OfficeExtend Access Point link test
An OfficeExtend Access Point Link (OEAP) Test is a diagnostic feature that
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helps determine the Datagram Transport Layer Security (DTLS) upload speed of the link between an OEAP and a controller
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assists in identifying network bottlenecks and reasons for functionality failures, and
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allows administrators to estimate link quality by running tests on demand.
Feature history for OfficeExtend Access Point link test
This table provides release and related information for the feature explained in this module.
This feature is also available in all the releases subsequent to the one in which they are introduced in, unless noted otherwise.
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Cisco IOS XE 17.5.1 |
OEAP Link Test |
The Cisco OEAP Link Test feature allows you to determine the DTLS upload, link latency, and jitter of the link between an AP and the controller. |
Feature scenarios
OEAP users may experience poor performance when connected to a teleworker AP. Running an OEAP link test can diagnose and address these issues.
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The test involves the AP sending synthetic packets to the controller. The controller returns them, and the AP measures link quality.
Use cases
You can use this feature to troubleshoot issues such as low throughput from the Cisco Catalyst 9800 Controller GUI. The OEAP link test provides crucial metrics like DTLS upload speed, link latency, and jitter, facilitating precise issue identification.
Configure OEAP link test (CLI)
Perform network diagnostics on an OEAP using CLI to troubleshoot network connectivity.
Procedure
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Step 1 |
Enter privileged EXEC mode. Example: |
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Trigger network diagnostics on an OfficeExtend AP. Example: |
The OEAP starts the network diagnostics process, allowing you to assess connectivity and performance.
Perform OEAP link test (GUI)
Perform a link test for the OEAP to ensure optimal connection quality and operational efficiency through the GUI.
Procedure
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Step 1 |
Choose Monitoring > Wireless > AP Statistics. In the list of APs, a Link Test icon is displayed in the AP Name column for OEAP-capable APs.
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Click Link Test. The controller runs the link test and displays the results. |
The link test results are displayed after selecting the OEAP.
Verify OEAP link test
To verify network diagnostics information, use this command:
Device# show FlexConnect office-extend diagnostics
Summary of OfficeExtend AP Link Latency
CAPWAP Latency Heartbeat
Current: current latency (ms)
Min: minimum latency (ms)
Max: maximum latency (ms)
Link Test
Upload: DTLS Upload (Mbps)
Latency: DTLS Link Latency (ms)
Jitter: DTLS Link Jitter (ms)
AP Name Last Latency Heartbeat from AP Current Max Min Last Link Test Run Upload Latency Jitter
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ap-18 1 minute 1 second 0 0 0 12/04/20 09:19:48 8 2 0
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