Specifications

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DHCP relay for WM-AD
Figure 4: DHCP relay for WM-AD
The DHCP relay configuration is done via Summit WM Controller. For more information, see “Creating
and configuring a Routed WM-AD” on page 93.
* A wireless device sends a
request for IP address to
Wireless AP.
* The Wireless AP forwards
the request to Summit WM
Controller via WM-AD tunnel.
* The Summit WM Controller
relays the request to the
DHCP server.
*
The DHCP server responds by
sending the IP address to the
Summit WM Controller.
* The Summit WM Controller
relays the IP address to the
Wireless AP.
*
The Wireless AP sends the IP
address to the wireless device.
DHCP
Server
DNS
Server
Summit WM
Controller
Wireless AP
Wireless AP
Wireless
Devices