Steps to Create Multiple SSID (Gateway + Access Point) : Support

Multiple SSID (Service Set Identifiers):

Multiple SSIDs refer to the ability of a single wireless router or access point to broadcast more than one network name.

Multiple SSID Configuration

To create multiple SSIDs (Gateway + AP)

Create a LAN and configure WLAN for the first broadcast SSID.
Add VLAN ID, then create LAN and WAN. Configure WLAN for second broadcast SSID.

Step 1: Create LAN on Gateway

Go to Profile---> Network Interface ---> Click on + Create Network Interface.

Name: Enter a descriptive name for the interface (e.g., LAN_1).
Description (optional): You can add a description to explain the purpose of the interface (e.g., "Primary LAN connection").
On the Network Interfaces page, you will see options to create a LAN interface.

To Select Port, Go to Port Configuration

Go to Hardware/Ports, Select Hardware (Gateway) & Port of Selected Hardware.

For e.g., as shown below picture Hardware (Ray Edge Atom Lyte), Ports (eth0.2[Port: 3] (1 Gbps), eth0.3[Port: 4] (1 Gbps)).

Click on the LAN (IPv4) Configuration Tab

Enter the Gateway IP Address for the LAN.
Provide the appropriate Netmask (Subnet mask) based on your network configuration. This defines the range of IP addresses that can be used within the LAN.
You will have three options related to DHCP configuration:

Enable DHCP: The device will assign dynamic IP addresses to devices connected to this LAN port.

Enable DHCP Relay: This allows the device to relay DHCP requests to an external DHCP server.

None: No DHCP service will be provided from this device.

Choose the option that best fits your network setup. If you're unsure, Enable DHCP is a common choice for assigning IPs dynamically within the LAN.

Click on Save, to Save Configuration.

Step 2: Configuration of SSID (Without VLAN)

Go to Profile, select Wlan.

In the Wlan section, click on the +Create Wlan button to start the process of creating a new Wlan.

Name: Enter a descriptive name for the interface. (e.g., Ray_Wlan)
Description (optional): You can add a description to explain the purpose of the interface.
Go to Definitions Tab.

This tab gives you two main options for Wlan configuration

Option 1: Captive Portal

Option 2: Open/Password/Enterprise

Choose option (Open/ Password/ Enterprise).

Enter the SSID name (e.g., "Open_Network") on highlighted part.

Select Radios (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 2.4 & 5 GHz).

Go to the Security tab and select from the following options:

None
Password authentication
Enterprise authentication
Dynamic Password
For example, we choose 'None' as the security option here.

To know more about Security tab please refer link: Steps to Create SSID (Open/Password/Enterprise/Dynamic)

Select Network Interface

In the Network Interfaces section, Choose the interface for LAN and WAN from the available list for Gateway, Bridge + firewall, Bridge no firewall.

For Example,

Click 'Save' to save and publish the SSID.

VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network):

A VLAN is a logical grouping of devices on a network, regardless of their physical location. It allows for segmentation of a larger network into smaller, isolated networks to improve security, traffic management, and performance.

A VLAN for an Access Point (AP) is used to segment wireless network traffic into different logical groups based on the SSID (Service Set Identifier) assigned to the AP. By configuring VLANs on the AP, you can ensure that different types of wireless traffic, such as internal and guest traffic, are isolated from each other.

Step 3: Create LAN (With VLAN)

Go to Profile---> Network Interface ---> Click on + Create Network Interface.

Name: Enter a descriptive name for the interface (e.g., LAN_2).
Description (optional): You can add a description to explain the purpose of the interface (e.g., "Vlan-LAN connection").
On the Network Interfaces page, you will see options to create a LAN interface.

To Assign Vlan ID, Go to Vlan Configuration

Add Vlan ID (Any number of valid Vlans) e.g., 25.

Note:

Generally, VLANs between 2 and 1001 are commonly used in most networks.

To Assign Port, Go to Port Configuration.

Click on Hardware/Ports, Select All Ports.

Click on the LAN (IPv4) Configuration Tab

Enter the Gateway IP Address for the LAN.
Provide the appropriate Netmask (Subnet mask) based on your network configuration. This defines the range of IP addresses that can be used within the LAN.
You will have three options related to DHCP configuration:

Enable DHCP: The device will assign dynamic IP addresses to devices connected to this LAN port.

Enable DHCP Relay: This allows the device to relay DHCP requests to an external DHCP server.

None: No DHCP service will be provided from this device.

Choose the option that best fits your network setup. If you're unsure, Enable DHCP is a common choice for assigning IPs dynamically within the LAN.

Step4: Create WAN (With VLAN)

Go to Profile---> Network Interface ---> Click on + Create Network Interface.

Name: Enter a descriptive name for the interface (e.g., WAN_1).
Description (optional): You can add a description to explain the purpose of the interface (e.g., "WAN-Vlan Configuration").
On the Network Interfaces page, you will see options to create a WAN interface.

To Add Vlan ID, Go to Vlan Configuration

Add Vlan ID (Any number of valid Vlans) e.g., 25 (Add Vlan ID as per LAN interface).

To choose route, Go to Internet (WAN) Connection

Configure the Selected Protocol Based on your selection:

DHCP: The device will automatically receive an IP address from the DHCP server.
DHCP (V4+V6): The device will obtain IP Address automatically whichever (IPv4 or IPv6)
PPPOE: Enter username and password for the PPPoE connection.
Static: Manually input the IP address, Subnet mask, Gateway, and DNS as required.

Note:

PPPOE and Static IP are generally not applicable at the Cluster Level.

Enable Default Route by ticking on box.

You have to assign an AD (Administrative Distance) value, which should be any number larger than 1 and less than 100.

For Example,

In the Ethernet Port Configuration Tab, look for an option to select Hardware & Ports.

Choose the Hardware that you intend to configure as a WAN port.

After selecting the device as WAN, a list of available ports will be displayed.

Choose the specific Port you want to configure for WAN.

Go to the Advanced options and select an option from the 'Applicable For' dropdown.

Choose the option based on your device's configuration mode.

For example, if the AP is configured as 'Bridge no Firewall,' select the 'Bridge no Firewall' option from the dropdown.

Click on Save, to Save Configuration.

Step 5: Configuration of SSID (with Vlan)

To configure SSID, Go to Profile.

Select WLAN from Profile, click on + Create Wlan to start creating Wlan.

Name: Enter a descriptive name for the interface. (e.g., Wlan_2)
Description (optional): You can add a description to explain the purpose of the interface.
When you click to configure the Wlan, you'll be directed to the Definitions Tab.