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RF Profile

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Diagram
NameTypeConstraintMandatoryDefault Value
rf_profilesList[rf_profiles]No

NameTypeConstraintMandatoryDefault Value
nameStringYes
default_rf_profileBooleantrue, falseNofalse
enable_radio_type_aBooleantrue, falseYes
enable_radio_type_bBooleantrue, falseYes
enable_radio_type_cBooleantrue, falseNo
enable_customBooleantrue, falseYes
radio_type_a_propertiesClass[radio_type_a_properties]No
radio_type_b_propertiesClass[radio_type_b_properties]No
radio_type_c_propertiesClass[radio_type_c_properties]No

radio_type_a_properties (catalyst_center.wireless.rf_profiles)

Section titled “radio_type_a_properties (catalyst_center.wireless.rf_profiles)”
NameTypeConstraintMandatoryDefault Value
parent_profileStringNo
radio_channelsStringNo
data_ratesStringNo
mandatory_data_ratesStringNo
power_threshold_v1IntegerNo
rx_sop_thresholdStringNo
min_power_levelIntegerNo
max_power_levelIntegerNo

Example 1: Basic RF profile configuration with custom 5GHz radio settings for standard office environments, featuring optimized channel selection and power management:

catalyst_center:
wireless:
rf_profiles:
- name: BASIC_OFFICE_PROFILE
enable_custom: true
enable_radio_type_a: true
enable_radio_type_b: false
enable_radio_type_c: false
radio_type_a_properties:
parent_profile: CUSTOM
radio_channels: 36,40,44,48,149,153,157,161
data_rates: 12,18,24,36,48,54
mandatory_data_rates: 12,24
power_threshold_v1: -65
rx_sop_threshold: LOW
min_power_level: 8
max_power_level: 25

Example 2: Comprehensive dual-band RF profile with both 2.4GHz and 5GHz radio configurations optimized for enterprise environments with advanced power management and channel optimization:

catalyst_center:
wireless:
rf_profiles:
- name: ENTERPRISE_DUAL_BAND
enable_custom: true
enable_radio_type_a: true
enable_radio_type_b: true
enable_radio_type_c: false
radio_type_a_properties:
parent_profile: LOW
radio_channels: 36,40,44,48,52,56,60,64,144,149,153,157,161,165
data_rates: 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54
mandatory_data_rates: 12,24
power_threshold_v1: -70
rx_sop_threshold: MEDIUM
min_power_level: 5
max_power_level: 30
radio_type_b_properties:
parent_profile: HIGH
radio_channels: 1,6,11
data_rates: 1,2,5.5,6,9,11,12,18,24,36,48,54
mandatory_data_rates: 9
power_threshold_v1: -75
rx_sop_threshold: MEDIUM
min_power_level: 7
max_power_level: 30

Example 3: Advanced tri-band RF profile supporting Wi-Fi 6E with 6GHz radio configuration for cutting-edge wireless deployments, featuring comprehensive radio type coverage and optimized settings for maximizing performance:

catalyst_center:
wireless:
rf_profiles:
- name: WIFI6E_TRI_BAND_PROFILE
default_rf_profile: false
enable_custom: true
enable_radio_type_a: true
enable_radio_type_b: true
enable_radio_type_c: true
radio_type_a_properties:
parent_profile: HIGH
radio_channels: 36,40,44,48,52,56,60,64,100,104,108,112,116,120,124,128,132,136,140,144,149,153,157,161,165,169,173
data_rates: 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54
mandatory_data_rates: 12,24
power_threshold_v1: -67
rx_sop_threshold: AUTO
min_power_level: 3
max_power_level: 30
radio_type_b_properties:
parent_profile: TYPICAL
radio_channels: 1,6,11
data_rates: 1,2,5.5,6,9,11,12,18,24,36,48,54
mandatory_data_rates: 5.5,11
power_threshold_v1: -70
rx_sop_threshold: MEDIUM
min_power_level: 3
max_power_level: 20
radio_type_c_properties:
radio_channels: 1,5,9,13,17,21,25,29,33,37,41,45,49,53,57,61,65,69,73,77,81,85,89,93
data_rates: 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54
mandatory_data_rates: 24,36
power_threshold_v1: -65
rx_sop_threshold: HIGH
min_power_level: 5
max_power_level: 30