This user guide for ExtremeCloud IQ (Classic) version 25.8.0 provides comprehensive technical instructions for onboarding, configuring, securing, and managing Extreme Networks access points, switches, and SD‑WAN devices in cloud‑driven and hybrid deployments. It details device registration, DHCP‑based discovery, CAPWAP connectivity, region and country fingerprinting, firmware orchestration, persona conversion for Universal APs, and enhanced onboarding workflows including Digital Twin simulation. The guide explains unified network policy configuration for wireless, switching, and routing, covering SSID authentication (WPA3, PPSK, MAC auth), VLAN assignment, RADIUS integration, protected management frames, captive portal options, and advanced services such as NTP/DNS/Syslog, IP tracking, LLDP/CDP, traffic filters, and Fabric Attach. Deployment scenarios include 6 GHz Wi‑Fi 6E/7 operation, AFC‑controlled spectrum, geolocation services, and indoor/outdoor placement guidelines. Additional sections describe administrative controls, licensing, SSO, API integration, diagnostics, ML‑driven insights, CoPilot anomaly detection, and reporting capabilities for enterprise‑scale operations.
