January 2026 Release Information

New Features

The following software features are introduced in this release.


Feature	Description
IntentAI Filters	IntentAI introduces improved page and table filters, enabling users to quickly access Action Needed, AI Managed, and No Action items. These enhancements streamline navigation and easily identifying areas requiring attention.
IntentAI: Energy Saving (Early Access feature)	Introduced Energy Saving, an AI-driven feature within the IntentAI framework that optimizes AP power consumption by dynamically transitioning eligible APs into Power Save mode during low-usage periods. Using an AI/ML model that analyzes real-time and historical client activity, the feature intelligently identifies off-peak periods to reduce energy usage while keeping APs online in a low-power state for quick reactivation.
MDU 360 Dashboard for MSP Admins	RUCKUS One introduces the MDU 360 Dashboard for MSP Admins and Property‑Group Owners, providing unified visibility across Multi‑Dwelling Units (MDUs). Available in the MSP MDU Edition, the dashboard delivers deep insights into properties, venues, and customer environments, simplifying management, enhancing resident satisfaction, and enabling smarter, data‑driven decisions. Key capabilities include: Aggregated metrics across MSP customers (MSP‑EC) with filters by Property Manager Aggregated metrics across venues with filters by Property Date filters for historical data analysis Property widget showing property and unit counts Device widget with detailed device inventory information License widget for license tracking and management IntentAI summary widget for intelligent insights Client experience metrics including star ratings and sparklines Wi‑Fi client and Wi‑Fi generation metrics for connectivity visibility Application metrics for usage and performance tracking Traffic by radio metrics for detailed network performance analysis

Enhancements

The following enhancements are introduced in this release.


Feature	Description
Improved Onboarding Workflow for Guest Access	The onboarding workflow has been enhanced with a user selection split for decision-based guest access enrollments. This update provides clearer options during enrollment, resulting in a more intuitive and streamlined experience for both administrators and guests.
Venue Floor Plan Visualization	RUCKUS One now includes improved venue floor plan visualization with enhanced access point (AP) placement and zoom features. This update provides greater clarity and control when managing network layouts, making it easier to view, adjust, and optimize AP positioning across large or complex venues.
WIPS Support for Access Points	RUCKUS One now supports Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS) functionality for access points. This enhancement enables APs to detect and mitigate rogue devices and wireless threats, strengthening overall network security and protection.
Hierarchical Template Bundles for MSP Deployments	RUCKUS One now supports hierarchical template bundles for managed service provider (MSP) deployments. This enhancement improves usability by allowing templates to be organized in a structured, layered view, making it easier to manage and orient template displays across multiple accounts or environments.
Refresh Button for Dynamic Content Pages	The graphical user interface (GUI) in RUCKUS One has been enhanced with a Refresh button on pages containing dynamic content. This update improves usability by giving administrators more control over page updates, ensuring that the latest information can be quickly reloaded without navigating away.
Improved Notification Management on Dashboard	The RUCKUS One dashboard has been enhanced with an improved toast notification aggregation mechanism. This update reduces excessive notification displays by grouping background event messages, resulting in a cleaner and more manageable dashboard experience.
Multi‑Template Application in MSP Instances	RUCKUS One now supports applying multiple templates at the same time within managed service provider (MSP) instances. This enhancement accelerates standardized rollouts by allowing administrators to deploy several templates simultaneously, reducing repetitive tasks and improving operational efficiency.
Identity and Device Association Management	RUCKUS One has enhanced identity and identity group management by improving device association capabilities. This update makes it easier to reassign devices across different identities, providing greater flexibility and control in managing user and device relationships.
Profile Name Management for Administrators	RUCKUS One now allows MSP/VAR/REC administrators to have first and last names created and edited directly from the Users tab
Multiple Certificate Generation	RUCKUS One now supports generating multiple certificates in a single operation. This enhancement streamlines certificate management, reducing repetitive tasks and improving efficiency for administrators handling large-scale deployments.
Automatic Certificate File Name Generation	RUCKUS One now automatically generates certificate file names to ensure consistent naming conventions. This enhancement reduces manual errors and simplifies certificate management, making it easier for administrators to organize and track certificates across deployments.
AP Management VLAN Support in MSP Venue Templates	RUCKUS One now supports configuring the Access Point Management VLAN setting within MSP venue templates. This enhancement provides administrators with greater flexibility and control, ensuring that VLAN configurations can be consistently applied across venues in managed service provider (MSP) environments.
External Cloud Proxy Support for DSAE/DPSK3	RUCKUS One now supports the use of an external cloud proxy for DSAE/DPSK3 in proxy mode. This enhancement helps organizations meet security requirements by enabling secure proxy‑based communication and improved control over authentication processes.
Audio‑Visual (AV) Profile in Service Catalog	RUCKUS One now supports AV Profiles in the Service Catalog. This enhancement enables administrators to optimize switch configurations for Audio-Visual (AV) environments, ensuring better performance and simplified management for audio‑visual deployments.
SMS Brand Name Configuration	RUCKUS One now enables administrators to configure a custom SMS brand name in the admin portal, so the chosen brand appears as the sender for OTP and alert messages.