Concept Guide

348 | Spectrum Monitor Dell Networking W-Series Instant 6.5.1.0-4.3.1.0 | User Guide
You can configure aW-IAP to function as a stand-alone spectrum monitor by using the Instant UI or the CLI.
In the Instant UI
To convert aW-IAP to a spectrum monitor:
1. In the Access Points tab, click the W-IAP that you want to convert to a spectrum monitor.
2. Click the edit link.
3. Click the Radio tab.
4. From the Access Mode drop-down list, select Spectrum Monitor.
5. Click OK.
6. Reboot the W-IAP for the changes to take effect.
7. To enable spectrum monitoring for any other band for the 5 GHz radio:
a. Click the RF link on the Instantmain window.
b. In the RF section, click Show advanced options to view the Radio tab.
c. For the 5 GHz radio, specify the spectrum band you want that radio to monitor by selecting Lower,
Middle, or Higher from the Standalone spectrum band drop-down list.
d. Click OK.
In the CLI
To convert aW-IAP to a spectrum monitor:
(Instant AP)# wifi0-mode {<access> | <monitor> | <spectrum-monitor>}
(Instant AP)# wifi1-mode {<access> | <monitor> | <spectrum-monitor>}
To enable spectrum monitoring for any other band for the 5 GHz radio:
(Instant AP)(config)# rf dot11a-radio-profile
(Instant AP)(RF dot11a Radio Profile)# spectrum-band <type>
To view the radio configuration:
(Instant AP)# show radio config
2.4 GHz:
Legacy Mode:disable
Beacon Interval:100
802.11d/802.11h:disable
Interference Immunity Level:2
Channel Switch Announcement Count:0
Channel Reuse Type:disable
Channel Reuse Threshold:0
Background Spectrum Monitor:disable
5.0 GHz:
Legacy Mode:disable
Beacon Interval:100
802.11d/802.11h:disable
Interference Immunity Level:2
Channel Switch Announcement Count:0
Channel Reuse Type:disable
Channel Reuse Threshold:0
Background Spectrum Monitor:disable
Standalone Spectrum Band:5ghz-upper