Core Layer: It is also known as campus backbone. As we have a requirement to connect the old building with the new building which is across the road. A router or switch (layer 3) can be used. As the core layer is the critical part of the network design and it is connected to the distribution, it is recommended to have a backup path for emergency if there is any failure i.e. Fully mesh topology must be used.
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Network Name: SSID, it is identification of the wireless network.
5. Select the country.
6. Operation Mode: It indicate the wireless protocol. In the network we are using 802.11ac.
7. Channel: As in the channel assignment we have assigned specific channel to the specific floor.
8. Security o WPA2 encryption with EAP-TLS o Strong authentication.
Fig 8 Shows the security.
9. Rogue detection.: As we know the signals are transmitted in air. Therefore, they are more vulnerable to interference and looses as compared to signal through a wired medium.
10. Client IP addressing: all the desktop which staff will be using needs to be configured along with the server.
11. Authentication for the people who are using the network. Fig 9 Shows the policy.
Fig 10 Authentication page
Staging and Preparation
Staging basically involve connecting the AP to the wired network. This is done so that the AP are successfully connecting to WLC, switch. AP will be able to do automatic RF grouping. Due to the presence of WLC, AP will be taken care off. As we are using one AP per floor and we have done the channel assignment. Therefore, we need to check whether AP is providing the full coverage and is not interfering with the other floor and the buildings