Avaya Wireless AP-3 User Manual

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VLANs now extend as far as the reach of the access point signal. Clients 
can be segmented into wireless sub-networks via SSID and VLAN 
assignment. A Client can access the network by connecting to an AP 
configured to support its assigned SSID/VLAN.

AP devices are fully VLAN-ready; however, by default VLAN support is 
disabled. Before enabling VLAN support, certain network settings should 
be configured, and network resources such as a VLAN-aware switch, a 
RADIUS server, and possibly a DHCP server should be available.

Once enabled, VLANs are used to conveniently, efficiently, and easily 
manage your network in the following ways:

•  Manage adds, moves, and changes from a single point of contact

•  Define and monitor groups

•  Reduce broadcast and multicast traffic to unnecessary destinations

— Improve network performance and reduce latency

•  Increase security

— Secure network restricts members to resources on their own 

VLAN

— Clients roam without compromising security