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  • 1.  Configuring QOS with AOS10 AP's

    Posted Aug 22, 2025 11:03 AM

    Hi,

    To improve the audio and video quality within my network, I've configured the DSCP mappings per SSID in the WiFI Multimedia section.
    In the past I used to configure this on the gateways, but these are decommissioned as we've moved to Aruba Central and works differently (FW, ACL).

    When doing a test I notice (Wireshark) the client sends tagged audio and video packets to the AP, but the traffic coming back (Microsoft Teams Cloud) isn't.
    I would expect the AP to tag the traffic so it will be prioritized correctly sending it to the client.
    the client has been configured with the correct QOS settings through policy.

    Is the WiFi Multimedia section the only place to configure QOS? I'm trying to achieve prioritization of audio and video (Teams, Zoom, etc) packets going in and out the AP's.
    I've been searching quite a few places to get a good explanation on how to configure QOS with a controllerless (AOS10) setup, but unable to find this.

    Thanks for your help.
      



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  • 2.  RE: Configuring QOS with AOS10 AP's

    Posted Aug 22, 2025 08:54 PM

    with foundation license for the APs, the DSCP values of 34 and 46 are applied to the video and voice packets respectively. This happens when you have DPI enabled. (this is under Services->AppRF)

    Then you can use WMM ACs, and by default DSCP value of 46 is mapped to the AC_VI WMM queue. and generally you want it int the highest priority AC_VO WMM queue.



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  • 3.  RE: Configuring QOS with AOS10 AP's

    Posted Aug 25, 2025 08:34 AM

    Hi Ariya, thank you for your response.

    At this moment, based on TAC recommendation, DPI is disabled due to a memory issue in the AP's.
    DSCP however is configured in the WiFI Multimedia section (46 Voice, 34 Video)

    Does this mean QOS is partially working? 
    I'm trying to understand the differences between the two option you mentioned.

    Best regards,
    Jeroen


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  • 4.  RE: Configuring QOS with AOS10 AP's

    Posted Aug 26, 2025 06:39 PM

    curious to find out what AP models and firmware you have that TAC recommended to disable DPI



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  • 5.  RE: Configuring QOS with AOS10 AP's

    Posted Aug 27, 2025 03:21 AM

    This recommendation was made based on a previous case involving memory issues with the 335's with 10.4.0.2.

    Although software updates have been released to address this problem, we are still experiencing memory util issues, although with a longer interval before the issue arises. We've are now running 10.4.1.7 but still encounter the mem util. issue (>85%) on AP's..

    Enabling DPI will cause the issue to occur sooner and on more AP's.

    Is QOS functionality limited with this setting disabled regardless of the WiFi Multimedia settings that are configured?


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  • 6.  RE: Configuring QOS with AOS10 AP's

    Posted Sep 17, 2025 01:52 PM

    After enabling DPI I've conducted a few tests and notice in the pcap QOS/DSCP is not marked by the AP.
    I've created a few access rules on the role I'm getting assigned but still no markings.
    The rules I've tested are:
    msteams
    alg_teams_voice
    alg_teams_video
    sip-udp
    sips

    Any ideas why it's not working or suggestions for additional tests?

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