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5.2.1
About the 'Use Alvarion Access Controller' Option
Availability of certain virtual network features and their functionality are dependent on the setting of
the Use Alvarion access controller in the virtual network's General box. This option determines
how authentication and access control are handled by the virtual network:
5.2.1.1
If "Use Alvarion Access Controller" is Enabled
This creates an access-controlled virtual network. This means that the AP must be used in
conjunction with an Alvarion access controller, because the virtual network is automatically
configured to forward all user traffic to the access controller for authentication (Wireless protection
and MAC-based authentication options are forced to use an Alvarion access controller as the
RADIUS server). Also, once authenticated, user traffic is restricted by the Wireless security filters
option. Only traffic addressed to the access controller is permitted. (These filters can be disabled if
required.)
5.2.1.2
If "Use Alvarion Access Controller" is Disabled
This creates a non access-controlled virtual network, which allows the AP to manage user
authentication using the services of a third-party RADIUS server. Once authenticated, user traffic is
restricted to the default gateway assigned to the AP by the Wireless security filters option. (These
filters can be disabled or re-configured if required.).
BreezeMAX Wi² and BreezeACCESS Wi² System Manual
Figure 5-8: 'Use Alvarion Access Controller' Option
Figure 5-9: An Access-controlled Virtual Network
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