WLAN Groups

WLAN groups are configured at the zone level. A default WLAN group (called "default") exists, and the first 27 WLANs that you create are automatically assigned to this default WLAN group. A WLAN group can include a maximum of 27 member WLANs. For dual or tri-band radio APs, each radio can be assigned to only one WLAN group (single radio APs can be assigned to only one WLAN group).

Creating WLAN groups is optional. If you do not need to provide different WLAN services to different areas in your environment, you do not need to create a WLAN group.

A WLAN group is a way of specifying which APs or AP groups provide which WLAN services. For example, if your wireless network covers three floors of a building and you want to provide wireless access to visitors only on the first floor, take the following action.

1. Create a WLAN service (for example, Guest Only Service) that provides guest-level access only.
2. Create a WLAN group (for example, Guest Only Group).
3. Assign Guest Only Service (WLAN service) to Guest Only Group (WLAN group).
4. Assign APs on the first floor (where visitors need wireless access) to your Guest Only Group.

Any wireless client that associates with APs assigned to the Guest Only Group will get the guest-level access privileges defined in your Guest Only Service. APs on the second and third floors can remain assigned to the default WLAN group and provide normal-level access.