Configuring DHCP Server for Assigning IP Addresses to IAP Clients

The DHCPDynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A network protocol that enables a server to automatically assign an IP address to an IP-enabled device from a defined range of numbers configured for a given network.  server is a built-in server, used for networks in which clients are assigned IP address by the Virtual Controller (VC). You can customize the DHCP pool subnetSubnet is the logical division of an IP network. and address range to provide simultaneous access to more number of clients. The largest address pool supported is 2048. The default size of the IP address pool is 512.

To configure a domain name, DNSDomain Name System. A DNS server functions as a phone book for the intranet and Internet users. It converts human-readable computer host names into IP addresses and IP addresses into host names. It stores several records for a domain name such as an address 'A' record, name server (NS), and mail exchanger (MX) records. The Address 'A' record is the most important record that is stored in a DNS server, because it provides the required IP address for a network peripheral or element. server, and DHCP server for client IP assignment, complete the following steps:

1. In the Network Operations app, set the filter to a group containing at least one AP.

   The dashboard context for the group is displayed.

2. Under Manage, click Devices > Access Points.

   A list of APs is displayed in the List view.

3. Click the Config icon.

   The tabs to configure the APs are displayed.

4. Click Show Advanced.
5. Click the System tab.

   The System page is displayed.

6. Click the DHCP accordion.
7. Click DHCP For WLANs and enter the following information:
   1. Enter the domain name of the client in Domain Name.
   2. Enter the IP addresses of the DNS servers in DNS Server. To add another DNS server, click the + icon.
   3. Enter the duration of the DHCP lease in Lease Time. Select Minutes, Hours, or Days for the lease time from the list next to Lease Time. The default lease time is 0.
   4. Enter the network name in the Network box.
   5. Enter the mask name in the Mask box.
   6. Click Save Settings.