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Article Id 192626
Description
How does software based spectrum AP feature work in 6.0 SD?
Scope
KB ARTICLE TYPE:Configuration

RELATED PRODUCTS:spectrum manager

RELATED SOFTWARE VERSIONS:6.0 and later

KEYWORDS:spectrum manager,interference


Solution
System Director versions 6.0-2-0 and later provide the ability to configure deployed APs in spectrum scanning mode, acting as a software-based spectrum monitoring device. This

configuration is performed via the Configuration > Wireless > Radio table. To configure an AP for spectrum scanning mode, click the desired interface from the table and use the AP
Mode drop-down to specify ScanSpectrum Mode and this will dedicate 100% radio cycles for spectrum monitoring. It is not possible to configure it to time-slice between servicing clients and scanning spectrum. One can use the spectrum interface in the controller GUI itself (provided you have the SD_SPECTRUM license), without the need to setup NM/SM on a service appliance. It is worth noting that the interferer classifications are limited compared to the EzRF SM module. Also, recordings/playback of RF spectral data using the controller Spectrum Manager interface can also be performed.

AP Support for Spectrum Manager :  AP1010x, AP1014x, AP1020x, AP332x, AP832, AP822-rev1


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