WLAN Configuration

WLAN

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Remote Site WLAN Configuration
The Wireless Router
Remote workers, small branch offices, and home
networks often use a small office and home router.
• These “integrated” routers typically include a switch for
wired clients, a port for an internet connection
(sometimes labeled “WAN”), and wireless components
for wireless client access.
• These wireless routers typically provide WLAN security,
DHCP services, integrated Name Address Translation
(NAT), quality of service (QoS), as well as a variety of
other features.
• The feature set will vary based on the router model.

Note: Cable or DSL modem configuration is usually done

by the service provider’s representative either on-site or
remotely.

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Wireless LAN Topologies
Wireless communication takes place over free space through the use of radio
frequency (RF) signals.The standards we use for wireless LANs are defined in
IEEE 802.11
Basic Service Set

 BSS (Basic Service Set) in wireless

networking refers to a group of devices or
nodes that are connected together to form a
local area network (LAN) using wireless
communication
 A BSS consists of two types of devices:
access points (APs) and client devices.

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SSID
 SSID stands for Service Set Identifier. It
is a unique name given to a wireless
network to identify it and distinguish it from
other nearby wireless networks.

BSSID

 BSSID stands for Basic Service Set

Identifier. It is a unique identifier assigned
to each access point (AP) in a wireless
network.
 The BSSID is a 48-bit MAC (Media Access
Control) address assigned by the
manufacturer of the wireless access point.
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ESS
 When APs are placed at different
geographic locations, they can all be
interconnected by a switched
infrastructure. The 802.11 standard calls
this an extended service set (ESS).
RF

RF stands for Radio Frequency, which refers to

the range of electromagnetic waves with
frequencies between 3 kHz and 300 GHz.

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Wireless Bands and Channels

WIFI use two main Band (frequency ranges)

2.4 GHz band

Actual range is 2.400 and 2.4835 GHz.

5 GHz band

it lies between 5.150 and 5.825 GHz

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Configuring a WLAN

CAPWAP stands for "Control and Provisioning

of Wireless Access Points". It is a protocol used
in wireless networks to manage and control
access points (APs) in a central location, known
as a Wireless LAN Controller (WLC).

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Step 1. Configure a RADIUS Server

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Step 1. Configure a RADIUS Server

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Step 2. Create a Dynamic Interface

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Step 3. Create a New WLAN

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Layer 2 WLAN Security Type

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