Dell W-Series 207 Instant 6.5.1.0-4.3.1.0 User Guide - Page 217
Configuring Time-Based Services, Time Range Profiles, Configuring a Time Range Profile
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Chapter 16 Configuring Time-Based Services This chapter describes time range profiles and the procedure for configuring time-based services. It includes the following topics: l Time Range Profiles on page 217 l Configuring a Time Range Profile on page 217 l Applying a Time Range Profile to a WLAN SSID on page 218 l Verifying the Configuration on page 219 Time Range Profiles Starting from Instant 6.4.3.4-4.2.1.0, W-IAPs allow you to enable or disable an SSID for users at a particular time of the day. You can now create a time range profile and assign it to a WLAN SSID, so that user access to the Internet or network is restricted during a specific time period. W-IAPs support the configuration of both absolute and periodic time range profiles. You can configure an absolute time range profile to execute during a specific timeframe or create a periodic profile to execute at regular intervals based on the periodicity specified in the configuration. The following configuration conditions apply to the time-based services: l Time-based services require an active NTP server connection. W-IAPs use the default NTP server for time synchronization. However, the administrators can also configure an NTP server on the W-IAP. To verify the time synchronization between the NTP server and the W-IAP, execute the show time-range command and check if the time on the NTP server is in synchronization with the local time. For more information on NTP server configuration, see NTP Server. l For a time range profile configured to enable the SSID on the W-IAP: n When the timer starts, if the current time is greater than the start time and lesser than the end time, the SSID will be brought UP. If the SSID is already UP, then there is no effect on the SSID. n When the timer ends, if the current time is greater than the end time, the SSID is brought DOWN. If the SSID is already DOWN, then there is no effect on the SSID. l For a time range profile configured to disable the SSID on the W-IAP: n When the timer starts, if the current time is greater than the start time and lesser than the end time, the SSID will be brought DOWN. If the SSID is already DOWN, then there is no effect on the SSID. n When the timer ends, if the current time is greater than the end time, the SSID is brought UP. If the SSID is already UP, then there is no effect on the SSID. Configuring a Time Range Profile You can create time range profiles using the Instant UI or the CLI. In the Instant UI To create a time range profile: 1. Navigate to System > Show advanced options > Time Based Services . 2. Click New under Time Range Profiles. The New Profile window for creating time range profiles is displayed. 3. Configure the parameters listed in the following table: Dell Networking W-Series Instant 6.5.1.0-4.3.1.0 | User Guide Configuring Time-Based Services | 217