Enabling Remote AP Local Network Access

You can enable local network access between the clients (from same or differentsubnetsSubnet is the logical division of an IP network.andVLANsVirtual Local Area Network. In computer networking, a single Layer 2 network may be partitioned to create multiple distinct broadcast domains, which are mutually isolated so that packets can only pass between them through one or more routers; such a domain is referred to as a Virtual Local Area Network, Virtual LAN, or VLAN.) connected to aRemote APRemote APs extend corporate network to the users working from home or at temporary work sites. Remote APs are deplyed at branch office sites and are connected to the central network on a WAN link.through wired or wireless interfaces in split-tunnel or bridge forwarding modes. This allows the clients to effectively communicate with each other without routing the traffic via themanaged device. You can use WebUI orCLICommand-Line Interface. A console interface with a command line shell that allows users to execute text input as commands and convert these commands to appropriate functions.to enable the local network access.

The following procedure describes how to enableRemote APlocal network access:

1.In theManaged Networknode hierarchy, navigate to theConfiguration > System > Profilestab.

2.SelectAP >AP systemunderAll Profiles.

3.Select the AP system profile you want to modify.

4.To enable remote network access, select theRemote-AP Local Network Accesscheck box under theRemote APaccordion.

5.ClickSave.

6.ClickPending Changes.

7.In thePending Changeswindow, select the check box and clickDeploy changes.

The followingCLICommand-Line Interface. A console interface with a command line shell that allows users to execute text input as commands and convert these commands to appropriate functions.commands enableRemote APlocal network access:

(host) [md] (config) #ap system-profile rap-local-network-access

To disable, enter the following command:

(host) [md] (config) #ap system-profile no rap-local-network-access

See theArubaOSCLIReferenceGuidefor detailed information on the command options.