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  • 1.  Advertising a strange SSID

    Posted Dec 11, 2023 09:25 AM

    Hello, I have recently changed to 515 IAPs managed by Aruba Central. Since the changeover, I noticed a strange SSID "_owetmSSIDnnnnnn" where SSID is the guest wifi network SSID and nnnnn is a number.  So far I only noticed it on the guest WiFi which uses an active portal to sign in.  I have not created the SSID but devices are connected to it. I have been in touch with TAC and we thought it was something temporary and that it might go away.  It is still there after over 5 months.

    Does anyone know what this is ?

    Thank you in advance.



  • 2.  RE: Advertising a strange SSID

    Posted Dec 11, 2023 09:31 AM

    That is OWE Transition mode. OWE is part of WPA3 and for clients that don't support OWE there is a backup SSID and one OWE SSID broadcasted. For more details, you could check this presentation, more specific slide 18&19.

    Can you please share with me in a personal message the support case number where TAC suggested that it 'may go away'?



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  • 3.  RE: Advertising a strange SSID

    Posted Dec 11, 2023 12:52 PM

    Hi Herman

    Thank you so much for the response and the presentation file.

    The conversation I had with TAC on the issue was brought up while they were working on a different ticket.  So I do not have a specific support case for it. Although I did create a new case for it a couple of days ago which I will update with the info I receive from you.

    I can't seemm to find your e-mail to send you a personal message with the new support case if you still need it.

    Thanks again


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