Tunnel Profile

Tunnel are method used to transport data across networks using a protocols. Tunnel mode enables wireless clients to roam across different APs on different subnets. If the WLAN has clients that require uninterrupted wireless connection (for example, VoIP devices), RUCKUS recommends enabling tunnel mode.

Note: When tunnel mode is enabled on a WLAN, multicast video packets are blocked on that WLAN. Multicast voice packets, however, are allowed.

Complete the following steps to view the Tunnel profile details:

  1. From the navigation bar, select Network Control > Policies & Profiles.
    The Policies & Profiles page is displayed.
  2. In the Policies & Profiles page, click Tunnel Profile tile.
    The Tunnel Profile page is displayed. The Tunnel profiles are displayed in the table. The Name column displays the Tunnel profiles names, Gateaway Path MTU Mode displays the status, Force Fragment displays the status, Network Segment displays the total number of network segments connected, and Network displays the total number of network instances that use the Tunnel profile.
    Tunnel Profile Page
  3. In the Name column, click <Tunnel profile name>.
    The <Tunnel profile name> details page is displayed. You can see the Tunnel profile details and the total number of network instances that use the Tunnel profile.
    <Tunnel Profile Name> Details Page