I personally wouldn't worry about it. We have all answered with the wrong information either by assuming the wrong things or not reading a question in its entirety.
Any opinions expressed here are solely my own and not necessarily that of Hewlett Packard Enterprise or Aruba Networks.
Original Message:
Sent: Sep 28, 2023 09:59 AM
From: gt65
Subject: Disable 2.4GHz radio on some Access Points Aruba OS 8
Hello All,
I apologize for posting my question in the wrong forum. I was not familiar with the difference between the posted question for an AP on AOS and my issue with APs running in an Instant Cluster environment. The last thing I wanted to do was cause confusion and waste people's time as I researched possible solutions.
Thank you all for your assistance.
Greg Tokar
IT Manager
610.213.9700
Original Message:
Sent: 9/28/2023 9:43:00 AM
From: cjoseph
Subject: RE: Disable 2.4GHz radio on some Access Points Aruba OS 8
The controller less section of the website is for Instant.
------------------------------
Any opinions expressed here are solely my own and not necessarily that of Hewlett Packard Enterprise or Aruba Networks.
HPE Design and Deploy Guides: https://community.arubanetworks.com/support/migrated-knowledge-base?attachments=&communitykey=dcc83c62-1a3a-4dd8-94dc-92968ea6fff1&pageindex=0&pagesize=12&search=&sort=most_recent&viewtype=card
Original Message:
Sent: Sep 28, 2023 09:34 AM
From: bosborne
Subject: Disable 2.4GHz radio on some Access Points Aruba OS 8
IMO there needs to be a separate area for Instant much like there is for Instant On.
Keepnong it with controller based solutions results in confusion & bad advice, IMHO.
------------------------------
Bruce Osborne ACCP ACMP
Liberty University
The views expressed here are my personal views and not those of my employer
Original Message:
Sent: Sep 27, 2023 04:20 PM
From: chulcher
Subject: Disable 2.4GHz radio on some Access Points Aruba OS 8
Based on the information shared, Greg is running an Instant Cluster. Thus the information on using Zones to accomplish the lower transmit power on 2.4 GHz since we can't disable a WLAN on a per-AP, per-band basis in IAP.
------------------------------
Carson Hulcher, ACEX#110
Original Message:
Sent: Sep 27, 2023 04:13 PM
From: Brad
Subject: Disable 2.4GHz radio on some Access Points Aruba OS 8
Greg,
The reason I asked if it was local controller managed (applies to both physical or virtual) is because I don't have any experience with Central yet. I don't want to give you bad advice if you were using Central APs.
Anyway, I see that you should have x2 main options to turn off 2.4 GHz radios on just some APs.
The first method is to create a new AP group that has all of the same settings as your group that has both 2.4 and 5, but select a rf dot11g radio profile that turns off 2.4. Make sure you name the group so it is obvious to you that it has this function/restriction. Reprovision those APs you want the 2.4 off into this new group.
The second method is an individual AP override. This has to be done for each individual AP that you want 2.4 off. Within the override, you would apply a rf dot11g-radio-profile that turns off the radio (there are a couple of default profiles you can select without having to create a new profile).
I could start the equivalent of a Coke/Pepsi war about which option is best, but it comes down to how many APs you intend to configure this way and which way you or others who also configure the system are comfortable with. The last thing you want is to be deep into a troubleshooting session about why the 2.4 radios don't come online and have forgotten about selecting an AP override.
Thanks,
Brad
Original Message:
Sent: 9/27/2023 3:43:00 PM
From: gt65
Subject: RE: Disable 2.4GHz radio on some Access Points Aruba OS 8
HI Brad,
The APs are local controller managed with the Virtual Controller.
Greg Tokar
IT Manager
610.213.9700
Original Message:
Sent: 9/26/2023 5:17:00 PM
From: Brad
Subject: RE: Disable 2.4GHz radio on some Access Points Aruba OS 8
Greg,
Are you talking about local controller managed or Central APs?
Thanks,
Brad
Original Message:
Sent: 9/26/2023 5:15:00 PM
From: gt65
Subject: RE: Disable 2.4GHz radio on some Access Points Aruba OS 8
Cjoseph,
Thank you for making me aware of that configuration option. I'm not sure I want to disable 2.4GHz for all APs on the network because of possible adverse effects to connectivity and range. I appreciate the information as I continue to research the options.
Regards
Greg Tokar
IT Manager
610.213.9700
Original Message:
Sent: 9/26/2023 10:55:00 AM
From: cjoseph
Subject: RE: Disable 2.4GHz radio on some Access Points Aruba OS 8
Alternatively, for each wireless network, you can go to Configuration> Networks> Edit your network: Advanced and Under "Band" you can choose 5ghz only: https://www.arubanetworks.com/techdocs/Instant_810_WebHelp/Content/instant-ug/wlan-ssid-conf/conf-wlan-sett.htm
That would prevent any of your WLANs from broadcasting on 2.4ghz.
------------------------------
Any opinions expressed here are solely my own and not necessarily that of Hewlett Packard Enterprise or Aruba Networks.
HPE Design and Deploy Guides: https://community.arubanetworks.com/support/migrated-knowledge-base?attachments=&communitykey=dcc83c62-1a3a-4dd8-94dc-92968ea6fff1&pageindex=0&pagesize=12&search=&sort=most_recent&viewtype=card
Original Message:
Sent: Sep 26, 2023 10:27 AM
From: gt65
Subject: Disable 2.4GHz radio on some Access Points Aruba OS 8
Carson, Here are the screen shots I mentioned. I work for a car dealership and the manufacturer has its Wi-Fi network installed along side our Wi-Fi LAN. The cars only operate on 2.4GHz band and the manufacturer has requested disabling the 2.4GHz band from our company APs in an effort to reduce noise and hopefully improve performance of the manufacturer's Wi-Fi. That is the reason for this post and attempting to comply with their request. I will read the links you posted as it will likely give me a better understanding of the 305s. Thank you, Greg
Original Message:
Sent: Sep 25, 2023 04:38 PM
From: chulcher
Subject: Disable 2.4GHz radio on some Access Points Aruba OS 8
Screenshots didn't come through.
Not the exact topic, but still useful information to wrap your head around Zones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFzPqB2Mdqw
Using an RF Zone and associated RF profile won't disable the 2.4 GHz radio, but will allow you to turn down the power for selected APs.
Help entry on Zones: https://www.arubanetworks.com/techdocs/Instant_811_WebHelp/Content/instant-ug/custom-iap-param/conf-zone-sett.htm
The IAP, from what I remember, doesn't have the option of selectively allowing or disallowing 2.4 GHz operation on a per-AP, per-SSID basis. Can be done with AOS 8 or AOS 10.
At the end of the day, the best option is to get devices that operate on the 5 GHz band and eliminate, or at the least reduce, the number of devices dependent on 2.4 GHz.
------------------------------
Carson Hulcher, ACEX#110
Original Message:
Sent: Sep 25, 2023 04:16 PM
From: gt65
Subject: Disable 2.4GHz radio on some Access Points Aruba OS 8
Hello Carson,
Thank you for the information. I created a test_name and test_profile under the 2.4GHz radio. Looking at the configuration options, I do not know what to set to "disable" the 2.4 radio, or essentially turn off the broadcast strength. I attached a screen shot of the profile options.
Can I use the test_profile with the 3 APs I want to modify, or will I need to create a separate profile for each individual AP?
I noticed that under Configuration|Access Points, I can edit the individual APs. I see that under Radio, 2.4GHz, I can select Administrator assigned instead of ARM assigned and change the broadcast strength to 0 for each channel. Will that work? I attached a screen shot of that too.
Thank you for assisting me with this project.
Regards,
Greg Tokar
IT Manager
610.213.9700
Original Message:
Sent: 9/25/2023 12:22:00 PM
From: chulcher
Subject: RE: Disable 2.4GHz radio on some Access Points Aruba OS 8
With Instant you'll have to use Zones and additional radio profiles if you want to restrict the power on individual APs. Create the radio profiles at Configuration / RF / Show advanced options / Radio and make sure to set a zone name for the profile. Then you have to assign the RF zone name to the individual APs through Configuration / Access Points.
------------------------------
Carson Hulcher, ACEX#110
Original Message:
Sent: Sep 25, 2023 12:11 PM
From: gt65
Subject: Disable 2.4GHz radio on some Access Points Aruba OS 8
Hello cclemmer, Thank you for your your reply. I find myself a bit frustrated that Aruba support will not assist with configuration issues, so here I am. I login to the Aruba Virtual Controller via local IP address on our network. I uploaded a screen shot of what I see. I'm guess that I not in the right area, or that my setup is not configured to enable me to see what you are referring to. I appreciate any further assistance you might want to provide as it is important that I figure out either how to disable the 2.4Ghz radio or reduce the broadcast strength as to reduce noise in certain areas of our service shop.
Regards,
Greg
Original Message:
Sent: Sep 25, 2023 10:47 AM
From: cclemmer
Subject: Disable 2.4GHz radio on some Access Points Aruba OS 8
From your controller, navigate to "Configuration". When that navigation tree unfolds, the fourth option should be "AP Groups", located below "Access Points" and above "Authentication".
------------------------------
Any opinions expressed here are solely my own and not necessarily that of Hewlett Packard Enterprise or Aruba Networks.
Original Message:
Sent: Sep 21, 2023 02:07 PM
From: gt65
Subject: Disable 2.4GHz radio on some Access Points Aruba OS 8
Hello Mrtwentytwo,
I have 6 IAP 305 running 8.6.0.x OS. I need to disable the 2.4GHz radio in 3 of the 6 APs. They are configured in a campus setup with a local master AP "to rule them all". I read your posted solution but I do not see any AP groups. I login to the virtual controller to manage the APs. I prefer the look and feel of the Old UI. Can you provide any more information to assist me in the task of disablingthe 2.4GHz radio on 3 of the 6 APs?
Thank you in advance,
Greg
Original Message:
Sent: Mar 05, 2019 03:47 PM
From: mrtwentytwo
Subject: Disable 2.4GHz radio on some Access Points Aruba OS 8
Hi
If you set the radio to AM or SM, the radio isn't off. For example with AM the radio can be on to perform the AM functions. You also might need licenses to do so.
Better step AFAIK:
1. Activate the advanced profiles under the 'GUI' user
2. Go to the AP group
3. Select the profiles on the right
4. Select RF Management
5. Select 2.4GHz Radio
6. Unselect Radio enable (be carefull that it isn't the default radio profile)
7. Submit
8. Pending Changes.