A basic alias is a set of
configurations consisting of VLAN,
Host, Network, Address Range, and String alias configurations. A
VLAN alias is a configuration for optimal VLAN re-use and management for local and
remote deployments. A host alias configuration is for a particular host device‘s IP
address. A network alias configuration is utilized for an IP address on a particular
network. An address range alias is a configuration for a range of IP addresses.
To set a network basic alias
configuration:
Procedure
Go to Configuration →
Devices.
The Device Configuration
screen displays. This screen lists wireless controllers, service
platforms and access points within the managed network.
Select a target device.
The selected device's
configuration screen displays.
Expand Profile Overrides
→ Network and select Alias.
The Basic Alias screen
displays.
Profile Overrides -
Network - Basic Alias Screen
Select + Add Row, in the
VLAN
Alias table to add a VLAN alias settings.
VLANs aliases can be used at
different deployments. For example, if a named VLAN is defined as 10 for the
central network, and the VLAN is set at 26 at a remote location, the VLAN can be
overridden at the deployment location with an alias. At the remote deployment
location, the network is functional with a VLAN ID of 26 but utilizes the name
defined at the centrally managed network. A new VLAN need not be created
specifically for the remote deployment.
Name
If adding a new VLAN Alias, provide it a distinguishing
name up to 32 characters. The alias name always starts with
a dollar sign ($).
VLAN
Use the spinner control to set a numeric VLAN from 1 -
4094.
Select + Add Row, in the
Address Range
Alias table to add an address range alias settings.
This option creates an alias
for a range of IP address that can be utilized at different deployments. For
example, if an ACL defines a pool of network addresses as 192.168.10.10 through
192.168.10.100 for an entire network, and a remote location‘s network range is
172.16.13.20 through 172.16.13.110, the remote location‘s ACL can be overridden
using an alias. At the remote location, the ACL works with the 172.16.13.20-110
address range. A new ACL need not be created specifically for the remote
deployment location.
Name
If adding a new Address Alias, provide it a
distinguishing name up to 32 characters. The alias name
always starts with a dollar sign ($).
Start IP
Set a starting IP address used with a range of addresses
utilized with the address range alias.
End IP
Set a ending IP address used with a range of addresses
utilized with the address range alias.
Note
An address range
alias can be used to replace an IP address range in IP firewall
rules.
Select + Add Row, in the
Host
Alias table to add a host alias settings:
This option creates aliases for
hosts that can be utilized at different deployments. For example, if a central
network DNS server is set a static IP address, and a remote location‘s local DNS
server is defined, this host can be overridden at the remote location. At the
remote location, the network is functional with a local DNS server, but uses the
name set at the central network. A new host need not be created at the remote
location. This simplifies creating and managing hosts and allows an
administrator to better manage specific local requirements.
Name
If adding a new Host Alias, provide it a distinguishing
name up to 32 characters. The alias name always starts with
a dollar sign ($).
Host
Set the IP address of the host machine.
Select + Add Row, in the
Network
Alias table to add a network alias settings:
This option create aliases for
IP networks that can be utilized at different deployments. For example, if a
central network ACL defines a network as 192.168.10.0/24, and a remote
location‘s network range is 172.16.10.0/24, the ACL can be overridden at the
remote location to suit their local (but remote) requirement. At the remote
location, the ACL functions with the 172.16.10.0/24 network. A new ACL need not
be created specifically for the remote deployment. This simplifies ACL
definition and allows an administrator to better manage specific local
requirements.
Name
If adding a new Network Alias, provide it a
distinguishing name up to 32 characters. The alias name
always starts with a dollar sign ($).
Network
Provide a network address in the form of
host/mask.
Select + Add Row, in the
String
Alias table to add a string alias settings:
This option creates aliases for
strings that can be utilized at different deployments. For example, if the main
domain at a remote location is called loc1.domain.com and at another deployment
location it is called loc2.domain.com, the alias can be overridden at the remote
location to suit the local (but remote) requirement. At one remote location, the
alias functions with the loc1.domain.com domain and at the other with the
loc2.domain.com domain.
Name
If adding a new String Alias, provide it a distinguishing
name up to 32 characters. The alias name always starts with
a dollar sign ($).
Value
Provide a string value to use in the alias.
Note
A string alias can
be used to replace domain name stings in DHCP.
Click OK to save the
changes.
Click Reset to revert
the screen back to its last saved configuration.
