Configuring HTTP Proxy on AOS-CX

HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol. The HTTP is an application protocol to transfer data over the web. The HTTP protocol defines how messages are formatted and transmitted, and the actions that the w servers and browsers should take in response to various commands. proxy enhances security for device management. An IP address can be made a proxy for all HTTP connections. If your network requires a proxy server for Internet access, ensure that you configure the HTTP proxy on AOS-CX switch to download the image from the cloud server. After setting up the HTTP proxy settings, the AOS-CX switch connects to the Activate server, Classic Central, or OpenDNS server through a secure HTTP connection.

To configure HTTP proxy on the AOS-CX switch, complete the following steps:

  1. In the WebUI, select one of the following options:
    • To select a switch group in the filter:
      1. Set the filter to a group.

        The dashboard context for the group is displayed.

      2. Under Manage, click Devices > Switches.

        3. A list of switches is displayed in the List view.

      3. Click the Config icon to view the switch configuration dashboard.
    • To select a switch in the filter:
      1. Set the filter to Global or a group containing at least one switch.
      2. Under Manage, click Devices > Switches.

        A list of switches is displayed in the List view.

      3. Click an AOS-CX switch under Device Name.

        The dashboard context for the switch is displayed.

      4. Under Manage, click Device.

        The AOS-CX UI configuration page is displayed.

  2. Click System > HTTP Proxy.

    3. The Edit HTTP Proxy page is displayed.

  3. Configure the following properties:

    Table 1: HTTP Proxy parameters

    Parameter

    Description

    		Value

    FQDN or IP address

    FQDN Fully Qualified Domain Name. FQDN is a complete domain name that identifies a computer or host on the Internet. or IPv4 address of the HTTP proxy location.

    		IPv4 address in the x.x.x.x format or FQDN of the proxy location.

    Port

    Port number of the switch.

    		Default value used for port is 80.
    VRF Virtual Routing and Forwarding. VRF is a technology that allows multiple instances of a routing table to co-exist within the same router.

    VRF on which the system is configured.

    		Default and Management.
  4. To save the changes, click Save.