https://community.ruckuswireless.com/t5/Access-Points-Indoor-and-Outdoor/channefly-and-7731-in-the-works/m-p/32053#M9012 Is there a replacement bridge in the works then? Yes, we do run channel optimization and it works well to find a good channel, but in one particular install we're seeing that that the perfect channel one hour ends up with terrible interference occasionally and just kills the bridge performance. <BR /><BR /> Wireless bridging is kind of an all or none thing... either it works great 99.9% of the time or people don't want it, so if the unit can't dynamically deal with issues, customers end up very unhappy. Any strategies for this? <BR /><BR /> Jeff Mon, 14 Oct 2013 15:11:44 GMT jeff_roback 2013-10-14T15:11:44Z https://community.ruckuswireless.com/t5/Access-Points-Indoor-and-Outdoor/channefly-and-7731-in-the-works/m-p/32051#M9010 Are there any plans to add ChannelFly functionality to the 7731 bridges? This really seems like it would be the perfect use of this technology. Since both endpoints are known and controlled and we're more concerned than ever about real-world throughput available on each channel, having the bridge use ChannelFly to make decisions about channel usage would be a real standout feature for these bridges. <BR /><BR /> Jeff Fri, 11 Oct 2013 18:35:49 GMT https://community.ruckuswireless.com/t5/Access-Points-Indoor-and-Outdoor/channefly-and-7731-in-the-works/m-p/32051#M9010 jeff_roback 2013-10-11T18:35:49Z https://community.ruckuswireless.com/t5/Access-Points-Indoor-and-Outdoor/channefly-and-7731-in-the-works/m-p/32052#M9011 7731 is code frozen. <BR /><BR /> But you do have channel measurement. Run that. Mon, 14 Oct 2013 06:04:38 GMT https://community.ruckuswireless.com/t5/Access-Points-Indoor-and-Outdoor/channefly-and-7731-in-the-works/m-p/32052#M9011 primoz_marinsek 2013-10-14T06:04:38Z https://community.ruckuswireless.com/t5/Access-Points-Indoor-and-Outdoor/channefly-and-7731-in-the-works/m-p/32053#M9012 Is there a replacement bridge in the works then? Yes, we do run channel optimization and it works well to find a good channel, but in one particular install we're seeing that that the perfect channel one hour ends up with terrible interference occasionally and just kills the bridge performance. <BR /><BR /> Wireless bridging is kind of an all or none thing... either it works great 99.9% of the time or people don't want it, so if the unit can't dynamically deal with issues, customers end up very unhappy. Any strategies for this? <BR /><BR /> Jeff Mon, 14 Oct 2013 15:11:44 GMT https://community.ruckuswireless.com/t5/Access-Points-Indoor-and-Outdoor/channefly-and-7731-in-the-works/m-p/32053#M9012 jeff_roback 2013-10-14T15:11:44Z https://community.ruckuswireless.com/t5/Access-Points-Indoor-and-Outdoor/channefly-and-7731-in-the-works/m-p/32054#M9013 Using the 24dBi or even higher gain antenna with small side lobes could probably help. It will limit the interference if not directly in the main lobe. Have you tried it? Mon, 14 Oct 2013 18:24:26 GMT https://community.ruckuswireless.com/t5/Access-Points-Indoor-and-Outdoor/channefly-and-7731-in-the-works/m-p/32054#M9013 primoz_marinsek 2013-10-14T18:24:26Z https://community.ruckuswireless.com/t5/Access-Points-Indoor-and-Outdoor/channefly-and-7731-in-the-works/m-p/32055#M9014 To the original question, after Channel Optimization gives the best bi-directional <BR /> throughput channel choice, the link channel remains static. Changing a Root <BR /> Bridge channel, will cause drops/packet loss for traffic across the bridge links, <BR /> is why the 7731 does not change channels (with Channelfly or Background scan). <BR /><BR /> In extremely challenging environments, you may need to run Chano from time to <BR /> time if the throughput appears to be less than it was. Mon, 14 Oct 2013 23:22:04 GMT https://community.ruckuswireless.com/t5/Access-Points-Indoor-and-Outdoor/channefly-and-7731-in-the-works/m-p/32055#M9014 michael_brado 2013-10-14T23:22:04Z https://community.ruckuswireless.com/t5/Access-Points-Indoor-and-Outdoor/channefly-and-7731-in-the-works/m-p/32056#M9015 Yes, but if I understand, Jeff said that all channels are affected by interference. If he runs the Chano, he will loose connectivity for 10 min each time. <BR /><BR /> A very directional antenna will limit the interference received (if it's not in the main lobe), so running Chano frequently, will not be necesary. Tue, 15 Oct 2013 07:13:53 GMT https://community.ruckuswireless.com/t5/Access-Points-Indoor-and-Outdoor/channefly-and-7731-in-the-works/m-p/32056#M9015 primoz_marinsek 2013-10-15T07:13:53Z