User guide

HWC_SoftwareConfig.fm
A31003-W1010-A100-1-7619, July 2005
HiPath Wireless Controller, Access Points and Convergence Software V3.0: User Guide
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Controller, Access Points and Convergence Software configuration
Setting up static routes
Wireless APs must not be attached to a “3rd-Party AP” port.
● Router Port
Define as “Router Port” a port that you wish to connect to an upstream next-hop router in
the network. Dynamic routing protocol such as OSPF can be turned on for this port type.
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”.
Third-party access points must not be directly connected to a “Router” port.
There is a fourth port type that is not configurable in the user interface:
● Virtual Network Services (VNS) interface
A VNS port is a virtual port created automatically on the HiPath Wireless Controller when
a new VNS is defined. The VNS port becomes the default gateway for wireless devices on
this VNS. No Wireless APs can be associated with a VNS port and no routing is permitted
on this port.
The chart below summarizes the port types and their functions:
4.4 Setting up static routes
It is recommended that you define a default route to your enterprise network, either with a static
route or by using OSPF protocol. This will enable the HiPath Wireless Controller to forward
wireless packets to the remainder of the network.
Port Type IP Forwarding Wireless AP
support
Mgmt traffic support
(SNMP, HTTP, TELNET,
SLP, RADIUS, DHCP)
Routing proto-
col support (IP,
OSPF and PIM)
Host No Yes Selectable No
3rd-Party AP No No Selectable No
Router Selectable. Route
wireless device
traffic only
Yes Selectable Selectable
VNS No No Selectable No
Table 4-1 Port types and functions