An access point‘s configuration consists of numerous elements including a RF Domain, WLAN and device specific settings. RF Domains are used to assign regulatory, location and relevant policies to access points of the same model. For example, an AP 6532 RF Domain can only be applied to another AP 6532 model.
An access point RF Domain allows an administrator to assign configuration data to multiple access points deployed in a common coverage area (floor, building or site). In such instances, there are many configuration attributes these access points share, as their general client support roles are quite similar.
However, an access point‘s RF Domain configuration may need periodic refinement from its original RF Domain designation. Unlike a RFS series wireless controller, an access point supports just a single RF domain. Thus, administrators should be aware that overriding an access point‘s RF Domain configuration results in a separate configuration that must be managed in addition to the RF Domain configuration. Thus, a configuration should only be overridden when needed. For more information, see RF Domain Overrides.
The access point‘s RF Domain can have a WIPS sensor configuration applied. For more information on defining a WIPS sensor configuration for use with the access point‘s RF Domain, see RF Domain Sensor Configuration.
To set a RF Domain configuration:
| Location | Assign the physical location of the RF Domain. This name could be as specific as the floor of a building, or as generic as an entire site. The location defines the physical area where a common set of access point configurations are deployed and managed by the RF Domain policy. |
| Contact | Provide the name of the contact E-mail (or administrator) assigned to respond to events created by or impacting the RF Domain. |
| Time Zone | Set the geographic time zone for the RF Domain. The RF Domain can contain unique country codes and time zone information to access points deployed across different states or countries, thus making them ideal for managing device configurations across different geographical deployments. |
| Country | Define the two-digit country code set for the RF Domain. The country code must be set accurately to avoid the policy‘s illegal operation, as device radios transmit in specific channels unique to the country of operation. |
| Controller Managed | Select this option to indicate this RF Domain is managed by adopting controllers or service platforms. This option is disabled by default. |
| Enable Dynamic Channel | Select this option to enable channel scan. |
| 2.4 GHz Channels | Use the Select drop-down menu to select channels to scan in the 2.4 GHz band. Selected channels are highlighted with a grey background. Unselected channels are highlighted with a white background. Multiple channels can be selected at the same time. |
| 5.0 GHz Channels | Use the Select drop-down menu to select channels to scan in the 5.0 GHz band. Selected channels are highlighted with a grey background. Unselected channels are highlighted with a white background. Multiple channels can be selected at the same time. |
| Update Interval | Set a statistics update interval of 0 or 5-3600 seconds for updates retrieved from the access point. The default value is 0. |
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