First Published: February 1, 2024

Introduction

Release Date: February 2024

These release notes describe the recommended practices and known issues that apply to software version 1.8.0 of the Android Cisco Business Mobile App.

What's New in Cisco Business Mobile app Version 1.8.0

Cisco Business Mobile app version 1.8.0 introduces the following new features and changes:

  • Supports naming connected clients.

  • Supports finding management IP of CBW primary AP.

  • Supports client and SSID speed limits.

  • Supports LED indicator guide

  • Supports wired connection mode

  • Optimized site creation process

  • Supports blinking switch LED

  • Portuguese language support

Caveats for Release 1.8.0

Resolved Caveats

Release Date: February 2024

No new caveats have been resolved in this release.

System Requirements for Cisco Business Mobile app

The Cisco Mobile app is supported for Android devices running versions 11, 12 and 13. The following devices have been tested.

Model

Android Version

Google Pixel 4XL

13

Google Pixel 3XL

11

Google Pixel 5

13

Motorola Edge X30

13

Google Pixel 4a

13

Samsung S21+

12

Samsung S21

12

Samsung A52

12

Samsung S20

12

Samsung S20+

13

Samsung Note 10

11

Xiaomi 11 Pro

12

Oppo Reno 6

12

Redmi Note 12

12

Samsung S22

14

Samsung S23

14

Samsung A14

14

Oppo Reno

13

The following devices can be managed by the Cisco Mobile app:

  • Cisco Business 220 Series Smart Switches

  • Cisco Business 250 Series Smart Switches

  • Cisco Business 350 Series Managed Switches

  • Cisco Business 100 Series Access Points

  • Cisco Business 100 Series Mesh Extenders

  • Cisco Business 200 Series Access Points

  • Cisco Catalyst 1200 and 1300 Series switches.


Note

Cisco Business 350 Series switches with 10Gb Ethernet switch ports and a dedicated out of band (OOB) management port must be on version 3.1.1.7 or above to be installed and configured using the app. Affected models include: CBS350-8XT, CBS350-12XT, CBS350-24XT, CBS350-48XT-4X, CBS350-12XS, CBS350-24XS, CBS350-16XTS, and CBS350-24XTS.

Limitations and Restrictions

The Cisco Mobile app is subject to the following limitations and restrictions:

  • Cisco Business and Catalyst 1200/1300 switches need to connect to an existing Wi-Fi network to be managed by the Cisco Business mobile app. Please refer to the quick start guide that comes with the switches for detailed instructions.

  • The Cisco Business Mobile app for Android is not currently optimized for tablet devices. The app can be used on a tablet, but the user interface may not be optimal.

Caveats for Release 1.6.x

Resolved Caveats

Release Date: August 2023

No new caveats have been resolved in this release.

Caveats for Release 1.5.2

Resolved Caveats

Release Date: May 2023

No new caveats have been resolved in this release.

Caveats for Release 1.4.2

Release Date: December 2022

The following table lists caveats that have been resolved in the Cisco Business Mobile app version 1.4.2.

Table 1. Resolved Caveats

Caveat ID Number

Headline

CSCwc63099

A precise failure info was displayed when the password didn't comply with the complexity rules.

CSCwc66836

App displayed site summary page if killing the app when adding the remaining devices.

Caveats for Release 1.3.2

Open Caveats

Release Date: August 2022

The following table lists caveats that have been resolved in the Cisco Business Mobile app version 1.3.2.

Table 2. Open Caveats

Caveat ID Number

Headline

CSCwc34004

The physical back button does not work.

Workaround

Use the back button on the app's left top page instead of the phone's physical back button.

CSCwc63099

Should display the precise failure info when the password doesn't comply to the complexity rules.

Workaround

None

CSCwc66836

App displays site summary page if killing the app when adding the remaining devices.

Workaround

Click the Add Devices button on the site summary page, to display the devices that were scanned but did not add successfully. The app will guide you through the process of adding the missing devices to the list.

Caveats for Release 1.3

Open Caveats

Release Date: August 2022

There are no new open caveats for Cisco Business Mobile app version 1.3.

Resolved Caveats

Table 3. Resolved Caveats

Caveat ID Number

Headline

CSCwc31524

Fixed the location-related crash problem in some OnePlus models.

Caveats for Release 1.2.0

Open Caveats

Release Date: May 2022

The following table lists the open caveats for Cisco Business Mobile app version 1.2.0

Table 4. Open Caveats

Caveat ID Number

Headline

CSCvx98426

Diagnostic messages are hidden on smaller phones.

Workaround

Scroll up to view the messages.

CSCvy45626

The invalid password message is blocked by the keyboard when typing, so it might not be seen.

Workaround

Dismiss the keyboard to see the message.

CSCvy56045

Retry config saves automatically when already it is in progress on CBW.

Workaround

Click the Retry link to manually repeat the save operation.

Resolved Caveats

This is the initial product version.