Configure Wi-Fi 6E on 9800 Wireless LAN Controller
This video by Rajendran Ramasami from Cisco demonstrates configuring Wi-Fi 6E on the 9800 Wireless LAN Controller in transition mode, highlighting key settings and security requirements for optimal performance across multiple frequency bands.
MAIN POINTS FROM TRANSCRIPT
- Wi-Fi 6E extends Wi-Fi 6 by adding the 6 GHz band, enhancing spectrum availability.
- Cisco Catalyst 9800 supports Wi-Fi 6E configurations from software version 179.1.
- WPA3 is mandatory for Wi-Fi 6E due to 6 GHz operations, while WPA2 is optional.
- Client steering moves Wi-Fi 6 capable devices to the 6 GHz band when idle.
TAKEAWAYS
- Ensure 6 GHz is enabled alongside 5 and 2.4 GHz bands for Wi-Fi 6E setup.
- Configure WPA2 and WPA3 for transition mode, using AES encryption and optional PMF.
- Use WPA3 PSK with SAE for authentication and key management in Wi-Fi 6E.
- Activate WLAN and verify all three bands are active for full functionality.