area

Configures the channel-list and transmit-power values for a specified area

Supported in the following platforms:

Syntax

area <AREA-NAME/STRING-ALIAS> [assignable-power|channel-list]

area <AREA-NAME/STRING-ALIAS> assignable-power [2.4GHz|5GHz] [min|max] <1-20>

area <AREA-NAME/STRING-ALIAS> channel-list [2.4GHz|5GHz] <CHANNEL-LIST>

Parameters

area <AREA-NAME/STRING-ALIAS> assignable-power [2.4GHz|5GHz] [min|max] <1-20>
area <AREA-NAME/STRING-ALIAS> Specifies the area name
  • <AREA-NAME/STRING-ALIAS> – Specify the area name as clear text. Alternately, use a string-alias to specify the area name. If using a string-alias, ensure that the string-alias is existing and configured.
Note: For more information on aliases, see alias.
assignable-power [2.4GHz|5GHz] Assigns minimum and maximum transmit power values, in dBm, to the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Smart RF managed radios within the specified area. The per-area transmit power values override the generic transmit power values configured in the Smart-RF policy assignable-power.
Select the band:
  • 2.4GHz – Configures minimum and maximum transmit power values for radios operating in the 2.4 GHz band.
  • 5GHz – Configures minimum and maximum transmit power values for radios operating in the 5 GHz band.
After selecting the area and band specify the minimum and maximum transmit power values:
  • min <1-20> – Sets the lower limit from 1 dBm - 20 dBm. The default value for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHZ bands is 4 dBm.
  • max <1-20> – Sets the upper limit from 1 dBm - 20 dBm. The default value for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands is 17 dBm.
    Note: As a best practice, we recommend not to increase the maximum power values for the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz radios beyond the default 17 dBm, which provides a 3 dBm margin for the Neighbor Recovery and Coverage Hole Recovery features. If each radio in the system is operating at a maximum of 20 dBm, the Smart RF managed radios will be unable to increase their transmit power if a neighboring AP fails or a coverage hole is detected. Increase the maximum power value only if the Neighbor Recovery and Coverage Hole Recovery features are disabled.
min <1-20> After selecting the band specify the minimum assignable transmit power
  • <1-20> - Set the lower limit from 1 dBm - 20 dBm. The default value for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands is 4 dBm.
max <1-20> After selecting the band specify the maximum assignable transmit power
  • Set the upper limit from 1 dBm - 20 dBm. The default value for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands is 17 dBm.
Note: As a best practice, we recommend not to increase the maximum power values for the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz radios beyond the default 17 dBm, which provides a 3 dBm margin for the Neighbor Recovery and Coverage Hole Recovery features. If each radio in the system is operating at a maximum of 20 dBm, the Smart RF managed radios will be unable to increase their transmit power if a neighboring AP fails or a coverage hole is detected. Increase the maximum power value only if the Neighbor Recovery and Coverage Hole Recovery features are disabled.
 
area <AREA-NAME/STRING-ALIAS> channel-list [2.4GHz|5GHz] <CHANNEL-LIST>
area <AREA-NAME/STRING-ALIAS> Specifies the area name
  • <AREA-NAME/STRING-ALIAS> – Specify the area name as clear text. Alternately, use a string-alias to specify the area name. If using a string-alias, ensure that the string-alias is existing and configured.
Note: For more information on aliases, see alias.

channel-list [2.4GHz|5GHZ] <CHANNEL-LIST>

 Selects the channels for the specified area in the 2.4 GHz or 5.0 GHz band
  • 2.4GHz – Selects the channels for the specified area in the 2.4 GHz band
  • 5GHz – Selects the channels for the specified area in the 5.0 GHz band
The following keyword is common to the 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz bands:
  • <CHANNEL-LIST> – Enter a comma-separated list of channels for the selected band.

Examples

nx9500-6C8809(config-smart-rf-policy-test)#area test1 assignable-power 2.4GHz min 10 max 15

nx9500-6C8809(config-smart-rf-policy-test)#show context
smart-rf-policy test
 area test1 assignable-power 2.4GHz min 10 max 15
 no select-shutdown
nx9500-6C8809(config-smart-rf-policy-test)#

nx9500-6C8809(config)#alias string $AREA Ecospace
nx9500-6C8809(config)#commit
nx9500-6C8809(config-smart-rf-policy-test)#exit
nx9500-6C8809(config-smart-rf-policy-Ecospace)#area $AREA channel-list 5GHz 36,44
nx9500-6C8809(config-smart-rf-policy-Ecospace)#show context
smart-rf-policy Ecospace
 area $AREA channel-list 5GHz 36,44
nx9500-6C8809(config-smart-rf-policy-Ecospace)#

Related Commands

no (smart-rf-policy-config-mode-command) Removes channel list/power configuration for an area
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