Wireless Access

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.

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

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.

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".

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

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.

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

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".

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

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.

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.

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

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".

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

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.

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.

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

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".

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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".

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

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.

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

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.

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
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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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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".

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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.

The controller less section of the website is for Instant. 

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.

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.

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

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.

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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.

The controller less section of the website is for Instant. 

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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".

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

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.