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04-06-2021 12:01 AM - edited 07-05-2021 01:06 PM
Hello, I must change the subnetmask on the management interfaces of our controllers, because the IP range in the subnet reaches its limit. Our APs are configured with static IP adresses. Do they fall back to DHCP when I change the mask or must I change every AP to dhcp previous?
Regards, Hubert
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04-06-2021 11:42 PM
I personally would first switch them all to DHCP (with option 43) and afterwards change the WLC interface configuration.
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04-06-2021 08:52 AM
Neither should happen. But you should adjust the subnet mask on each AP afterwards for correct broadcast function.
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04-06-2021 11:02 AM
Patoberli is right. don't half a$$ it. If you change anything for the management, come up with a plan to make changes to all devices using that subnet. Seems like you are better off using dhcp and remove the static, then once you have everything up and running, then create the static if you want. Mac address reservation I think would be better for you, just think everything through so you don't end up with a bunch of access points that no longer connect.
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04-06-2021 09:09 PM - edited 04-06-2021 09:10 PM
The plan was to use dhcp for future instead of static IPs. I thought when change the subnetmask on all controllers and the dhcp server the APs will do a fallback to dhcp and join the controllers after the change. Am I right?
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04-06-2021 11:35 PM
The ap's fallback to dhcp when the ap can't discover the controller. I would not count on that as that can cause you issues. Take time and figure out what steps you need to take to reduce downtime.
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04-06-2021 11:42 PM
I personally would first switch them all to DHCP (with option 43) and afterwards change the WLC interface configuration.
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04-07-2021 01:51 AM
Ok. Thanks for the answers. I will figure out a way with the least downtime.
