Access Port Adoption Process; Wlan To Vlan Mapping - Symbol WS5000 series Reference Manual

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WS5000 Series Switch System Reference Guide
• Security Policy – Defines the authentication and encryption methods that are used to secure
communication between the WS5000 Series switch, through its APs, and on to the mobile units. Each
WLAN can have a different security policy associated with it.
• Network Policy – This is a "packet filter." It prioritizes packets as they are sent across the wireless
network, and ultimately can also reject packets completely. Use the network policy to implement QoS
and types of service (ToS) protocols.
Figure 1.1 Principal Policies of a WS5000 Series Switch

1.3.1 Access Port Adoption Process

"Adoption" is the process of adopting and configuring 802.11 access ports by the WS5000 Series switch. The
process includes configuring the adoption lists, loading the correct firmware image to the access port, and
configuring the access port radios according to the policy.
To begin the adoption process, the access port sends a packet to the wireless switch to provide a way for the
switch to declare its intention to adopt. If the switch can adopt the access port, it replies with a message
indicating its intention to adopt. Once the access port receives that message, the access port requests a
firmware image download.
Following the firmware image download, the access port sends a configuration request packet from the MAC
address of each of its radios. The configuration request informs the switch of the radio capabilities, including
the radio MAC address, radio type, radio serial number, and whether the radio is equipped with an internal or
external antenna.
The switch then checks the adoption list for policies and configures the radios accordingly. The power, channel
(or if Automatic Channel Selection is enabled—a set of legal channels), BSS IDs, ESSIDs, and data rates are
configured.

1.3.2 WLAN to VLAN Mapping

Virtual LANs (VLANs) segment large subnets of a network, which enables network administrators to control
broadcasts and increase network security. The WS5000 Series switch connects to the wired network through
one of two Ethernet ports, typically, through NIC 2. Each access port associated with the switch can be