Understanding Usage and % Usage in Nebula APs
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The "Usage" and "% Usage" columns in Devices > Access points
provide crucial information about the data consumption and the relative usage of your access points. Here is what each term means:
- Usage: This column shows the amount of data consumed by the clients connected to the Nebula APs.
- % Usage: This column shows the percentage of the Nebula Device's data usage relative to other devices.
Example from the updated dashboard:
- AP06_Meeting: 0 bytes consumed, representing 0.0% of total usage.
- AP01_CSO_NW: 7.36 GB consumed, representing 41.3% of total usage.
- AP05_103: 2.27 GB consumed, representing 12.7% of total usage.
- AP03_SLS: 3.05 GB consumed, representing 17.1% of total usage.
- AP02_RMA: 1.63 GB consumed, representing 9.1% of total usage.
- AP04_Marketing: 3.54 GB consumed, representing 19.8% of total usage.
How to Use This Information:
- Monitor Network Performance: By keeping an eye on the "Usage" and "% Usage" columns, you can monitor the performance of your network and ensure that no single access point is being overloaded.
- Optimize Resource Allocation: If one access point is consistently showing high usage percentages, consider redistributing your clients or adding additional access points to balance the load.
- Troubleshoot Issues: High data consumption on an access point may indicate potential issues such as misconfigured devices, excessive video streaming, or other bandwidth-heavy activities that need addressing.
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