Intra bss subscriber blocking, Blocking intra bss traffic, Enabling intra bss traffic – HP ProCurve 520wl Wireless Access Point User Manual

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Bridge Configuration Settings

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intra bss subscriber blocking

The wireless clients (or

subscribers) that associate with a certain WL520 form the Basic Service Set (BSS) of a network

infrastructure. By default, wireless subscribers in the same BSS can communicate with each other. However, some

administrators (such as wireless public spaces) may wish to block traffic between wireless subscribers that are associated with

the same WL520 to prevent unauthorized communication and to conserve bandwidth. This feature enables you to prevent

wireless subscribers within a BSS from exchanging traffic.
Although this feature is generally enabled in public access environments, Enterprise LAN administrators use it to conserve

wireless bandwidth by limiting communication between wireless clients. For example, this feature prevents peer-to-peer file

sharing or gaming over the wireless network.

Figure 4-19

Figure 4-19 Intra BSS Traffic Blocking

Intra BSS Traffic Blocking

blocking intra bss traffic

1. In the Web Interface, click the

Configure

button and select the

Bridge

tab.

2. Select the

Intra BSS

sub-tab.

3. Select Block from the

Intra BSS Traffic Operation

drop-down menu.

4. Click

OK.

Figure 4-20

Figure 4-20 Intra BSS Configuration Screen

Intra BSS Configuration Screen

enabling intra bss traffic

1. In the Web Interface, click on the

Configure

button and Select the

Bridge

tab

2. Select the

Intra BSS

sub-tab

3. Select

Passthru

from the

Intra BSS Traffic Operation

drop-down menu

4. Click