ZyXEL Communications NWA-3160 User Manual
Chapter 20 VLAN
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20.1.2 What You Need To Know About VLAN
The following terms and concepts may help as you read through this chapter.
When you use wireless VLAN and RADIUS VLAN together, the NWA first tries to
assign VLAN IDs based on RADIUS VLAN configuration. If a client’s user name
does not match an entry in the RADIUS VLAN screen, the NWA assigns a VLAN
ID based on the settings in the Wireless VLAN screen. See
assign VLAN IDs based on RADIUS VLAN configuration. If a client’s user name
does not match an entry in the RADIUS VLAN screen, the NWA assigns a VLAN
ID based on the settings in the Wireless VLAN screen. See
for more information.
Note: To use RADIUS VLAN, you must first select Enable VIRTUAL LAN and
configure the Management VLAN ID in the VLAN > Wireless VLAN screen.
The Management VLAN ID identifies the “management VLAN”. A device must be a
member of this “management VLAN” in order to access and manage the NWA. If a
device is not a member of this VLAN, then that device cannot manage the NWA.
member of this “management VLAN” in order to access and manage the NWA. If a
device is not a member of this VLAN, then that device cannot manage the NWA.
Note: If no devices are in the management VLAN, then you will be able to access the
NWA only through the console port (not through the network).