User's Manual

hwc_startup.fm
Configuring the HiPath Wireless Controller
Performing the first time setup of the HiPath Wireless Controller
A31003-W1050-U100-2-7619,
March 2008
HiPath Wireless Controller, Access Points and Convergence Software V5 R1 , C20/C2400 User Guide 43
VLAN ID parameter
You can define a specific VLAN tag to be applied to a particular interface. All
packets associated with that port will be tagged with the corresponding VLAN.
This allows the HiPath Wireless Controller to directly attach to a VLAN network
without the need to remove VLAN tags at the connection port.
You can redefine the data ports to function as one of three types:
•Host Port
Use a host port definition for connecting Wireless APs with no OSPF routing
function on this port.
• Third-Party AP Port
Use a third-party AP port definition for a port to which you will connect
thirdparty APs. Only one port can be configured for third-party APs.
Selecting this option prepares the port to support a third-party AP setup
allowing the mapping of a VNS to the physical port. The VNS settings permit
the definition of policy, such as filters and Captive Portal, which manage the
traffic flow for wireless users connected to these APs.
The third-party APs must operate as layer-2 bridges. The third-party AP VNS
is isolated from the rest of the network. The HiPath Wireless Controller
assumes control over the layer-3 functions including DHCP.
• Router Port
Use a router port definition for a port that you want to connect to a OSPF area
to exchange routes to other OSPF routers.
Wireless APs can be attached to a router port. The HiPath Wireless Controller
will create a virtual VNS port and handle wireless device traffic in the same
manner as a host port.
Note: Third-party access points must not be directly connected to a router or host
port.