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Difficulty: MediumWireless LAN Client Connectivity Configuration via WLC GUI

A network administrator is configuring a new Wireless LAN (WLAN) for guest client connectivity on a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) using the GUI. Arrange the administrative steps in the correct chronological sequence from first to last to properly configure and enable the WLAN.

  1. 1Navigate to the WLANs page, select 'Create New' from the drop-down menu, and click Go.
  2. 2Define the Profile Name, SSID, and WLAN ID, then click Apply.
  3. 3Map the WLAN to the designated dynamic interface from the Interface/Interface Group(G) drop-down list under the General tab.
  4. 4Configure Layer 2 security protocol options and key management under the Security tab.
  5. 5Select the Status check box under the General tab to enable the WLAN and click Apply.

Answer

The correct chronological sequence is: 1) Navigate to WLANs and select 'Create New', 2) Define Profile Name, SSID, and ID, 3) Map the dynamic interface under the General tab, 4) Configure Layer 2 security settings under the Security tab, and 5) Enable the WLAN Status checkbox under the General tab and Apply.
The proper administrative workflow in Cisco AireOS WLC GUI begins with creating the WLAN container ('Create New'). Next, the administrator assigns identity parameters (Profile Name and SSID). Once created, the administrator binds the WLAN to its dynamic interface under the General tab, configures Layer 2 security parameters under the Security tab, and finally checks the Status checkbox under the General tab to enable the network for client association.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Navigate to the WLANs menu in the Cisco WLC GUI.
Access the WLAN configuration index page.
Choosing 'Create New' initiates the wizard to instantiate a new WLAN ID.
2
Input the Profile Name and SSID, then click Apply.
The WLC creates the WLAN profile instance.
Basic naming attributes are required before sub-tab parameters become editable.
3
Select the target dynamic interface/VLAN on the General tab.
Wireless client traffic on this WLAN is mapped to the selected network interface.
Interface binding ensures clients receive IP addresses from the correct subnet.
4
Select the Security tab and define Layer 2 security settings (e.g., WPA2/WPA3 PSK or 802.1X).
Encryption and authentication policies are bound to the WLAN.
Wireless clients must authenticate using matching security parameters to join.
5
Return to the General tab, check the Status box, and click Apply.
The WLAN state changes to Enabled.
WLANs are created in a disabled state by default to prevent client association during configuration.

Key Concept

Cisco WLC GUI WLAN Provisioning Lifecycle
Estimated Time:1m 30s
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