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Chapter 18
VPN Configuration
This chapter describes the following VPN configuration procedures:
l Understanding VPN Features on page 224
l Configuring a Tunnel from a W-IAP to a Mobility Controller on page 225
l Configuring Routing Profiles on page 236
Understanding VPN Features
As W-IAPs use a VC architecture, the W-IAP network does not require a physical controller to provide the
configured WLAN services. However, a physical controller is required for terminating Virtual Private Networks
(VPN) tunnels from the W-IAP networks at branch locations to datacenters, where the Dell controller acts as a
VPN concentrator.
When a VPNis configured, the W-IAP acting as the VC creates a VPN tunnel to a Dell Networking W-Series
Mobility Controller in your corporate office. The controller acts as a VPN endpoint and does not supply the W-
IAP with any configuration.
The VPNfeatures are recommended for the following setups:
l Enterprises with many branches that do not have a dedicated VPN connection to the corporate office.
l Branch offices that require multiple W-IAPs.
l Individuals working from home and, connecting to the VPN.
The survivability feature of W-IAPs with the VPN connectivity of W-IAPs allows you to provide corporate
connectivity on non-corporate networks.