Explains how default DSCP (Differentiated Services Code Point) values are applied within Application Visibility and Control (AVC).
Configuring default DSCP for AVC profile (GUI)
Assign a default DSCP value for an Application Visibility and Control (AVC) profile using the GUI.
Procedure
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Choose .
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Click Add.
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Enter the Policy Name.
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Click Add Class-Maps.
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Select AVC from the AVC/User Defined drop-down list.
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Click either Any or All match type radio button.
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Select DSCP from the Mark Type drop-down list.
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- Check the Drop check box to drop traffic from specific sources.
- If you do not want to drop the traffic, enter the Police(kbps) and select the match type from the Match Type drop-down list. Choose the items from the available list and click move them to the selected list. Click Save.
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Click Apply to Device.
Guidelines to configure default DSCP marking for unclassified AVC packets
When using Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller or , ensure you configure a default DSCP marking for packets not matched by AVC policy filters. This allows consistent QoS treatment, even when your policy exceeds the 32-filter limit or cannot individually classify certain packet types.
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Set a default marking action in your class map and policy map to handle all unclassified traffic.
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Apply this configuration to ensure unclassified packets receive the intended QoS treatment.
Create class map (CLI)
Define a class map to identify and categorize network traffic based on application names, categories, subcategories, or application groups.
Procedure
Create policy map (CLI)
Define and configure a policy map in global configuration mode to classify and act on network traffic.