2WIRELESS LAN SWITCH AND CONTROLLER MSS VERSION 6.0.4.6 RELEASE NOTES

■RF Load Balancing

■Logout for Web Authentication

■Mobility Domain WX Seed Redundancy

■Local Switching (AP3850 only)

■Mesh Services (AP3850 only)

■Wireless Bridging (AP3850 only)

■Enforceable Beacon Data Rate Control

■Password Management

■Local software images on MAPs

For more information on new features, please see the Wireless LAN Switch and Controller Configuration Guide and Wireless LAN Switch and Controller Command Reference.

Feature Not Supported in MSS Version 6.0.4

■WX-WX security

Version Compatibility

This version of Mobility System Software (MSS) is intended for use with 3WXM Version 6.0 or higher only.

Minimum MSS Requirements for Upgrade

The following table lists the minimum MSS version that an MSS switch must be running when you upgrade the switch to MSS Version 6.0. If your switch is running an older MSS version, you can use the upgrade path to upgrade the switch to 6.0.

Product

Upgrade Path

WXR100

4.x -> 4.2.10.2.0 -> 6.0

WX1200

4.x -> 4.2.10.2.0 -> 6.0

WX4400

4.x -> 4.2.10.2.0 -> 6.0

WX2200

4.x -> 4.2.10.2.0 -> 6.0

 

 

CAUTION: Do not attempt to upgrade directly from 4.2.3.2.0 to 6.0.x.x.x. You must upgrade to 4.2.10.2.0 first.

CAUTION: If you need to downgrade from MSS Version 6.0, you must downgrade to MSS Version 4.2.10 or later.

Points to Note When Using the WXR100, WX1200, WX4400, or WX2200

Follow these best-practice recommendations during configuration and implementation to avoid or solve issues you might experience.

Best Practice to Follow When Upgrading a 3Com Enterprise Wireless Switch and 3Com Wireless Switch Manager

-Applies to 3Com Mobility System Software (MSS) for wireless switch models WX4400, WX2200, WX1200 and WXR100.

-Applies to 3Com Wireless Switch Manager (3WXM), Windows and Linux versions.

1Create a full system backup of the wireless switch and 3WXM before beginning any upgrades. For details on how to perform a wireless switch (MSS) system