Viewing Triggers

AirWave shows defined system triggers on the System > Triggers page, as shown in Figure 1. If triggers for roles are configured, AirWave lists them in a separate table at the bottom of the page. Click any of the column headings in this table to sort the data.

Figure 1  Triggers

Table 1 describes the fields on the System > Triggers page.

Table 1: Triggers Fields and Descriptions

Field

Description

Type

The trigger type. For more information, see Types of Triggers.

Trigger

The trigger condition that generated the alert.

Additional Notification Options

If a notification option is configured, AirWave indicates that the alert will be distributed by email, to a network management system (NMS), or both.

NOTE: AirWave supports both IPv6 and IPv4 SNMP traps to be sent to NMS.

NMS Trap Destinations

The NMS server where AirWave sends the trigger. Configure NMS trap destinations on the AMP Setup >NMS page.

NOTE: This option is only available if an NMS server has been added to AirWave. For more information, see Integrating NMS Servers.

CEF Syslog Destinations

The external syslog destination where sends alerts in CEF format.

NOTE: This option is available when CEF syslog notification is enabled. For more information, see External Logging Settings.

Severity

The severity level assigned to the trigger.

Folder

If the trigger applies only to devices in a folder, AirWave provides a link to the folder.

NOTE: If the trigger is restricted by folder and group, the trigger applies to devices in the group and in the folder.

Group

If the trigger applies only to devices in a group, AirWave provides a link to the group.

NOTE: If the trigger is restricted by folder and group, the trigger applies to devices in the group and in the folder.

Include Subfolders

If the trigger applies only to devices in a folder and all of its subfolders, AirWave displays Yes.

Logged Alert Visibility

AirWave displays whether the trigger is distributed by triggering agent, or by the associated role.

Suppress Until Acknowledged

AirWave displays how it handles the trigger:

No. A new alert will be created every time the trigger criteria are met.

Yes. An alert will be received the first time the criteria is met, and a new alert for the device is not created until the initial one is acknowledged.