Configuring VLAN with Wireless Controller internal DHCP server

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INTRODUCTION
Most business environments require hybrid wired and wireless networks to maximize productivity and e ectively manage
diverse tra c needs. It is o en desirable to partition di erent tra c types into separate, independent virtual local area
network (VLANs) using di erent IP subnets for clients that are accessing the guest and sta networks.
This paper will discuss how organizations that lack a centralized DHCP server can use the internal DHCP server of the
NETGEAR® ProSAFE® WC7520 Wireless Controller to confi gure a dedicated VLAN for the wireless system and to provide IP
addresses to clients.
OVERVIEW
When deploying a wireless network , a security best practice is to segment it from the rest of the network using a
separate, specifi c VLAN for the wireless system on an internal DHCP server. By default, all NETGEAR ProSAFE access
points and controllers are set to VLAN 1. You can connect this to an access port confi gured for another VLAN and it will
communicate on that VLAN without need to change it.
CONFIGURATION
Pick an unused subnet; in this case we use 192.168.250.0/24. Here’s the address scheme we’ll use:
Switch
192.168.250.2