Installation guide

Network Setup
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The Wireless LANs Edit screen is divided into the following user-configurable fields:
• Configuration
• Authentication
• Encryption
• Advanced
5. Refer to the Configuration field to define the following WLAN values
ESSID Displays the Extended Service Set ID (ESSID) associated with
each WLAN. If changing the ESSID, ensure the value used is
unique.
Description If editing an existing WLAN, ensure its description is updated
accordingly to best describe the intended function of the WLAN.
Independent Mode
(AAP Only)
Determines whether the WLAN is functioning as an independent
or extended WLAN in regards its support of adaptive AP (AAP)
operation. Select the checkbox to designate the WLAN as
independent and prevent traffic from being forwarded to the
switch. Independent WLANs behave like WLANs as used on a a
standalone access point. Leave this option unselected (as is by
default) to keep this WLAN an extended WLAN (a typical
centralized WLAN created on the switch).
For an overview of AAP and how it is configured and deployed
using the switch and access point, see B.1 Adaptive AP Overview.
VLAN ID Assign the revised VLAN ID for this WLAN. Select the Dynamic
Assignment checkbox for an user based VLAN assignment when
802.1x EAP Authentication is used.
Dynamic Assignment Select the Dynamic Assignment checkbox for an automatic VLAN
assignment. The switch cannot route traffic between different
VLANs on ETH1 and ETH2. Be cognizant of this limitation when
planning to route traffic between different VLANs.
Assign Multiple
VLANs
The switch allows the mapping of a WLAN to more than one
VLAN. As MUs get associated, they are assigned a VLAN in a load
balanced manner. For more information, see Assigning Multiple
VLANs per WLAN on page 4-31.
NOTE If the WLAN is to support AAP, the Independent Mode (AAP Only) checkbox
must be selected. Additionally, the access point must have its auto discovery
option enabled to be discovered by the switch. For information on configuring an
access point for AAP support, see B.4.1 Adaptive AP Configuration.
NOTE For a Radius supported VLAN to function, the "Dynamic Assignment" checkbox
must be enabled for the WLAN supporting the VLAN.