Configuring DNS for Wireless AP Discovery

  1. Click Start > Administrative Tools > DNS .
  2. Expand the tree and right-click on a domain.
  3. Select New Host (A or AAA).
    The New Host window displays.
    Click to expand in new window
    New Host
  4. In the Name text box, type controller
  5. In the IP address text box, type the ExtremeCloud IQ Controller IP address.
    If configuring multiple controllers, create all records with the same name controller, and provide unique IP addresses.
  6. Select Create associated pointer (PTR) record check box.
    This option creates a record for reverse lookup.
    Note

    Note

    ExtremeWireless WiNG APs — Use a Domain Name Server (DNS) lookup for the host name Controller.<domain-name>. If you use this method for discovery, place an "A" record in the DNS server for Controller.<domain-name>. The <domain-name> is optional, but if used, ensure it is listed with the DHCP server.
  7. Click Add Host.
    The new host is displayed in the right pane of the screen.
  8. Click Done.
You must now configure the Wireless APs via the ExtremeCloud IQ Controller.
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