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WPA3 Configuration on Mist

Wi-Fi Protected Access version 3 (more widely known as WPA3) is the successor of WPA2. It improves Wi-Fi security including covering some bugs from its predecessor. One of the biggest updates includes the mandatory use of Protected Management Frame (PMF) which has been around for a long time

Aruba IAP-514 for APoS

Aruba IAP-514 for APoS

My trusty Aruba IAP-514 has been sitting collecting dust for a while since I've let my Aruba Central license expire. But I've renewed interest in my Aruba IAP because apparently I can run it in standalone mode. There's an upcoming project where I

How to Convert Cisco C9115 to Embedded Wireless Controller (EWC)

How to Convert Cisco C9115 to Embedded Wireless Controller (EWC)

Embedded Wireless Controller (EWC) is a powerful way to deploy access points in an environment without the need for a dedicated physical controller such as the C9800-L. One of the access points will carry the virtual controller role and all other supported access points join to that controller. Another

Cisco Catalyst 9800-CL - High Availability

Cisco Catalyst 9800-CL - High Availability

Everyone wants high availability with their infrastructure. With Catalyst 9800 wireless LAN controller capable of being installed as a virtual machine, do you really need high availability? I'd be nervous to have all my virtual machines on a single host. If that host failed, you lose everything. In

Configuring C9800-CL with FlexConnect

Configuring C9800-CL with FlexConnect

The Cisco Catalyst 9800 utilizes tags and profiles for granular control over AP capabilities. When there are multiple sites and a centralized wireless LAN controller in a data center, FlexConnect is often the configuration of choice. Rather than tunneling all data over a WAN and through a data center, there

Spectrum Analysis with Ekahau Analyzer

Spectrum Analysis with Ekahau Analyzer

As an IT professional, there are too many tools to select from. It’s easy to get carried away and have some tools that whose purpose may overlap. There are a handful of spectrum analyzers available for purchase. Some better than others, yes. But one of those tools, the Ekahau

Cisco 9800 WLC - AP Sniffer Mode

Cisco 9800 WLC - AP Sniffer Mode

There are a few times when converting a Cisco AP to sniffer mode helps with remote investigation of a wireless issue. In this blog post I'll go over setting an AP into Sniffer mode from the Cisco 9800-CL. In my lab, I’d like to convert a