What is necessary to pair AP devices with the Gateway Wireless Controller when VLAN Tagging is used?

When VLAN tagging is utilized in the context of pairing AP devices with the Gateway Wireless Controller, it is essential to disable management VLAN tagging temporarily. This action allows the access points (APs) to successfully communicate with the Gateway Wireless Controller during the initial pairing process. Since APs need to discover the controller and register themselves, having the management VLAN tagging enabled can complicate or even prevent this communication.

When management VLAN tagging is turned off, it allows for a simpler pairing process, as the APs can find the controller without being constrained by VLAN settings. Once the pairing is successful, management VLAN tagging can be re-enabled to segregate traffic properly according to network policies. This approach ensures that the devices can initially connect without encountering issues that VLAN tagging might present.