How to configure WLAN for MLO client association in 9800 WLC?

How to configure 802.11 be data rates?

Before configuring the WLAN it is essential to enable 802.11 be MCS data rates on all 3 bands.

This setting is separately configured for each band under- Configuration>Radio Configuration>High Throughput>Band (2.4 GHz/5 GHz/ 6 GHz)

How to configure 802.11 be profile?

802.11 be profile can be configured under- Configuration>Tags and Profiles>802.11be

Select the necessary bands that can participate in MLO groups

How to configure WLAN for MLO client association?

Minimum requirements for configuring a WLAN for MLO client are as follows-

  • Security Method- Layer 2>WPA3
  • Encryption Method- GCMP 256
  • PMF- Enabled
  • AKM- OWE

Client Monitoring on WLC and AP

MLO client links can be monitored under Monitoring>Wireless>Clients

Client details can be monitored on AP CLI using the command-

show controller dot11Radio <slot number>

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