ProSoft Technology RLXIB-IHN-W-E - Manual (Page 66)

RadioLinx Configuration Manager RLXIB-IHN-WC ♦ 802.11n
User Manual Weatherproof Industrial Hotspot
Page 66 of 66 ProSoft Technology, Inc.
July 9, 2012
2.2.8 VLAN Configuration
The RLXIB-IHN-W can use VLAN tagging to divide wireless network traffic into
segments. Traffic originating from the Ethernet port can be filtered by VLAN tags
before being transmitted over the wireless network. This is accomplished on the
RLXIB-IHN-W with virtual APs.
A given radio can have multiple virtual APs (VAPs) configured on it, and these
virtual APs can be active concurrently. There is a general mode AP that is the
default link for parent and child connections. This general mode AP is VLAN-
aware, in that there is filtering for VLAN tags enabled along this link.
When a new virtual AP is created it can be assigned a VLAN tag, and this can be
in use over a radio concurrently with the general mode AP. In this case, only
packets that match the VLAN tag will be sent over this new virtual AP link to
other endpoints in this VLAN. VLAN filtering is particularly useful to limit
broadcast packets of a device in a large network
Parameter Description
VLAN Status Use the dropdown menu to enable or disable VLAN filtering support on
this device.
Click
Apply to save your changes.
Click Clear to discard your changes.