Virtual Network configuration
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Topology for a VNS
an un-authenticated user. For example, a user may have disconnected from the system
(shutdown the device, moved out of range, etc.). A pre timeout expires and cleans up the
session.
The post timeout is the max amount of time that is allowed to elapse from the last time any
traffic was received for an authenticated user. For example, a user may have disconnected from
the system and is no longer be connected. A post timeout expires and cleans up the session.
A client that exceeds either the pre or post timeout value will be forced to disassociate.
The session timer defines the maximum amount of time a session is allowed to be connected
to the system. The session timer is particularly useful in pay-per-use models. When the lifetime
of the session reaches the defined limit, the session is expired and cleaned up. A user would
have to re-authenticate with the system to continue to receive network services.
To define the session timeout parameters for a VNS
1.
From the main menu, click
Virtual Network Configuration
. The Virtual Network
Configuration screen appears.
2.
In the left pane Virtual Networks list, click the VNS you want to define the session timeout
parameters for. The Topology tab is displayed.
3.
In the
Idle (pre)
box, type the number of minutes that a client is allowed to be idle on the
VNS before authentication.
4.
In the
Idle
(post)
box, type the number of minutes that a client is allowed to be idle on the
VNS after authentication.
5.
In the
Session
box, type the maximum time limit of a session. If you do not provide a
Session value, there is no time limit.
7.1.1.2
Enabling management traffic
If management traffic is enabled for a VNS, it overrides the built-in exception filters that prohibit
traffic on the HiPath Wireless Controller data interfaces. For more information, see Section 7.6,
“Configuring filtering rules for a VNS”, on page 153.
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The VNS timeout parameters define the default timers applicable to session
management within the VNS. However, RADIUS authentication (access-accept)
may return specific timers applicable to the particular user. A RADIUS returned
value overwrites the VNS default values for the specific user.
In addition, a zero (0) value for any of the timers indicates a non-applicable value.
Therefor, the corresponding timer is not enforced.
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