Modify Network Type of a Wi-Fi Network in Ruckus One or Ruckus Cloud

Summary

The network type of a Wifi-Network in Ruckus One cannot be modified once created

Question

Change network type or authentication type/method of a Wif-Fi Network

Customer Environment

Ruckus APs managed by Ruckus One Ruckus APs broadcasting several WLANs

Root Cause

Need to modify the authentication method or network type of an existing WLAN or Wi-Fi Network

Symptoms

A Wi-Fi Network or WLAN was already configured, and the administrator is looking forward to modify the authentication method or network type

Workaround

Create a new Wi-fi Network with the same name and with the desired configuration
Then delete the existing one or disable the existing one from broadcasting in the preferred venue

Resolution

Ruckus One Wi-Fi Network configuration is based on a template based progressive navigation
The administrator will get the configuration option for the "Network Type" only when a new Wi-Fi Network is configured
The future modification of Network Type is not available on an existing WLAN
The currently available Network Types are:

1. Passphrase (PSK/SAE)
Require users to enter a passphrase (that you have defined for the network) to connect

2. Dynamic Pre-Shared Key (DPSK)
Require users to enter a passphrase to connect. The passphrase is unique per device

3. Enterprise AAA (802.1X)
Use 802.1X standard and WPA2 security protocols to authenticate users using an authentication server on the network

4. Hotspot 2.0 Access
Hotspot 2.0 (Passpoint) provides seamless Wi-Fi with enhanced security and roaming capabilities

5. Captive Portal
Users are authorized through a captive portal in various methods

6. Open Network
Allow users to access the network without any authentication/security (not recommended)

The Wi-Fi Network "Edit" page will have the scope to modify network name, description, network type related settings, advanced network settings, or the venue at which the network is advertised.

https://docs.cloud.ruckuswireless.com/ruckusone/userguide/GUID-1E4C65E5-C3B2-486C-941E-46E1FE92A05F.html

Article Number:
000014662

Updated:
January 26, 2025 10:18 PM (about 2 months ago)

Tags:
Configuration, Ruckus Cloud WiFi

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