Configuring an IAP for RTLS Support

HPE Aruba Networking Central supports the real time tracking of devices. With the help of the RTLS Real-Time Location Systems. RTLS automatically identifies and tracks the location of objects or people in real time, usually within a building or other contained area., the devices can be monitored in real time or through history.

To configure RTLS, complete the following steps:

  1. In the WebUI, use the filter to select a group or a device.
  2. Under Manage, click Devices > Access Points.
  3. Click the Config icon.
    The tabs to configure access points is displayed.
  4. Click Show Advanced, and click Services.
    The Services page is displayed.
  5. Click Real Time Locating System > Aruba.
  6. Select Aruba RTLS to send the RFID Radio Frequency Identification. RFID uses radio waves to automatically identify and track the information stored on a tag attached to an object. tag information to the Aruba RTLS server.
  7. Click 3rd Party and select Aeroscout to send reports on the stations to a third-party server.
  8. In the IP/FQDN and Port field, specify the IP address and port number of the RTLS server, to which location reports must be sent.
  9. In the Passphrase field, enter the passphrase required for connecting to the RTLS server.
  10. Retype the passphrase in the Retype Passphrase field.
  11. Specify the update interval within the range of 6–60 seconds in the Update every field. The default interval is 30 seconds.
  12. Select the Server Compatibility mode to enable legacy format (includes a 2 byte padding), and disable this mode to remove the padding. The tag frame format will be the same across all AP models.The compatibility mode controls the format of tag frames forwarded to the RTLS server.
  13. If 3rd Party is selected, specify the IP address and port number of the 3rd party server.
  14. Select Include Unassociated Stations to send reports on the stations that are not associated to any IAP.
  15. Click Save Settings.