Enabling AirSlice on APs

Aruba AirSlice, based on IEEEInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. 802.11ax standard, is similar to 5G network slicing architecture which allows network operators to build virtual networks tailored for specific application requirements. AirSlice allows network operators to monitor applications used by clients. AirSlice supports multiple services such as gaming, IoTInternet of Things. IoT refers to the internetworking of devices that are embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and network connectivity features allowing data exchange over the Internet., voice, video, and so on. AirSlice is available for all clients; however, 802.11ax clients have enhanced benefits due to efficient uplink and downlink traffic scheduling mechanism.

The AirSlice feature is available for only Advanced access points (APs) licenses. For devices that have Advanced licenses, the AirSlice feature provides custom-applications prioritization with visibility, configuration, and supports unlimited applications. For customers with legacy licenses, the Aruba AirSlice feature is allow listed till the expiry of the legacy licenses.

AirSlice support is available only for the following applications:

• Zoom
• Slack
• Skype
• WebEx
• GoToMeeting Online Meeting
• Microsoft Office 365
• Dropbox
• Amazon Web ServicesWeb services allow businesses to share and process data programmatically. Developers who want to provide integrated applications can use the API to programmatically perform actions that would otherwise require manual operation of the user interface./Cloudfront CDN
• GitHub
• Microsoft Teams
• ALGApplication Layer Gateway. ALG is a security component that manages application layer protocols such as SIP, FTP and so on. Wi-fi Calling

To enable AirSlice, complete the following steps:

1. In the Network Operations app, set the filter to a group containing at least one AP.

   The dashboard context for the group is displayed.

2. Under Manage, click Devices > Access Points.
3. Click the Config icon.

   The tabs to configure the APs are displayed.

4. Click Show Advanced.
5. Click the Services tab.

   The Services page is displayed.

6. Expand the AppRF accordion.
7. Select App from the Deep Packet Inspection drop-down list.
8. Enable the Application Monitoring toggle switch.
9. Enable the AirSlice Policy toggle switch.
10. Click Save Settings.