Management and Configuration Guide Wireless Edge Services xl Module Supplement 2007-06

Using 5300xl Switch Features with the Wireless Edge Services Module

Using 5300xl Switch Features with the

Wireless Edge Services Module

As the Module uses internal ports and VLANs to wireless services to stations,

not all of the features of the 5300xl switch are applicable. For example, adding

the downlink or uplink port to a trunk would not be compatible with the

Module’s operation, so it is prohibited.

Some 5300xl configurations are not allowed by the Command Line Interface

(CLI). When a CLI command fails, a message is displayed explaining why.

Warning messages are issued when an operation could potentially cause

problems managing traffic through the Module. For example, if the Module’s

downlink and uplink ports are configured as tagged members of the same

VLAN, a warning message is issued, as this is not a recommended configura-

tion. In some cases Log messages are also created when an operation is done,

noting potential problems that may occur as a result.

Note 5300xl switch ports that are not used by the Wireless Edge Services xl Module

or the Redundant Wireless Services Module continue to operate as regular

5300xl ports. Their operation is not affected.

Switch Features Not Supported on the Module

The table below presents the 5300xl switch features that are not supported

for use with a Wireless Edge Services xl Module or a Redundant Wireless

Services xl Module.

Table 2. 5300xl Switch Features Not Supported on a Module

Feature

Uplink Port

Downlink Port

Downlink Radio Ports

Radio Port VLANs

Explanation

802.1X

x x Not allowed.

‘x’ indicates that the feature is not supported.