This user guide for ExtremeCloud™ IQ Controller version 10.17.01 provides comprehensive technical instructions for configuring, managing, and deploying Extreme Networks Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6, and 6E-enabled infrastructure. It details centralized management of access points and switches, including advanced features such as WPA3 authentication, dynamic RF management, GRE point-to-point tunneling, and client bridge mode. The guide introduces support for AP4020 Wi-Fi 7 access points with quad-radio design and outlines compliance for World-Wide Universal Access Points. It includes step-by-step procedures for configuring VLANs, mesh networks, captive portals, and policy roles, and describes how to manage AFC (Automatic Frequency Coordination) and geo-location services. The document also covers dashboard customization, troubleshooting tools like packet capture and Smart Poll, REST API access, and licensing workflows. Designed for network engineers, the guide supports scalable, secure, and high-performance wireless deployments and provides detailed configuration examples, best practices, and diagnostics for enterprise environments. This release introduces Extreme AP4060 and AP4060X Wi-Fi 7 access points, which support 6 GHz Standard Power and are ideal for outdoor AFC deployments. This release provides support for Multi-Link Operation with Extreme Networks Wi-Fi 7 Access Points, support for AirDefense Essentials and AirDefense Services Platform (ADSP) with AP4020/X/FX, AP4060/X dedicated Radio 4 sensor and with AP5020 software defined radio (SDR), as well as AFC enhancements. These security features are also included in the release: secure configuration backup and restore with encrypted, password-protected access, as well as introduction of the new Password Manager capabilities with option to set a Password Expiry associated with all user accounts and the device SSH password.
