Design Model Configuration

Introduction to Model Config Editor

Model Config allows you to define advanced customizations of the Cisco Validated Designs (CVDs) that are encapsulated within the provisioning applications. Model Configs are a set of model-based, discoverable, and customizable configuration capabilities, which you can deploy on your network devices with high-level service intent and device-specific CLI templates.

The Model Configs feature simplifies network provision by extracting complex device configurations and facilitating customizable network configurations using an intuitive GUI instead of device-specific CLIs. A common design is deployed to various device hardware platforms and software types in a uniform way. During deployments, the Cisco DNA Center infrastructure automatically validates and translates extracted designs to device-specific CLI commands.

To provision model config design, do the following:

  1. Create a new model config design using the Model Config Editor window (menu icon > Tools > Model Config Editor).

  2. Apply the model config design to different network profiles.

  3. Using the provision workflow, apply the model config design that is specified in network profiles to a network device.

Supported Model Config Design Types

Cisco DNA Center supports the following wireless Model Config design types:

  • AAA Radius attributes

  • Advanced SSID configuration

  • CleanAir configuration

  • Dot11ax Configuration

  • Global IPv6 configuration

  • Multicast configuration

Discover and Create Designs from a Legacy Device

Instead of manually creating designs using the Model Config Editor, you can use the Discover Model Configs feature to discover the existing model config designs available on legacy devices and use them as a template to create new designs.

Procedure

Step 1

Click the menu icon () and choose Tools > Model Config Editor.

Step 2

Click the Discovery tab.

A list of discovered devices that are available in the Inventory window appears.

Step 3

Click the radio button next to the device name and click Discover Model Configs.

Step 4

In the right pane, expand Wireless and choose a model config design type.

The configuration available for the selected model config type appears. For example, if you choose CleanAir Configuration under Wireless, the available configuration for the CleanAir appears.

Step 5

Click the radio button next to the configuration that you want to use as a template to create a new design, and click Create Design.

Step 6

In the window that appears, make the necessary changes and click Save.

Create a Model Config Design for AAA RADIUS Attributes

Use the AAA Radius Attributes Configuration model config to define the Called-station-id parameter value for Cisco AireOS Controllers and Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers.

The Default AAA_Radius_Attributes_Configuration defines the called-station ID as ap-macaddress-ssid. You cannot edit or delete this default model config. However, you can create a custom model config for your specific network design.

This procedure describes how to create a new AAA Radius Attributes Configuration model config.

Before you begin

You should have discovered the devices in your network using the Discovery feature so that the discovered devices are listed in the Inventory window.

Procedure

Step 1

Click the menu icon () and choose Tools > Model Config Editor.

Step 2

In the left pane, you can either search for a model config by entering its name in the Search field, or by expanding Wireless and choosing AAA Radius Attributes Configuration.

Step 3

In the Design Instances window, click Add.

The Add Called-station-id slide-in pane appears.

Step 4

In the Design Name field, enter a name for the model config design.

Step 5

From the Called-station-id drop-down list, choose an attribute value.

Step 6

Click Save.

The new design instance appears in the Design Instances window.

Step 7

(Optional) To edit a design, check the check box next to the design name that you want to edit, and click Edit. Make the changes and click Save.

Step 8

Attach the created config design to a network profile so that it can be deployed on a wireless controller. Click the menu icon () and choose Design > Network Profiles.

For more information, see Create Network Profiles for Wireless.

Step 9

Provision the model config design specified in the network profile to network devices. Click the menu icon () and choose Provision > Network Devices > Inventory.

For more information, see Provision a Cisco AireOS Controller or Provision a Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller.

Create a Model Config Design for Advanced SSID

A WLAN associates an SSID to an interface or an interface group. The WLAN is configured with security, quality of service (QoS), radio policies, and other wireless network parameters. You can configure up to 512 WLANs for each wireless controller.

Use the advanced service set identifier (SSID) model config to configure the advanced SSID parameters on devices.

Before you begin

You should have discovered the devices in your network using the Discovery feature so that the discovered devices are listed in the Inventory window.

Procedure

Step 1

Click the menu icon () and choose Tools > Model Config Editor.

Step 2

In the left pane, you can either search for a model config by entering its name in the Search field, or expand Wireless and choose Advanced SSID Configuration.

Step 3

In the Design Instances pane, check the Default Advanced SSID Design check box to use the default advanced SSID design.

Note

 

You cannot edit or delete the Default Advanced SSID Design.

Step 4

In the Design Instances pane, click Add Design.

The Add Advanced SSID Configuration window appears.

Step 5

In the Design Name field, enter a name for the model config.

Step 6

In the General tab, click the Peer-to-Peer Blocking drop-down list and choose an option for peer-to-peer blocking.

Peer-to-peer blocking is applied to individual WLANs. Each client inherits the peer-to-peer blocking setting of the WLAN to which it is associated. Peer-to-peer blocking enables you to have more control over how traffic is directed.

  • DISABLE: Disables peer-to-peer blocking and forwards traffic locally within the wireless controller whenever possible.

  • DROP: Causes the wireless controller to discard the client packets.

  • FORWARD UP: Causes the client packets to be forwarded on an upstream VLAN. The device above the wireless controller decides what action to take regarding the packets. The device can either be a router or a Layer 3 switch.

  • ALLOW PVT GROUP: Applicable to preshared key (PSK) clients only. Traffic is forwarded based on the associated identity PSK (IPSK) tags for the source and destination client devices.

Step 7

Click the Passive Client Enable toggle button to enable the Passive Client feature.

Passive clients are wireless devices, such as scales and printers, that are configured with a static IP address. These clients do not transmit any IP information (such as IP address, subnet mask, and gateway information) when they associate with an access point. As a result, when passive clients are used, the wireless controller never knows the IP address unless they use DHCP.

Step 8

Click the Assisted Roaming Prediction Optimization toggle button to configure an assisted roaming prediction list for a WLAN.

Step 9

Click the Neighbor List Dual Band toggle button to configure a neighbor list on a dual radio band.

Step 10

Click the Network Admission Control (NAC-SNMP) toggle button to enable SNMP NAC support on the WLAN.

Step 11

Click the Network Admission Control (NAC-Radius) toggle button to enable RADIUS NAC support on the WLAN.

Step 12

From the DHCP Required drop-down list, choose Yes or No to pass the DHCP request before going into the RUN state (a state where the client can pass traffic through the wireless controller).

Step 13

Expand DHCP Server and enter the IP address of the DHCP server in the IP Address field.

Step 14

Click the FlexConnect Local Authentication toggle button to enable FlexConnect local authentication.

Step 15

Click the 802.11ax Status toggle button to enable 802.11ax configuration parameters.

Step 16

Click the Aironet IE toggle button to enable support for Aironet IE on this SSID.

Step 17

Click the Load Balance Enable toggle button to enable the load balancing feature.

Step 18

In the DTIM Period 5GHz Band (In Beacon Intervals) [1-255] field, enter a value for the 5GHz radio.

The valid range is from 1 to 255. The default value is 1 (to transmit broadcast and multicast frames after every beacon).

If the beacon period of the 802.11 network is 100 ms and the DTIM value is set to 1, the access point transmits buffered broadcast and multicast frames for 10 times every second. If the beacon period is 100 ms and the DTIM value is set to 2, the access point transmits buffered broadcast and multicast frames for 5 times every second. Either of these settings are suitable for applications, including Voice Over IP (VoIP), that expect frequent broadcast and multicast frames.

However, the DTIM value can be set as high as 255 (to transmit broadcast and multicast frames after every 255th beacon).

Step 19

In the DTIM Period 2.4GHz Band (In Beacon Intervals) [1-255] field, enter a value for the 2.4GHz radio. The valid range is from 1 to 255. The default value is 1 (transmit broadcast and multicast frames after every beacon).

Step 20

Set the time in milliseconds in the Scan Defer Time [0-60000msecs] field.

The valid values are between 0 and 60000 milliseconds; the default value is 100 milliseconds. If you sent the time to 0, the scan deferral does not happen. The scan defer time is common for all priorities on the same WLAN and the scan is deferred if a packet is transmitted or received in any one of the defer priorities.

Step 21

In the Max Clients Per WLAN field, enter the maximum number of clients that are allowed to join the WLAN.

The valid range is between 0 and 10000.

Step 22

In the Max Clients Per AP Radio Per WLAN [0-200] field, enter the maximum number of clients that are allowed to join the WLAN per AP.

The valid range is between 0 and 200.

Step 23

In the Max Clients Per AP Radio Per WLAN [0-400] field, enter the maximum number of client connections that are allowed per AP.

The valid range is between 0 and 400.

Step 24

From the WMM Policy drop-down list, choose the WMM policy as Allowed, Disabled, or Required.

By default, the WMM policy is Allowed.

Step 25

In the NAS ID field, enter the network access server identifier.

Step 26

Click Client Data Rates to configure the following client data rate limits per client by entering values in the respective fields:

  • Average Downstream Data Rate Per Client (kbps)

  • Burst Downstream Data Rate Per Client (kbps)

  • Average Downstream Real-Time Rate Per Client (kbps)

  • Burst Downstream Real-Time Rate Per Client (kbps)

  • Average Upstream Data Rate Per Client (kbps)

  • Burst Upstream Data Rate Per Client (kbps)

  • Average Upstream Real-Time Rate Per Client (kbps)

  • Burst Upstream Real-Time Rate Per Client (kbps)

Step 27

Click the SSID Data Rates to configure the following SSID data rate limits per SSID by entering values in the respective fields:

  • Average Upstream Data Rate Per SSID (kbps)

  • Burst Upstream Data Rate Per SSID (kbps)

  • Average Upstream Real-Time Rate Per SSID (kbps)

  • Burst Upstream Real-Time Rate Per SSID (kbps)

  • Average Downstream Data Rate Per SSID (kbps)

  • Burst Downstream Data Rate Per SSID (kbps)

  • Average Downstream Real-Time Rate Per SSID (kbps)

  • Burst Downstream Real-Time Rate Per SSID (kbps)

Note

 

To lock all the properties in the design, click Lock all. To lock a specific property, click the lock symbol next to that property.

Step 28

Click 802.11ax Configuration to configure the 802.11ax BSS Configuration parameters. You can use the toggle button to enable or disable the following configuration parameters:

  • BSS Target Wake Up Time

  • Downlink OFDMA

  • Uplink OFDMA

  • Downlink MU-MIMO

  • Uplink MU-MIMO

Note

 

To lock all the properties in the design, click Lock all. To lock a specific property, click the lock symbol next to that property.

Step 29

Click Save.

The created design instance appears in the Design Instances window under the Advanced SSID Configuration - Model Configs area.

Step 30

To edit a design, check the check box next to the design name that you want to edit, and click Edit. Make the changes and click Save.

Step 31

Attach the created config design to a network profile so that it can be deployed on the wireless controller. Click the menu icon () and choose Design > Network Profiles.

For more information, see Create Network Profiles for Wireless.

Step 32

Provision the model config design specified in the network profile to network devices. Click the menu icon () and choose Provision > Network Devices > Inventory.

For more information, see Provision a Cisco AireOS Controller.

Create a Design for Cisco CleanAir

CleanAir is a spectrum intelligence solution designed to proactively manage the challenges of a shared wireless spectrum. It allows you to see all the users of the shared spectrum (both native devices and foreign interferers). It also enables you or your network to act on this information. For example, you can manually remove the interfering device, or the system can automatically steer the channel away from the interference. CleanAir provides spectrum management and Radio Frequency (RF) visibility.

Before you begin

You should have discovered the devices in your network using the Discovery functionality so that the discovered devices are listed in the Inventory window.

Procedure

Step 1

Click the menu icon () and choose Tools > Model Config Editor.

Step 2

In the left pane, you can either search for a model config capability by entering its name in the Search Capability field, or by expanding the Wireless Model Configs and choosing CleanAir Configuration.

Step 3

In the Design Instances pane, check the Default CleanAir 802.11a Design or Default CleanAir 802.11b Design check box to use the default CleanAir design.

Note

 

You cannot edit and delete the Default CleanAir 802.11a Design or Default CleanAir 802.11b Design.

Step 4

In the Design Instances window, click Add.

The Add CleanAir Configuration window is displayed.

Step 5

In the Design Name field, enter a name for the design.

Step 6

From the Radio Band drop-down list, choose 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz.

Step 7

Click the CleanAir Enable toggle button to enable the CleanAir functionality on the 2.4-GHz or 5-GHz radio band.

If the CleanAir Enable toggle button is enabled, click it to prevent the Cisco Wireless Controller from detecting spectrum interference.

Step 8

Click the CleanAir Device Reporting Enable toggle button to enable the CleanAir system to report detected sources of interference, if any.

If the CleanAir Device Reporting Enable toggle button is enabled, click it to prevent the Cisco Wireless Controller from reporting interferers.

Step 9

Click the Persistent Device Propagation toggle button to enable propagation of information about persistent devices that can be detected by CleanAir.

Persistent device propagation enables you to propagate information about persistent devices to the neighboring APs that are connected to the same Cisco Wireless Controller. Persistent interferers are present at the location, and interfere with WLAN operations even if they are not detectable at all times.

Step 10

Expand Enable Interferers Features and check the check box next to the source of interference that needs to be detected and reported by the CleanAir system:

  • Ble Beacon

  • Bluetooth Paging Inquiry

  • Bluetooth SCO ACL

  • Generic Dect

  • Generic TDD

  • Generic Waveform

  • Jammer

  • Microwave Oven

  • Motorola Canopy

  • SI FHSs

  • Spectrum 802.11 FH

  • Spectrum 802.11 Non STD Channel

  • Spectrum 802.11 Spec Inverted

  • Spectrum 802.11 Super AG SuperAG

  • Spectrum 802.15.4

  • Video

  • Wimax Fixed

  • Wimax Mobile

  • Xbox

Step 11

In the CleanAir Description field, enter a description.

Step 12

Click Apply.

The created design instance appears in the Design Instances window under the CleanAir Configuration - Model Configs area.

Step 13

To edit a design, check the check box next to the design name that you want to edit, and click Edit. Make the changes and click Save.

Step 14

Attach the created config design to a network profile so that it can be deployed on the wireless controller. Click the menu icon () and choose Design > Network Profiles.

For more information, see Create Network Profiles for Wireless.

Step 15

Provision the model config design specified in the network profile to network devices. Click the menu icon () and choose Provision > Network Devices > Inventory.

For more information, see Provision a Cisco AireOS Controller.

Create a Model Config Design for Dot11ax Configuration

The Cisco DNA Center Dot11ax model config feature configures Dot11ax parameters on devices.

Dot11ax configuration involves the 802.11ax wireless specifications standard, also known as High Efficiency (HE) Wireless. Dot11ax is a dual-band 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz technology. You can configure Dot11ax configuration parameters only on Wi-Fi 6-supported Cisco Catalyst 9100 series Access Points.


Note

BSS color is used to identify an overlapping basic service set (OBSS). BSS configs are pushed on Wi-Fi 6-supported access points only. The Cisco Catalyst 9100 series Access Points are the next-generation Wi-Fi 802.11ax access point, and ideal for high-density, high-definition applications.

Before you begin

You must discover the devices in your network using the Discovery feature so that the discovered devices are listed in the Inventory window.

Procedure

Step 1

Click the menu icon () and choose Tools > Model Config Editor.

Step 2

In the left pane, you can either search for a model config by entering its name in the Search Capability field, or by expanding Wireless and choosing Dot11ax Configuration.

Step 3

In the Design Instances pane, check the Default Dot11ax Design check box to use the default dot11ax design.

Note

 

You cannot edit and delete the Default dot11ax Design.

Step 4

In the Design Instances window, click Add Design.

The Add Dot11ax Configuration window appears.

Step 5

In the Design Name field, enter a name for the model config design.

Step 6

Click the BSS Color toggle button to enable the BSS color functionality on the 2.4-GHz or 5-GHz radio band. The default value is disabled.

Step 7

Click the Target Wakeup Time toggle button to enable the target wakeup time. The default value is disabled.

Step 8

From the Radio Band drop-down list, choose a 2.4-GHz or 5-GHz radio band.

Note

 

To lock all the properties in the design, click Lock all. To lock a specific property, click the lock symbol that is next to each property.

Step 9

Click Save.

The created design instance appears in the Design Instances window under the Dot11ax Configuration – Model Configs area.

Step 10

To edit a design, check the check box next to the design name that you want to edit, and click Edit. Make the changes and click Save.

Step 11

Attach the created config design to a network profile so that it can be deployed on the access points. Click the menu icon () and choose Design > Network Profiles. For more information, see Create Network Profiles for Wireless.

Step 12

Provision the model config design specified in the network profile to network devices. Click the menu icon () and choose Provision > Network Devices > Inventory. For more information, see Provision a Cisco AireOS Controller.

Create a Model Config Design for Event-Driven RRM

The event-driven RRM model config feature configures event-driven RRM parameters for 2.4-GHz, 5-GHz, and 6-GHz radios.

Before you begin

You should have discovered the devices in your network using the Discovery feature so that the discovered devices are listed in the Inventory window.

Procedure

Step 1

Click the menu icon () and choose Tools > Model Config Editor.

Step 2

In the left pane, you can either search for a model config by entering its name in the Search field, or expand Wireless and choose Event Driven RRM Configuration.

Step 3

In the Design Instances pane, check the Default Event Driven 2.4GHz Design or Default Event Driven 5 GHz Design check box to use the default advanced SSID design.

Note

 

You cannot edit or delete the Default Event Driven RRM Design.

Step 4

In the Design Instances pane, click Add Design.

The Add Event Driven RRM Configuration slide-in window appears.

Step 5

In the Design Name field, enter a name for the model config.

Step 6

From the Radio Band drop-down list, select the radio band: 2.4GHz, 5GHz, or 6GHz.

Note

 

The 6-GHZ radio band is not supported on Cisco AireOS Wireless Controllers.

Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller version 17.6 and later support the 6-GHz radio band.

Step 7

Click the Event Driven RRM toggle button to run RRM when CleanAir-enabled AP detects a significant level of interference.

Step 8

From the Sensitivity Threshold drop-down list, choose the sensitivity threshold level at which you want the RRM to be triggered from the following options.

When the interference for the AP rises above the threshold level, RRM initiates a local dynamic channel assignment (DCA) run and changes the channel of the affected AP radio, if possible, to improve network performance.

  • Low: Specifies the least sensitivity to non-Wi-Fi interference as indicated by the AQ value.

  • Medium: Specifies medium sensitivity to non-Wi-Fi interference as indicated by the AQ value.

  • High: Specifies the most sensitivity to non-Wi-Fi interference as indicated by the AQ value.

  • Custom: Specifies custom sensitivity to non-Wi-Fi interference as indicated by the AQ value. If you choose this option, you must specify a custom value in the Custom Threshold [1-99] field.

Step 9

Click Save.

The created design instance appears in the Design Instances window under the Event Driven RRM Configuration - Model Configs area.

Step 10

To edit a design, check the check box next to the design name that you want to edit, and click Edit. Make the changes and click Save.

Step 11

Attach the created config design to a network profile so that it can be deployed on the wireless controller. Click the menu icon () and choose Design > Network Profiles.

For more information, see Create Network Profiles for Wireless.

Step 12

Provision the model config design specified in the network profile to network devices. Click the menu icon () and choose Provision > Network Devices > Inventory.

For more information, see Provision a Cisco AireOS Controller.

Create a Design for Flex Configuration

Use the flex model config feature to configure the FlexConnect configuration on devices.

Before you begin

Using the Discovery feature, discover the devices in your network so that the discovered devices are listed in the Inventory window.

Procedure

Step 1

Click the menu icon () and choose Tools > Model Config Editor.

Step 2

In the left pane, you can either search for a model config capability by entering its name in the Search Capability field, or by expanding the Wireless Model Configs and choosing Flex Configuration.

Step 3

In the Design Instances pane, check the Default Flex Configuration check box to use the default FlexConnect design.

Note

 

You cannot edit and delete the Default Flex Configuration design.

Step 4

In the Design Instances window, click Add.

The Add CleanAir Configuration window is displayed.

Step 5

In the Design Name field, enter a name for the design.

Step 6

From the Radio Band drop-down list, choose 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz.

Step 7

Click the CleanAir Enable toggle button to enable the CleanAir functionality on the 2.4-GHz or 5-GHz radio band.

If the CleanAir Enable toggle button is enabled, click it to prevent the Cisco Wireless Controller from detecting spectrum interference.

Step 8

Click the CleanAir Device Reporting Enable toggle button to enable the CleanAir system to report detected sources of interference, if any.

If the CleanAir Device Reporting Enable toggle button is enabled, click it to prevent the Cisco Wireless Controller from reporting interferers.

Step 9

Click the Persistent Device Propagation toggle button to enable propagation of information about persistent devices that can be detected by CleanAir.

Persistent device propagation enables you to propagate information about persistent devices to the neighboring APs that are connected to the same Cisco Wireless Controller. Persistent interferers are present at the location, and interfere with WLAN operations even if they are not detectable at all times.

Step 10

Expand Enable Interferers Features and check the check box next to the source of interference that needs to be detected and reported by the CleanAir system:

  • Ble Beacon

  • Bluetooth Paging Inquiry

  • Bluetooth SCO ACL

  • Generic Dect

  • Generic TDD

  • Generic Waveform

  • Jammer

  • Microwave Oven

  • Motorola Canopy

  • SI FHSs

  • Spectrum 802.11 FH

  • Spectrum 802.11 Non STD Channel

  • Spectrum 802.11 Spec Inverted

  • Spectrum 802.11 Super AG SuperAG

  • Spectrum 802.15.4

  • Video

  • Wimax Fixed

  • Wimax Mobile

  • Xbox

Step 11

In the CleanAir Description field, enter a description.

Step 12

Click Apply.

The created design instance appears in the Design Instances window under the CleanAir Configuration - Model Configs area.

Step 13

To edit a design, check the check box next to the design name that you want to edit, and click Edit. Make the changes and click Save.

Step 14

Attach the created config design to a network profile so that it can be deployed on the wireless controller. Click the menu icon () and choose Design > Network Profiles.

For more information, see Create Network Profiles for Wireless.

Step 15

Provision the model config design specified in the network profile to network devices. Click the menu icon () and choose Provision > Network Devices > Inventory.

For more information, see Provision a Cisco AireOS Controller.

Create a Design for Global IPv6

Before you begin

You should have discovered the devices in your network using the Discovery feature so that the discovered devices are listed in the Inventory window.

Procedure

Step 1

Click the menu icon () and choose Tools > Model Config Editor.

Step 2

In the left pane, you can either search for a model config by entering its name in the Search Capability field, or expand Wireless and choose Global IPV6 Configuration.

Step 3

In the Design Instances pane, check the Default Global IPv6 Design check box to use the default global IPV6 design.

Note

 

You cannot edit or delete the Default Global IPv6 Design.

Step 4

In the Design Instances window, click Add Design.

The Add Global IPV6 Configuration window appears.

Step 5

In the Design Name field, enter a name for the model config.

Step 6

Click the Global IPV6 Config toggle button to enable IPv6 globally on devices.

Step 7

Click Apply.

The created design instance appears in the Design Instances window under the Global IPV6 Configuration - Model Config area.

Step 8

To edit a design, check the check box next to the design name that you want to edit, and click Edit. Make the changes and click Save.

Step 9

Attach the created config design to a network profile so that it can be deployed on the wireless controller. Click the menu icon () and choose Design > Network Profiles.

For more information, see Create Network Profiles for Wireless.

Step 10

Provision the model config design specified in the network profile to network devices. Click the menu icon () and choose Provision > Network Devices > Inventory.

For more information, see Provision a Cisco AireOS Controller.

Create a Model Config Design for Multicast

Use the multicast model config feature to configure multicast parameters on devices.

If your network supports packet multicasting, you can configure the multicast method that the Cisco Wireless Controller uses. The wireless controller performs multicasting in one of these modes:

  • Unicast mode: In this mode, the wireless controller unicasts every multicast packet to every access point associated to the wireless controller. This mode is not very efficient, but is required on networks that do not support multicasting.

  • Multicast mode: In this mode, the wireless controller sends multicast packets to a CAPWAP multicast group. This method reduces the overhead on the wireless controller processor and shifts the work of packet replication to your network. This method is more efficient than the unicast method.

Before you begin

You should have discovered the devices in your network using the Discovery feature so that the discovered devices are listed in the Inventory window.

Procedure

Step 1

Click the menu icon () and choose Tools > Model Config Editor.

Step 2

In the left pane, you can either search for a model config by entering its name in the Search Capability field, or by expanding Wireless and choosing Multicast Configuration.

Step 3

In the Design Instances pane, check the Default Multicast Design check box to use the default multicast design.

Note

 

You cannot edit or delete the Default Multicast Design.

Step 4

In the Design Instances window, click Add Design.

The Add Multicast Configuration window appears.

Step 5

In the Design Name field, enter a name for the model config design.

Step 6

Click the Enable Global Multicast Mode toggle button to configure sending multicast packets. The default value is disabled.

Step 7

From the AP Multicast Mode drop-down list, choose UNICAST or MULTICAST.

  • Choose UNICAST to configure the wireless controller to use the unicast method to broadcast packets.

  • Choose MULTICAST to configure the wireless controller to use the multicast method to broadcast packets to a CAPWAP multicast group.

Step 8

Expand IPV4 Multicast Group Address and enter the IPv4 multicast address in the IP Address field.

Step 9

Expand IPV6 Multicast Group Address and enter the IPv6 multicast address in the IP Address field.

Step 10

Click Apply.

The created design instance appears in the Design Instances window under the Multicast - Model Config area.

Step 11

To edit a design, check the check box next to the design name that you want to edit, and click Edit. Make the changes and click Save.

Step 12

Attach the created config design to a network profile so that it can be deployed on the wireless controller. Click the menu icon () and choose Design > Network Profiles.

For more information, see Create Network Profiles for Wireless.

Step 13

Provision the model config design specified in the network profile to network devices. Click the menu icon () and choose Provision > Network Devices > Inventory.

For more information, see Provision a Cisco AireOS Controller.

Create a Model Config Design for RRM General Parameters

The Radio Resource Management (RRM) general configuration model config feature configures the RRM general parameters for 2.4-GHz, 5-GHz, and 6-GHz radios.

Before you begin

You should have discovered the devices in your network using the Discovery feature so that the discovered devices are listed in the Inventory window.

Procedure

Step 1

Click the menu icon () and choose Tools > Model Config Editor.

Step 2

In the left pane, you can either search for a model config by entering its name in the Search field, or expand Wireless and choose RRM General Configuration.

Step 3

The Design Instances pane shows the following default RRM general configuration designs. You can check the respective default RRM General Design check box to use the default design.

You cannot edit or delete the Default RRM General Design.

  • Default RRM General 2.4 GHz Design

  • Default RRM General 5 GHz Design

  • Default RRM General 6 GHz Design

Note

 

The 6-GHz radio band is not supported on Cisco AireOS Wireless Controllers.

Note

 

Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller 17.6 and later releases support the 6-GHz radio band.

Step 4

In the Design Instances pane, click Add Design.

The Add RRM General Configuration slide-in window appears.

Step 5

To lock all the properties in the design, click Lock all. To lock a specific property, click the lock symbol next to that property.

Step 6

In the Design Name field, enter a name for the model config.

Step 7

In the Radio Band tab, choose the radio band from the Radio Band drop-down list: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or 6 GHz.

Step 8

In the Threshold tab, set the throughput threshold value for the radio band selected in the Throughput Threshold (1000-10000000 Bps) field.

Step 9

In the Monitoring tab, configure the monitoring channels and neighbor discover type.

  • From the Monitoring Channels drop-down list, choose one of the following options to specify the set of channels that the AP uses for RRM scanning. By default, the monitoring channel is set to Country.

    • All: RRM channel scanning occurs on all channels supported by the selected radio, which includes channels not allowed in the country of operation.

    • Country: RRM channel scanning occurs only on the data channels in the country of operation. This is the default value.

    • DCA: RRM channel scanning occurs only on the channel set used by the DCA algorithm.

  • From the Neighbor Discover Type drop-down list, choose the neighbor discovery type. By default, the mode is set to Transparent.

    • Transparent: Sets the neighbor discover type to transparent. Packets are sent as is.

    • Protected: Sets the neighbor discover type to protected. Packets are encrypted.

Step 10

In the Coverage tab, click the Global Coverage Hole Detection Enabled toggle button to enable coverage hole detection. By default, this value is selected.

If you enable coverage hole detection, the Cisco Wireless Controller automatically determines, based on data received from the APs, if any APs have clients that are potentially located in areas with poor coverage.

Step 11

Click Save.

The created design instance appears in the Design Instances window under the RRM General Configuration - Model Configs area.

Step 12

To edit a design, check the check box next to the design name that you want to edit, and click Edit. Make the changes and click Save.

Step 13

Attach the created config design to a network profile so that it can be deployed on the wireless controller. Click the menu icon () and choose Design > Network Profiles.

For more information, see Create Network Profiles for Wireless.

Step 14

Provision the model config design specified in the network profile to network devices. Click the menu icon () and choose Provision > Network Devices > Inventory.

For more information, see Provision a Cisco AireOS Controller.