User's Guide

activation process for each instance of Extreme Campus Controller. The activation process is required
for all Extreme Campus Controller installations.
Important
Ensure that Extreme Campus Controller is configured with the correct Network Time Protocol
(NTP) Server settings. Licensing management and several other system functions are
dependent on an accurate timestamp. Configure NTP settings on Extreme Campus Controller
during the initial setup wizard or alternatively under Administration > System > Network
Time (as a first configuration step).
The following Activation types are available:
• Evaluation — (Temporary) A temporary activation comes with a regulatory domain. With the
temporary activation, you can select a country from the domain and operate the APs on any channel
permitted by the country. A temporary activation enables you to use all software features. You can
operate as many devices as you want, subject to the maximum limit of the platform type.
A temporary activation is valid for 90 days. After the 90-day period is up, the temporary activation
expires. You must get a permanent activation and install it on the appliance. Extreme Campus
Controller will warn you to obtain a permanent license seven days before the expiration date. If you
do not install an activation package, the appliance generates event logs every 15 minutes, indicating
that an appropriate license is required for the current software version. In addition, you will not be
able to edit the Network Service parameters.
• Permanent — A Permanent activation is a one-time license that enables permanent activation for a
specific software release version.
Each Extreme Campus Controller is licensed in a specific domain. The domain licenses include:
• MNT. Domain-locked access points. The FCC models must be deployed in the United States, Puerto
Rico, or Colombia. The ROW must be deployed in any country except the United States, Puerto Rico,
or Colombia.
• EGY. A wireless appliance with a EGY license will continue to require ROW hardware, but the license
will restrict country selection to Egypt only. A wireless controller with an EGY license can manage
access points deployed in Egypt.
Note
Whenever the licensed region changes on the appliance, all APs are changed to Auto
Channel Select to prevent possible infractions to local RF regulatory requirements. If this
occurs, all manually configured radio channel settings will be lost. Installing the new
license key before upgrading prevents the appliance from changing the licensed region,
and in addition, manually configured channel settings are maintained.
After activation, select the license capacity model. You have the option to license your Extreme Campus
Controller through subscription or through a permanent capacity key. Regardless of the licensing model
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