In the RUCKUS SmartZone management platform, the broadcasting of a WLAN (SSID) is controlled by a multi-step process. After creating a WLAN and adding it to a WLAN Group, the administrator must explicitly assign that WLAN Group to the radio interfaces (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) of the intended APs. This assignment is typically done at the AP Group level for granular control. The APs within that group will only broadcast the WLANs contained in the specific WLAN Group assigned to their radios. The scenario describes the creation of all necessary components but implies the final association step was missed, which is the direct cause of the APs not broadcasting the new GUEST WLAN.

A. The WLAN Group must be applied at the AP Zone.

Applying a WLAN Group at the Zone level sets a default for all APs in that zone, but AP Group settings override Zone settings. The goal was to limit the broadcast, which requires specific AP Group configuration.

B. The WLAN Group can only be associated with individual APs.

This is incorrect. While individual AP overrides are possible, the primary and scalable method for applying configurations is by associating WLAN Groups with AP Groups.

C. The WLAN Group has been created in the Domain.

Creating a WLAN Group at the Domain level makes it available for use by Zones within it, but this action does not apply the configuration to any APs or AP Groups.

1. RUCKUS SmartZone 5.2.1 Administrator Guide (Part Number: 800-72294-001 Rev B)

Page 290, Section: "Configuring an AP Group", Subsection: "WLAN Group": This section explicitly details the steps for applying a WLAN Group to the AP radios. It states, "Select a WLAN group to be used by the 2.4 GHz radios in this AP group" and "Select a WLAN group to be used by the 5 GHz radios in this AP group." This confirms that associating the WLAN Group with the AP Group's radios is a required, distinct step.

2. RUCKUS RCWA 100 - RUCKUS Certified Wireless Administrator Study Guide

Module 4: SmartZone Essentials WLAN Configuration: This module outlines the standard workflow for deploying a new WLAN. It describes the process as: 1) Create the WLAN service, 2) Create a WLAN Group and add the WLAN to it, and 3) Apply the WLAN Group to an AP Group's radio settings. This official training material confirms that the final step is associating the WLAN Group with the AP Group.

3. RUCKUS SmartZone 6.1.0 Administrator Guide (Part Number: 800-72921-001 Rev A)

Page 353, Section: "Configuring AP Group Settings": This more recent guide reinforces the same principle. Under the "Radio" settings for an AP Group, it shows the option to select a "WLAN Group" for each radio band (2.4G, 5G, 6G). This demonstrates the enduring requirement to link the WLAN Group to the AP Group's radios for the configuration to take effect.