Overriding A Miscellaneous Network Configuration - Motorola WiNG 5 System Reference Manual

5.10.2.13 Overriding a Miscellaneous Network Configuration

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Overriding the Network Configuration
An access point profile can be configured to include a hostname in a DHCP lease for a requesting device and its profile.
This helps an administrator track the leased DHCP IP address by hostname for a device profile. When numerous DHCP
leases are assigned, an administrator can better track the leases when hostnames are used instead of devices.
To include a hostnames in DHCP request:
1. Select Devices
2. Select a target device from the Device Browser in the lower, left-hand, side of the UI.
3. Select Profile Overrides
4. Select Network
5. Select Miscellaneous.
6. Select the Include Hostname in DHCP Request
device. This feature is disabled by default.'
7. Select the DHCP Persistent Lease
designated DHCP server is unavailable. This feature is enabled by default.
8. Select the OK
from the Configuration tab.
from the Device menu to expand it into sub menu options.
to expand its sub menu options.
NOTE: A blue override icon (to the left of a parameter) defines the parameter as having
an override applied. To remove an override, go to the Basic Configuration screen's Device
Overrides field and select Clear Overrides. This will remove all overrides from the device.
Figure 5-144 Profile Overrides - Network Miscellaneous screen
checkbox to retain the last DHCP lease used across a reboot if the access point's
button to save the changes and overrides. Select
checkbox to include a hostname in a DHCP lease for a requesting
Reset to revert to the last saved configuration.
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