Configuring Layer 3 Access Port Adoption - Brocade Communications Systems RFS6000 System Reference Manual

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Configuring Layer 3 Access Port Adoption

The configuration activity required for adopting Access Ports in a layer 3 environment is unique. In a
layer 3 environment, switch discovery is attempted in the following ways:
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Initially, the Access Port attempts to find its wireless switch by broadcasting a Hello packet on its
local VLAN. During this activity:
1. All switches on the VLAN that receive this Hello packet respond with a parent packet.
2. If no response is received, the Access Port attempts to discover its switch by first obtaining an
3. The system administrator now programs these options into the DHCP server.
4. If the Access Port finds the list, it sends a unidirectional Hello packet (encapsulated in a
5. Each switch that receives such a packet responds with a Parent response.
Configuring WLAN Assignment
Use the WLAN Assignment tab to assign WLANs and security schemes.
To view existing WLAN Assignments:
1. Select Network > Access Port Adoption Defaults from the main menu tree.
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On the local VLAN
Through the DHCP Server
IP address from a DHCP (or DNS) server and checking the options field within the DHCP
response.
The options field (Option 189) contains a list of switch IP addresses available for the Access
Port.
UDP/IP frame) to each switch on the list.
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