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3. Select Add or Save. The added or edited System profile appears on the System profiles list page.
Profiles > AP > Wired Port
APs with multiple wired Ethernet ports include a wired port profile that can enable or disable the wired port,
define an AAA profile for wired port devices, and associate the port with an ethernet link profile that defines its
speed and duplex values.
Perform these steps to configure a Wired Port profile.
1. Select Profiles > AP > Wired Port in the navigation pane. This page summarizes the current profiles of this
type.
2. Select the Add button to create a new Wired Port profile, or click the pencil icon next to an existing profile to
edit. Complete the settings as described in Table 30:
3. Select Add or Save. The added or edited Wired Port profile appears on the Profiles page, and on the Wired
Port details page.
Profiles > AP > Wired
The wired AP profile controls the configuration of the Ethernet port(s) on your AP. You can use the wired AP
profile to configure Ethernet ports for bridging or secure jack operation using the wired AP profile.
Table 30 Profiles > AP > Wired Port Profile Settings
Field Default Description
General Settings
Folder Top Set the folder with which the profile is associated. The drop-down menu displays all
folders available for association with the profile.
Name Blank Enter the name of the profile.
Referenced Profiles
Wired AP Profile default Profile that defines wired port settings for APs assigned to the AP group. Refer to
“Profiles > AP > Wired” on page 80.
Ethernet Interface Link
Profile
default Specify an ethernet link profile to be used by devices connecting to the AP’s wired port
profile. This profile defines the duplex value and speed to be used by the port.
AAA Profile None Name of an AAA profile to be used by devices connecting to the AP’s wired port. Refer
to “Profiles > AAA Overview” on page 48.
Other Settings
Shut down No Whether to disable the wired AP port.
Remote-AP Backup Yes Select the Remote AP Backup checkbox to use the wired port on a Remote
AP for local connectivity and troubleshooting when the AP cannot reach the
controller. If the AP is not connected to the controller, no firewall policies will
be applied when this option is enabled. (The AAA profile will only be applied
when the AP is connected to controller).
Bridge Role none Role that is assigned to a user if split-tunnel authentication fails.
Time To Wait for
Authentication To
Succeed
20 Authentication timeout value, in seconds, for devices connecting the AP’s
wired port. The supported range is 1-65535 seconds.