Vlan Settings Overview; Configuring Ntp Server And Management Vlan - Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex 2741 User Manual

Configuring the Access Point
Configuring Internet Settings

VLAN Settings Overview

A Ruckus Wireless Access Point is essentially a network switch with the capability to
service Wi-Fi connections. As such, like many advanced switches, Ruckus APs conform
to the IEEE 802.1Q standard -- the standard that defines virtual LANs. In an 802.1Q
switch, the concept of VLANs is always present. If a packet arrives without an 802.1Q
header, it is assigned to the "native VLAN" or "untag VLAN."
Each of the AP's wireless interfaces can be assigned a single VLAN. When a packet
enters the AP through its wireless interface, the packet is assigned to the Access VLAN
configured on the Configuration > Wireless page (by default, 1).
AP Ethernet ports however, can be configured to pass all VLAN traffic (Trunk Ports) or
multiple specific VLANs (General ports).
The VLAN displayed in the Web interface shows the AP's view of the VLAN environ-
ment; when a packet arrives at an AP's Ethernet port, the port's VLAN configuration
helps determine if the packet is accepted or not (VLAN membership), and assign a
default VLAN (untagged VLAN) if the packet contains no 802.1Q header.
In general, if your network has VLANs deployed already, you should apply VLAN
configuration to Ruckus APs so that the configuration across the network is consistent.

Configuring NTP Server and Management VLAN

NTP Server
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Management VLAN
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NTP Server
A Network Time Protocol (NTP) server should be configured to ensure that the Access
Point maintains the correct time. The default Ruckus Wireless NTP server (ntp.ruckus-
wireless.com) can be used if you do not have an NTP server on your network.
If you want the AP to contact a different NTP server, you can do so by going to
Configuration > Internet and entering the host name in NTP Server at the top of
the page.
Management VLAN
Changing the Management VLAN will cause you to be immediately
CAUTION:
disconnected from the Web interface if the computer you are using is not on the same
VLAN. Do not change the Management VLAN unless your admin PC is on the same
VLAN, or you will be disconnected and unable to connect again without factory
resetting the AP.
If you want to place this AP's management traffic into a management VLAN, enter the
VLAN ID in the Management VLAN field and click Update Settings.
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