LANCOM WLC series
Chapter 4: Configuring the WLAN Controller
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4 Configuring the WLAN Controller
LANCOM WLAN Controllers handle the management of Access Points in larger
WLAN infrastructures. The configuration data of the Access Points is stored in
profiles in the WLAN Controller and, from there, these are transmitted to the
Access Points.
LANCOM WLAN Controllers manage the configurations of LANCOM
wireless devices with WLAN modules set to the 'Managed' operating
mode.
LANCOM Access Points (L-315agn dual, L-310agn, L-305agn, L-54g,
L-54ag, L-54 dual, IAP, XAP, OAP) with firmware of LCOS 7.20 or
higher are set to managed mode as standard when shipped.
Conversely, LANCOM Wireless Routers (18xx, 3x50) are set to the
Access Point mode.
Instructions on setting the operating mode for WLAN modules are to be found
under ’Configuring the Access Points’
→
page 115.
4.1
Basic configuration of the LANCOM WLAN Controller
To get started, a LANCOM WLAN Controller requires the following two pieces
of information to carry out the mainly automated configuration of the Access
Points:
Current time information (data and time) for checking the validity of the
necessary certificates.
A configuration that the WLAN Controller can provide to the Access
Points.
Further optional examples for configuration include setting up redundant
WLAN controllers, the manual disconnection and connection of access points,
and backing up any necessary certificates.
4.1.1
Setting the time on the LANCOM WLAN Controller
The management of Access Points in a WLAN infrastructure is based upon the
automatic distribution of certificates via the Simple Certificate Enrolement
Protocol (SCEP).
For further information on SCEP refer to the LCOS reference manual.