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VLAN Support
Figure 1-1 LAN Segmentation and VLAN Segmentation with Wireless Components
Related Documents
The following documents provide more detailed information pertaining to VLAN design and
configuration:
•Cisco IOS Switching Services Configuration Guide
•Cisco Internetworking Design Guide
•Cisco Internetworking Technology Handbook
•Cisco Internetworking Troubleshooting Guide
Incorporating Wireless Devices into VLANs
A WLAN is generally deployed in an enterprise campus or branch office for increased efficiency and
flexibility. WLANs are one of the most effective methods to connect to an enterprise network. With
version 12.01T, you can configure your wireless devices to operate in a VLAN.
The basic wireless components of a VLAN consist of an bridge and a set of clients associated to it using
wireless technology. The bridge is physically connected through a trunk port to the network switch on
which the VLAN is configured. The physical connection to the VLAN switch is through the bridge’s
Ethernet port.
Catalyst
VLAN switch
VLAN 1
VLAN Segmentation
Traditional LAN Segmentation VLAN 2 VLAN 3
LAN 1
Shared hub
Shared hub
Shared
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SSID 0 SSID 0 SSID 0 SSID 1 SSID 2 SSID 3
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Floor 2
Floor 1
Trunk
port
SSID 1 = VLAN 1
SSID 2 = VLAN 2
SSID 3 = VLAN 3
LAN 2
LAN 3
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Catalyst
VLAN
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