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Difficulty: EasyWireless LAN Client Connectivity Configuration via WLC GUI

A network technician is configuring a new Wireless LAN on a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) using the web interface. The technician has created the WLAN profile, assigned the SSID, and selected the interface mapping under the General tab. However, access points are not broadcasting the new network and wireless clients cannot connect. Which checkbox under the WLANs > Edit 'General' tab must be selected to make the WLAN active and operational?

  1. StatusAnswer
  2. B
    Protected Management Frames (PMF)
  3. C
    802.1X Authentication
  4. D
    Radio Policy

Answer

The Status checkbox must be selected under the General tab to administratively enable the WLAN.
Newly created WLANs on a Cisco WLC are disabled by default. Under the General tab of the WLANs > Edit configuration page, checking the Status box (Enabled) is required to administratively activate the WLAN so that assigned Access Points can broadcast the SSID and process client association requests.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Navigate to the WLANs menu in the Cisco WLC GUI and click on the newly created WLAN ID.
The WLANs > Edit configuration screen appears showing the General tab.
This menu contains basic identity and status controls for the specific WLAN.
2
Locate the Status field on the General tab page.
The Status checkbox is unchecked by default upon WLAN creation.
Cisco WLC creates WLANs in an administratively disabled state to prevent broadcasting incomplete network settings.
3
Check the Status box to set it to Enabled and click Apply.
The WLAN state changes to Enabled and Access Points begin broadcasting the SSID.
Enabling Status activates the WLAN operational state across all assigned APs.

Key Concept

WLAN Administrative Enablement via WLC GUI
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Wireless LAN Client Connectivity Configuration via WLC GUI

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