Configuring a WLAN SSID Profile in Tunnel and Mixed Mode

For tunnel or mixed mode deployments, you must configure a WLAN Wireless Local Area Network. WLAN is a 802.11 standards-based LAN that the users access through a wireless connection. SSID Service Set Identifier. SSID is a name given to a WLAN and is used by the client to access a WLAN network. in the Tunnel or Mixed mode in the WebUI.

To configure a WLAN SSID profile in tunnel or mixed mode, complete the following steps:

  1. In the HPE Aruba Networking Central app, set the filter to a group that contains at least one AP.

    The dashboard context for the group is displayed.

  2. Under Manage, go to Devices > Access Points.
  3. Click the Config icon.

    The second-level tabs to configure APs are displayed.

  4. Under Wireless, click WLANs.

    The Wireless SSIDs table is displayed listing the existing SSID profiles.

  5. Perform one of the following actions:
    • To create an SSID profile, click +Add SSID.

      The Create a New Network page is displayed for creating an SSID.

    • To edit an existing SSID profile, click the row, and then click the edit icon.

      The Networks page is displayed for editing an existing SSID.

  6. To create an SSID name, enter the name of an SSID, and click Next.

    To configure advanced settings for a WLAN SSID profile, see Configuring Advanced Settings for a WLAN SSID Profile.