User's Manual

Availability, mobility, and controller functionality
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Availability overview
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checkbox selected, and the second controller has this checkbox cleared,
since improper configuration of this option will result in incorrect network
configuration.
6. To set the security mode for the HiPath Wireless Controller, select one of the
following options:
• Allow all Wireless APs to connect – If the HiPath Wireless Controller
does not recognize the serial number, it sends a default configuration to
the Wireless AP. Or, if the HiPath Wireless Controller recognizes the
serial number, it sends the specific configuration (port and binding key)
set for that Wireless AP.
• Allow only approved Wireless APs to connect – If the HiPath Wireless
Controller does not recognize the serial number, the operator is prompted
to create a configuration. Or, if the HiPath Wireless Controller recognizes
the serial number, it sends the configuration for that Wireless AP.
Note: During the initial setup of the network, it is recommended to select
the Allow all Wireless APs to connect option. This option is the most
efficient way to get a large number of Wireless APs registered with the
HiPath Wireless Controller.
Once the initial setup is complete, it is recommended that the security
mode is reset to the Allow only approved Wireless APs to connect
option. This option ensures that no unapproved Wireless APs are allowed
to connect. For more information, see Section 4.5, “Configuring Wireless
AP settings”, on page 87.
7. To save your changes, click Save.
Note: When two HiPath Wireless Controllers have been paired as described
above, each HiPath Wireless Controller's registered Wireless APs will appear
as foreign on the other controller in the list of available Wireless APs when
configuring a VNS topology.
7.1.2 Viewing the Wireless AP availability display
For more information, see Section 10.1.1, “Viewing the Wireless AP availability
display”, on page 295.