Configure iBeacon Service

First configure a network policy.

Consider the following:

The iBeacon Service settings configured in this task apply to the Device template associated with the network policy. You can override the settings configured here, and also configure device-level settings, by going to Manage > Devices > Configure > Interface Settings > Wireless Interfaces > iBeacon.
IoT Thread profile configuration automatically takes precedence over iBeacon configuration. If iBeacon is configured and deployed, and later IoT Thread is configured and deployed, iBeacon becomes disabled and IoT Thread is enabled. If iBeacon configuration exists but has yet to be deployed, and then later IoT configuration is done and deployed, only the IoT configuration is pushed to the AP.

You can configure the embedded iBeacon transmitter in APs. As transmitters, these beacons broadcast numerical advertisements that trigger an action on Bluetooth-enabled devices that come within range. For example, an app running on a mobile device might react to an iBeacon signal by displaying welcome messages, sale announcements, or coupons.

Cloud Reporting

You can enable Cloud Reporting for the Network Policy. Cloud Reporting provides real-time analytics and insights into the performance and usage of your iBeacon network. This feature allows you to monitor key metrics, track user interactions, and optimize iBeacon for maximum efficiency.

Batch Reporting

You can enable Batch Reporting for the Network Policy. Batch Reporting compiles and analyzes large sets of iBeacon interaction data at scheduled intervals. This feature is ideal for generating periodic reports and gaining insights into long-term trends and patterns.

This task is part of the network policy configuration workflow. Use this task to configure the iBeacon service for a network policy.

Go to Configure > Network Policies.
Select an existing policy, and then select , or select .
After you save the Policy Details, select NEXT or 2 Wireless.
From the Application Management menu, select iBeacon Service.
Toggle the iBeacon Services setting ON.
Type a Service Name.
Optional: Type a Description.

Although optional, entering a description is helpful for troubleshooting and for identification.
If your organization already has a UUID number, type it in the iBeacon UUID field.

UUID format: 32 hexadecimal (base 16) digits, displayed in five groups separated by hyphens, in the form 8-4-4-4-12 for a total of 36 characters (32 alphanumeric and four hyphens). For example: 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426655440000

You can also automatically create a UUID with an online UUID generator, such as the one at https://www.uuidgenerator.net/.

Select Enable iBeacon Monitoring and configure the following settings.

Table 1. iBeacon Monitoring Settings
Field		Description
Destination
Cloud Reporting		Select to enable Cloud Reporting for the device. Deselect to disable Cloud Reporting for the device.
	Interval	An interval value between 10-1200 seconds to determine how often iBeacon transmits to ExtremeCloud‌ IQ. The default value is 60 seconds.
Batch Reporting		Select to submit iBeacon reports in batch files.
	Interval	An interval value between 10-60 seconds to determine how often iBeacon transmits batch file reports. The default is 10 seconds.
	URL	The destination URL to submit batch file reports.
iBeacon Filter
Min RSS(dBm)		The minimum Received Signal Strenth (RSS) value used for filtering iBeacon signals. RSS is measured in dBm (decibels relative to 1 milliwatt).
UUID		The iBeacon unique identifier.

Select Save.