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INTEROPERABILITY REPORT Ascom i62 Aerohive Networks, AP130, 230, 250, 330, 350 HiveOS version 6.8r3 (AP 130/230 6.8.r1, AP330/350 - 6.5r4, AP 250 7.0r1)
Ascom i62 and OEM derivatives version 5.5.0
Ascom, Gothenburg
August 2016
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TABLE OF CONTENT: INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................... 3
About Ascom ............................................................................................................................ 3About Aerohive Networks ......................................................................................................... 3
SITE INFORMATION .................................................................................................................... 4SUMMARY .................................................................................................................................... 5
General conclusion ................................................................................................................... 6Known issues ............................................................................................................................ 6
APPENDIX A: TEST CONFIGURATIONS .................................................................................... 7Aerohive HiveManager and Access Points configurations. ...................................................... 7
ESS, Security settings. .......................................................................................................... 7Quality of Service (QoS) ..................................................................................................... 13Radio Configuration ............................................................................................................ 15
Ascom i62 ............................................................................................................................... 19Innovaphone IP6000 (IP PBX) ................................................................................................ 21
APPENDIX B: DETAILED TEST RECORDS .............................................................................. 22

INTRODUCTION This document describes necessary steps and guidelines to optimally configure the Aerohive Networks solutions WLAN platform with Ascom i62 VoWiFi handsets.
The guide should be used in conjunction with both Aerohives and Ascoms configuration guide(s).
About Ascom
Ascom Wireless Solutions (www.ascom.com/ws) is a leading provider of innovative communication solutions providing integrated workflow intelligence for hospitals, senior care, and independent living, and other business areas where mission-critical communication is essential. Approximately 100 000 systems are installed globally. The company offers a broad range of voice and professional messaging solutions, creating value for customers by supporting and optimizing their mission-critical communication processes. The solutions are based on Cellular, VoWiFi, IP-DECT, Nurse call and Paging technologies, smartly integrated via Ascom Unite into existing enterprise systems. The company has subsidiaries in 13 countries and 1,200 employees worldwide. Founded in 1955 and based in Gteborg, Sweden, Ascom Wireless Solutions is part of the Ascom Group, listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange (ASCN:SIX).
About Aerohive Networks Aerohive (NYSE: HIVE) enables our customers to simply and confidently connect to the information, applications, and insights they need to thrive. Our simple, scalable, and secure platform delivers mobility without limitations. For our customers worldwide, every access point is a starting point. Aerohive was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Milpitas, CA. For more information, please visit www.aerohive.com, call us at 408-510-6100, follow us on Twitter @Aerohive, join our LinkedIn group, subscribe to our blog http://boundless.aerohive.com/, or become a fan on our Facebook page.

SITE INFORMATION
Test Site(s): Ascom US 598 Airport Blvd Suite 300 Morrisville 27560 NC Participants: Karl-Magnus Olsson, Ascom HQ, Morrisville, NC TEST TOPOLOGY

SUMMARY Please refer to Appendix B for detailed results for respective access point. WLAN Features
High Level Functionality Result Association, Open with No Encryption OK Association, WPA2-PSK, AES Encryption OK Association, PEAP-MSCHAPv2 Auth., AES Encryption OK Association, EAP-TLS Auth., AES Encryption OK Association, Multiple ESSIDs OK Beacon Interval and DTIM Period OK PMKSA Caching OK* WPA2-opportunistic/proactive Key Caching OK* WMM Prioritization OK Active Mode (load test) OK 802.11 Power-save mode OK 802.11e U-APSD OK 802.11e U-APSD (load test) OK *) Enabled by default Roaming
High Level Functionality Result Roaming, Open with No Encryption OK (typical roaming time 24ms) * Roaming, WPA2-PSK, AES Encryption OK (Typical roaming time 52ms)* Roaming, PEAP-MSCHAPv2 Auth, AES Encryption OK (Typical roaming time 42ms)* /**
*) Average roaming times are based on results from 802.11a/n. Refer to Appendix B for detailed test results * *) Measured times is with opportunistic/proactive Key Caching enabled (default enabled)

General conclusion The result of the verified test areas, such as authentication, association, handover and call stability test, produced in very good results. The roaming times, both PSK and 802.1x were excellent by ranging in the interval 25 to 50ms. Performance has also been proven to be very good. In both active and U-APSD mode it was possible to keep up 12 simultaneously calls per AP one single access point. Keep in mind that the limitation was available handsets and not system capacity.
Known issues
Stability issues with Aerohive AP 370/390 (6.5r4). AP 370/390 (6.5r4) is not supported by
Ascom. Refer to previous certifications for stable firmware.
For additional information regarding the known issues please contact [email protected] or [email protected]

APPENDIX A: TEST CONFIGURATIONS
Aerohive HiveManager and Access Points configurations. In the following chapter you will find screenshots and explanations of basic settings in order to get the Aerohive Networks solution operational with Ascom i62. Please note that security settings were modified according to requirements in individual test cases. The configuration file is found at the bottom of this chapter. ESS, Security settings.
List of all configured SSIDs

WPA2 PSK (Personal)
- Select WPA/WPA2 PSK (Personal) - Select WPA2-PSK and CCMP and Key Management and Encryption Method - Key can be entered in HEX or in ASCII format. Example shows a key entered in ASCII format.

WPA2 802.1X (Enterprise)
- Select WPA/WPA2 802.1X (Enterprise) - Select WPA2-802.1X and CCMP and Key Management and Encryption Method - Make sure Enable Proactive PMK ID response is checked.
WPA2 802.1X (Enterprise) RADIUS configuration

- Configure the IP Address to the Radius server - Type in the secret that corresponds to the secret configured in the Radius server.
Data rate configuration. (Same for all encryption methods)
- To improve the performance in the wireless system it is recommended to disable the lowest data rates.

Advanced SSID settings (Same for all encryption methods)
- Set the DTIM settings to 5. DTIM value 5 is recommended in order to allow maximum battery conservation without impacting the quality. A lower value is possible but will negatively impact the standby time.
- Make sure Enable WMM is checked. - Make sure Enable Unscheduled Automatic Power Save Delivery is checked. U-APSD is not
mandatory but is highly recommended as it will significantly increase the talk time. Note. Ascom i62 do not support 802.11k,v,r. Do not enable the Voice Enterprise parameters.

User Profile.
- Use the default Rate Control & Queuing Policy. See section QoS for details.

Quality of Service (QoS)
Classifier Maps
- Create classifier map according to the screenshot and enable DiffServ and 802.11e - Important. For DiffServ 40-47 select QoS Class: 6 Voice.

Marker Maps
- Create a Marker Map. Note that these are the system default values.
Rate Control & Queuing
- Make sure that the system default values look as per above.

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