Specifications

Chapter 1 Overview
VLAN Support
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Cisco Aironet Access Point Software Configuration Guide
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A VLAN Example
The following simplified example shows how wireless devices can be used
effectively in a VLAN environment on a college campus. In this example, three
levels of access are available through VLANs configured on the physical network:
• Student access—Lowest level of access; ability to access school’s Intranet,
obtain class schedules and grades, make appointments, and perform other
student-related activities
• Faculty access—Medium level of access; ability to access internal files, read
to and write from student databases, access the intranet and Internet, and
access internal information such as human resources and payroll information
• Management access—Highest level of access; ability to access all internal
drives and files, and perform management activities
In this scenario, a minimum of three VLAN connections would be required: one
for each level of access discussed above. The access point can handle up to 16
SSIDs; therefore, the following basic design could be employed as shown in
Table 1-1.
Using this design, setting up the clients is based on the level of access each user
requires. A typical network diagram using this design would look like the one
shown in Figure 1-2.
Table 1-1 Access Level SSID and VLAN Assignment
Level of Access SSID VLAN ID
Student Student 01
Faculty Faculty 02
Management Management 03