Configuring System IP Address for an AOS-10 VPNC

Each VPNC requires a unique system IP Address. The gateway uses the system IP address to communicate with network services such as VPN Virtual Private Network. VPN enables secure access to a corporate network when located remotely. It enables a computer to send and receive data across shared or public networks as if it were directly connected to the private network, while benefiting from the functionality, security, and management policies of the private network. This is done by establishing a virtual point-to-point connection through the use of dedicated connections, encryption, or a combination of the two., RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service. An Industry-standard network access protocol for remote authentication. It allows authentication, authorization, and accounting of remote users who want to access network resources. , Syslog, TACACS+ Terminal Access Controller Access Control System+. TACACS+ provides separate authentication, authorization, and accounting services. It is derived from, but not backward compatible with, TACACS. , and SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. SNMP is a TCP/IP standard protocol for managing devices on IP networks. Devices that typically support SNMP include routers, switches, servers, workstations, printers, modem racks, and more. It is used mostly in network management systems to monitor network-attached devices for conditions that warrant administrative attention. . You can assign the system IP addresses for your device from the group using either a pool, or per device or bulk configuration upload.

To configure a System IP for a VPNC, complete the following steps:

1. In the WebUI, set the filter to Global or a group that contains at least one Branch Gateway that is configured as an AOS-10VPNC.

2. Under Manage, click Devices > Gateways.
   A list of gateways is displayed in the List view.

3. Click a gateway under Device Name.
   The dashboard context for the gateway device is displayed.

4. Under Manage, click Device.
   The gateway configuration page is displayed.
   If you are accessing the VPNC configuration page for the first time, the Guided Setup wizard opens automatically. Otherwise, click the Guided Setup.

5. In the System tab, select one of the following methods to configure the system IP:

   • If you have not configured a system IP address pool during the group or the device configuration, complete the following steps from Configuration approach:

     • Define system IP address—If you select this option, enter the system IP address in the IPv4 Address field. Enter a value in the Netmask field.
     • Specify static IP addresses later—Select this option if you want to define the system IP address at a later stage.
     • These options will appear only when you are onboarding the device for the first time.
     • The administrator must configure system IP address for the HPE Aruba Networking Gateway to become operational.

   • If you have configured the system IP address pool for VLAN Virtual Local Area Network. In computer networking, a single Layer 2 network may be partitioned to create multiple distinct broadcast domains, which are mutually isolated so that packets can only pass between them through one or more routers; such a domain is referred to as a Virtual Local Area Network, Virtual LAN, or VLAN. 4087, which is the reserved system VLAN and a Controller IP VLAN, then the VLAN Interface is a read-only field that displays VLAN 4087.

   • If you have defined a system IP address pool during group configuration or in the Loopback Interface during device configuration, complete the following step:

     • VLAN Interface—Select the VLAN interface from the drop-down list to assign an IP address to the VPNC.

6. Click Next.

   The Hostname page is displayed.

7. Enter the Hostname and then click Next.
8. Review the summary and click Finish.

   If there are any errors in the configuration, the Finish button is disabled. To proceed to the next step, you must resolve the errors.

9. Click Continue to configure a LAN Local Area Network. A LAN is a network of connected devices within a distinct geographic area such as an office or a commercial establishment and share a common communications line or wireless link to a server. interface.

The following GIF illustrates the workflow: