User's Manual

Virtual Network configuration
hwc_vnsconfiguration.fm
Creating a new VNS name
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164 HiPath Wireless Controller, Access Points and Convergence Software V5 R1 , C20/C2400 User Guide
• Wireless Distribution System (WDS) – User traffic plies over a wireless
network that uses multiple access points interconnected via wireless links.
For more information, see Section 6.17.7, “Deploying the WDS system”, on
page 238.
Note: The bridged at the controller, routed and bridged at the AP VNSs are the
network VNSs and they are used to service the client devices.
The WDS VNS is used for establishing WDS links between WDS Wireless APs.
6.2 Creating a new VNS name
Setting up a new VNS involves the following general steps:
• Step one – Create a VNS name:
• Step two – Defining the topology parameters
• Step three – Configuring the VNS
Before you can define the VNS topology parameters and configure the VNS, you
must first create a new VNS name.
To create a new VNS name:
1. From the main menu, click Virtual Network Configuration. The Virtual
Network Configuration page is displayed.
2. In the left pane, type a name that will identify the new VNS in the Add subnet
box.
3. Click Add subnet. The name is displayed in the Virtual Networks list. The
Topology tab is displayed.
The following sections describe in detail how to define the VNS topology
parameters and configure the VNS.
6.3 Topology for a VNS
On the Topology tab, the key choice for a VNS is the type of network assignment,
which determines all the other factors of the VNS. When you have completed
defining the topology for your VNS, save the topology settings. Once your
topology is saved, you can then access the remaining VNS tabs and continue
configuring your VNS.
There are two options for network assignment: