User guide

CleanAir
®
AP Mode:
Connect to a Cisco Access Point (Requires Cisco
CleanAir Accessory)
The three different operating modes of a Cisco CleanAir access point determine which types
of data are available to Chanalyzer.
Local
Each Cisco CleanAir-enabled access point radio provides air quality and interference
detection reports for the current operating channel only. Local mode does not
disrupt client connections. When a hybrid-REAP access point is connected to the
controller, its Cisco CleanAir functionality is identical to local mode.
Monitor
When Cisco CleanAir is enabled in monitor mode, the access point provides air quality
and interference detection reports for all monitored channels. Monitor mode allows
the AP to share spectrum analysis dwells for collection of Wi-Fi data.
SE-Connect
This mode enables a user to connect Chanalyzer running on an external PC to a Cisco
CleanAir-enabled access point in order to display and analyze detailed spectrum data
for all Wi-Fi channels on a radio. In this mode, an access point is used strictly as a
spectrum analysis capture interface and does not provide any Wi-Fi, RF, or spectrum
data to the controller.
There are two options for connecting to a CleanAir Access Point using Chanalyzer:
CCF File
From the Cisco Prime administration page you can download a .ccf file that contains details
about an access point, such as the NSI key. Use Chanalyzer to open the file and start
capturing spectrum data.
Chanalyzer Direct Connect
Within Chanalyzer, use the CleanAir menu to select “Connect to a CleanAir AP.” You will need
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