hostname

Device Config Commands

Sets the system's network name

Supported on the following devices:

Syntax

hostname <WORD>

Parameters

hostname <WORD>
hostname <WORD> Sets the name of the managing wireless controller, service platform, or access point. This name is displayed when accessed from any network.

Example

nx9500-6C8809(config-device-94-9B-2C-13-3E-1C)#hostname TechPubAP505

The hostname has changed from ‘ap505-133E1C‘ to ‘TechPubAP505‘

nx9500-6C8809(config-device-94-9B-2C-13-3E-1C)#show context
ap505 94-9B-2C-1-3E-1C
 use profile default-ap505
 use rf-domain default
 hostname TechPubAP505
 area RMZEcospace
 floor 5thfloor
 contact Bob+1-631-738-5200
 country-code us
 channel-list 2.4GHz 1,2
nx9500-6C8809((config-device-94-9B-2C-13-3E-1C)#

Related Commands

no Removes device‘s hostname