Specifications

Chapter 12: BlueSecure Access Points
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See “Configuring the BSC DHCP Server” on page 4-11 for information about running a
DHCP server on the BSC. See “Configuring a DHCP Relay Agent” on page 4-9 for
information about running a DHCP relay agent on the BSC.
In this deployment scenario, simply connect and power on the BSAPs. They will
automatically discover and communicate with their home BSC.
Deploying BSAPs with Layer-3 Connectivity to the BSC
The deployment prerequisites for BSAPs are:
• BSAP IP Address - Each BSAP requires a unique IP address.
• Host BlueSecure Controller IP Address - Each BSAP also needs the IP address of the
home BSC to which it will connect and from which it will obtain its software image
and configuration.
You can deploy BSAPs on a routed network with Layer-3 connectivity to the BSC as shown
in Figure 12-3.
In this deployment scenario, you must ensure that each BSAP is able to communicate with
the BSC across the routed network by verifying that:
• there are no NAT devices between the BSAPs and the BSC
Figure 12-2: Deploying BSAPs on the Same Layer-2 Subnet as the BSC
Run a DHCP Server or a DHCP
Server Relay Agent on the BSC
BSAPs will Automatically Discover and
Communicate with their Home BSC
Figure 12-3: Deploying BSAPs Across a Routed Network
Network
DHCP
Server
Network
DNS
Server
BSAPs Receive their IP Addresses
from
Network DHCP Server
BSAPs Receive Home BSC
IP Address Using DHCP Option 43
or DNS