Description
This article describes that when troubleshooting client device connectivity issues, it is often helpful to view the station log for errors. This article describes how to view the activity of a specific client/station based on its MAC address by viewing the station log.
Scope
Wireless Controller.
Solution
Via CLI commands on the Meru controller CLI:
To enable the station log while in the Meru controller CLI, enter these commands:
Enter the interactive per-station event logging shell:
wlan-controller # station-log
After entering 'station-log' the prompt will change to 'station-log>' at which point the following commands can be entered (where <MAC address> is the station's MAC address containing colons):
station-log> station add <MAC address>
station-log> enable
To track more stations, we will have to enter respective mac-address:
station-log> station add <MAC address-1>
station-log> station add <MAC address-2>
station-log> station add <MAC address-3>
station-log> enable
At this point, the Meru controller will display information about the specified station(s), specifically, debug messages for the station's 802.11 connection.
To disable, use:
station-log> station del <MAC address> <MAC address-1> <MAC address-2> <<MAC address-3
station-log> disable
station-log> quit
controller#
Via Meru Controller Web UI:
The station log for a specific station can also be obtained via the Meru controller Web UI under Monitor -> Diagnostics -> Station.
- Enter the MAC address containing colons and select 'Start Diagnostics'.
- To disable logging of the station log, select 'Stop Diagnostics'.
Related articles:
Meru Technical Note - What are the 802.11 Disassociation Codes in the station logs?
Meru Technical Note - What does 'Replay Counter Mismatch' means in station-log?
Meru Technical Note - What does 'Coord interbss handoff' message mean?
