Configuring VLANs
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Configuring VLANs
VLANs are key to helping enterprises improve network traffic flow, increase load, and deliver
varying levels of service and access to different groups of users. For example, Figure 75 shows how
Acme Works uses two VLANs: one for normal corporate traffic and one for Finance Department
traffic. When a Finance Department user logs in to the network, the Finance group tag is passed to
the 108 Mbps Wireless AP, and the Finance service profile, including Finance VLAN, is applied to
the user. Database transaction traffic, which was previously a burden on the overall network, is now
handled through the Finance VLAN and is transparent to normal corporate users.
Figure 75:
Example Use of VLANs to Manage Enterprise Traffic
The 108 Mbps Wireless AP supports up to 16 VLANs including the default VLAN. Use the VLAN
Configuration panel, accessible from the Networking Services menu, to add new VLANs and map
VLANs to specific AP interfaces. The VLAN panel contains a list of users assigned to user
VLANs; to make user VLAN assignments, use service profiles (“SSIDs and Service Profiles” on
page 80).
The VLAN Configuration panel contains the following tabs:
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VLAN Table—View the list of currently defined VLANs and add or modify VLANs.
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Interface VLAN—Assign VLANs for untagged frames arriving at the AP.
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User VLAN—View the list of users assigned to each VLAN by virtue of user group
membership.
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VLAN Stats—View packet statistics for each VLAN.
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Summary of Contents for CQW-AP108AG
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Page 13: ...Preface xiii Installation and Configuration Guide CQW AP108AG ...
Page 67: ...3 Using the Configuration Interfaces 54 Installation and Configuration Guide CQW AP108AG ...
Page 113: ...4 Configuring Radio Settings 100 Installation and Configuration Guide CQW AP108AG ...
Page 141: ...5 Configuring Networking Settings 128 Installation and Configuration Guide CQW AP108AG ...
Page 149: ...6 Configuring a Wireless Backhaul 136 Installation and Configuration Guide CQW AP108AG ...
Page 167: ...7 Managing Security 154 Installation and Configuration Guide CQW AP108AG ...
Page 177: ...8 Configuring Guest Access 164 Installation and Configuration Guide CQW AP108AG ...
Page 223: ...9 Managing the Network 210 Installation and Configuration Guide CQW AP108AG ...
Page 241: ...10 Maintaining the Access Point 228 Installation and Configuration Guide CQW AP108AG ...
Page 245: ...A Using the Command Line Interface 232 Installation and Configuration Guide CQW AP108AG ...
Page 247: ...B Regulatory and License Information 234 Installation and Configuration Guide CQW AP108AG ...
Page 289: ...C Alarms 276 Installation and Configuration Guide CQW AP108AG ...