User guide

HWC_VNSConfiguration.fm
A31003-W1010-A100-1-7619, July 2005
HiPath Wireless Controller, Access Points and Convergence Software V3.0: User Guide
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Virtual Network configuration
Topology for a VNS
7 Virtual Network configuration
For each VNS, you define its topology, authentication, accounting, RADIUS servers, filtering,
multicast parameters and privacy mechanism. When you set up a new VNS definition, the
additional tabs will appear only after you save the Topology.
7.1 Topology for a VNS
In the Topo logy screen, the key choice for a VNS is the type of network assignment, which
determines all the other factors of the VNS. There are two options for network assignment:
● SSID:
● has Captive Portal authentication, or no authentication (as well as MAC-based
authentication).
● requires restricted filtering rules before authentication and, after authentication,
filtering rules for group Filter IDs.
● is used for a VNS supporting wireless voice traffic (QoS).
● is used for a VNS supporting third-party APs.
● has WEP and WPA-PSK privacy.
● AAA (Authentication, Authorization and Accounting):
● has 802.1x authentication (as well as MAC-based authentication)
● requires filtering rules for group Filter IDs and default filter.
● has WEP and WPA (WPA v.1 and WPA v.2) privacy.
7.1.1 Topology for a VNS for Captive Portal
The section describes how to set up a VNS for Captive Portal.
In the Virtual Network Configuration screen, highlight the VNS name in the left-hand list and
click on the Topology tab.