Network Nibbles: Introducing Wireless Automatic Frequency Coordination (AFC)

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Network Nibbles: Introducing Wireless Automatic Frequency Coordination (AFC)

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Learning objective

Identify AFC features and how they optimize the network for compliant, interference-free 6 GHz wireless.

 

 

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Meraki’s wireless AFC optimizes 6 GHz spectrum usage, automates interference management, ensures regulatory compliance, boosts network capacity, and simplifies centralized control—delivering reliable, high-performance wireless in complex environments.

 

 

 

 

 

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The AFC tab on the Meraki dashboard displays the AFC status, 6 GHz power mode, and location.The AFC tab on the Meraki dashboard displays the AFC status, 6 GHz power mode, and location.

Give it a try!

 

In the San Francisco - AFC network, select the access point CW9163E.

 

Find the following:

  1. Its AFC status
  2. Latitude and Longitude
  3. How that location was derived
  4. Its 6 Ghz power mode

 

After finding those, test your knowledge!

 

 

 

 

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Keep learning

Check out our Refining Wireless Networks with RF Optimization module for more ways to optimize your network.

 

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Inderdeep
Kind of a big deal
Kind of a big deal

Thanks for the share !

Regards/Inder
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Chris_Skees
Meraki Employee
Meraki Employee

This is awesome, love the combo of video + dashboard scavenger hunt!

jiribrejcha
Meraki Employee
Meraki Employee

The Give it a try link in step 2 seems to be broken.

CarolineS
Community Manager
Community Manager

Thank you for the heads up! We are looking into this.

Caroline S | Community Manager, Cisco Meraki
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