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Chapter 16
Configuring Time-Based Services
This chapter describes time range profiles and the procedure for configuring time-based services. It includes
the following topics:
l Time Range Profiles on page 217
l Configuring a Time Range Profile on page 217
l Applying a Time Range Profile to a WLAN SSID on page 218
l Verifying the Configuration on page 219
Time Range Profiles
Starting from Instant 6.4.3.4-4.2.1.0, W-IAPs allow you to enable or disable an SSID for users at a particular
time of the day. You can now create a time range profile and assign it to a WLANSSID, so that user access to
the Internet or network is restricted during a specific time period.
W-IAPs support the configuration of both absolute and periodic time range profiles. You can configure an
absolute time range profile to execute during a specific timeframe or create a periodic profile to execute at
regular intervals based on the periodicity specified in the configuration.
The following configuration conditions apply to the time-based services:
l Time-based services require an active NTP server connection. W-IAPs use the default NTP server for time
synchronization. However, the administrators can also configure an NTP server on the W-IAP. To verify the
time synchronization between the NTP server and the W-IAP, execute the show time-range command and
check if the time on the NTP server is in synchronization with the local time. For more information on NTP
server configuration, see NTPServer.
l For a time range profile configured to enable the SSIDon the W-IAP:
n When the timer starts, if the current time is greater than the start time and lesser than the end time, the
SSIDwill be brought UP. If the SSIDis already UP, then there is no effect on the SSID.
n When the timer ends, if the current time is greater than the end time, the SSIDis brought DOWN. If the
SSIDis already DOWN, then there is no effect on the SSID.
l For a time range profile configured to disable the SSIDon the W-IAP:
n When the timer starts, if the current time is greater than the start time and lesser than the end time, the
SSIDwill be brought DOWN. If the SSIDis already DOWN, then there is no effect on the SSID.
n When the timer ends, if the current time is greater than the end time, the SSIDis brought UP. If the
SSIDis already UP, then there is no effect on the SSID.
Configuring a Time Range Profile
You can create time range profiles using the Instant UI or the CLI.
In the Instant UI
To create a time range profile:
1. Navigate to System > Show advanced options > Time Based Services .
2. Click New under Time Range Profiles. The New Profile window for creating time range profiles is
displayed.
3. Configure the parameters listed in the following table: