User's Manual

Configuring the HiPath Wireless Controller
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System configuration overview
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, March 2008
34 HiPath Wireless Controller, Access Points and Convergence Software V5 R1 , C20/C2400 User Guide
3.1 System configuration overview
The following section provides a high-level overview of the steps involved in the
initial configuration of your system:
Step 1 – Before you begin configuration
Research the type of WLAN deployment that is required.
Step 2 – Preparing the network
Ensure relevant DHCP servers and RADIUS servers (if applicable) are available
and configured.
Step 3 – Installing the hardware
Install the HiPath Wireless Controller C20/C2400. For more information, see the
following:
• HiPath Wireless Controller, Access Points and Convergence Software
Controller C2400 Installation Instructions.
• HiPath Wireless Controller, Access Points and Convergence Software
Controller C20 Installation Instructions
Note: The connection of a separate protective earth wire at the terminal on
the rear side of the HiPath Wireless Controller C20 is optional.
Step 4 – Performing the first time setup
Perform the first time Setup of the HiPath Wireless Controller on the physical
network, which includes configuring the physical port IP:
• Configure the default IP address to be the relevant subnet point of attachment
to the existing network. The default IP address is 10.0.#.1.
• Setup the routing protocol table.
• Configure the time zone, and then restart the HiPath Wireless Controller.
Because changing the time zone requires restarting the HiPath Wireless
Controller, it is recommended that you configure the time zone during the
C2400 (Enterprise license) • Four GigE ports supporting up to 100 Wireless APs
• One management port (10/100 BaseT)
• One console port (DB9 serial)
• Redundant dual power supply unit
HiPath Wireless Controller
Model Number
Specifications
Table 1 HiPath Wireless Controller product families