Technical Tip: Using static IPs in a CAPWAP configuration
Description
The document explains the using static IP’S in a CAPWAP configuration.
Solution
In a large FortiAP deployment with more than 20 FortiAPs connecting to a Fortigate Wireless Controller (AC), it is recommended to use static IPs on the access points instead of DHCP, setting the AC IP statically and the AC discovery type to static (Type 1), instead of learning it through broadcast, multicast, or DHCP.
This makes management of the FortiAPs easier since the exact IP of each access point is known.
Troubleshooting also becomes easier as the debug of the AC controller will not continuously attempt the different discovery methods in sequence (Broadcast -> Multicast -> Static).
The document explains the using static IP’S in a CAPWAP configuration.
Solution
In a large FortiAP deployment with more than 20 FortiAPs connecting to a Fortigate Wireless Controller (AC), it is recommended to use static IPs on the access points instead of DHCP, setting the AC IP statically and the AC discovery type to static (Type 1), instead of learning it through broadcast, multicast, or DHCP.
This makes management of the FortiAPs easier since the exact IP of each access point is known.
Troubleshooting also becomes easier as the debug of the AC controller will not continuously attempt the different discovery methods in sequence (Broadcast -> Multicast -> Static).
