We at Mist are constantly working on making the Mist experience the best possible experience. So every week you will see new and updated cloud features. Here are the updates for May 30th, 2018.
Network Programmability
Multi-mode WLAN with EAP
Multi-mode WLANs allow multiple security encryptions to be used simultaneously on a single SSID. Devices with different security options can connect to the same WLAN using their supported encryption method. With Multi-mode, legacy devices and modern devices can connect to a single WLAN, preventing the need of separate WLANs supporting different security options. Previously, Multi-mode WLANs were limited to any combination of WPA, WPA2, CCMP, TKIP, and WEP while using a PSK passphrase. This week, we are extending the Multi-mode WLAN options by supporting EAP (802.1X) logins with WPA, WPA2, CCMP, and TKIP encryptions.
To set up a Multi-mode WLAN, create a new WLAN and expand the security options by clicking on More Options. Here, select Multi-mode/EAP(802.1X) and customize which encryption methods to configure your WLAN with. Be sure to add a RADIUS Authentication Server in order to finish setting up your WLAN.
Note: Please contact Mist support to access this feature
Bug Fixes/Improvements
WxLAN label behaviors
This week we implemented a fix which prevents users from deleting labels if they are being used in any WxLAN policy on the site. Labels must be removed from any site policies before they can be deleted from the site. This prevents the accidental removal of any labels in use, which would render its site policy ineffective. Currently our API will prevent this action by giving an error, but shortly we will include a message explaining why the label cannot be deleted.