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CHAPTER 33
Chapter 33: Configuring Virtual Access Points
Wireless > Virtual Access Point
This chapter describes the Virtual Access Point feature and includes the following sections:
• “SonicPoint VAP Overview” section on page 352
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“What Is a Virtual Access Point?” section on page 352
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“What Is an SSID?” section on page 352
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“Wireless Roaming with ESSID” section on page 353
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“What Is a BSSID?” section on page 353
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“Benefits of Using Virtual APs” section on page 353
• “Virtual AP Configuration Task List” section on page 353
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“VAP Configuration Overview” section on page 354
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“Network Zones” section on page 354
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“WLAN Subnets” section on page 359
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“DHCP Server Scope” section on page 360
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“Virtual Access Points Profiles” section on page 361
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“Virtual Access Points” section on page 363
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“Virtual Access Point Groups” section on page 364
• “Thinking Critically About VAPs” section on page 365
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“Determining Your VAP Needs” section on page 365
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“A Sample Network” section on page 365
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“Determining Security Configurations” section on page 366
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“VAP Configuration Worksheet” section on page 366