Configuring Server Options

Associate the Vendor Class Identifier option with each DHCP scope.

  1. In the DHCP server utility, right-click the Server Options folder under the DHCP scope, then select Configure Options.
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    Configure Options
    The Scope Options window displays.
  2. Click the Advanced tab.
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    Vendor Class Option 078
    Vendor Class
    Select the vendor class that you plan to use. For example, AP410 or AP460.
    Available Options
    Select a predefined sub-option to assign to this scope. The option must be checked and highlighted to display Data Entry options.
    Data Entry
    (Option 078 Only) Enter the controller IP addresses to return to the APs. This is a comma-delimited list.
  3. Click OK.
    DHCP Option 43 is now configured. This DHCP option is available for all the DHCP scopes that are configured in the DHCP server. When an AP requests vendor specific information, the DHCP server sends the ExtremeCloud IQ Controller IP addresses in Option 43 to the AP.