Configuring DHCP on Windows Server 2012 R2

Install DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) either during the initial installation of Windows Server 2012 R2 or after the initial installation is completed.

When you configure DHCP for ExtremeWireless LAN (WLAN) solution, you can include 078 SLP DA Option.

You must enable 078 SLP DA Option for every scope you define. A scope is a collection of IP addresses meant to be distributed by the DHCP server to the client devices on a subnet. The SLP DA is used by:

The Wireless APs to discover the ExtremeWireless Appliance.
The mobility agents to discover the mobility manager.

Note

You may visit http://support.microsoft.com for instructions on how to install DHCP.

Configure DHCP option 43 for ExtremeWireless Appliance discovery when there is a need for a specific AP platform to connect to a specific controller.