Working with DHCP

In this section:

1. DHCP Server or NAT Router
   DHCP or NAT functionality on controller managed APs and DPs (data planes) allows customers to reduce costs and complexity by removing the need for DHCP server or NAT router to provide IP addresses to clients. For data traffic aggregation and services delivery, choose the appropriate user profile for DHCP and NAT services on the Virtual SmartZone Data Plane (vSZ-D).
2. Network Topology
   Access Points (APs) can be deployed in three types of topologies.
3. Hierarchical Network Topology
   Hierarchical network topology along with DHCP or NAT runs on single and multiple APs.
4. Configuring AP-based DHCP Service Settings
   Using DHCP service settings, configure an AP to assign private IP addresses to Wi-Fi clients and wired clients without the need for a separate DHCP server (router).
5. Creating an AP DHCP Pool
   Creating a DHCP pool is necessary for assigning IP addresses to clients. Multiple address pools can be created and assigned to APs that are running DHCP services. When a client is then connected to the wireless network, it assigns an IP address from the DHCP pool(s) as specified.
6. Creating Profile-based DHCP
   DHCP profile is configured and accessed through Virtual SmartZone Data Plane (vSZ-D). The vSZ-D server assigns the IP address to the user equipment based on the profile rule. Different pools with the same subnet are created without overlapping the IP address range.
7. Creating Profile-based NAT
   A NAT router profile is configured and accessed through Virtual SmartZone Data Plane (vSZ-D).
8. Configuring DHCP Server or NAT Router with Mesh Options
   DHCP or NAT functionality on controller managed APs and DPs (data planes) allows customers to reduce costs and complexity by removing the need for DHCP server or NAT router to provide IP addresses to clients.