CCNA 200-301 v1.1 reference — Network Access
Wireless LAN GUI configuration
Interpret the controller GUI for WLAN creation, security settings, QoS profiles and advanced options for client connectivity.
Objective 2.9v1.1 exam target
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WLAN creation — the fields that matter
| Setting | What it controls | Typical value |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN ID / Profile name | Internal identifier and label | e.g. 1 / CORP-SECURE |
| SSID | The broadcast network name clients see | e.g. CorpNet |
| Status | Enabled or admin-disabled | Enabled |
| Interface/Interface group | VLAN the WLAN drops client traffic into | The VLAN interface for this user segment |
| Security (L2) | Auth/encryption scheme | WPA2-PSK or WPA2-802.1X |
| Security (L3) | Web auth / passthrough if used | None for internal WLANs |
| QoS profile | Traffic priority ceiling for the WLAN | Platinum (voice), Gold (video), Silver (best effort), Bronze (background) |
WLC QoS profiles
| Profile | Intended traffic |
|---|---|
| Platinum | Voice |
| Gold | Video |
| Silver | Best effort (default for general data) |
| Bronze | Background/scavenger |
GUI fields → common client symptoms
| Field to check | If wrong, clients see… |
|---|---|
| Status disabled | SSID invisible / association refused |
| Wrong interface/VLAN mapping | Associates but gets wrong or no IP |
| Security mismatch (e.g. 802.1X vs client PSK) | Authentication failure at join |
| DHCP required + client static IP | Client cannot pass traffic |
| QoS profile too low | Voice/video quality issues under load |
Sources
- Cisco CCNA 200-301 v1.1 Exam Topics (official PDF) — reviewed 2026-11-02
- Wi-Fi Alliance — Security — reviewed 2026-11-02
Targets CCNA 200-301 v1.1 objectives. Supplemental blocks are labeled beyond exam scope.