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RF Domains allow administrators to assign configuration data to multiple devices deployed in a
common coverage area, such as in a floor, building, or site. Each RF Domain contains policies that
set the Smart RF or WIPS configuration.
RF Domains also enable administrators to override WLAN SSID name and VLAN assignments. This
enables the deployment of a global WLAN across multiple sites and unique SSID name or VLAN
assignments to groups of access points servicing the global WLAN. This WLAN override eliminates
the need to define and manage a large number of individual WLANs and profiles.
A controller’s configuration contains:
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A default RF Domain - Each controller utilizes a default RF Domain. Access Points are assigned
to this default RF Domain as they are discovered by the controller. A default RF Domain can be
used for single-site and multi-site deployments.
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Single-site deployment – The default RF Domain can be used for single site deployments,
where regional, regulatory, and RF policies are common between devices.
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Multi-site deployment – A default RF Domain can omit configuration parameters to
prohibit regulatory configuration from automatically being inherited by devices as they are
discovered. This is desirable in multi-site deployments with devices spanning multiple
countries. Omitting specific configuration parameters eliminates the risk of an incorrect
country code from being automatically assigned to a device.
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A user-defined RF Domain - Created by administrators. A user-defined RF Domain can be
assigned to multiple devices manually or automatically.
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Manually assigned – Use the CLI or UI to manually assign a user-defined RF Domain to
controllers and service platforms.
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Automatically assigned – Use a AP provisioning policy to automatically assign specific RF
Domains to access points based on the access point’s model, serial number, VLAN, DHCP
option, and IP address or MAC address. Automatic RF Domain assignments are useful in
large deployments, as they enable plug-n-play access point deployments by automatically
applying RF Domains to remote access points. For more information on auto provisioning
policy, see
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Configure and deploy user-defined RF Domains for single or multiple sites where devices
require unique regulatory and regional configurations, or unique Smart RF and WIPS
policies. User-defined RF Domains can be used to:
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Assign unique Smart RF or WIPS policies to access points deployed on different floors or
buildings within in a site.
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Assign unique regional or regulatory configurations to devices deployed in different states
or countries.
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Assign unique WLAN SSIDs and/or VLAN IDs to sites assigned a common WLAN without
having to define individual WLANs for each site.
Supported in the following platforms:
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Access Points — Brocade Mobility 650 Access Point, Brocade Mobility 6511 Access Point,
Brocade Mobility 1220 Access Point, Brocade Mobility 71XX Access Point, Brocade
Mobility 1240 Access Point
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Wireless Controllers — Brocade Mobility RFS4000, Brocade Mobility RFS6000, Brocade
Mobility RFS7000
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Service Platforms — Brocade Mobility RFS9510
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