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Difficulty: MediumWireless LAN Client Connectivity Configuration via WLC GUI

An administrator is configuring a wireless network using the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) web interface. The WLAN profile has been created and mapped to the proper client interface, but wireless clients are unable to automatically detect the network name during passive scanning. However, clients can connect successfully when the network name is entered manually. Which configuration setting under the WLANs > Edit 'General' tab must be selected to resolve this issue?

  1. Broadcast SSIDAnswer
  2. B
    Status
  3. C
    Client Exclusion
  4. D
    AAA Override

Answer

Broadcast SSID
Enabling the Broadcast SSID check box under the WLAN General tab causes the WLC to instruct APs to include the network name (SSID) in 802.11 beacon management frames. This allows client devices performing passive scans to discover and display the wireless network in their list of available networks.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the symptom described in the scenario.
Clients cannot detect the wireless network via passive scanning, but can connect if the SSID is configured manually.
This indicates that beacon frames sent by the Access Point are hiding the SSID parameter.
2
Locate the appropriate setting in the WLC GUI.
Navigate to WLANs > Edit for the specified WLAN profile, under the General tab.
Basic WLAN parameters like SSID name, profile name, global status, and broadcast settings are located on the General tab.
3
Select the setting that enables SSID advertisement in beacon frames.
Check the Broadcast SSID check box.
Enabling Broadcast SSID ensures the network name is transmitted in beacon frames for client discovery.

Key Concept

WLC GUI WLAN General Tab Configuration
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