Networks

Configuration → Networks

The Networks screen provides status and management for networks attached to the ExtremeGuest application.

Note

For ExtremeWireless WiNG deployments, enter the ExtremeGuest IP address on the WiNG Controller or AP for automatic synchronization of networks. In these deployments there is no need to add or edit networks.

Note

For ExtremeCloud Appliance deployments, enter the ExtremeGuest IP on the ExtremeCloud Appliance host for automatic synchronization of networks. In these deployments there is no need to add or edit networks.

1. Go to Configuration → Networks from the main menu.
   A list of existing networks displays. If you are using an ExtremeWireless WiNG or ExtremeCloud Appliance deployment and have entered the IP address of the ExtremeGuest server, the known networks added on these deployments will auto populate.

   

   Networks Screen

   
2. Review existing network details:

   Name	Displays the name associated with each known wired or wireless network. Selecting a network name displays a dialogue for editing the network's Name, Description, SSID, or VLAN. To filter by name or portion of a name, enter the string in the box at the top of the Name column. Note SSID is only applicable to wireless networks.
   Description	Displays the optional description associated with each wired or wireless network.
   SSID	Displays the SSID associated with each wireless network. Wired networks do not have SSIDs and are blank. To filter by SSID or partial SSID, enter the string in the box at the top of the SSID column.
   VLAN	Displays the VLAN ID associated with each network. To filter by VLAN, enter the VLAN number in the box at the top of the VLAN column.
   Status	The status icon displays green for networks that are online and grey for networks that are disabled. Selecting that icon will toggle the status between online and disabled.
   Action	Select the icon to remove the associated wired or wireless network from ExtremeGuest.

3. Select the icon periodically to refresh the data.
4. Select the icon to add a new network.

   Name	Provide a name for the network. Note: This field is mandatory.
   Description	Optionally, provide a brief description for the network.
   SSID	Optionally, specify the network's SSID.
   VLAN	Optionally, specify the VLAN associated with this network.
   Status	Use the icon to disable/enable the network. Note: Green/Grey colors indicate the network is enabled/disabled respectively. By default the network is enabled.
   Save/Cancel	Select Save to save your changes. Select Cancel to exit without saving your changes.

5. To remove multiple networks from ExtremeGuest, select the boxes for each network then select the icon available on the top, right-hand corner of the screen.