AirDefense Profile Settings

The AP integrates with the Extreme AirDefense (AirDefense), offering an additional profile option that allows the AP to function as an AirDefense sensor or to act as a sensor and retain the ability to forward traffic.

When the AP is configured with an AirDefense dedicated sensor profile, the functionality of the AP is controlled by the AirDefense server. When the AP is configured as a AirDefense Radio Share profile, it continues to forward traffic while sending packets to an AirDefense server. To ensure rate performance, an AP configured with a Radio Share profile does not forward its own Tx/Rx data to the ADSP server.

The AP3xx, AP4xx, and AP5xx support Radio Share and OCS. You have the option to scan neighboring channels in addition to the operating channel. AP4xx also offers a separate sensor radio.

  1. Configure the following settings:
    Table 1. AirDefense Profile Settings
    Field Description
    Name Name of AirDefense profile.
    Add Server Address The IP address of the AirDefense servers. Provide the FQDN or IPv4 string, maximum 255 characters.

    Enter the IP address, then click . The IP address is added to the Servers list.

    Note: When using the AirDefense Base (add-on container application), provide the IP address of the ExtremeCloud IQ Controller data port that is reachable by the APs and sensors.
    Port Specify a port for the AirDefense server. The default port is 443 (used with a dedicated external AirDefense Server).
    Note: When using the AirDefense Base (add-on container application), configure port number to 32032.
    Servers List of IP addresses for servers. Click to remove an IP address from the list.
  2. Select Save.