# Is it Possible to Schedule a Configuration Change?
**URL:** https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t/is-it-possible-to-schedule-a-configuration-change/64392
**Category:** cnMaestro
**Created:** [November 26, 2019, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t/is-it-possible-to-schedule-a-configuration-change/64392 "2019-11-26T18:22:37Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@Neil\_Capell](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/u/Neil_Capell)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2019, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t/is-it-possible-to-schedule-a-configuration-change/64392/1 "2019-11-26T18:22:37Z")
Hello,
I am using (On-Premise) v2.2.1-r32 and I am trying to set up a scheduled change to a device(s) by applying a Template.
I am aware that I can schedule Software Updates, which is a great feature, but I cannot seem to figure out how to do the same for Configurations.
It seems as though the only options you have in terms of configuration changes, is with the check box "Start Now". If I opt not to Start Now, the job sits in the Jobs section, under Configuration Update, waiting for me to manually start it. And obviously, If I select Start Now, the configuration template is immediately applied and the Access-point reboots.
Ideally, I'd like to make some changes, like Auto-Contention Slots, Range, and Downlink Data, for many devices at once. It would also be preferable if I could set this up to occur at 3am, when I'm tucked in my bed and dreaming of a Unicorn that is a 2.4Ghz PMP450m. Like I said, dreaming...
Anyways, this seems like such a simple thing that I should definitely be capable of, so I'd be surprised if Cambium would have left this feature out. Can anyone clear up what I may be doing incorrectly, or whether or not it's possible?
Thanks in advance.
- Neil
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### Author:  [@KR1](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/u/KR1)
#### Post date: [November 29, 2019, 6:53am UTC](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t/is-it-possible-to-schedule-a-configuration-change/64392/2 "2019-11-29T06:53:52Z")
Hi Neil,
Thanks for providing the feedback. Currently we do not support the scheduled configuration update feature. We will incorporate this in our future releases .
Thanks,
KR.
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### Author:  [@kung\_foo\_jezus](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/u/kung_foo_jezus)
#### Post date: [January 24, 2020, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t/is-it-possible-to-schedule-a-configuration-change/64392/3 "2020-01-24T01:13:13Z")
I would also really like to see this feature! It is a bit cumbersome that a simple SNMP\>Site Name change on an AP requires a reboot... If it must be so, I'd also like it to occur at 2-3am! Thanks for your consideration
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### Author:  [@kung\_foo\_jezus](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/u/kung_foo_jezus)
#### Post date: [March 18, 2020, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t/is-it-possible-to-schedule-a-configuration-change/64392/4 "2020-03-18T18:35:06Z")
KR - any status on a scheduled configuration update feature? Whether through maestro, or the radio GUI, either would be extremely helpful...
I have a major overhaul of **SNMP: Site Name ** changes to make to 150+ AP's, and unfortunately a reboot is required...
If a scheduled configuration update feature is not on the roadmap, I would like to make a feature request that a simple site information changes no longer require a reboot. Thanks
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### Author:  [@KR1](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/u/KR1)
#### Post date: [March 19, 2020, 11:03am UTC](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t/is-it-possible-to-schedule-a-configuration-change/64392/5 "2020-03-19T11:03:10Z")
Hi ,
Scheduled Configuration is part of road map and planned by Q2-2020 as part of cnMaestro 3.0 release
Thanks,
KR.
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### Author:  [@Jordan](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/u/Jordan)
#### Post date: [March 19, 2020, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t/is-it-possible-to-schedule-a-configuration-change/64392/6 "2020-03-19T16:54:51Z")
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> [@kung foo jezus](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/u/kung_foo_jezus/summary) wrote:
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> I have a major overhaul of **SNMP: Site Name ** changes to make to 150+ AP's, and unfortunately a reboot is required...
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> If a scheduled configuration update feature is not on the roadmap, I would like to make a feature request that a simple site information changes no longer require a reboot. Thanks
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I recommend making posts on the Ideas page for each product line you're seeing this with. Devices decide if they require a reboot when they recieve a configuration update from cnMaestro.
[https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t5/Your-Ideas/idb-p/Ideas](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/c/your-ideas/72)
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### Author:  [@Brian\_Flikkema](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/u/Brian_Flikkema)
#### Post date: [June 10, 2021, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t/is-it-possible-to-schedule-a-configuration-change/64392/7 "2021-06-10T17:55:03Z")
Just curious, are we ever going to see this? I’ve been asking since 2017. Seems like if the scheduler is already built in cnMastro for firmware it shouldn’t be that hard to add configuration schedules.
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### Author:  [@Jordan](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/u/Jordan)
#### Post date: [June 10, 2021, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t/is-it-possible-to-schedule-a-configuration-change/64392/8 "2021-06-10T18:19:43Z")
Hi Brian,
Scheduled Configuration updates are now available as of release 3.0.0. In the container level (System, Network, Tower, Site) Configuration tab there is a selection under the device table to update Now or Schedule an update.
> [@cnMaestro 3.0.0 (Cloud)](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t/cnmaestro-3-0-0-cloud/75838):
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> Introduction This document highlights new features and significant updates in cnMaestro Cloud, which is currently being deployed (not all accounts have been updated yet). Important: Web Browser Restart your browser (or clear the browser cache with a hard reload) if you are having UI problems with the 3.0.0 version. Important: Activation of 90-Day Free Trial The 90-day free trial for cnMaestro X is activated in all existing accounts. No action is needed if you do not want to continue with …
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### Author:  [@Brian\_Flikkema](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/u/Brian_Flikkema)
#### Post date: [June 10, 2021, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t/is-it-possible-to-schedule-a-configuration-change/64392/9 "2021-06-10T18:52:42Z")
Hi Jordan.
So released to the paid version only. Nice.
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### Author:  [@Eric\_Ozrelic](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/u/Eric_Ozrelic)
#### Post date: [June 10, 2021, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t/is-it-possible-to-schedule-a-configuration-change/64392/10 "2021-06-10T19:09:06Z")
Scheduled tasks are available under cnMaestro Essentials (the free version).
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### Author:  [@Brian\_Flikkema](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/u/Brian_Flikkema)
#### Post date: [June 10, 2021, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t/is-it-possible-to-schedule-a-configuration-change/64392/11 "2021-06-10T19:41:22Z")
So… I guess I’m going off the fact that does not show up on our essentials cloud instance, which shows it’s running 6.0.2-r26. And then when you read the article Jordan shared, it only mentions scheduling under the Maestro X. But I sure don’t see an update now or schedule button here, like what does show up on the Firmware tab.
Sounds like maybe I need to open a ticket with Cambium.
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### Author:  [@Eric\_Ozrelic](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/u/Eric_Ozrelic)
#### Post date: [June 10, 2021, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t/is-it-possible-to-schedule-a-configuration-change/64392/12 "2021-06-10T20:12:24Z")
To find your version of cnMaestro, just scroll to bottom of the page:
What does yours say?
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### Author:  [@Jordan](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/u/Jordan)
#### Post date: [June 10, 2021, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t/is-it-possible-to-schedule-a-configuration-change/64392/13 "2021-06-10T20:12:52Z")
The scheduling option is available at the container level, not the device level. We may need to change this to allow scheduling in both places.
That forum post lists all the major new features added in 3.0.0 for both Essentials and X. [This](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t/cnmaestro-3-0-0-cloud/75838#cnmaestro-x-features) section lists the features that are only included in cnMaestro X. The forum formatting of section titles doesn’t make this very clear.
Edit: I should note the exact containers that support the configuration view are System, Network, Tower and AP Group.
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### Author:  [@Eric\_Ozrelic](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/u/Eric_Ozrelic)
#### Post date: [June 10, 2021, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t/is-it-possible-to-schedule-a-configuration-change/64392/14 "2021-06-10T20:15:25Z")
Here’s is cnMaestro essentials with config scheduling:
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### Author:  [@Brian\_Flikkema](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/u/Brian_Flikkema)
#### Post date: [June 10, 2021, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t/is-it-possible-to-schedule-a-configuration-change/64392/15 "2021-06-10T20:51:45Z")
Thanks Jordan, that definitely explains why I don’t have it at the device level. I only checked the AP and Subscriber. Since I’d guess 98% of the configuration changes would be at the AP (not group) or SM it would be great if we could get it all the way down to the device.
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### Author:  [@Eric\_Ozrelic](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/u/Eric_Ozrelic)
#### Post date: [June 10, 2021, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t/is-it-possible-to-schedule-a-configuration-change/64392/16 "2021-06-10T22:06:16Z")
> [@Brian\_Flikkema](#):
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> Since I’d guess 98% of the configuration changes would be at the AP (not group) or SM it would be great if we could get it all the way down to the device.
You can get all the way down to the device. You can use this to schedule an update for as many or few devices as you need to apply a config to.
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### Author:  [@Brian\_Flikkema](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/u/Brian_Flikkema)
#### Post date: [June 10, 2021, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t/is-it-possible-to-schedule-a-configuration-change/64392/17 "2021-06-10T23:23:11Z")
Thanks Eric. When I was looking earlier I could not select a customer. But the formatting was all weird, I could check the AP but then the customers underneath were indented weird with a few random characters in-front of each subscriber name. So your message made me think to clear my browser cache. Now I finally have check boxes.
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### Author:  [@Jordan](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/u/Jordan)
#### Post date: [June 11, 2021, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t/is-it-possible-to-schedule-a-configuration-change/64392/18 "2021-06-11T16:40:16Z")
Glad you were able go get it working. I’ve also opened a improvement ticket to add scheduling options at the device level to avoid these frustrations in the future.
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### Author:  [@John\_Rayfield](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/u/John_Rayfield)
#### Post date: [April 13, 2026, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t/is-it-possible-to-schedule-a-configuration-change/64392/19 "2026-04-13T12:51:58Z")
Is it possible to schedule a configuration change (using templates) on 4625 SMs, using the current version of cnMaestro (free version, cloud)?
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### Author:  [@Eric\_Ozrelic](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/u/Eric_Ozrelic)
#### Post date: [April 13, 2026, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t/is-it-possible-to-schedule-a-configuration-change/64392/20 "2026-04-13T21:54:59Z")
Yes, it is. On the left side nav bar click monitor and manage, then select system or the top most network name, then click configuration, then select the device type (ePMP) and select your template. Then choose the AP’s and/or SM’s you’d like to apply the template to. At the bottom select schedule and choose the date and time you’d like to schedule the update.
