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
Use DHCP Relay for the VNS
20. To use an external DHCP server, click the Use DHCP Relay checkbox on. The DHCP
Settings area of the screen changes to display only the Gateway IP, Mask and DHCP
Server fields. Key in the appropriate IP addresses and mask to reach the enterprise's
external DHCP server.
Use DHCP Relay to force the HiPath Wireless Controller to forward DHCP requests to an
external DHCP server on the enterprise network. This function will bypass the local DHCP
server on HiPath Wireless Controller (to bypass steps 10 to 19 above). This function allows
the enterprise to manage IP address allocation to a VNS from its existing infrastructure.
The range of IP addresses to be assigned to the wireless device users on this VNS should
also be designated on the external DHCP server.
Save the new VNS
21. To save this VNS configuration, click on the Save button.
When the new Topology has been saved, the screen changes to display tabs for
Authentication and Accounting, RAD Policy, Filtering, Multicast and Privacy.
7.1.2 Topology for a VNS for AAA
For a VNS with 802.1x authentication, select Network Assignment by AAA (Authentication,
Authorization, Accounting) in the Topology screen.
In the Virtual Network Configuration screen, highlight the VNS name in the left-hand list and
click on the Topology tab.