The interfaces that connect to the access points are access mode interfaces. SW1(config-if)# switchport trunk allowed vlan 10,20,30 SW1(config-if)# switchport trunk encapsulation dot1q Let’s configure the interface: SW1(config)# interface GigabitEthernet 0/6 The WLC requires access to all three VLANs, so we need a trunk between the WLC and the switch. Let’s start with the switch and create those VLANs: SW1(config)# vlan 10 The access points will be able to find the WLC automatically because they are in the same VLAN. We’ll configure SW1 as a DHCP server, so the access points receive a dynamic IP address. SW1 and the WLC will have a static IP address in VLAN 10: For example, you could create one wireless network for corporate users and another one for guest users.
Each SSID can map to a different VLAN so, with two VLANs, we can create two separate wireless networks. We want to separate our management traffic from our wireless client traffic, which is why we have a separate management VLAN.
#Setting up backup cisco secure access control system 5.8.1. how to#
I’ll explain how to configure the WLC and the switch, and we’ll take a quick look at the WLC’s GUI. I use a Cisco WLC 25 access points but any other WLC and access points will work. In this lesson, we’ll create a basic network with the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) and two access points.