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Configuring the SCALANCE IWLAN Controller
Configuring the SCALANCE IWLAN Controller for the First Time
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In the Time Server 1 text box, type the IP address or FQDN (Full Qualified Domain Name) of
an NTP time server that is accessible on the enterprise network.
Note:
The Time Server fields supports both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses.
10. Repeat for Time Server2 and Time Server3 text boxes.
If the system is not able to connect to the Time Server 1, it will attempt to connect to the
additional servers that have been specified in Time Server 2 and Time Server 3 text boxes.
11. Click Apply.
12. The WLAN network time is synchronized in accordance with the specified time server.
Configuring Secure Connections
The controllers communicate amongst themselves using a secure protocol. Among other things,
this protocol is used to share between controllers the data required for high availability. The
protocol requires the use of a shared secret for mutual authentication of the end points.
By default the controllers use a well known factory default shared secret. This makes it easy to get
up and running but is not as secure as some sites require.
The controllers allow the administrator to change the shared secret used by the secure protocol. In
fact the controllers can use a different shared secret for each individual end point to which they
connect with the protocol.
To configure the shared secret for a connection on the controller:
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From the top menu, click Wireless Controller. The Wireless Controller Configuration screen
is displayed.
SCALANCE WLC711
C79000-G8976-C260-03, 07/2012, User Guide, V8.11