
Configuring a VNS
Creating a VNS Using the Wizard
SCALANCE WLC711
7-62 C79000-G8976-C260-03, 07/2012, User Guide, V8.11
The GuestPortal VNS can be a Routed or a Bridge Traffic Locally at the WLC VNS, with SSID-
based network assignment. The GuestPortal VNS is a simplified VNS. It does not support the
following:
• RADIUS authentication or accounting
• MAC-based authorization
• Child VNS support
The GuestPortal VNS can be created as a new VNS or can be configured from an already existing
VNS. When you create a new VNS using the VNS wizard, you configure the VNS in the following
stages:
• Basic settings
• DHCP settings
• Filter settings
• Privacy settings
• Radio assignment settings
• Summary
Use the following high-level description to set up a GuestPortal on your system:
1. Create a GuestPortal VNS.
The GuestPortal VNS can be created as a new VNS or can be configured from an already
existing VNS.
2. Configure the GuestPortal ticket.
A GuestPortal account ticket is a print-ready form that displays the guest account information,
system requirements, and instructions on how to log on to the guest account. For more
information, see “Working with the GuestPortal Ticket Page” on page 19-12.
3. Configure availability, if applicable.
Availability maintains service availability in the event of a SCALANCE IWLAN Controller
outage. For more information, see Chapter 12, Availability and Session Availability.
4. Create GuestPortal manager and user accounts.
For more information, see “Working with GuestPortal Administration” on page 19-1
5. Manage your guest accounts and GuestPortal logs.
For more information, see the SCALANCE WLC711 Maintenance Guide.
The GuestPortal VNS can be created as a new VNS or can be configured from an already existing
VNS. A SCALANCE IWLAN Controller is allowed only one GuestPortal-dedicated VNS at a time.
To Create a GuestPortal VNS from an Already Existing VNS:
1. From the top menu, click VNS Configuration. The Virtual Network Configuration screen is
displayed.
2. In the left pane, select and expand the Virtual Networks pane.
3. Click on the VNS you want to configure as a GuestPortal VNS. The VNS configuration
window Core tab is displayed.
4. Select a preconfigured WLAN Service and click Edit, or press New to create a new WLAN
Service.
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