Where in the controller would we configure a wireless network to not use encryption?

The configuration of a wireless network to either use or not use encryption is handled primarily within the SSID profile. The SSID (Service Set Identifier) profile contains settings that govern the characteristics of the wireless network, including security measures such as encryption protocols.

When you want to configure a wireless network to operate without encryption, you specifically set this within the SSID profile. This profile allows you to define the type of security being implemented for the wireless clients that will connect to that particular SSID. By selecting “open” or no encryption as part of the SSID profile settings, you can enable access without requiring a security key, which is essential when deliberately allowing unencrypted access.

In contrast, other profiles such as the policy profile focus on user roles and application policies, the access point profile pertains to configurations related to specific access points (like radio settings or VLAN assignments), and global settings affect the controller’s overall configuration without directly managing individual SSIDs. Therefore, the SSID profile is the most direct and relevant section for specifying whether a wireless network should use encryption or not.