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to “off”, then the normal parameter in the ap-leds command will disable the LEDs. If the LED operating mode
in the AP system profile is set to “normal” then the normal parameter in this command will allow the LEDs light
as usual.
(host) (config)# ap-leds {all | ap-group <ap-group> | ap-name <ap-name> | ip-addr <ip address>
| wired-mac <mac address>} {global blink|normal}|{local blink|normal}
Suppressing Client Probe Requests
The anyspot client probe suppression feature decreases network traffic by suppressing probe requests from
clients attempting to locate and connect to other known networks. By reducing the frequency at which these
messages are sent, this feature frees up network resources and improves network performance.
When an AP is configured to use this feature, the anyspot AP radio hides its configured ESSID in beacons, and
compiles a list of other ESSIDs from detected neighboring APs. If the client sends a probe request without a
specified ESSID, the anyspot AP will respond with a preconfigured ESSID.
When a client searches for a preferred network, that client sends the SSID of the preferred network in the
probe request. The anyspot AP checks to see if there is a neighboring AP using that ESSID that can respond the
client's request. If no matching network is found, the anyspot AP sends a response to the client using the SSID
from the client request. If the client is authorized to connect to the anyspot AP, that client associates to AP.
Once connected to the anyspot AP, the client recognizes the ESSID to which it is connected as one associated
with its preferred network, and does not send out any further probe requests.
An AP radio can only use this feature when encryption is disabled. (That is, when the operation mode parameter in
the AP radio's WLAN SSSID profile is set to opensystem.)
You can define a list of excluded ESSIDs to which the anyspot AP will not respond. If a client sends probe
request with an ESSID on the excluded ESSID list, the anyspot AP will not respond to the request, even if there
is no neighboring AP using that ESSID. Excluded ESSIDs can be identified by exact name or a matching string.
In the WebUI
Use the following procedure to suppress client probe requests by enabling the anyspot feature.
1. Navigate to the Configuration >Advanced Services > All Profiles page.
2. Expand the Wireless LAN menu
3. Select Anyspot.
4. In the Profile Details window, enter a name for the new anyspot profile then click Add, or select the name
of an existing anyspot profile.
5. Configure the anyspot parameters described inTable 126.