Setting up OpenFlow Switch

Appendix > Setting up OpenFlow Switch

This section covers the procedures to configure OpenFlow Switches for use in the AMF Security-managed network environment.

AlliedWare Plus Devices

AlliedWare Plus (AW+) operating system has a wide range of features.
To use an AW+ device as an OpenFlow Switch, you have to set up several configuration options such as an IP Address of the device and an IP Address of an OpenFlow controller. In addition to those basic OpenFlow configurations, you also have to configure several other required options.

Preparation

To use an AW+ device with AMF Security, make sure that the following requirements are met.

OpenFlow-capable version (Version 5.4.6 or later) of the firmware is installed on the device.
OpenFlow license is enabled on the device.

Refer to the device's reference manual for the detailed information on how to configure the device as an OpenFlow Switch.
The latest information on AMF Security and AW+ devices are found in the release notes of those products.
Find those documents on our website.

AT-TQ Series Wireless Access Point

AMF Security can manage the following wireless access points.

AT-TQ4600-OF13

In order to use the management function of AMF Security with OpenFlow protocol on AT-TQ4600, you need to use AT-TQ4600-OF13 of OpenFlow compatible version.

Detailed procedures for using the OpenFlow protocol with AT-TQ4600 are described in "AT-TQ4600-OF13 Installation Guide" and "AT-TQ4600-OF13 User Guide". These are published on our website.

Preparation

In order to use the management function of AMF Security with OpenFlow protocol on AT-TQ4600, you need to use AT-TQ4600-OF13 of OpenFlow compatible version.

Detailed procedures for using the OpenFlow protocol with AT-TQ4600 are described in "AT-TQ4600-OF13 Installation Guide" and "AT-TQ4600-OF13 User Guide".
These are published on our website.

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