Configuring VLAN Tags for Wireless APs

Caution

Exercise caution while configuring a VLAN (Virtual LAN) ID tag. If a VLAN tag is not configured properly, the connectivity between the controller and the AP will be lost.

To configure Wireless APs with a VLAN tag:

1. Connect the AP in the central office to the controller port (or to a network point) that does not require VLAN tagging.
2. From the top menu, click AP.
3. Click the Static Configuration tab.
4. In the VLAN Settings section, select Tagged - VLAN ID.
5. In the Tagged - VLAN ID text box, type the VLAN ID on which the AP operates.
6. To save your changes, click Save. The AP reboots and loses connection with the controller.
7. Log out from the controller.
8. Disconnect the AP from the central office network and move it to the target location.
9. Power up the AP. The AP connects to the controller.

   If the AP does not connect to the controller, the AP was not configured properly. To recover from this situation, reset the AP to its factory default settings, and reconfigure the static IP address.