Network Configuration Steps

The following is the basic workflow for setting up your network using ExtremeCloud IQ Controller:

Note

To ensure the devices discover ExtremeCloud IQ Controller, configure DHCP, NPS, and DNS Services for ExtremeCloud IQ Controller discovery. For more information, see the ExtremeCloud IQ Controller Deployment Guide.

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Users with Read-Only access to ExtremeCloud IQ Controller do not have access to the ExtremeCloud IQ Controller configuration options.

Create one or more sites.
Select a Country for the site. The Country option affects the licensing domain associated with the site.
Configure one or more device groups for each site.
A device group is defined by the AP platform. It contains APs with the same model type. The configuration Profile and RF Management profiles are defined at the device group level. The available configuration options depend on the AP platform definition of the device group.
Configure one or more networks. When configuring a network, you will do the following:
1. Define network authentication.
2. Configure roles associated with the network.
3. Configure VLANs associated with the network.
Configure Adoption Rules so that new APs are automatically assigned to the appropriate device group based on factors such as AP platform, IP address, host name, or serial number.
(Optional) Configure additional roles.
Go back to each device group and associate the configured networks and the defined roles by editing the assigned configuration Profile. Alternatively, you can associate the Profile with the network or policy definition during the initial configuration of the network or role. For more information, see Associated Profiles.
Install and add devices.
Access Points and switches are automatically added to an ExtremeCloud IQ Controller configuration via the cloud-connector when the DHCP and DNS prerequisites have been met. However, you can use the Add function to pre-provision any AP or switch before they connect, allowing them to be added to the correct site.
AP discovery behavior depends on your site configuration and whether or not you are using adoption rules:
- If you have a device group with a valid profile and a valid adoption rule, the APs are automatically added to the proper device group.
- If you have a device group with a valid profile, but no adoption rules, the APs are listed in the device group where you can manually add them to the group.
- If you do not have a valid device group for the AP, the AP is listed on the Devices list with an In-Service Trouble status. After a valid device group is created, the AP is automatically listed within the device group, where you can manually add it to the group.
(Optional) Add one or more floor plans for each site.
Set up access control and captive portal.