FAQ

Are GPS enabled APs required for AP auto placement?

No, GPS enabled APs are not a requirement. AP auto placement can be achieved using FTM.

Is AP auto placement possible with 500 series APs?

500 series APs can be auto-placed on a floor plan. The integrated FTM radio in the AP helps to facilitate auto-locate. With the use of the Central floorplan manager and the anchor APs, 500 series APs can be auto-placed on a floorplan.

Will GPS enabled Anchor APs be automatically placed on the floor plan?

Currently, floorplan manager does not automatically place Anchor APs with GPS on floor plan.

Does my Central account need to be allow listed, to try open locate?

No additional allow list is required other than access to New Central.

How does the system auto place the APs on the correct floor?​

The user must manually assign the APs to the appropriate floor. ​

Does FTM work on a 6 GHz band?

That depends on the AP model. Currently AP-605H & AP-615 support AP-to-AP and STA-to-AP, with support for the 700 series APs coming soon.

Why is 80 MHz wide channel required for AP auto placement?

An 80MHz wide channel is essential because larger bandwidth enables efficient exchange of AP-to-AP or STA-to-AP FTM data, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

How long does data collection take with FTM monitor mode?

FTM monitor mode takes between 15 – 30 minutes to gather the FTM data required for AP auto-placement.

Will FTM monitor mode disrupt Wi-Fi connectivity?

Enabling an FTM scan will temporarily disrupt Wi-Fi connectivity on the 5 GHz radio. During the scan, all connected Wi-Fi clients will experience an outage for the duration of the system-calculated scan. Once the scan is complete, the network will automatically restore connectivity.

Does an FTM Monitor mode scan need to be rerun after adding new APs to the floor plan?

Yes. However, if an AP is deleted, rerunning the FTM Monitor mode is not necessary, but the deleted AP should be unassigned from the floor plan.