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Appendix D Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting CCXv5 Client Devices
Diagnostic Channel
The diagnostic channel feature enables you to troubleshoot problems regarding client communication
with a WLAN. The client and access points can be put through a defined set of tests in an attempt to
identify the cause of communication difficulties the client is experiencing and then allow corrective
measures to be taken to make the client operational on the network. You can use the controller GUI or
CLI to enable the diagnostic channel, and you can use the controller CLI or WCS to run the diagnostic
tests.
Note Cisco recommends that you enable the diagnostic channel feature only for non-anchored SSIDs that use
the management interface.
Client Reporting
The client reporting protocol is used by the client and the access point to exchange client information.
Client reports are collected automatically when the client associates. You can use the controller GUI or
CLI to send a client report request to any CCXv5 client any time after the client associates. There are
four types of client reports:
• Client profile—Provides information about the configuration of the client.
• Operating parameters—Provides the details of the client’s current operational modes.
• Manufacturers’ information—Provides data about the wireless LAN client adapter in use.
• Client capabilities—Provides information about the client’s capabilities.
Roaming and Real-Time Diagnostics
You can use roaming and real-time logs and statistics to solve system problems. The event log enables
you to identify and track the behavior of a client device. It is especially useful when attempting to
diagnose difficulties that a user may be having on a WLAN. The event log provides a log of events and
reports them to the access point. There are three categories of event logs:
• Roaming log—This log provides a historical view of the roaming events for a given client. The client
maintains a minimum of five previous roaming events including failed attempts and successful
roams.
• Robust Security Network Association (RSNA) log—This log provides a historical view of the
authentication events for a given client. The client maintains a minimum of five previous
authentication attempts including failed attempts and successful ones.
• Syslog—This log provides internal system information from the client. For example, it may indicate
problems with 802.11 operation, system operation, and so on.
The statistics report provides 802.1X and security information for the client. You can use the controller
CLI to send the event log and statistics request to any CCXv5 client any time after the client associates.
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