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SonicOS 5.8.1 Administrator Guide
CHAPTER 44
Chapter 44: Configuring Virtual Access Points
SonicPoint > Virtual Access Point
This chapter describes the Virtual Access Point feature and includes the following sections:
• “SonicPoint VAP Overview” section on page 547
• “Prerequisites” section on page 550
• “Deployment Restrictions” section on page 551
• “SonicPoint Virtual AP Configuration Task List” section on page 551
• “Thinking Critically About VAPs” section on page 562
• “VAP Sample Configurations” section on page 565
SonicPoint VAP Overview
This section provides an introduction to the Virtual Access Point feature.
Note Virtual Access Points are supported when using SonicPoint wireless access points along
with SonicWALL NSA appliances. For Virtual Access Point configuration using a TZ
appliance, see the “Wireless > Virtual Access Point” section on page 495.
This section contains the following
subsections:
• “What Is a Virtual Access Point?” section on page 548
• “What Is an SSID?” section on page 549
• “Wireless Roaming with ESSID” section on page 549
• “What Is a BSSID?” section on page 549
• “Benefits of Using Virtual APs” section on page 550
• “Benefits of Using Virtual APs with VLANs” section on page 550