Appendix A: Dhcp Server Configuration For Access Points - Avaya WLAN 8100 Quick Start Manual

Appendix A: DHCP server configuration for
The WLAN 8100 solution requires configuration of DHCP Option 43 to ensure proper operation of
Access Points (AP) and the solution overall. Complete this configuration before you attempt any
operations that require network connectivity between the controller and APs. This configuration is
dependent on the type of DHCP server in use in the network environment. Avaya recommends the
use of either a Windows 2003 server or a Linux-based DHCP server.
Configuring the Windows server
1. Launch the DHCP Server Manager.
2. Navigate to DHCP, <your-DHCP-server>, Scope, Scope Option, Option 043.
3. Configure Sub-Option 8 as AVAYA AP with hexadecimal values for Domain Controller IP
addresses.
4. Click OK.
5. In the following example,the Wireless Controller (WC) IP as 20.20.20.45 and its
respective Hexadecimal value is 14:14:14:2D.
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