Abstract

This user guide for ExtremeCloud IQ (Classic) version 25.12.0 provides comprehensive instructions for deploying, configuring, securing, monitoring, and managing cloud-managed networking environments that include Extreme Networks wireless access points, switches, routers, SD-WAN services, and related applications. Intended for network administrators and technical operators with intermediate to advanced IT knowledge, it explains account registration, unified authentication, device onboarding, network policy creation, user and access management, and large-scale network operations. The guide covers Quick Add, Advanced Onboarding, Digital Twin simulation, CAPWAP-based provisioning, Wi‑Fi 6/6E/7 access point support, 6 GHz operation, Automatic Frequency Coordination (AFC), GeoLocation Agent workflows, GPS-based anchor deployments, and regulatory compliance requirements. Detailed configuration procedures describe SSIDs, WPA2/WPA3, PPSK, RADIUS, captive portals, SSO, MFA, certificates, VPNs, QoS, VLANs, Fabric Attach, BLE, IoT and Thread services, WIPS, AirDefense, firewall policies, logging, APIs, and automation features. Additional sections address device inventory, floor plans, heat maps, packet capture, troubleshooting, audit and compliance logs, reporting, ML Insights health scoring, Network 360 monitoring, CoPilot anomaly detection, Connectivity Experiences, and Essentials applications. Configuration requirements, supported hardware, security controls, interoperability considerations, diagnostic tools, and operational best practices are included throughout.