Configuring Virtual Controller IP Address

You can specify a single static IP address that can be used to manage a multi-AP Instant network. This IP address is automatically provisioned on a shadow interface on the IAP that takes the role of a Virtual Controller. When an IAP becomes a Virtual Controller, it sends three Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) messages with the static IP address and its MAC address to update the network ARP cache.

You can configure the Virtual Controller name and IP address using the Instant UI or CLI.

In the Instant UI

1.

Navigate to System>General.

2.

Enter the IP address in Virtual Controller IP.

3.

Click OK.

In the CLI

To configure the Virtual Controller Name and IP address:

(Instant AP)(config)# virtual-controller-ip <IP-address>

(Instant AP)(config)# end

(Instant AP)# commit apply