Brocade Mobility RFS Controller System Reference Guide (Supporting software release 5.5.0.0 and later) - Manual (Page 41)

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RF Domain Screen
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
can determine a Smart RF or WIPS configuration.RF Domains 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 technique eliminates the requirement for defining and managing
a large number of individual WLANs and profiles.
A configuration contains (at a minimum) one default RF Domain and can optionally use additional
user defined RF Domains:
• Default RF Domain - Automatically assigned to each controller or service platform and associated
Access Point by default.
• User Defined RF Domains - Created by administrators and manually assigned to individual
controller or service platforms, but can be automatically assigned to Access Points using adoption
policies.
Each controller and service platform is assigned to only one RF Domain at a time. However, a user
defined RF Domain can be assigned to multiple controllers or service platforms as required. User
defined RF Domains can be manually assigned or automatically assigned to Access Points using an
AP provisioning policy.
The RF Domain screen displays system-wide network status. The screen is partitioned into the
following tabs:
• RF Domain Health – The Health tab displays information about the state of the RF Domain and
network performance as tallied from its collective device members.
• RF Domain Inventory – The Inventory tab displays information on the physical devices
comprising the RF Domain.
RF Domain Health
The Health tab displays the status of the RF Domain’s device membership.
To assess the RF Domain health:
1. Select Dashboard.
2. Select Summary if its not already selected by default.
3. Expand the System node to display RF Domains.
4. Select a RF Domain. The Health tab displays by default.