1.1 | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.12.1 or later are not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version.
  8.0.3-0.x | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.11.1 or later are not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version.
  8.0.2-1.x or older | Unsupported | At first, update the AP to a supported version via its own web interface before putting it under the management of the AWC Plug-in.
  AT-TQ6702e GEN2
  9.0.5-0.1 | Supported |
  9.0.4-3.1 | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.13.2 or later area not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version.
  9.0.4-2.1 | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.13.1 or later are not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version.
  9.0.4-1.1 | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.12.2 or later are not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version.
  9.0.3-0.1 | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.12.2 or later are not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version.
  TQ6403 GEN2 / TQm6403 GEN2
  9.0.5-0.1 | Supported |
  9.0.4-3.1 | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.13.2 or later area not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version.
  9.0.4-1.1 | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.13.1 or later are not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version.
  9.0.4-0.1 | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.13.1 or later are not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version.
  TQ7403
  10.0.5-0.1 to 10.0.5-0.2 | Supported |
  10.0.4-3.1 | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.13.2 or later area not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version.
  10.0.4-2.1 | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.13.1 or later are not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version.
  10.0.4-1.1 | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.12.2 or later are not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version.
  10.0.4-0.1 | Partially Supported | The functions added to the AWC Plug-in version 3.12.2 or later are not supported. Basic management and AWC calculation features are still available with the limited-support firmware version.
  AT-TQ3403 / AT-TQm3403
  11.0.5-0.1 | Supported |
  AT-TQ7613
  12.0.5-0.1 | Supported |
  AT-TQ6702 GEN2-R
  5.5.4-2.3 | Supported | Note Some settings for the TQ6702 GEN2-R can be made through the CLI or Web GUI of the AP itself.
  5.5.4-1.x or older | Unsupported | At first, update the AP to a supported version via its own web interface before putting it under the management of the AWC Plug-in.
  AT-TQ7403-R
  5.5.4-2.3 | Supported | Note Some settings for the TQ7403-R can be made through the CLI or Web GUI of the AP itself.

- SDN/OpenFlow-capable TQ Series

  > Note

  > > The AWC Plug-in no longer supports the management of TQ series in SDN/OpenFlow mode or with the firmware that supports SDN/OpenFlow. Please note that the setting functions for these models of APs are retained for compatibility with the backup file of the previous version.

## Support Limits

The number of APs, Clients and Floor Maps that can be managed by the AWC Plug-in are as follows.

- Wireless AP
  500 units
  (including up to 100 units each of TQm1402, TQm5403, TQm6403 GEN2, TQm6602 GEN2, and TQm6702 GEN2)
- Wireless Client
  3,000 units
- Floor Map
  The number of APs that can be put on a single floor map is limited to 120 units.
- The maximum number of APs that can be managed by Remote Monitors
  - Wireless LAN Controller<br> 1 unit
  - Wireless AP
    1,800 units (subject to the upper limit of the wireless LAN controller)
    For more information about the Remote Monitor, see Screen Reference > Wireless Monitoring > Remote Monitor.

> Note

> > The more units managed, the longer each page may take to display.

## Account Types

The AWC Plug-in shares the account database with Vista Manager EX and other plug-ins.

Table 2: Account Types
Type | Overview
--- | ---
Admin | Can use all wireless management functions.
User | Can perform wireless management operations except the ones listed below. Create Management Group View the AWC Calculation Result Log Initialize the system and view version information Admin can permit Users to configure and view permissions per Management Group.

See the "Managing user accounts" section of the Vista Manager EX User Guide for more information.

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