Specifications

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Connecting APs
As the APs are connected to the network, they should automatically find the controller via the
CAPWAP discovery algorithms. The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server will
assign each AP an IP address.
Admin Tip: DHCP server
You can configure a DHCP server to run on a remote PC for a small deployment.
However, for large-scale deployments, an enterprise-grade DHCP server must be
used.
The ap-manager and management interfaces’ configuration should include the DHCP server
you have configured. Alternately, you can configure the DHCP server internally on the controller
to hand out leases to the connected clients. (Note: The WLC’s DHCP server does not lease
addresses to the AP.) The instructions for doing so are included at the end of this document.
1 From the main menu, click Controller.
2 In the navigation pane, click Interfaces. Verify that the proper IP addresses are
assigned to the interfaces.
3 Under Interface Name click management. Note: the screenshots are from a Cisco 4400.
The 2100 does not contain a service-port interface. The 5500 does not contain an ap-
manager interface. If the interface is not present on the model being configured, no
values need to be entered.
4 Under DHCP Information, enter the IP address of the Primary DHCP Server.
5 Repeat this step for the ap-manager interface, if present on the model configured.
6 Click the Apply button and save the changes.