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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 W-IAP that takes the role of a Virtual Controller. When a

W-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

Configuring Timezone

You can configure time zone in which the W-IAP must operate by using the Instant or the CLI.

In the Instant UI

To configure time zone:

1. Navigate to System>General.

2. Select a time zone from the Timezone drop-down list.

You can enable daylight saving time (DST) on W-IAPs if the time zone you selected supports the

daylight saving time. If the Time Zone selected does not support DST, the Daylight Saving Time

option is not displayed. When enabled, the Daylight saving time ensures that the W-IAPs reflect the

seasonal time changes in the region they serve.

3. To enable daylight saving time, select the Daylight Saving Time checkbox.

4. Click OK.

In the CLI

To configure time zone:

(Instant AP)(config)# clock timezone <name> <hour-offset> <minute-offset>

(Instant AP)(config)# clock summer-time <timezone> recurring <start-week> <start-day> <start-

month> <start-hour> <end-week> <end-day> <end-month> <end-hour>

(Instant AP)(config)# end

(Instant AP)# commit apply

Configuring an NTP Server

To facilitate communication between various elements in a network, time synchronization between the elements and

across the network is critical. Time synchronization allows you to:

l Trace and track security gaps, network usage, and troubleshoot network issues.

l Validate certificates

l Map an event on one network element to a corresponding event on another.

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