AI Feature-specific Intents, Network Priorities, and Scope

The feature-specific intents allow you to define and manage high-level objectives for the network. The following table outlines how feature-specific intents are managed through various configuration choices, network priorities, and their scope.

Table 1. Feature-specific Intents, Network Priorities, and Scope
AI Feature Intent Network Intent Description Priority and Scope
AI-Driven RRM Client Density vs Throughput Optimize channel plan for a high number of clients in a dense network: A high-client-density network requires low interfering channels which fosters improved throughput, lower latency, better signal quality, stable connections, enhanced user experience, longer battery life, efficient spectrum utilization, optimized channel usage, and reduced congestion, leading to higher data rates, higher SNR, consistent performance, and balanced network load. Leverage AI-Driven RRM Full Optimization mode to assess the neighbor AP radio channels for each AP radio and build a channel plan for each radio to minimize the interference. In this mode, while building the channel plan, IntentAI may optionally change the AP Radio Channel Width and Transmit Power to minimize the channel interference. IntentAI ensures that only the existing channels configured for this network are utilized in the channel planning process.
Optimize channel plan for high client throughput in a sparse network: In sparse networks supporting high client throughput, moderate interference is manageable due to optimized resource allocation, minimal competition for bandwidth, and strong signal strength. This allows for stable connections and satisfactory performance, outweighing drawbacks of interference. Leverage AI-Driven RRM Partial Optimization mode to assess the neighbor AP channels for each AP radio and build a channel plan for each AP radio to minimize interference. In this mode, while building the channel plan, IntentAI will not change the AP Radio Channel Width and Transmit Power. IntentAI ensures that only the existing channels configured for this network are utilized in the channel planning process.
EquiFlex Time to Connect vs. Client Density Reduce Management traffic in a dense network: Use intelligent probe responses to minimize unnecessary traffic, reducing congestion and improving overall performance by prioritizing essential communications in environments with many devices. Leverage EquiFlex, available only through IntentAI, for intelligent handling of probe request/response and optimize management traffic in a dense network. For improved performance, this option will disable the Air Time Decongestion (ATD) feature if previously enabled for this network.
Standard Management traffic in a sparse network: Maintain regular probe responses to ensure reliable connectivity and network stability, as the lower device density does not typically cause congestion or performance issues, allowing for standard management traffic without adverse effects. This option will disable the EquiFlex feature and the network will continue using the current configuration (if any) for handling probe request/response in the network. For manual control, you may directly change the network configurations.
AI Operations Network Efficiency vs Stability on 2.4 GHz radio Reduce background scan interval for efficiency: Shortening the interval between background scans helps the Wi-Fi network quickly adapt to changing interference and congestion, potentially improving performance and responsiveness. Apply the recommendation:

IntentAI will change the background scan interval allowing the network to swiftly detect and react to interference, optimizing performance and ensuring a more responsive and efficient Wi-Fi experience.
Keep background interval unchanged for stability: Maintaining the current interval for background scans ensures consistent and predictable network behavior, minimizing the risk of connectivity disruptions and maintaining stability. Do not apply the recommendation:

IntentAI will maintain the existing network configuration and will cease automated monitoring and change for this Intent. For manual control, you may directly change the network configurations. For automated monitoring and control, you can select the Resume action, after which IntentAI will resume overseeing the network for this Intent.
AI Operations Expanded Radar channels vs Limited Channel options Activate DFS for expanded channel options and performance: Enabling Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) opens up additional Wi-Fi channels in the 5 GHz band, which can reduce congestion and improve overall network performance by utilizing less crowded frequencies. Apply the recommendation:

IntentAI will enable DFS Radar channels for this network, allowing access to more channels in the Wi-Fi network hence reducing congestion and enhancing Wi-Fi performance by leveraging less crowded frequencies. IntentAI will continuously monitor these configurations.
Keep DFS off to avoid interference and disruptions: Disabling DFS avoids potential interference with radar systems and the associated disruptions, maintaining more predictable and stable Wi-Fi operation without the need for radar detection and channel switching. Do not apply the recommendation:

IntentAI will maintain the existing network configuration and will cease automated monitoring and change for this Intent. For manual control, you may directly change the network configurations. For automated monitoring and control, you can select the Resume action, after which IntentAI will resume overseeing the network for this Intent.
AI Operations Radar Interference vs Optimal Channel availability Turn off DFS to avoid radar interference: Disabling Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) prevents potential interference with radar systems, ensuring stable Wi-Fi operation without the disruptions associated with radar detection and channel switching. Apply the recommendation:

IntentAI will disable DFS Radar channels for this network, ensuring stable and predictable Wi-Fi performance by avoiding interference with radar systems and preventing the disruptions caused by mandatory channel switching. IntentAI will continuously monitor these configurations.
Keep DFS enabled for optimal channel availability: Enabling DFS provides access to additional channels in the 5 GHz band, reducing congestion and optimizing overall Wi-Fi performance by using less crowded frequencies. Do not apply the recommendation:

IntentAI will maintain the existing network configuration and will cease automated monitoring and change for this Intent. For manual control, you may directly change the network configurations. For automated monitoring and control, you can select the Resume action, after which IntentAI will resume overseeing the network for this Intent.
AI Operations Optimize for 5 GHz Radio vs Longer range with 2.4 GHz Optimize for 5 GHz, reduce 2.4 GHz power: This option prioritizes the 5 GHz band by decreasing the transmit power of the 2.4 GHz band, aiming to improve overall network performance and reliability by encouraging device connection to the less congested 5 GHz band. Apply the recommendation:

IntentAI will reduce 2.4 GHz power for this network. This change will enhance 5 GHz network performance by encouraging device connection to the less congested 5 GHz band, resulting in faster speeds and improved reliability for compatible devices. IntentAI will continuously monitor these configurations.
Preserve 2.4 GHz range, keep power unchanged: This option maintains the transmit power of the 2.4 GHz band to preserve its range and ensure broader coverage, prioritizing compatibility and connectivity for devices that rely on the 2.4 GHz band. Do not apply the recommendation:

IntentAI will maintain the existing network configuration and will cease automated monitoring and change for this Intent. For manual control, you may directly change the network configurations. For automated monitoring and control, you can select the Resume action, after which IntentAI will resume overseeing the network for this Intent.