User's Manual

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Overview of the Controller, Access Points and Convergence Software solution
System Configuration Overview
A31003-W1050-U100-2-7619,
March 2008
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3. Data Port Setup – Set up the HiPath Wireless Controller on the network by
configuring the physical data ports and their function as “host port”, “router
port”, or “3rd party AP port”.
4. Routing Setup – Configure static routes and OSPF parameters for any port
defined as a router port, if appropriate to the network.
5. Wireless AP Initial Setup – Connect the Wireless APs to the HiPath Wireless
Controller. They will automatically begin the Discovery of the HiPath Wireless
Controller, based on factors that include:
• Their Registration mode (on the Wireless AP Registration page)
• The enterprise network services that will support the discovery process
The default AP configuration allows for a definition of a default configuration
template, whereby APs automatically receive complete configuration. For
typical deployments where all APs are to all have the same configuration, this
feature will expedite deployment, as an AP will automatically receive full
configuration (including VNS assignment) upon initial registration with the
HiPath Wireless Controller.
6. Wireless AP Configuration – Modify properties or settings of the Wireless AP,
if applicable.
7. Virtual Network Services (VNS) Setup – Set up one or more virtual
subnetworks on the HiPath Wireless Controller. For each VNS, configure the
following:
• Topology – Configure the VNS.
•RF – Assign the Wireless APs’ radios to the VNS.
• Authentication and Accounting – Configure the authentication method
for the wireless device user and enable the accounting method.
• RAD Policy – Define filter ID values and VNS Groups
•Filtering – Define filtering rules to control network access
• Multicast – Define groups of IP addresses for multicast traffic
• Privacy – Select and configure the wireless security method on the VNS.
•QoS Policy – Configure the Qos Policy.