Read Me First for WESM xl 2008-01

Caution: When adopting a new radio port for the first time, do not unplug the radio port until it

has been adopted or the LEDs indicate an error. Unplugging a radio during its adoption may render

it unusable.

Preparing Radio Ports for Layer 3 Adoption

To support Layer 3 adoption, a Radio Port must have a proper version of bootloader code installed. When running

WS.02.07 (or later), the Module will automatically download a proper version during adoption. However, if the

current version of bootloader code is prior to version 01.00-1918R, the adoption must be done by first adopting

the Radio Port in the same Layer 2 domain, either by connecting it directly to the Wireless Services-Enabled xl

switch, or by connecting it to an infrastructure switch in the same Layer 2 domain.

Note

The installed bootloader code version may not be easily identified. The version may be obtained prior to Radio

Port adoption by gathering Radio Port LLDP information while it is connected to a supported switch. However,

if the bootloader code version cannot be identified, you should adopt the Radio Port in the same Layer 2 domain

(as described above) to ensure that the proper bootloader code version is installed.

The adoption time is extended slightly as the new bootloader code loads. When the radio port has been adopted,

(the radio port LEDs flash about once every five seconds) the correct radio port bootloader code is installed.

You may now finish the process for adopting the radio port at Layer 3 (see “Radio Port Adoption” in the

Management and Configuration Guide for the ProCurve Wireless Edge Services xl Module and ProCurve

Redundant Wireless Services xl Module.

Software Interoperability

For the widest set of features and functionality, ProCurve recommends that you update all Wireless Edge

Services Modules to version WS.02.xx. Software version WS.01.xx and version WS.02.xx may co-exist in a

network. If doing so, keep in mind the following guidelines.

■ Radio port bootloader code may be updated when a radio port is added or moved.

■ When using Layer 3 adoption, all redundancy group members must be using version WS.02.xx.

■ Fast Layer 2 roaming is not supported by modules using version WS.01.xx software.

■ GRE tunnels are not supported by version WS.01.xx.

Switch Software and Documentation Updates

ProCurve Wireless Edge Services xl Modules and ProCurve Redundant Wireless Services xl Modules support

ProCurve 5300xl Series switches (switch software version E.10.60, or later, is recommended).

To download the latest software releases and documentation for your switch, visit www.procurve.com.

The information contained herein is subject to

change without notice.

Part Number: 5992-3080

January 2008

*5992-3080*