| Description |
This article describes the scenario where there is an SSID running on Tunnel Mode and has DHCP enabled on that SSID, but not handing out the DHCP lease to the clients. |
| Scope | FortiGate v7.4. |
| Solution |
Make sure that the below settings are not enabled on the FortiGate:
config sys npu set capwap-offload enable <----- If it is enabled, disable it. end
After making the above changes, restart the wireless controller using the below command:
execute wireless-controller restart-acd
For more information, refer to the following articles: Technical Tip: FortiAP is providing '169.254.x.x IP' Technical Tip: How to disable CAPWAP offloading for FortiAPs without disrupting wireless traffic |
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