Example: Default configuration

Open up the configuration of the WLC by double-clicking on its entry in LANconfig.

Activate the options for the automatic acceptance of new APs and the provision of a default configuration under WLAN controller > General.

Automatically accept new APs (Auto-accept) Enables the WLC to provide a certificate to all new APs without a valid certificate. To this end, either a configuration for the AP has to be entered into the AP table, or 'Automatically provide APs with a default configuration' has to be activated.
Automatically provide APs with a default configuration: This enables the WLC to assign a default configuration to any new AP, even if no explicit configuration has been stored for it.

By combining these two options, the WLC can automatically integrate any managed-mode AP found in the LAN into its WLAN infrastructure. This may, for example, be a temporary measure during the rollout phase of a WLAN installation.

On the Profiles page, move to the logical WLAN networks. Add a new entry with the following values:

Name: Give the WLAN a name. This name is used only for administrative purposes in the WLC.
SSID: This SSID is used for the WLAN clients to connect.
Encryption: Select the encryption method suitable for the WLAN clients being used, and enter a key or passphrase, as applicable.
Deactivate the MAC check. Instructions on the use of MAC filter lists in managed WLAN infrastructures can be found under Checking WLAN clients with RADIUS (MAC filter).

A new entry also has to be added to the physical WLAN parameters. In most cases involving the default configuration, just entering a name is sufficient. Adjust the other settings to meet your needs, if necessary.

Note: For normal AP applications you should use only the 5-GHz subbands 1 and 2. Subband 3 is for special applications only (e.g. BFWA, Broadband Fixed Wireless Access).

Create a new WLAN profile, give it an unique name, and assign the above logical WLAN network and physical WLAN parameters to it.

Change to the AP configuration view, open the Access point table and add a new entry by clicking on the Default button. Assign the WLAN profile to it as defined above. Leave AP name and Location empty.

Note: The MAC address is set to 'ffffffffffff' for the default configuration and it cannot be edited. This entry is thus a standard for any AP that is not explicitly listed in this table with its MAC address.