This document describes how to dynamically assign your access point to VLANs using a RADIUS server. This is useful is you have multiple clients using the same physical network and need to assign them to different VLANs depending on their login credentials. This process removes the need to manually assign ports into VLANs. This applies to Netgear managed switches running firmware version 8.0.1.2 or later.
First you must enable dynamic vlan assignment on your switch and download and instal FreeRADIUS for windows.
To enable dynamic vlan on my access point using a RADIUS server:
- Open a web browser.
- In the browser address field, type the IP address of the smart switch.
The default IP address is 192.168.0.239 and the default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
You are prompted to enter your password.
- Type the password in the Password field.
The default password is password. Passwords are case-sensitive.
- Click Login.
After the system authenticates you, the System Information screen displays.
- Select Switching > VLAN > Basic > VLAN Configuration.
- Enter 2 in the VLAN ID field.
- Enter VLAN2 in the VLAN Name field.
- Select Add.
- Select Security > Port Authentication > Advanced > Port Authentication.
- Check Port boxes 0/1 and 0/2.
- Set Control Mode to Force Authorized.
- Click Apply.
Last Updated:07/07/2025
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