Confi guring Offi ce and Guest SSIDs Using a Layer 3 Switch on Separate Layer 3 Subnets

There are two ways to go about resolving this challenge. One way is to use two access points – one for employees and
contractors, and one for the guest users. However, this strategy requires twice the amount of equipment to be purchased,
confi gured, and managed long-term, thereby increasing capital and operating expenses.
A superior solution is to use access points that support multiple SSIDs, such as NETGEAR ProSAFE access points. Then,
using the NETGEAR ProSAFE WC7520 Wireless Controller, the organization can easily confi gure and maintain two separate
SSIDs on one access point – one for employees and the other for guests. A single ProSafe WC7520 can manage up to 50
access points from a single interface, blending extraordinary fl exibility with robust security administration.