Limit SSID Broadcast to Specific AP on IAP with Zoning

Architecture Requirement: 1. Isolated zone: SSID “Isolated” should be broadcasted only in the Isolated zone. 2. Reception zone: SSID “Guest” should be broadcasted only in the Reception zone. 3. Work floor Zone: SSID “MGMT” and “Corp” should broadcast in all the zones.

The above architecture design can be achieved in Aruba IAP using Zone option available in the Aruba IAP. Points to note: 1. SSID can be part of Multiple zones but an IAP can be part of only a single zone. 2. The SSID will be broadcasted only in the IAP’s that are part of the respective zone. 3. If the SSID is not part of any zone, then it will be broadcasted across all the IAP’s in the cluster.

Configuring the SSID with Zone: 1. Edit or create a new SSID. 2. Click on advance options. 3. On the left-hand bottom, you will find the option for Zone. 4. Enter the zone name, for multiple zones separate it with a comma.

Configuring an IAP with Zone: 1. Edit the IAP that needs to be configured. 2. Enter the Zone name.

Published on : 30- Aug-2018 Published By : Jaideep