Adoption is configurable and supported within a device configuration and applied to other access points supported by the host. Modify existing adoption policies or create a new one as needed to meet the adoption requirements of a device and their assigned profile.
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edit an existing host.| Host (IP Address) | Type a numerical IP address for the adoption resource |
| Host (Hostname) | Select Host to configure a hostname for the adoption resource. The hostname cannot exceed 64 characters |
| Pool | Use the spinner control to assign a pool of either 1 or 2. This is the pool the target controller belongs to |
| Routing Level | Use the spinner control define a routing level of either 1 or 2 for the link between adopting devices |
| IPSEC GW (IP Address) | Type a numerical IP address of the adopting controller resource |
| IPSEC GW (Hostname) | Select IPSEC GW to provide an admin defined hostname for the adopting controller |
| IPSEC Secure | Select IPSEC Secure to provide IPSec secure peer authentication on the connection link between the adopting devices |
| Remote VPN Client | Select Remote VPN Client to establish a secure controller link using a remote VPN client |
| Force | Select Force to create a forced link between an access point and an adopting controller |