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NOTE: You can also optionally configure DHCP Option 12 (Host Name) to specify host names
for APs. Then, when an AP joins ZoneDirector and ZoneDirector does not already have a device
name for this AP, it will take the host name from DHCP and display this name in events, logs
and other Web interface elements. See your DHCP server documentation for instructions on
Option 12 configuration.
Option 3: Register ZoneDirector with a DNS Server
If you register ZoneDirector with your DNS server, supported APs that request IP addresses
from your DHCP server will also obtain DNS related information that will enable them to
discover ZoneDirector devices on the network. Using the DNS information they obtained
during the DHCP request, APs will attempt to resolve the ZoneDirector IP address (or IP
addresses) using zonedirector.{DNS domain name}.
To register ZoneDirector devices with DNS server
• Step 1: Set the DNS Domain Name on the DHCP Server
• Step 2: Set the DNS Server IP Address on the DHCP Server
• Step 3: Register the ZoneDirector IP Addresses with a DNS Server
NOTE: The following procedures describe how to customize a DHCP server running on
Microsoft Windows Server. If your DHCP server is running on a different operating system, the
procedure may be different.
Step 1: Set the DNS Domain Name on the DHCP Server
1. From Windows Administrative Tools, open DHCP, and then select the DHCP server that
you want to configure.
2. If the Scope folder is collapsed, click the plus (+) sign to expand it.
3. Right-click Scope Options, and then click Configure Options. The General tab of the
Scope Options dialog box appears.
4. Under Available Options, look for the 15 DNS Domain Name check box, and then select it.
5. In the String value text box under Data Entry, type your company's domain name.
6. Click Apply to save your changes.
7. Click OK to close the Scope Options dialog box.
Introducing Ruckus Wireless ZoneDirector
Ensuring That APs Can Communicate with ZoneDirector
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