Description:

This document shows you how to set up an AutoWDS network by means of express integration. Configuration in this way uses the automatic topology management of a LANCOM WLC. Express integration should only be used occasionally and in the presence of the system administrator.

AutoWDS is not supported anymore as of LCOS 10.70. The functionality still remeins intact in LANCOM devices (except in 18xx series routers) and therefore still can be used for existing installations. However LANCOM Systems will not provide any support regarding the configuration and troubleshooting of an AutoWDS scenario.

For further information on the AutoWDS feature, see the corresponding section in the LCOS Reference Manual .


Requirements:


1) Configuration steps on the LANCOM WLC:
1.1) First carry out the configuration of the LANCOM WLC for the preconfigured integration .

1.2) Log in to your LANCOM WLC using WEBconfig.

1.3) Within the setup menu (LCOS menu tree → Setup) switch to the table WLAN Management →  AP Configuration →  AutoWDS Profiles.

1.4) Click on the entry DEFAULT to edit the AutoWDS default profile.

1.5) Change the Allow express integration parameter to Yes and save the setting by clicking on Send.

Once you have connected all LANCOM access points using AutoWDS please reset this parameter to "no".



2) Configuring the LANCOM access points:
The following instructions describe the AutoWDS configuration of a LANCOM access point for the express integration. The configuration steps are identical for all access points that are to be added.
2.1) Open the configuration dialog of the access point in LANconfig and click Wireless LAN → AutoWDS.
2.2) Click AutoWDS activated to enable the feature on the device in general.
2.3) Under Wireless LAN → General → Physical WLAN Settings, make sure that at least one physical WLAN interface is in Managed mode. Otherwise the device will never search for an AutoWDS base network.
2.4) Close the dialog window with OK and save the configuration to the device. After a successful configuration update, the access point switches its physical WLAN interface(s) into client mode and searches for the specified AutoWDS base network.

You can find further information on this process in the corresponding section in the LCOS Reference Manual.



 

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