Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller Software Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE 26.1.x

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Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller Software Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE 26.1.x

How to configure RRM

Updated: April 10, 2026

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Guides you through configuring neighbor discovery type, RF groups, static RF groups, transmit power control, 802.11 RRM parameters and 802.11 advanced RRM, using GUI steps and CLI commands for effective Radio Resource Management.

Configure neighbor discovery type (GUI)

Configure the Neighbor Discovery Type for your network devices by leveraging the GUI interface.

Use this task to set the Neighbor Discovery Type within the Radio Resource Management settings to enhance the network's ability to detect and manage neighbor devices efficiently.

Procedure

1.

Choose Configuration > Radio Configurations > RRM .

2.

On the Radio Resource Management page, click either the 5 GHz Band , 2.4 GHz Band or the 6 GHz Band tab.

3.

In the General tab, under each section enter the corresponding field details:

  1. Under the Profile Threshold For Traps section, enter the:

    1. Interference Percentage: The foreign interference threshold range is from 0 to 100 %. The default is 10 %.

    2. Clients: The client threshold range is from 1 to 75 clients. The default is 12.

    3. Noise: The foreign noise threshold range is from –127 dBm to 0dBm. The default is –70 dBm.

    4. Utilization Percentage: The RF utilization threshold between 0 and 100 %. The default is 80 %.

    5. Throughput: The average rate of successful messages delivery over a communication channel. Value ranges from 1000 to 10000000 bps. The default value is 1000000.

  2. Under the Noise/Interference/Rogue/CleanAir/SI Monitoring Channels section, choose these options:

    1. Channel List from the drop-down list:

      • All Channels

      • Country Channels

      • DCA Channels

    2. RRM Neighbor Discover Type from the drop-down list:

      • Transparent: Packets are sent as is.

      • Protected: Packets are protected.

    3. RRM Neighbor Discovery Mode:

      • AUTO: If the NDP mode configured is AUTO, the controller selects On-Channel as the NDP mode. The default is set as AUTO.

      • OFF-CHANNEL: If the NDP mode configured is Off-Channel, the controller selects Off-Channel as the NDP mode.

  3. Under the Monitor section, set these options:

    • Neighbor Packet Frequency (seconds): Frequency (in seconds) in which the Neighbor Discovery Packets are sent. The default is 180 seconds.

    • Reporting Interval (seconds): The default is 180 seconds. Each channel dwell has to be completed within 180 seconds.

    • Neighbor Timeout factor: Value in seconds used to determine when to prune access points from the neighbor list that have timed out. The default is 20 seconds.

4.

Click Apply to save your configuration.

Neighbor discovery for your network devices is complete.

Configure neighbor discovery type (CLI)

Specify how neighbor discovery packets are handled on each radio band.

Procedure

1.

Enter global configuration mode.

Example:

Device# configure terminal
2.

Configure the neighbor discovery type for the desired radio band.

Example:


Device(config)# ap dot11 {24ghz | 5ghz | 6ghz} rrm ndp-type {protected | transparent}
The NDP types are:

  • protected: Use protected to encrypt discovery packets.

  • transparent: Use transparent to send packets as is (default).
3.

Return to privileged EXEC mode by ending the configuration mode.

Example:

Device(config)# end

Alternatively, you can also press Ctrl-Z to exit global configuration mode.

The neighbor discovery type for the specified band is set.

Configure RF groups

RF groups are configured through either GUI or CLI. You can also configure RF groups through

Note

When the multiple-country feature is being used, all controllers intended to join the same RF group must be configured with the same set of countries, configured in the same order.

Configure RF group selection mode (GUI)

Set the RF Group Selection Mode for a wireless controller to manage radio resource management (RRM) and group configuration.

Use this procedure when you need to designate or update the RF Group Selection Mode on your controller using the web interface.

Before you begin

Ensure you have administrator access to the wireless controller GUI.

To configure the RF Group Selection Mode, use the steps in this section:

Procedure

1.

Choose Configuration > Radio Configurations > RRM.

2.

On the RRM page, click the relevant band tab: either 6 GHz Band, 5 GHz Band, or 2.4 GHz Band.

3.

Click the RF Grouping tab.

4.

Choose the appropriate Group Mode from these options:

  • Automatic: Sets the 802.11 RF group selection to automatic update mode.
  • Leader: Sets the 802.11 RF group selection to leader mode.
  • Off: Disables the 802.11 RF group selection.
Note
When AI Enhanced RRM is enabled on a controller and Cisco Catalyst Center is connected to a wireless network, Cisco Catalyst Center is assigned the group role as leader. Controllers managed by Cisco Catalyst Center with AI Enhanced RRM enabled are assigned the group role as remote members regardless of the group mode previously assigned. The Group Role field displays Remote Member, and the Group leader field displays the IP address of the Cisco Catalyst Center.
5.

Save the configuration.

The controller applies the selected RF Group Selection Mode to the chosen bands.

Configure RF group selection mode (CLI)

Set the RF group selection mode for specific 802.11 radio bands on a Cisco device using CLI commands.

Use this procedure to configure how access points are grouped for RF management purposes by specifying the RF group selection mode for 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or (if supported) 6 GHz bands.

Procedure

1.

Enter global configuration mode.

Example:

Device# configure terminal
2.

Configure the RF group selection mode for your 802.11 band.

Example:


Device(config)# ap dot11 {24ghz | 5ghz} rrm group-mode {auto | leader | off}

  • auto: Sets the 802.11 RF group selection to automatic update mode.

  • leader: Sets the 802.11 RF group selection to leader mode.

  • off: Disables the 802.11 RF group selection.

3.

Configure RF group selection mode for 802.11 bands.

Example:


Device(config)# ap dot11 {24ghz | 5ghz | 6ghz} rrm group-mode {auto | leader | off}

  • auto: Sets the 802.11 RF group selection to automatic update mode.

  • leader: Sets the 802.11 RF group selection to leader mode.

  • off: Disables the 802.11 RF group selection.

4.

Exit configuration mode to return to privileged EXEC mode.

Example:

Device(config)# end

Alternatively, you can also press Ctrl-Z to exit global configuration mode.

The system applies the selected RF group selection mode to the specified 802.11 band.

Configure an RF group name (CLI)

Set up a radio frequency (RF) group for wireless controllers. This action optimizes radio resource management.

Procedure

1.

Enter global configuration mode.

Example:

Device# configure terminal
2.

Create an RF group. Enter a group name in ASCII format, up to 19 characters long. The name is case sensitive.

Example:

Device(config)# wireless rf-network network-name
Note

Repeat this procedure for each controller you want to add to the RF group.
3.

Return to privileged EXEC mode.

Example:

Device(config)# end

You can also press Ctrl-Z to exit global configuration mode.

The RF group is created. Controllers in the group share RF information to optimize radio performance.

Device# configure terminal
Device(config)# wireless rf-network network1
Device(config)# end
Device# show network profile 100

Configure a secure RF group (CLI)

Set up a secure RF group for optimal wireless device communication and management.

With a secure RF group, your access points coordinate radio resources to improve network performance.

Procedure

1.

Enter global configuration mode.

Example:

Device# configure terminal
2.

Create a secure RF group and enable the secure RF group functionality.

Example:

Device(config)# wireless rf-network secure
3.

Exit to privileged EXEC mode.

Example:

Device(config)# end
4.

(Optional) Verify the RF group configuration and statistics for the desired frequency band , such as 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or 6 GHz.

Example:

Device# show ap dot11 {24ghz | 5ghz | 6ghz} group

The secure RF group is created and operational on the selected wireless controller.

Configure members in an 802.11 static RF group (GUI)

Add controllers to a static RF group. This configuration enables coordinated radio management and optimizes wireless network performance.

When you configure static RF groups, you can manually designate RF group leaders and members. This approach supports predictable behavior and enhances control over radio resource management.

Procedure

1.

Choose Configuration > Radio Configurations > RRM .

2.

On the RRM page, click either the 6 GHz Band , 5 GHz Band, or 2.4 GHz Band tab.
3.

Click the RF Grouping tab.

4.

Choose the appropriate Group Mode from these options:

  • Automatic (default): Members of an RF group elect a leader to maintain a primary power and channel scheme. The RF grouping algorithm selects the group leader dynamically and ensures continuous leadership. Group leader assignments can change. For example, assignments change if the current leader becomes inoperable or if group members experience significant changes.
  • Leader: A device as an RF group leader, manually. In this mode, the leader and members are manually configured. Their assignments remain fixed. If a member is unable to join the RF group, the system indicates the reason. The system uses the member's management IP address and system name to request that the member join the leader. The leader attempts to connect with a member every minute if the member did not join during the previous attempt.
  • Off: No RF group is configured.
5.

Under Group Members section, click Add.

6.

In the Add Static Member window that is displayed, enter the controller name and the IPv4 or IPv6 address of the controller.

7.

Click Save & Apply to Device.

The new member is added to the static RF group and joins the manually configured group for radio parameter coordination.

Configure members in an 802.11 static RF group (CLI)

Define APs as members of a static RF group using the CLI, enabling coordinated radio management.

Procedure

1.

Enter global configuration mode.

Example:

Device# configure terminal
2.

Configure members in an 802.11 static RF group.

Example:

Device(config)# ap dot11 {24ghz | 5ghz | 6ghz} rrm group-member group_name ip_addr

Set the group mode to leader to activate the group member.
3.

Return to privileged EXEC mode.

Example:

Device(config)# end

You can also press Ctrl-Z to exit global configuration mode.

The AP is added as a member of the 802.11 static RF group.

Device# configure terminal
Device(config)# ap dot11 24ghz rrm group-member Grpmem01 10.1.1.1
Device(config)# end

Configure transmit power control

Configure transmit power (GUI)

Configure transmit power settings for wireless APs.

Procedure

1.

Choose Configuration > Radio Configurations > RRM .

2.

On the 6 GHz Band , 5 GHz Band , or 2.4 GHz Band tab, click the TPC tab.

3.

Choose one of these dynamic transmit power assignment modes:

  • Automatic (default): The transmit power is periodically updated for all APs that permit this operation.
  • On Demand: The transmit power is updated on demand. If you choose this option, you get to view the Invoke Power Update Once . Click Invoke Power Update Once to apply the RRM data successfully.
  • Fixed: No dynamic transmit power assignments occur and values are set to their global default.
4.

Enter the maximum and minimum power level assignment on this radio. If you configure maximum transmit power, RRM does not allow any AP attached to the device to exceed this transmit power level. This applies whether the power is set by RRM TPC or by coverage hole detection.

For example, if you configure a maximum transmit power of 11 dBm, then no AP would transmit above 11 dBm, unless the AP is configured manually. The range is from –10 dBm to 30 dBm.
5.

In the Power Threshold field, enter the cutoff signal level used by RRM when determining whether to reduce an access point’s power.

The default value for this parameter varies depending on the TPC version you choose. For TPCv1, the default value is –70 dBm, and for TPCv2, the default value is –67 dBm. The default value can be changed when APs are transmitting at higher (or lower) than desired power levels. The range is from –80 to –50 dBm.

Increasing this value (between –65 and –50 dBm) causes the APs to operate at higher transmit power rates. Decreasing the value has the opposite effect. In applications with a dense population of APs, it may be useful to decrease the threshold to –80 or –75 dBm in order to reduce the number of BSSIDs (APs) and beacons seen by the wireless clients. Some wireless clients might have difficulty processing a large number of BSSIDs or a high beacon rate and might exhibit problematic behavior with the default threshold.
6.

Click Apply .

Transmit power settings are updated according to your configuration.

Configure Tx-power control threshold (CLI)

Set the Tx-power control threshold to define the minimum received signal strength at which the device adjusts its transmit power.

Procedure

1.

Enter global configuration mode.

Example:

Device# configure terminal
2.

Configure the Tx-power control threshold used by RRM for auto power assignment.

Example:

Device(config)# ap dot11 {24ghz | 5ghz | 6ghz} rrm tpc-threshold threshold_value

The range is from –80 dBm to –50 dBm.

3.

Return to privileged EXEC mode.

Example:

Device(config)# end

You can also press Ctrl-Z to exit global configuration mode.

The Tx-power control threshold is updated, enabling the device to adjust its transmit power according to the specified threshold.

Device# configure terminal
Device(config)# ap dot11 24ghz rrm tpc-threshold -60
Device(config)# end

Configure the Tx-power level (CLI)

Set the transmit power level of the wireless AP to improve wireless coverage and signal strength.

Procedure

1.

Enter global configuration mode.

Example:

Device# configure terminal
2.

Configure the 802.11 Tx-power level.

Example:

Device(config)# ap dot11 {24ghz | 5ghz} rrm txpower {trans_power_level | auto | max | min | once}
The Tx-power parameters are:

  • trans_power_level: Sets the transmit power level.

  • auto: Enables auto-RF.

  • max: Configures the maximum auto-RF Tx-power.

  • min: Configures the minimum auto-RF Tx-power.

  • once: Enables one-time auto-RF.
3.

Configure the 802.11 6-GHz Tx-power level.

Example:

Device(config)# ap dot11 6ghz rrm txpower trans_power_level auto
The Tx-power parameters are:

  • trans_power_level: Sets the transmit power level. The range is 1 to 5.

  • auto: Enables auto-RF.

Note

The 6-GHz band uses constant-PSD instead of constant-EIRP, which allows you to transmit at higher power as the channel width increases. The system derives the power levels based on the configured channel width. At higher power levels between 1 and 3, these power values exceed the limit for legacy rate frames, such as beacon frames. The beacon power does not change at higher levels in the 6-GHz band, unlike in the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz bands.
4.

end

Example:

Device(config)# end

Return to privileged EXEC mode.

Configure 802.11 RRM parameters

Configure advanced 802.11 channel assignment parameters (GUI)

Configure the RRM settings to optimize channel assignment for 802.11 wireless networks.

Procedure

1.

Choose Configuration > Radio Configurations > RRM .

2.

In the DCA tab, complete these details:

  1. Select a Channel Assignment Mode to specify the DCA mode:

    • Automatic (default): Causes the device to periodically evaluate and, if necessary, update the channel assignment for all joined APs.

    • Freeze: Causes the device to evaluate and update the channel assignment for all joined APs. If you choose this option, you get to view the Invoke Channel Update Once. Click Invoke Channel Update Once to apply the RRM data successfully.

    • Off: Turns off DCA and sets all AP radios to the first channel of the band, which is the default value. If you choose this option, you must manually assign channels on all radios.

  2. From the Interval drop-down list, choose the interval that tells how often the DCA algorithm is allowed to run. The default interval is 10 minutes.

  3. From the Anchortime drop-down list, choose a number to specify the time of day when the DCA algorithm must start. The options are numbers between 0 and 23 (inclusive) representing the hour of the day from 12:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

  4. Check the Avoid Foreign AP Interference check box to cause the device’s RRM algorithms to consider 802.11 traffic from foreign APs (those not included in your wireless network) when assigning channels to lightweight APs, or uncheck it to disable this feature. For example, RRM may adjust the channel assignment to have APs avoid channels close to foreign APs. By default, this feature is in enabled state.

  5. Check the Avoid Cisco AP Load check box to cause the device’s RRM algorithms to consider 802.11 traffic from Cisco lightweight APs in your wireless network when assigning channels. For example, RRM can assign better reuse patterns to APs that carry a heavier traffic load. By default, this feature is in disabled state.

  6. Check the Avoid Non-802.11a Noise check box to cause the device’s RRM algorithms to consider noise (non-802.11 traffic) in the channel when assigning channels to lightweight APs. For example, RRM may have APs avoid channels with significant interference from non-AP sources, such as microwave ovens. By default, this feature is in enabled state.

  7. Check the Avoid Persistent Non-Wi-Fi Interference check box to enable the device to take into account persistent non-Wi-Fi interference in DCA calculations. A persistent interfering device is any device from the following categories, which has been seen in the past 7 days - Microwave Oven, Video Camera, Canopy, WiMax Mobile, WiMax Fixed, Exalt Bridge. With Avoid Persistent Non-Wi-Fi Interference enabled, if a Microwave Oven is detected, that interference from the Microwave Oven is taken into account in the DCA calculations for the next 7 days. After 7 days, if the interfering device is not detected anymore, it is no longer considered in the DCA calculations.

  8. From the DCA Channel Sensitivity drop-down list, choose one of the following options to specify how sensitive the DCA algorithm is to environmental changes such as signal, load, noise, and interference when determining whether to change channels:

    • Low: The DCA algorithm is not particularly sensitive to environmental changes. The DCA threshold is 30 dB.

    • Medium (default): The DCA algorithm is moderately sensitive to environmental changes. The DCA threshold is 15 dB.

    • High: The DCA algorithm is highly sensitive to environmental changes. The DCA threshold is 5 dB.

  9. Set the Channel Width as required. You can choose the RF channel width as 20 MHz, 40 MHz, 80 MHz, 160 MHz, or Best. This is applicable only for 802.11a/n/ac (5 GHz) radio.

3.

The Auto-RF Channel List section shows the channels that are currently selected. To select a channel, check the corresponding check box.

Note

If you disable the serving radio channel of the root AP from the Auto-RF Channel List, you will not be able to view the neighboring APs in the root APs.

4.

In the Event Driven RRM section, check the EDRRM check box to run RRM when CleanAir-enabled AP detects a significant level of interference. If enabled, set the sensitivity threshold level at which the RRM is invoked, enter the custom threshold, and check the Rogue Contribution check box to enter the rogue duty-cycle.

5.

Click Apply .

The wireless controller updates 802.11 channel assignments according to your configured parameters.

Configure 802.11 channel assignment parameters (CLI)

Configure DCA and related parameters on 802.11 radios.

Procedure

1.

Enter global configuration mode.

Example:

Device# configure terminal
2.

Configure CleanAir event-driven RRM parameters.

Example:

Device(config)# ap dot11 {24ghz | 5ghz} rrm channel cleanair-event sensitivity {high | low | medium}

The types of sensitivity are:

  • High : Specifies the most sensitivity to non-Wi-Fi interference as indicated by the air quality (AQ) value.

  • Low : Specifies the least sensitivity to non-Wi-Fi interference as indicated by the AQ value.

  • Medium : Specifies medium sensitivity to non-Wi-Fi interference as indicated by the AQ value.

3.

Configure 802.11 6GHz DCA algorithm parameters.

Example:

Device(config)# ap dot11 6ghz rrm channel dca {anchor-time <0-23> | global auto | interval <0-24> sensitivity {high | low | medium}}

The DCA algorithm parameters include:

  • anchor-time: Configures the anchor time for the DCA. The range is from 0 to 23 hours.

  • global: Configures the DCA mode for all 802.11 Cisco APs.

    • auto: Enables auto-RF.

  • interval: Configures the DCA interval value. The values are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 and 24 hours, and the default value 0 denotes 10 minutes.

  • sensitivity: Configures the DCA sensitivity level to changes in the environment.

    • high: Specifies the most sensitivity.

    • low: Specifies the least sensitivity.

    • medium: Specifies medium sensitivity.

4.

Configure the DCA channel bandwidth for all 802.11 radios in the 5-GHz band.

Example:

Device(config)# ap dot11 5ghz rrm channel dca chan-width {20 | 40 | 80 | best}
The channel bandwidth can be set to 20 MHz, 40 MHz, or 80 MHz, . The default value for channel bandwidth is 20 MHz (80 MHz is the default value for Best). Set the channel bandwidth to Best before configuring the constraints.
5.

Configure the maximum channel bandwidth that can be assigned to a channel.

Example:

Device(config)# ap dot11 5ghz rrm channel dca chan-width width-max {WIDTH_20MHz | WIDTH_40MHz | WIDTH_80MHz |WIDTH_MAX}

WIDTH_80MHz assigns the channel bandwidth to 20 MHz, 40 MHz, or 80 MHz but not greater than that.

6.

Configure the maximum channel bandwidth that can be assigned to a channel.

Example:

Device(config)# ap dot11 6ghz rrm channel
dca chan-width width-max {WIDTH_200MHz | WIDTH_40MHz | WIDTH_80MHz | WIDTH_MAX}

WIDTH_80MHz assigns the channel bandwidth to 20 MHz, 40 MHz, or 80 MHz but not greater than that.

The 802.11 channel assignment parameters are configured.

What to do next

Configure the advanced channel assignment parameters.

Configure the advanced channel assignment parameters (CLI)

Procedure

1.

Configure the persistent non-Wi-Fi device avoidance in the 802.11 channel assignment.

Example:

Device(config)# ap dot11 {24ghz | 5ghz} rrm channel device
2.

Configure the foreign AP 802.11 interference avoidance in the channel assignment.

Example:

Device(config)# ap dot11 {24ghz | 5ghz} rrm channel foreign
3.

Configure the Cisco AP 802.11 load avoidance in the channel assignment.

Example:

Device(config)# ap dot11 {24ghz | 5ghz} rrm channel load
4.

Configure noise avoidance in 802.11 channel assignment.

Example:

Device(config)# ap dot11 {24ghz | 5ghz} rrm channel noise
5.

Return to privileged EXEC mode.

Example:

Device(config)# end

You can also press Ctrl-Z to exit global configuration mode.

The 802.11 advanced channel assignment parameters are configured.

Device(config)# ap dot11 {24ghz | 5ghz} rrm channel noise
  Device(config)# end

Configure 802.11 coverage hole detection (GUI)

Enable 802.11 coverage hole detection to optimize wireless radio coverage and identify areas with inadequate connectivity.

Use this task when you want to detect and troubleshoot Wi-Fi coverage gaps on 6 GHz, 5 GHz, or 2.4 GHz radio bands in your wireless network.

Procedure

1.

Choose Configuration > Radio Configurations > RRM to configure Radio Resource Management parameters for 802.11ax (6 GHz), 802.11a/n/ac (5 GHz) and 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz) radios.

2.

On the Radio Resource Management page, click the Coverage tab and complete these steps:

  1. To enable coverage hole detection, check the Enable Coverage Hole Detection check box.

  2. In the Data Packet Count field, enter the number of data packets.

  3. In the Data Packet Percentage field, enter the percentage of data packets.

  4. In the Data RSSI Threshold field, enter the actual value in dBm. The range is from –60 dBm to –90 dBm. The default value is –80 dBm.

  5. In the Voice Packet Count field, enter the number of voice data packets.

  6. In the Voice Packet Percentage field, enter the percentage of voice data packets.

  7. In the Voice RSSI Threshold field, enter the actual value in dBm. The range is from –60 dBm to –90 dBm. The default value is –80 dBm.

  8. In the Minimum Failed Client per AP field, enter the minimum number of clients on an AP with a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) below the coverage threshold. The range is from 1 to 75, and the default value is 3.

  9. In the Percent Coverage Exception Level per AP field, enter the maximum desired percentage of clients on an access point’s radio operating below the desired coverage threshold. The range is from 0 to 100%, and the default value is 25%.

3.

Click Apply.

Your configuration is saved and the system begins monitoring for coverage holes based on the specified parameters.

Configure 802.11 coverage hole detection (CLI)

Set up coverage hole detection for your wireless network.

Procedure

1.

Enter global configuration mode.

Example:

Device# configure terminal
2.

Configure the 802.11 6 GHz coverage hole detection for data packets.

Example:

Device(config)# ap dot11 {24ghz | 5ghz | 6ghz} rrm coverage data {fail-percentage | packet-count} value

The attributes for the data packets are:

  • fail-percentage: Configures the 802.11 6-GHz coverage failure rate threshold for uplink data packets as a percentage that ranges from 1 to 100 percent.

  • packet-count: Configures the 802.11 6-GHz coverage minimum failure count threshold for uplink data packets that ranges from 1 to 255.
3.

Configure the 802.11 AP coverage exception level as a percentage that ranges from 0 to 100 percent.

Example:

Device(config)# ap dot11 {24ghz | 5ghz} rrm coverage exception global exception-level
4.

Set the minimum exception level for AP clients.

Example:

Device(config)# ap dot11 {24ghz | 5ghz} rrm coverage level global cli_min exception level

The value range is from 1 to 75 clients.
5.

Configure the 802.11 6 GHz coverage hole detection for voice packets.

Example:

Device(config)# ap dot11 {24ghz | 5ghz | 6ghz} rrm coverage voice {fail-percentage | packet-count} value

The attributes for voice packets are:

  • fail-percentage: Configures the 802.11 6-GHz coverage failure rate threshold for uplink voice packets as a percentage that ranges from 1 to 100 percent.

  • packet-count: Configures the 802.11 6-GHz coverage minimum failure count threshold for uplink voice packets that ranges from 1 to 255.
6.

Return to privileged EXEC mode to complete configuration.

Example:

Device(config)# end

ress Ctrl-Z to exit global configuration mode.

After you configure coverage hole detection thresholds, the wireless APs monitor your network and send alerts about coverage gaps.

Device# configure terminal
Device(config)# ap dot11 24ghz rrm coverage data fail-percentage 60
Device(config)# ap dot11 6ghz rrm coverage data fail-percentage 60
Device(config)# ap dot11 24ghz rrm coverage exception global 50
Device(config)# ap dot11 24ghz rrm coverage level global 10
Device(config)# ap dot11 24ghz rrm coverage voice packet-count 10
Device(config)# ap dot11 6ghz rrm coverage voice packet-count 10
Device(config)# end

Configure 802.11 event logging (CLI)

Enable and customize event logging for 802.11 wireless network parameters.

Procedure

1.

Enter global configuration mode.

Example:

Device# configure terminal
2.

Configure event-logging for various parameters.

Example:

Device(config)# ap dot11 {24ghz | 5ghz | 6ghz} rrm logging {channel | coverage | foreign | load | noise | performance | txpower}

The event-logging parameters include:

  • channel: Configures the 802.11 channel change logging mode.

  • coverage: Configures the 802.11 coverage profile logging mode.

  • foreign: Configures the 802.11 foreign interference profile logging mode.

  • load: Configures the 802.11 load profile logging mode.

  • noise: Configures the 802.11 noise profile logging mode.

  • performance: Configures the 802.11 performance profile logging mode.

  • txpower: Configures the 802.11 transmit power change logging mode.
3.

Return to privileged EXEC mode.

Example:

Device(config)# end

You can also press Ctrl-Z to exit global configuration mode.

You have enabled 802.11 event logging for the specified parameters.

Device# configure terminal
 
Device(config)# ap dot11 {24ghz | 5ghz | 6ghz} rrm logging {channel | coverage | foreign | load | noise | performance | txpower} 
Device(config)# end

Configure 802.11 statistics monitoring (GUI)

Enable and customize radio statistics monitoring intervals for APs.

Procedure

1.

Choose Configuration > Radio Configurations > RRM to configure Radio Resource Management parameters for 802.11ax (6 GHz), 802.11a/n/ac (5 GHz) and 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz) radios.
2.

In the Monitor Intervals (60 to 3600 secs) section:

  1. To configure the 802.11 noise measurement interval (channel scan interval), set the AP Noise Interval. The valid range is from 60 to 3,600 seconds.

  2. To configure the 802.11 signal measurement interval (neighbor packet frequency), set the AP Signal Strength Interval. The valid range is from 60 to 3,600 seconds.

  3. To configure the 802.11 coverage measurement interval, set the AP Coverage Interval. The valid range is from 60 to 3,600 seconds.

  4. To configure the 802.11 load measurement, set the AP Load Interval. The valid range is from 60 to 3,600 seconds.
3.

Click Apply.

802.11 statistics monitoring intervals are applied to the selected radios.

Configure 802.11 statistics monitoring (CLI)

Enable or customize the monitoring of 802.11 statistics on wireless APs.

Procedure

1.

Enter global configuration mode.

Example:

Device# configure terminal
2.

Set the 802.11 monitoring channel-list for parameters such as noise/interference/rogue.

Example:

Device(config)# ap dot11 {24ghz | 5ghz | 6ghz} rrm monitor channel-list {all | country | dca}

The channel list parameters include:

  • all: Monitors all channels.

  • country: Monitor channels used in configured country code.

  • dca: Monitor channels used by dynamic channel assignment.
3.

Configure the 802.11 coverage measurement interval in seconds, which ranges from 60 to 3,600.

Example:

Device(config)# ap dot11 {24ghz | 5ghz | 6ghz} rrm monitor coverage interval
4.

Configure the 802.11 load measurement interval in seconds, which ranges from 60 to 3,600.

Example:

Device(config)# ap dot11 {24ghz | 5ghz | 6ghz} rrm monitor load interval
5.

Configure the 802.11 noise measurement interval (channel scan interval) in seconds, which ranges from 60 to 3,600.

Example:

Device(config)# ap dot11 {24ghz | 5ghz | 6ghz} rrm monitor noise interval
6.

Configure the 802.11 signal measurement interval (neighbor packet frequency) in seconds, which ranges from 60 to 3,600.

Example:

Device(config)# ap dot11 {24ghz | 5ghz | 6ghz} rrm monitor signal interval
7.

Configure the 802.11 RRM Neighbor Discovery RSSI normalization.

Example:


Device(config)#ap dot11 {24ghz | 5ghz | 6ghz} rrm monitor rssi-normalization

The system applies your 802.11 statistics monitoring settings to the APs.

Device# configure terminal
Device(config)# ap dot11 6ghz rrm monitor channel-list all
Device(config)# ap dot11 6ghz rrm monitor coverage 600
Device(config)# ap dot11 6ghz rrm monitor load 180
Device(config)# ap dot11 6ghz rrm monitor noise 360
Device(config)# ap dot11 6ghz rrm monitor signal 480
Device(config)# ap dot11 6ghz rrm monitor rssi-normalization

Configure the 802.11 performance profile (GUI)

Define radio frequency parameters to optimize AP performance in 802.11 networks.

Procedure

1.

Choose Configuration > Tags & Profiles > AP Join.
2.

On the AP Join page, click the name of the profile or click Add to create a new one.
3.

In the Add/Edit RF Profile window, click the RRM tab.
4.

In the General tab that is displayed, enter the following parameters:

  1. In the Interference (%) field, enter the threshold value for 802.11 foreign interference, which ranges from 0 to 100 percent.

  2. In the Clients field, enter the threshold value for 802.11 Cisco AP clients, which ranges from 1 to 75 clients.

  3. In the Noise (dBm) field, enter the threshold value for 802.11 foreign noise, which ranges from –127 dBm to 0 dBm.

  4. In the Utilization(%) field, enter the threshold value for 802.11 RF utilization, which ranges from 0 to 100 percent.
5.

Click Update & Apply to Device.

The 802.11 performance profile is applied to the selected APs.

Configure the 802.11 performance profile (CLI)

Configure threshold values for 802.11 performance parameters, including clients, interference, noise, throughput, and RF utilization, on Cisco APs.

Procedure

1.

Enter global configuration mode.

Example:

Device# configure terminal
2.

Set the threshold value for 802.11 Cisco AP clients, which ranges from 1 to 75 clients.

Example:

Device(config)# ap dot11 {24ghz | 5ghz} rrm profile clients cli_threshold_value
3.

Set the threshold value for 802.11 foreign interference, which ranges from 0 to 100 percent.

Example:

Device(config)# ap dot11 {24ghz | 5ghz} rrm profile foreign int_threshold_value
4.

Set the threshold value for 802.11 foreign noise, which ranges from –127 to 0 dBm.

Example:

Device(config)# ap dot11 {24ghz | 5ghz} rrm profile noise for_noise_threshold_value
5.

Enable performance profiles.

Example:

Device(config)# ap dot11 6ghz rrm profile customize
6.

Set the threshold value for 802.11 Cisco AP throughput, which ranges from 1000 to 10000000 bytes per second.

Example:

Device(config)# ap dot11 {24ghz | 5ghz | 6ghz} rrm profile throughput throughput_threshold_value
7.

Set the threshold value for 802.11 RF utilization, which ranges from 0 to 100 percent.

Example:

Device(config)# ap dot11 {24ghz | 5ghz} rrm profile utilization rf_util_threshold_value
8.

Return to privileged EXEC mode.

Example:

Device(config)# end

The AP's performance profile is updated with your specified threshold values, enabling automated monitoring and adjustment of wireless network conditions according to configured criteria. 

Device# configure terminal
Device(config)# ap dot11 24ghz rrm profile clients 20
Device(config)# ap dot11 24ghz rrm profile foreign 50
Device(config)# ap dot11 24ghz rrm profile noise -65

Device(config)# ap dot11 6ghz rrm profile customize
Device(config)# ap dot11 24ghz rrm profile throughput 10000
Device(config)# ap dot11 24ghz rrm profile utilization 75
Device(config)# end

Configure advanced 802.11 RRM

Enable channel assignment (GUI)

To optimize wireless performance, assign device radio channels either automatically or manually.

Procedure

1.

Choose Configuration > Radio Configurations > RRM.
2.

In the RRM page, click the relevant band's tab: either 6 GHz Band, 5 GHz Band or 2.4 GHz Band.
3.

Click the DCA tab.
4.

In the Dynamic Channel Assignment Algorithm section, choose the appropriate Channel Assignment Mode:

  • Automatic: Sets the channel assignment to automatic.

  • Freeze: Locks the channel assignment. Click Invoke Channel Update Once to refresh the assigned channels.
5.

Click Apply.

Dynamic channel assignment is enabled based on your selection. You can configure radios to use automatic or manual channel allocation.

Enable channel assignment (CLI)

To optimize radio resource allocation, assign wireless channels to 802.11 APs.

Procedure

1.

Enter privileged EXEC mode.

Example:

Device# enable
2.

Enable the 802.11 channel selection update for each AP.

Example:

Device# ap dot11 {24ghz | 5ghz | 6ghz} rrm channel-update
Note

After enabling the feature, the DCA algorithm assigns a token for channel assignment.

The system applies the DCA algorithm to update wireless channel assignments on all APs for the specified frequency.

Device# enable
Device# ap dot11 24ghz rrm channel-update

Restart DCA operation

To restore optimal channel allocation for wireless radios, restart the Dynamic Channel Assignment (DCA).

Procedure

1.

Enter privileged EXEC mode.

Example:

Device# enable
2.

Restart the DCA cycle for the 802.11 radio.

Example:

Device# ap dot11 {24ghz | 5ghz  | 6ghz} rrm dca restart

The DCA process restarts on the wireless device.

Device# enable
Device# ap dot11 24ghz rrm dca restart

Update power assignment parameters (GUI)

Change the transmit power assignment settings for your AP to optimize wireless coverage.

Procedure

1.

Choose Configuration > Wireless > Access Points.

2.

On the Access Points page, click the name of the AP from the 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz list.

3.

In the Edit Radios > Configure > Tx Power Level Assignment section, select Custom from the Assignment Method group-down list.

4.

Select the value for Transmit Power from the drop-down list.

5.

Click Update & Apply to Device.

The system applies the updated transmit power parameters to your selected AP.

Update power assignment parameters (CLI)

Adjust the wireless transmit power settings for APs to optimize coverage and performance.

Procedure

1.

Enter privileged EXEC mode.

Example:

Device# enable
2.

Update the 802.11 6 GHz transmit power for every AP.

Example:

Device# ap dot11 {24ghz | 5ghz | 6ghz} rrm txpower update

The system updates the transmit power configuration for the specified APs.

Device# enable
Device# ap dot11 24ghz rrm txpower update
Device# ap dot11 6ghz rrm txpower update