Dynamic VLAN assignment using WC7520 controller

[Arcesilaus]

Hi,

I've been using a few WNDAP360 AP's for a while and consider adding a WC7520 controller. 

However, I would like to use dynamic VLAN assignment using a RADIUS server.

Whereas this is possible with the 360 in stand-alone mode, it is unclear to me whether this can be done using the WC7520 controller.

The (outdated?) reference manual does not say a word about it...

Is there anyone to share experiences with the 7520 and this type of configuration?

[Arcesilaus · Accepted solution]

Hi

Thanks for your help!

After reading the articles you suggested, I was still unable to find a definite answer, so I asked the pre-sales support and got quickly the following answer from Level 2 Tech Support:

There was a feature request to ask to implement this, however it looks like it will not be implemented for the WC7520. There is also a feature request for the WC7600 which does look more promising, but still not possible currently and is not guaranteed to be implemented.

In short: No, it isn't possible, won't be on the WC7520, and might become so on the WC7600.

Too bad, and it makes the WC7520 much less interesting for me, but at least this has been made clear quickly.

[DaneA]

Hi Arcesilaus,

Welcome to the community! 🙂 

I have not yet tried to set up like the ones you have described, however, let me share these articles below and it might help as reference guides:

WC7520: External authentication using LDAP with Active Directory

WC7520: RADIUS configuration with Microsoft Windows Server 2012R2 Network Policy Server

Hope it helps 🙂

Regards,

DaneA

NETGEAR Community Team

[Arcesilaus · Accepted solution]

Hi

Thanks for your help!

After reading the articles you suggested, I was still unable to find a definite answer, so I asked the pre-sales support and got quickly the following answer from Level 2 Tech Support:

There was a feature request to ask to implement this, however it looks like it will not be implemented for the WC7520. There is also a feature request for the WC7600 which does look more promising, but still not possible currently and is not guaranteed to be implemented.

In short: No, it isn't possible, won't be on the WC7520, and might become so on the WC7600.

Too bad, and it makes the WC7520 much less interesting for me, but at least this has been made clear quickly.

[DaneA]

Hi Arcesilaus,

I appreciate that you have shared this relevant information here in the community. 🙂  This will serve as reference to other forum users.

Cheers,

DaneA

NETGEAR Community Team