Wireless/Redundant Edge Services xl Module Management and Configuration Guide WS.02.xx and greater

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Introduction
ProCurve Wireless Edge Services xl Module
If your wired network has adequate firewalls and other security measures, you
might prefer having the wired infrastructure handle the wireless traffic. In this
case, follow a similar design to that in“Using the Same VLANs for Wireless and
Wired Users” on page 1-17. However, create a VLAN just for wireless traffic:
■ Have the Wireless Edge Services xl Module map a WLAN to a VLAN
reserved for wireless users. (Or set up dynamic VLAN assignments for
wireless users.)
■ Configure that VLAN on wired infrastructure devices. The devices should
be able to route traffic in and out of the VLAN.
■ Tag the Wireless Edge Services xl Module’s uplink port for the VLAN.
Figure 1-8 shows a wireless network that separates VLANs used on the
wireless network from VLANs used on the wired network. In this network,
wired devices route traffic from the wireless network.
Figure 1-7. Reserving VLANs for Wireless Stations—Wired Device Routes
On the other hand, you might want the Wireless Edge Services xl Module itself
to router, filter, and otherwise control traffic. In this case, follow this design:
■ Have the Wireless Edge Services xl Module map a WLAN to a VLAN
reserved for wireless stations. (Or set up dynamic VLAN assignments for
wireless users.)