RE: [WIRELESS-LAN] Aruba Controller code recommendations

[Anthony, Mark G]

Along side the Cisco equipment i mentioned in previous email we are for the 
most part an Aruba shop. We are running m3s as masters and 7240s for the 
locals. A few weeks ago we upgraded to 6.4.4.8 so we could start installing the 
a325s in our dorms as well as get away from a bug dealing with clarity. So far 
we have not seen any problems and everything is chugging away.




 Original message 
From: Lionel Shigemura 
Date: 6/16/16 4:01 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU
Subject: Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Aruba Controller code recommendations

Our Campus is running 6.4.3.7 on an older M3.  I have a 7210 on standby, 
waiting to be installed in the coming weeks.  We've been on the aggressive side 
of GA releases due to equipment requirements.  Our University System IT office 
that hosts AirWare for all of the UH Campuses has followed each Campus lead and 
based upgrades on our dependencies.  I would recommend reading the release 
notes to see if outstanding issues will affect your situation.  The newer Wave 
1 and 2 APs have been dictating our software versions.

We just ordered some AP-315s and expect the typical challenges that come with 
newly released hardware.  In recent years, we've been very fortunate and 
haven't run into any major operations or performance issues with the code 
releases.  We use AP-105, AP-135, AP-215, AP-225, and AP-275.  We were 
replacing our N units with AP-215, but will probably change to AP-315.



Lionel Shigemura
UH - Leeward Community College
Information Technology Group
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On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 9:09 AM, McClintic, Thomas 
mailto:thomas.mcclin...@uth.tmc.edu>> wrote:
Bruce,

I was hoping others would reply to get some feedback. Currently running 
6.4.2.13, 7210 and 215s. Asked my HPE rep and they said we can stay on the same 
version unless we run into an issue that needs addressing?

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 On Behalf Of Entwistle, Bruce
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2016 12:52 PM
To: 
WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU
Subject: [WIRELESS-LAN] Aruba Controller code recommendations

We are looking to upgrade our Aruba 7210 controllers which are currently 
running software version 6.4.2.4.  Looking at the versions currently available 
on the web site I see the latest GA version is 6.4.3.9 and the latest ED 
version is 6.4.4.8.  I was looking to see what others are running and what 
their recommendation would be.  We are currently running AP models, 134, 135 
and 93H.

Thank you
Bruce Entwistle
Network Manager
University of Redlands

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RE: [WIRELESS-LAN] Cisco WLC code recommendations

[Anthony, Mark G]

We are running 8.1.131.0 code also on 8540 controllers with 2702 and 3702 APs. 
This is a recently new install and has only been up for several months, but so 
far the code has been stable.

Hopefully not too far off topic, but has anyone experienced issues with running 
SSO high availability on their controllers and codes versions? In the beginning 
we ran it without any issues, but swapped over to the N+1 per third party 
recommendations. So I'm just looking for any info whether it be good or bad.

Mark G. Anthony
Network Administrator
Information Technology Services
The Florida State University
Email manth...@fsu.edu

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[mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU] On Behalf Of Kanan E Simpson
Sent: Monday, June 6, 2016 10:13 PM
To: WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU
Subject: Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Cisco WLC code recommendations


We have 8510's running the 8.1.131.0 code with the 2702 and 702W aps.  We 
started off on the 8.0.121.0 code during deployment last year. Since the the 
deployment, we had two annoying issues (only on 702w aps) but has been a issue 
since deployment and was not introduced in the 8.1 code.  Overall, the code is 
working good.



Kanan Simpson

Valdosta State University


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mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU>> 
on behalf of Jason Cook 
mailto:jason.c...@adelaide.edu.au>>
Sent: Thursday, June 2, 2016 7:27:53 PM
To: 
WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU
Subject: Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Cisco WLC code recommendations

We've been on the 8.0.XX for quite a while on our 5508's and it's been pretty 
good. There's always a handful of somewhat annoying bugs but haven't had any 
shockers. It seems to have been a pretty good code.

About to trial 8.2 though on 8510's so that's going to be interesting I'm sure.



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Technology Services
The University of Adelaide, AUSTRALIA 5005
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[mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU] On Behalf Of Britton Anderson
Sent: Friday, 3 June 2016 5:09 AM
To: 
WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU
Subject: Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Cisco WLC code recommendations

We just did a migration from 7.6.130.57 to 8.0.133.0 about three weeks ago - 
service has drastically improved for our users. We no longer have roaming 
issues between controllers across our campus. Mac laptops no longer have the 
APIPA issue with eduroam. I actually got a small focus group together of a 
cluster of folks that had submitted complaints over

I've been immensely happy with how seamless it was.




Britton Anderson |

 Senior Network Communications Specialist |

 University of Alaska |

 907.450.8250



On Thu, Jun 2, 2016 at 10:23 AM, Kevin McCormick 
mailto:ke-mccorm...@wiu.edu>> wrote:

We went from 7.6.130.33 to 8.0.133.0 without any problems. I think 8.0.133.0 is 
a better build and has more features.

Kevin McCormick
Western Illinois University

On 6/2/2016 10:26 AM, Entwistle, Bruce wrote:
With the school year ending we are looking to begin summer upgrade projects.   
One of those projects is the upgrade of our 5508 controllers which are 
currently running version 7.6.130.33.  I see back in March there was a 
discussion regarding recommended versions of Cisco WLC code and some of the 
recommendation included; 8.0.121.0 and 8.1.131.X, I was looking to see if time 
has changed these recommendations or are these still the most stable releases.  
Our APs consist of models, 3500, 3600, and 702W.

Thank you
Bruce Entwistle
Network Manager
University of Redlands

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RE: [WIRELESS-LAN] WLAN design presentation tips?

[Anthony, Mark G]

We also design the same for the dorms (hallways) and for the same reasons. 
However, it has been a problem on some of the newer dorms where the bed rooms 
are located on the outer walls while all the kitchen/baths sit between the user 
and ap. My question is has anyone been putting in the Aruba AP225s in the 
dorms? They seem to be a lot loader than previous aps, to where we have entire 
building turned as low as possible and every other room 2.4 has to be turned 
off.  

Mark G. Anthony 
Network Administrator
Information Technology Services
The Florida State University
Email manth...@fsu.edu

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[mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU] On Behalf Of Kevin McCormick
Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 2:47 PM
To: WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU
Subject: Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] WLAN design presentation tips?

We installed in the hallways due to cost, access for maintenance, and concern 
of vandalism in room. Coverage from hallway using our design was excellent. We 
designed the layout in Cisco Prime. Testing after install showed the wireless 
working very well in the rooms, even on 5 Ghz. 
Wireless just needs planning and design considerations for the location and 
environment.

-- 
Kevin McCormick
uTech Network Services
Western Illinois University


On 10/21/2014 12:47 PM, Williams, Matthew wrote:
> I've just started here at Kent State and I'm facing an uphill battle 
> regarding updating our WLAN design.  All APs are deployed in the hallways and 
> we're rolling out 802.11ac.  We'd like to move the APs into the rooms, but 
> the mere suggestion has been met with resistance.  I was just wondering if 
> any of you had any tips or suggestions for trying presenting the new model to 
> upper management.  Thanks for any suggestions that you might share!
>
> Respectfully,
>
> Matthew Williams
> Kent State University
> Network & Telecommunications Services
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RE: [WIRELESS-LAN] Myfi

[Anthony, Mark G]

We too have seen this issue in our conference center and other functions that 
go on around campus. As for policing them, we have in the past tried to shut 
them down and had good luck in doing so. Once everyone in the room turned off 
their Myfi's they started working again on the campus wireless network. The 
down fall is that once you cleared the room and all is good a new group of 
people lets out and more Myfi's show up. It's fighting a losing battle is you 
ask me. Best we can do is get the person or person's running the event and 
educate them about the possible situations before the event takes place. With 
that said, I'm also curious how others handle this issue during their large 
venues. '

Thanks,


Mark G. Anthony
Network Administrator
Information Technology Services
The Florida State University
Email manth...@fsu.edu



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[mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU] On Behalf Of John Kaftan
Sent: Wednesday, January 8, 2014 10:34 PM
To: WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU
Subject: [WIRELESS-LAN] Myfi

I got my hands on someone's Verizon Myfi today and it was set to Auto choose 
what channel to broadcast its SSID on.  The crazy thing chose channel 2!  It 
was putting out a pretty strong signal too.  I was seeing a -50 dB from 10 feet 
away.

To anyone else connected to channel 1 or 6 a signal on channel 2 is going to be 
noise, i.e. interference.

When doing scans I have seen this before.  I have seen these things on every 
channel but 1,6,11 now that I think about it.

I logged into its web interface and was able to force it to use channel 1.  
There is also an easy to use interface right on the device where I could chose 
the channel.

I'm just alarmed that these things choose non-standandard channels.  If 3-4  or 
more of these things show up in room hosting a conference we may have a real 
problem.  Its hard enough to put 120 laptops in a room and get them all on and 
happy let alone having these things out there.

I'm curious, does anybody police these devices at high density events or make 
an announcement requesting folks turn them off? I can't imagine these Myfis 
perform well in high density situations due to their competing for bandwidth on 
both 2.4 and cellular bands.

Thanks

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IT Infrastructure Manager
Utica College

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RE: [WIRELESS-LAN] Android tablet for wifi analysis?

[Anthony, Mark G]

I have been using a Nexus 7 for the past year on our network and it save me a 
lot of time for those quick checks. It's also a lot lighter to carry around 
campus than my big bulky laptop. I use all the same programs as already 
mentioned in the other post with the exception of one other one. JuiceSSH works 
real well for me when I need to get back to other servers or controllers in a 
CLI and I'm out in the field. Only drawback might be is that you wish you get 
the 10" over the 7".

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[mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU] On Behalf Of Christopher Brizzell
Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2013 2:34 PM
To: WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU
Subject: Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Android tablet for wifi analysis?

I have a Google Nexus 10, that I purchased for the same purpose and have been 
very happy.

I use 3 apps  - inSSIDer , the Aruba app, and I bought Ekahau to do site 
surveys.

The Aruba app seems a little flaky, but it works Ok. It gives me Aruba specific 
information.

-Chris

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Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2013 2:29 PM
To: 
WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU
Subject: [WIRELESS-LAN] Android tablet for wifi analysis?

Hello,

We have been using laptops with wifi scanning software when checking out 
wireless issues, usually with inSSIDer or Netstumbler installed.  I have been 
considering purchasing an Android tablet (like maybe a Google Nexus 7) for this 
purpose, and wondered if anyone else has used Android devices for wifi 
analysis.  I see that there is a Android version of inSSIDer; has anyone used 
it, or have other apps that they recommend?  How about other devices that have 
been useful?

Thanks!

Merideth

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Merideth Drudge
Network and System Administrator
Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN 46556
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