What is WiFi AI and how does it work?

The WiFi AI consists of a set of mechanisms that automatically configure your WiFi settings in an optimal way, including auto-channel selection and automatic wireless mesh management.

Channels are selected for minimal signal interference in your target location. Based on data collected about surrounding WiFi networks, the AI will determine the best channels settings for all your Access Points. Also, wireless mesh will be disabled by default to reduce the WiFi overhead and increase performance. The only exception are devices that couldn't successfully connect to the Internet via cable in which case wireless mesh will be activated automatically.

To enable WiFi AI in your network, you need to:

1. Log into the Plasma Cloud console;
2. Select the Organisation and Network you wish to activate WiFi AI for from the top right menu;
3. Navigate to Settings > Network in the main menu on the left;
4. Activate the WiFi AI toggle in the Wireless section;
5. Advanced users may configure further WiFi AI constraints in the Advanced Settings section. For details, see the WiFi AI constraints article. 
6. Click on the Save button.

Maintenance Window

WiFi AI collects data by instructing Access Points to scan their surroundings. These scans may temporarily disrupt client connections or reduce WiFi performance.

To minimize disruption, WiFi AI performs these scans at the start of a planned maintenance window, which is typically scheduling during non-peak hours.

To run a scan immediately instead, click Run now next to the enabled WiFi AI toggle. Learn more about instant WiFi optimization in this article.

Manual WiFi Channel Override

To exclude specific Access Points from WiFi AI management, you can manually configure their WiFi settings, including channel and channel width.

Learn more about manual WiFi radio configuration.