Creating A Distributed Ap - Nortel 2350 Reference Manual

Creating a Distributed AP

An AP can connect to the wired network through a direct 10/100 Ethernet connection to an WSS or indirectly through
other Layer 2 or Layer 3 wired networking devices. Configure a Distributed AP for each indirectly connected AP.
Table 3 lists how many APs you can configure on a WSS, and how many APs a switch can boot. The numbers are for
directly connected and Distributed APs combined.
WSS Model
2382
2380
2360/2361
2350
Note. For an AP that is directly connected to the WSS, configure an AP port instead. (For
information, see
To create a distributed AP
1
Access the Create AP wizard:
a
Select the Configuration tool bar option.
b
In the Organizer panel, click the plus sign next to the WSS.
c
Click the plus sign next to Wireless.
d
Select Access Points.
e
In the Task List panel, select AP.
2
In the Name box, type a name (1 to 16 alphanumeric characters, with no spaces or tabs).
3
In the DAP Number box, specify the connection number for the WSS's connection to this Distributed AP.
The range of valid connection numbers depends on the WSS model:
• For a 2382, you can specify a number from 1 to 320.
• For a 2380, you can specify a number from 1 to 300.
• For a 2360/2361, you can specify a number from 1 to 30.
• For a 2350, you can specify a number from 1 to 8.
4
Select Connection
5
Click next
6
In the Serial Number box, type the serial number of the AP.
Table 3: Maximum APs Supported Per Switch
Maximum Configured
320
300
30
8
"Configuring a Directly Connected AP" (page
Nortel WLAN—Management Software 2300 Series Reference Guide
Configuring Wireless Parameters 253
Maximum Booted
32, 64, 96 or 128, depending on
the license.
40, 80, or 120, depending on
the license.
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