Cisco Hyperlocation Accuracy - Troubleshooting and Resolution

Cisco Hyperlocation Accuracy Troubleshooting

Question

The Cisco Hyperlocation detection threshold is currently set to -50 dBm.

After reviewing the wireless user location, discrepancies have been noticed.

To improve the Cisco Hyperlocation accuracy, an engineer attempts to change the detection threshold to -100 dBm.

However, the Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller does not allow this change to be applied.

What actions should be taken to resolve this issue?

Answers

Explanations

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The correct answer is A. Disable Cisco Hyperlocation, change the Cisco Hyperlocation detection threshold, and then enable it.

Explanation: Cisco Hyperlocation is a feature that allows for more precise tracking of wireless clients within a wireless network. It uses the Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) value to determine the location of a client device. The detection threshold is the minimum RSSI value required for a device to be considered in range of an access point (AP) and included in the location calculations.

In this scenario, the engineer wants to improve the accuracy of Cisco Hyperlocation by changing the detection threshold from -50 dBm to -100 dBm. However, the Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller does not allow this change to be applied.

To resolve this issue, the engineer should follow these steps:

  1. Disable Cisco Hyperlocation: The first step is to disable the Cisco Hyperlocation feature on the controller. This can be done by accessing the controller's web interface and navigating to the Cisco Hyperlocation settings.

  2. Change the Cisco Hyperlocation detection threshold: With Cisco Hyperlocation disabled, the engineer can now change the detection threshold from -50 dBm to -100 dBm. This can be done by accessing the controller's web interface and navigating to the Cisco Hyperlocation settings.

  3. Enable Cisco Hyperlocation: Once the new detection threshold has been set, the engineer can enable Cisco Hyperlocation again. This can be done by accessing the controller's web interface and navigating to the Cisco Hyperlocation settings.

Option B is not the correct answer because creating a new profile on Cisco CMX with the new Cisco Hyperlocation detection range and applying it on the WLAN does not address the issue with the controller not allowing the change to be applied.

Option C is not the correct answer because placing the APs in monitor mode, shutting down the radios, and then changing the Cisco Hyperlocation detection threshold is not a supported configuration.

Option D is not the correct answer because shutting down all radios on the controller, changing the Cisco Hyperlocation detection range, and then enabling the radios again is not a practical solution as it would cause a wireless outage during the process.