Configuring AP Channel and Power

To configure the properties for AP channel and power, complete the following steps:

1. In the Aruba Central app, set the filter to a Microbranch group that contains at least one AP.

   The dashboard context for a group is displayed.

2. Under Manage, click Devices > Access Points.

   A list of APs is displayed in the List view.

3. Click an AP listed under Device Name.

   The dashboard context for the AP is displayed.

4. Click the Config icon.

   The Microbranch group configuration page is displayed.

5. In the Wireless card, click AP Channel & Power.

   The Radio properties page is displayed.

6. Configure the following parameters:

   Table 1: AP Channel & Power Configuration Parameters

   Parameters	Description
   Radio Profile	You can configure a radio profile on an AP manually. For more information, see Configuring Radio Parameters.
   Enable Radio	Select the Enable Radio check box under 2.4 GHz Band and 5 GHz Band radio.
   Mode	Select any of the following options: Access—In the Access mode, the AP serves clients, while also monitoring for rogue APs in the background. Monitor—In the Monitor mode, the AP acts as a dedicated monitor, scanning all channels for rogue APs and clients. Spectrum—In the Spectrum mode, the AP functions as a dedicated full-spectrum RF Radio Frequency. RF refers to the electromagnetic wave frequencies within a range of 3 kHz to 300 GHz, including the frequencies used for communications or Radar signals. monitor, scanning all channels to detect interference, whether from the neighboring APs or from non-Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a technology that allows electronic devices to connect to a WLAN network, mainly using the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio bands. Wi-Fi can apply to products that use any 802.11 standard. devices such as microwaves Electromagnetic energy with a frequency higher than 1 GHz, corresponding to wavelength shorter than 30 centimeters. and cordless phones. In the Monitor and Spectrum modes, the APs do not provide access services to clients. In the dual 5 GHz Gigahertz. band Band refers to a specified range of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation., the Mode remains as Access and is noneditable. This dual 5 GHz band is only supported on AP-344 and AP that runs on ArubaOS 8.3.0.0. For more information, see AirMatch Configuration. To get accurate monitoring details and statistics, ensure to reboot the APs after the APs are toggled from the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz mode to dual 5 GHz radio mode or vice-versa.
   Channel Assignment	Select one of the following buttons: Automatic—Assign the channel settings automatically. Manual—Select the number of channels from the drop-down list.
   Transmit Power Assignment	Select one of the following buttons: Automatic—Assign the power settings automatically. Manual—Enter the signal strength measured in dBm Decibel-Milliwatts. dBm is a logarithmic measurement (integer) that is typically used in place of mW to represent receive-power level. AMP normalizes all signals to dBm, so that it is easy to evaluate performance between various vendors..

7. Click Save.