User's Manual

Virtual Network configuration
hwc_vnsconfiguration.fm
Wireless Distribution System
A31003-W1050-U100-2-7619
, March 2008
248 HiPath Wireless Controller, Access Points and Convergence Software V5 R1 , C20/C2400 User Guide
6.17.7.4 Connecting the WDS Wireless APs to the enterprise
network for provisioning
You must connect the WDS Wireless APs to the enterprise network once more in
order to enable them to obtain their configuration from the HiPath Wireless
Controller. The configuration includes the pre-shared key, the Wireless AP’s role,
preferred parent and backup parent. For more information, see Provisioning the
WDS Wireless APs on page 238.
Warning: If you skip this step, the WDS Wireless APs will not work at their target
location.
6.17.7.5 Moving the WDS Wireless APs to the target location
1. Disconnect the WDS Wireless APs from the enterprise network, and move
them to the target location.
2. Install the WDS Wireless APs at the target location.
3. Connect the Wireless APs to a power source. The discovery and registration
processes are initiated.
Note: If you change any of the following configuration parameters of a WDS
Wireless AP, the WDS Wireless AP will reject the change:
• Reassigning the WDS Wireless AP’s role from Child to None
• Reassigning the WDS Wireless AP’s role from Both to Parent
• Changing the Preferred Parent of the WDS Wireless AP
However, the HiPath Wireless Controller will display your changes, as these
changes will be saved in the database. To enable the WDS Wireless AP to obtain
your changes, you must remove it from the WDS location and then connect it to
the HiPath Wireless Controller via the wired network.
Note: If you change any of the following radio properties of a WDS Wireless AP,
the WDS Wireless AP will reject the change:
• Disabling the radio on which the WDS link is established
• Changing the radio’s Tx Power of a radio on which the WDS link is established
• Changing the country