Overview
Readers will learn how to add the UniFi Network Controller option to the DHCP server.
Adding the UniFi Network Controller Option
The UniFi Network Controller option will allow UniFi devices to automatically discover the location of the UniFi Network Controller. This setting will ease the discovery and adoption of UniFi devices and is useful when the controller is located on a different subnet.
To add the option to an existing DHCP scope, navigate to the DHCP server settings:
Services > DHCP Server > Name > Actions > View Details
UniFi Controller: <ip-address>
The above configuration can also be set using the CLI:
1. Enter configuration mode.
configure
2. Add the option to an existing DHCP scope.
set service dhcp-server shared-network-name <name> subnet <ip-range> unifi-controller <ip-address>
3. Commit the changes and save the configuration.
commit ; save
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