HP MSM7xx Controllers Release Notes v6.4.0.
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Version: MSM v6.4.0.0 Description These release notes provide important release-related information. NOTE: In this document, except when identifying specific models, the generic term “controller” is used in place of MSM7xx Controller product names and the generic term “AP” is used in place of MSM3xx / MSM4xx / HP 425 / HP 517 Access Point product names.
NOTE: Due to a problem with AP channel use validation, a banner similar to this may appear at the top of the Home screen: AP CNxxxxxxxx, Radio 1 channel configuration has been set to autochannel because the previously configured channel is not supported by this version of software. The same message is added to the system log. These messages can be safely ignored.
MSM335 AP support stops at v6.3.x Support for the discontinued MSM335 AP is available in software versions prior to v6.4.x. As of v6.4.0.0, support for the MSM335 AP is dropped. Changes to the management tool The following changes have been made to the management tool in this release. Color and layout changes The management tool interface has been updated with minor changes to the color scheme and the layout of some pages. These changes are aesthetic and do not affect the functionality of the pages.
Dashboard feature has been added This release includes a new dashboard feature that provides network administrators with a quick way to view key information about the wireless network operation. It uses charts and graphs to display status and statistics, and shows 24-hour history for a number of items. To view the dashboard, select Controller >> Dashboard.
Dashboard groups information into four categories. The top of each tab provides summary statistics for each category. • Wireless Clients: Provides information about the wireless clients connected to all controlled APs. For example: The tab title indicates the number of wireless clients in each of the following categories: ◦ Current: Total number of wireless clients that are currently connected. ◦ Peak: Maximum number of wireless clients that were connected during the last 24 hours.
• Access Points: Provides information about all controlled APs. For example: The tab title indicates the number of APs in each of the following states: 8 ◦ Online: The number of APs that are able to exchange management information with the controller. ◦ Offline: The number of APs that have stopped sending management information to the controller. Rediscovery might re-establish the connection. If not, the APs might have lost power or a network failure has occurred.
• Access Points Utilization: Information about the utilization of controlled APs. For example: The tab title displays the number of APs currently operating in each bandwidth utilization range: <50%, 50% - 80%, >80%. The percent utilization is calculated by comparing the total throughput (transmitted/received) of all radios on an AP for the last minute against the maximum throughput that the radios could theoretically achieve.
When a user creates a free account, the controller records the MAC address of the client station from which the user logged in. When the free access period expires, this MAC address is then blocked from reusing the free access option for the specified number of hours. If you change the setting for this parameter while a user is blocked, the user remains blocked until after the original setting expires. Range: 1 to 720 hours: Allow 802.11n clients only parameter renamed The parameter Allow 802.
New configuration options for the HP 517 have been added. nl Use this parameter to restrict access to the wireless network to specific types of wireless clients. NOTE: This parameter is only configurable when Wireless mode supports 802.11ac or 802.11n. • 802.11n only: Only wireless clients supporting 802.11n can connect. This prevents 802.11a/b/g client stations from accessing the wireless network. • 802.11ac only: Only wireless clients supporting 802.11ac can connect. (HP 517 only.) • 802.
This parameter is configurable when editing an AP that is inactive (not responding), or when adding a new AP. GMS (Guest Management Software) HP GMS simplifies centralized guest-account creation from any Microsoft Windows-based computer. It provides centralized, real-time management of visitor accounts and sessions with a configurable visitor session duration per account. The intuitive user interface is designed for receptionists and clerical staff with minimal training.
RF Manager software and MSM software version compatibility RF Manager versions 5.9.x, 6.0.x, and 6.7.x work with MSM software version 5.5.x or later. However, to use the WLAN Integration feature in RF Manager 6.0.x or 6.7.x, the RF Manager and MSM software versions must be matched as follows: MSM7xx software version Compatible RF Manager versions 6.3.0.0/6.4.0.0 6.7.769 or later 6.2.0.0 6.0.185, 6.7.
Configuring the service controller in GMS (when teaming is used): • Do NOT configure a controller in GMS when the team manager controller is not available and a team member is temporarily taking its place. • GMS interacts only with the team manager controller, you cannot add a team member as the controller. • Any attempt to add a team member as a service controller in GMS will be rejected, with the following message displayed: “An error occurred while uploading the CA to the Service Controller.
• AddSubscriptionPlan • DeleteSubscriptionPlan • DeleteAllSubscriptionPlans • UpdateSubscriptionPlanName • UpdateSubscriptionPlanOnlineTimeState • UpdateSubscriptionPlanValidityPeriodState • UpdateSubscriptionPlanOnlineTime • UpdateSubscriptionPlanValidityPeriodMethodState • UpdateSubscriptionPlanValidityPeriodFor • UpdateSubscriptionPlanValidityPeriodBetween • UpdateSubscriptionPlanValidityPeriodFrom • UpdateSubscriptionPlanValidityPeriodUntil • UpdateSubscriptionPlanBooleanAttribu
• When a single VSC egresses user traffic over different VLANs (depending on AP location) and a client roams from one AP to another, the controller may erroneously detect the user as a Mobility Traffic Manager (MTM) visitor and block their traffic. • (Applies to teaming.) Teaming failover causes Mobility Traffic Manager (MTM) clients traffic to stop, even after the AP is adopted by an alternate team manager controller. • (Applies to teaming.) If using teaming while an access controlled VSC with 802.
• (Applies to HP 517.) The Apple Bonjour features (multicast handling and user profiles) are not supported on the HP 517 wired ports. • The SysInfo file cannot be downloaded when the controller has joined an Active Directory domain that is configured to use IPv6. As a workaround, do not configure the Active Directory server for IPv6 when used with an MSM7xx Controller.
