Adding Devices into AirWave

If AirWave doesn't discover devices automatically, there are two methods of adding devices to AirWave. One is where you manually select your device type and model from the Add page. The other is where you bulk import devices from a CSV file.

Adding Devices Manually

If AirWave doesn't discover devices automatically, you can manually add devices. When you add a Cisco or HPE Aruba Networking device, AirWave adds the make and model into its database. When you add a universal device, AirWave gets only basic monitoring information. If you don't provide SNMP credentials for the device, AirWave will monitor upstream switches, RADIUS servers, and other devices in the wired network using ICMP monitoring. Once you have added a universal device, you can view a list of its interfaces by navigating to Devices > Manage.

By selecting the pencil icon next to an interface, you can assign it to be non-monitored or monitored as Interface 1 or 2. AirWave collects this information and displays it on the Devices > Monitor page in the Interface section. AirWave supports MIB-II interfaces and polls in/out byte counts for up to two interfaces. AirWave also monitors sysUptime.

To add a device into AirWave:

1. Log in to the AirWave with the following credentials:
   1. Username: admin
   2. Password: admin password.
2. Navigate to Devices > New, then click Add.
3. From the Device Setup > Add page, select the device from the drop-down menu.

   Figure 1  Selecting the Device

   

4. Select Add.
5. From the Add page, enter the device communications settings and location settings. The configuration options on this page vary depending on the device. See Table 1 for information about each setting.

   When adding an Aruba device, be sure to add controllers and switches to separate groups.

6. At the bottom of the page, set the device management mode to Monitor Only or Management read/write.

   If you select Manage read/write, AirWave overwrites existing device settings with the Groups settings. Place newly discovered devices in Monitor read/only mode to enable auditing of actual settings instead of Group Policy settings. For more information, refer to Management Modes in the latest AirWave User Guide.

7. Select Add to finish adding the device to the network.

   Table 1 describes the settings on the Add Page.

   Table 1: Device Communication and Location Fields and Default Values

   Setting	Default	Description
   Name	None	User-configurable name for the AP (maximum of 20 characters).
   IP Address	None	IP address of the device (required). AirWave supports IPv4 and IPv6 addresses.
   SNMP Port	161	The port AirWave uses to communicate with the AP using SNMP.
   SSH Port	22	For devices that support SSH, specify the SSH port number.
   Community String (Confirm)	Taken from Device Setup > Communication	Community string used to communicate with the AP. NOTE: The Community String should have RW (Read-Write) capability. New, out-of-the-box Cisco devices typically have SNMP disabled and a blank user name and password combination for HTTP and Telnet. Cisco supports multiple community strings per AP.
   SNMPv3 Username	Taken from Device Setup > Communication	User name of the SNMP v3 user on the controller. If you are going to manage configuration for the device, this field provides a read-write user account (SNMP, HTTP, and Telnet) within the Cisco Security System for access to existing APs. AirWave initially uses this user name and password combination to control the Cisco AP. AirWave creates a user-specified account with which to manage the AP if the User Creation Options are set to Create and user specified as User.
   Auth Password	Taken from Device Setup > Communication	SNMPv3 authentication password. NOTE: SNMPv3 supports three security levels: (1) no authentication and no encryption, (2) authentication and no encryption, and (3) authentication and encryption. AirWave currently only supports authentication and encryption.
   Privacy Password (Confirm)	Taken from Device Setup > Communication	SNMPv3 privacy password. NOTE: SNMPv3 supports three security levels: (1) no authentication and no encryption, (2) authentication and no encryption, and (3) authentication and encryption. AirWave currently only supports authentication and encryption.
   SNMPv3 Auth Protocol	Taken from Device Setup > Communication	Specifies the SNMPv3 auth protocol: MD5, SHA-1, or SHA-2 (including SHA-224, SHA-256, SHA-384, or SHA-512).
   SNMPv3 Privacy Protocol	Taken from Device Setup > Communication	Specifies the SNMPv3 Privacy protocol as either DES or AES (AES-192 or AES-256). This option is not available for all devices.
   Telnet/SSH Username	Taken from Device Setup > Communication	Telnet user name for existing Cisco IOS APs. AirWave uses the Telnet user name/password combination to manage the AP and to enable SNMP if desired. NOTE: New, out-of-the-box Cisco IOS-based APs typically have SNMP disabled with a default telnet user name of Cisco and default password of Cisco. This value is required for management of any existing Cisco IOS-based APs.
   Telnet/SSH Password (Confirm)	Taken from Device Setup > Communication	Telnet password for existing Cisco IOS APs. AirWave uses the Telnet user name/password combination to manage the AP and to enable SNMP if desired. NOTE: New, out-of-the-box Cisco IOS-based APs typically have SNMP disabled with a default telnet user name of Cisco and default password of Cisco. This value is required for management of any existing Cisco IOS-based APs.
   enable Password (Confirm)	Taken from Device Setup > Communication	Password that allows AirWave to enter enable mode on the device.

Adding Devices from a CSV File

You can use a CSV file to bulk add devices to AirWave. If you specify the vendor name, AirWave automatically determines the correct type while bringing up the device. If your CSV file includes make and model information, AirWave will add the information provided in the CSV file as it did before. AirWave will not override what you have specified in this CSV file in any way.

To import a CSV file:

1. From the Device Setup > Add page, click the blue Import Devices via CSV link. The Upload a list of devices page displays. See Figure 2.

   Figure 2  Adding Devices from CSV File

   

2. Select a group and folder into which to import the list of devices.
3. Click Choose File to select the CSV file on your computer.
4. Click Upload to add the devices from the list into AirWave.

Supported Devices

For information on supported devices, refer to the latest Supported Devices Guide.