AI-driven Radio Resource Management (AI RRM)

RUCKUS AI RRM manages Wi-Fi environments so customers don’t have to

Today’s enterprise networks are increasingly difficult to manage. A major challenge, the radio environment is highly dynamic, complex and continuously changing. More client devices are mobile and roaming throughout buildings and venues, while technologies such as the internet of things (IoT) introduce new challenges to the wireless environment.

Additionally, with the introduction of the 6 GHz spectrum, Wi-Fi® networks have many choices with multiple frequency bands, channels, and channel widths. The 6 GHz spectrum alone has 59 distinct channels, whereas 5 GHz only offers up to 25.

While it may seem counterintuitive, this abundance of choice results in burdensome Wi-Fi spectrum management and an increased likelihood of higher RF interference, resulting in poorer-performing networks. RF interference is arguably the single biggest performance issue with modern Wi-Fi networks.

How it works

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Cloud monitoring

AI RRM operates in the cloud and utilizes proprietary techniques to monitor the network and identify wireless performance issues. Every day, it runs in the background, assessing the current state of the network. AI RRM constantly monitors the network for any radio interference that may have developed due to changing network conditions.

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Minimize RF interference

Once per day, AI RRM assesses the latest wireless data analysis and suggests modifications to access point (AP) configurations to reduce the RF interference as low as possible. It utilizes three primary Wi-Fi radio characteristics to control the performance of the AP: transmit (Tx) power, operating channel, and/or channel bandwidth.

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Maximum flexibility

As part of IntentAI, AI RMM provides network administrators with the option to either configure for the highest throughput or maximum client density. For highest throughput, it adjusts the operating channel to minimize co-channel interference. For maximizing client density, it may adjust Tx power, operating channel, and channel bandwidth. By managing the network’s RF environment using AI RRM, IT staff can automate the complexities of channel planning, allowing them to focus on other, more proactive strategies.

Benefits

Reduced complexity

With RUCKUS AI-driven RRM, managing the vast number of RF channels available to a network becomes a breeze. AI RRM takes care of constantly monitoring the entire network for RF interference—and generating mitigation plans when it does occur. With a simple click of a button, IT staff can immediately remediate any co-channel interference on the network.

Excellent user experience

Various RF interference is one of the biggest factors in reduced network performance. The reduced network performance ultimately impacts the end-user experience. Latency-sensitive applications may behave erratically, with applications experiencing significant delays—or perhaps users notice throughput dropping that translates into longer wait times for web pages to load. Whatever the case may be, AI RRM reduces RF interference dramatically and constantly monitors for new anomalies. This ensures most interference is reduced in such a way as not to impact network performance.

Lower OpEx

RRM helps reduce operational expenses by delivering a more resilient network. RF interference issues manifest themselves through poor user experiences, which can be difficult to troubleshoot. User complaints about poor application experience or low throughput can consume a lot of IT resources and create unnecessary downtime. With AI RRM, IT has one less problem to worry about because the network is always being monitored and immediately remedied for RF interference.

AI RRM is the perfect solution for many vertical markets

Improve digital learning

In an education setting, reliable and agile connectivity is at the core of digital learning trends in modern classrooms. With AI RRM, students and teachers can spend more time on learning and less on slow downloads and unreliable connections. Areas with additional bandwidth needs are identified and preserved, while areas that need stability are also preserved. 

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Primary education

Higher education

Provide faster, more reliable hotel connections

With reliable and fast internet speeds, AI RRM can improve guests’ connectivity experiences, which helps improve their overall satisfaction and reduces complaints and poor reviews—and makes them more likely to return.

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Hospitality

Deliver the best possible managed-residence experience

In managed Wi-Fi environments such as multi-dwelling units, delivering consistent and reliable Wi-Fi experience can make a huge difference in tenant experience and, therefore, plays a critical role in keeping occupancy rates as high as possible. RRM helps ensure the service provider delivers the best Wi-Fi experience possible across the property to all the tenants.

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Multi-dwelling units

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