wlan

Configures a WLAN and enters its configuration mode. Use this command to modify an existing WLAN‘s settings.

A WLAN is a data-communications system that flexibly extends the functionality of a wired LAN. A WLAN links two or more computers or devices using spread-spectrum or OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) modulation based technology. WLANs do not require lining up devices for line-of-sight transmission, and are thus, desirable for wireless networking. Roaming users can be handed off from one access point to another, like a cellular phone system. WLANs can therefore be configured around the needs of specific user groups, even when they are not in physical proximity.

WLANs can provide an abundance of services, including data communications (allowing mobile devices to access applications), e-mail, file, and print services or even specialty applications (such as guest access control and asset tracking).

Each WLAN configuration contains encryption, authentication and QoS policies and conditions for user connections. Connected access point radios transmit periodic beacons for each BSS. A beacon advertises the SSID, security requirements, supported data rates of the wireless network to enable clients to locate and connect to the WLAN.

WLANs are mapped to radios on each access point. A WLAN can be advertised from a single access point radio or can span multiple access points and radios. WLAN configurations can be defined to provide service to specific areas of a site. For example, a guest access WLAN may only be mapped to a 2.4 GHz radio in a lobby or conference room providing limited coverage, while a data WLAN is mapped to all 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz radios at the branch site to provide complete coverage.

Supported in the following platforms:

  • Access Points — AP505i, AP510i/e, AP560i/h
  • Service Platforms — NX5500, NX7500, NX9500, NX9600, VX9000

Syntax

wlan {<WLAN-NAME>|containing <WLAN-NAME>}

Parameters

wlan {<WLAN-NAME>|containing <WLAN-NAME>}
wlan <WLAN-NAME> Configures a new WLAN
  • <WLAN-NAME> – Optional. Specify the WLAN name.
Note: The WLAN name could be a logical representation of its coverage area (for example, engineering, marketing etc.). The name cannot exceed 32 characters.
containing <WLAN-NAME> Optional. Configures an existing WLAN‘s settings
  • <WLAN-NAME> – Specify a sub-string in the WLAN name. Use this parameter to filter a WLAN. This option allows you to select and enter the configuration mode of one or more WLANs.

Examples

nx9500-6C8809(config)#wlan wlan1
nx9500-6C8809(config-wlan-wlan1)#?
Wireless LAN Mode commands:
  802.11v                                Configure 802.11v parameters
  accounting                             Configure how accounting records are
                                         created for this wlan
  acl                                    Actions taken based on ACL
                                         configuration [ packet drop being one
                                         of them]
  answer-broadcast-probes                Include this wlan when responding to
                                         probe requests that do not specify an
                                         SSID
  assoc-response                         Association response threshold
  association-list                       Configure the association list for
                                         the wlan
  authentication-type                    The authentication type of this WLAN
  bridging-mode                          Configure how packets to/from this
                                         wlan are bridged
  broadcast-dhcp                         Configure broadcast DHCP packet
                                         handling
  broadcast-ssid                         Advertise the SSID of the WLAN in
                                         beacons
  captive-portal-enforcement             Enable captive-portal enforcement on
                                         the wlan
  client-access                          Enable client-access (normal data
                                         operations) on this wlan
  client-client-communication            Allow switching of frames from one
                                         wireless client to another on this
                                         wlan
  client-load-balancing                  Configure load balancing of clients
                                         on this wlan
  controller-assisted-mobility           Enable controller assisted mobility
                                         to determine wireless clients' VLAN
                                         assignment
  data-rates                             Specify the 802.11 rates to be
                                         supported on this wlan
  description                            Configure a description of the usage
                                         of this wlan
  downstream-group-addressed-forwarding  Enable downstream group addressed
                                         forwarding of packets
  dpi                                    Deep-Packet-Inspection (Application
                                         Assurance)
  dynamic-vlan-assignment                Dynamic VLAN assignment configuration
  eap-types                              Configure client access based on
                                         eap-type used for authentication
  encryption-type                        Configure the encryption to use on
                                         this wlan
  enforce-dhcp                           Drop packets from Wireless Clients
                                         with static IP address
  fast-bss-transition                    Configure support for 802.11r Fast
                                         BSS Transition
  http-analyze                           Enable HTTP URL analysis on the wlan
  ip                                     Internet Protocol (IP)
  ipv6                                   Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6)
  kerberos                               Configure kerberos authentication
                                         parameters
  mac-authentication                     Configure mac-authentication related
                                         parameters
  no                                     Negate a command or set its defaults
  nsight                                 Nsight Server
  opendns                                OpenDNS related config for this wlan
  protected-mgmt-frames                  Protected Management Frames (IEEE
                                         802.11w) related configuration
  proxy-arp-mode                         Configure handling of ARP requests
                                         with proxy-arp is enabled
  proxy-nd-mode                          Configure handling of IPv6 ND
                                         requests with proxy-nd is enabled
  qos-map                                Support the 802.11u QoS map element
                                         and frame
  radio-resource-measurement             Configure support for 802.11k Radio
                                         Resource Measurement
  radius                                 Configure RADIUS related parameters
  registration                           Enable dynamic registration of device
                                         (or) user
  relay-agent                            Configure dhcp relay agent info
  shutdown                               Shutdown this wlan
  ssid                                   Configure the Service Set Identifier
                                         for this WLAN
  t5-client-isolation                    Isolate traffic among clients
  t5-security                            Configure encryption and
                                         authentication
  time-based-access                      Configure client access based on time
  use                                    Set setting to use
  vlan                                   Configure the vlan where traffic from
                                         this wlan is mapped
  vlan-pool-member                       Add a member vlan to the pool of
                                         vlans for the wlan (Note:
                                         configuration of a vlan-pool
                                         overrides the 'vlan' configuration)
  wep128                                 Configure WEP128 parameters
  wep64                                  Configure WEP64 parameters
  wing-extensions                        Enable support for WiNG-Specific
                                         extensions to 802.11
  wireless-client                        Configure wireless-client specific
                                         parameters
  wpa-wpa2                               Modify tkip-ccmp (wpa/wpa2) related
                                         parameters

  clrscr                                 Clears the display screen
  commit                                 Commit all changes made in this
                                         session
  do                                     Run commands from Exec mode
  end                                    End current mode and change to EXEC
                                         mode
  exit                                   End current mode and down to previous
                                         mode
  help                                   Description of the interactive help
                                         system
  revert                                 Revert changes
  service                                Service Commands
  show                                   Show running system information
  write                                  Write running configuration to memory
                                         or terminal

nx9500-6C8809(config-wlan-wlan1)#

The following example shows how to use the ‘containing‘ keyword to enter the configuration mode of an existing WLAN:

nx9500-6C8809(config)#wlan containing wlan1
nx9500-6C8809(config-wlan-{'containing': 'wlan1'})#

Related Commands

no Removes an existing WLAN from the system