Deployment Guide

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Configuring DNS for Wireless AP Discovery
1. Click Start > Administrative Tools > DNS .
2. Expand the tree and right-click on a domain.
3. Select New Host (A or AAA).
The New Host window displays.
Figure 27: New Host
4. In the Name text box, type controller
5. In the IP address text box, type the Extreme Campus Controller IP address.
If configuring multiple controllers, create all records with the same name controller, and provide
unique IP addresses.
6. Select Create associated pointer (PTR) record check box.
This option creates a record for reverse lookup.
Note
ExtremeWireless WiNG APs — Use a Domain Name Server (DNS) lookup for the host
name Controller.<domain-name>. If you use this method for discovery, place an
"A" record in the DNS server for Controller.<domain-name>. The <domain-name> is
optional, but if used, ensure it is listed with the DHCP server.
7. Click Add Host.
The new host is displayed in the right pane of the screen.
8. Click Done.
You must now configure the Wireless APs via the Extreme Campus Controller.
Configuring
DHCP, NPS, and DNS Services Configuring DNS for Wireless AP Discovery
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