Motorola WS5100 Series Reference Manual page 107

The Wireless LANs Edit screen is divided into the following user-configurable fields:
• Configuration
• Authentication
• Encryption
• Advanced
5. Refer to the Configuration
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 Determines whether the WLAN is functioning as an independent or extended
(AAP Only) 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
VLAN ID Assign the revised VLAN ID for this WLAN. Select the
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 Assign the revised VLAN ID for this WLAN. Select the
VLANs checkbox for an user based VLAN assignment when 802.1x EAP Authentication is
used. For more information,
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NOTE: If the WLAN is to support AAP, the
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
NOTE: For a Radius supported VLAN to function, the "Dynamic Assignment" checkbox
must be enabled for the WLAN supporting the VLAN.
field to define the following WLAN values
B.1 Adaptive AP Overview
seeAssigning Multiple VLANs per WLAN on page 4-
Independent Mode (AAP Only)
B.4.1 Adaptive AP Configuration.
Network Setup
Dynamic Assignment
Dynamic Assignment
checkbox
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