Changelog - 2025.09

2025.09

Cisco Spaces Captive Portal Runbook
➤ The documentation now mandates that Wireless Access Points (WAPs) are assigned to floor maps in Catalyst Centre to ensure they appear in the Cisco Spaces Location Hierarchy, a prerequisite for Captive Portal redirection. It also updates the Captive Portal SSID creation process within Cisco Spaces and provides a new, specific method to retrieve the Splash Page URL from the "View Config Guide," replacing previous explicit instructions for configuring URL filters and ACLs on the Catalyst 9800.

Cisco Spaces OS Runbook (Cisco Validated)
➤ The documentation now provides specific guidelines for optimal AP placement, including perimeter coverage, density, maximum AP-AP distance, and signal strength requirements, to enhance Cisco Spaces outcomes. These guidelines help users ensure effective AP deployment for location-based services.

Space Explorer Web App
➤ The Space Explorer Web App now supports Smart Desking (hot desking) with expanded SSO login options, including Webex, Microsoft, and Google, and makes admin consent for user login optional for a smoother experience. Desk booking functionality requires a Spaces Premier for Wireless license and integrates with RoomOS or PhoneOS devices configured for hot desking.

Catalyst AP Capability Matrix 🆕
➤ This Catalyst AP Capability Matrix table provides a reference for Access Point features, primarily focusing on models with integrated omni-directional antennas. It also details IOT Radio feature support (scanning + beaconing) and Space Utilization for APs with external and directional antennas.

Upgrading Smart Workspaces Kiosk/Signage Version
➤ The documentation now specifies that Kiosk v2.0 upgrades are supported in both US (.io) and Singapore (.sg) environments, with .eu support planned for Fall 2025. Additionally, it introduces Kiosk v2.1, detailing its upgrade path from v2.0 and providing links to its feature overview and release notes.