User's Manual

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Configuring the HiPath Wireless Controller
System configuration overview
A31003-W1050-U100-2-7619,
March 2008
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initial installation and configuration of the HiPath Wireless Controller to avoid
network interruptions. For more information, see Section 7.4, “Configuring
network time”, on page 266.
• To configure a physical port to attach to a VLAN, define the VLAN as part of
the IP address assignment.
Applying the product license key
Apply a product license key file. If a product license key is not applied, the HiPath
Wireless Controller functions with some features enabled in demonstration mode.
Not all features are enabled in demonstration mode. For example, mobility is not
enabled and cannot be used.
Caution: Whenever the licensed region changes on the HiPath Wireless
Controller, all Wireless APs are changed to Auto Channel Select to prevent
possible infractions to local RF regulatory requirements. If this occurs, all
manually configured radio channel settings will be lost.
Installing the new license key before upgrading will prevent the HiPath Wireless
Controller from changing the licensed region, and in addition, manually
configured channel settings will be maintained. For more information, see Section
11.4, “Performing HiPath Wireless Controller software maintenance”, on page
320.
Configuring for remote access
In addition, the first time setup also involves configuring for remote access, which
includes:
• Setting up an administration station (laptop) on subnet 192.168.10.0/24. By
default, the controller's interface is configured with static IP 192.168.10.1.
• Configuring the system management interface.
• Configuring the data interfaces.
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”.
• Configure the routing table.
Configure static routes or OSPF parameters for any port defined as a router
port, if appropriate to the network.
For more information, see Section 3.2, “Performing the first time setup of the
HiPath Wireless Controller”, on page 37.