MPSK Profile

The MPSK profile allows to configure 24 pre-shared keys per SSID without an external policy engine. These local PSKs serve as an extension of the base pre-shared key functionality. MPSK is supported on the SSID profile to allow individual users or group of users to authenticate with per-device or per-group passphrase respectively.

Creating an MPSK Profile

To create an MPSK profile, complete the following steps:

  1. In the HPE Aruba Networking Central landing page, click the configurationicon.
    The Profiles tab is displayed.

  2. In the left navigation menu, select one of the following options:

    • Library—This is the default selection. If you create profiles in the Library, then you must assign scope and device functions to the profiles. For more information, see Assigning Scope to an MPSK Profile.

    • Global—If you create profiles at the Global level, then the profiles have Global scope assigned by default.

    • Site Collections—If you create profiles at the Site Collections level, then the profiles have site collection scope assigned by default.

    • Sites—If you create profiles at the Site level, then the profiles have site scope assigned by default.

    • Devices—If you create profiles at the Device level, then the profiles have device scope assigned by default.

    • Device Groups—If you create profiles at the Device Group level, then the profiles have device group scope assigned by default.

    Note:

    • To create profiles at the Global level, select the device type from the Device Function drop-down list before step 4.
    • To create profiles at the Sites, Devices, and Device Group level, complete the following steps before step 4:
      1. Select Site Collection, Site, Device, or Device Group in the left navigation menu.
      2. Select a Site Collection, Site, Device, or Device Group from the list view depending on the level where you are creating the profile.
      3. Select the device type from the Device Function drop-down list.

  3. On the Wireless card, click MPSK.

    Alternatively, you can complete the following steps:

    1. On the Wireless card, click Manage.

    2. On the MPSK card, click Manage.

    The MPSK list view is displayed.

  4. Click Create Profile.

    The Create Profile side panel is displayed.

  5. Specify the following MPSK Profile parameters:

    • Create as a local profile—Select this option if you want to configure this profile as local.

    • Name—Enter the name of the MPSK Profile.

    • Description—Enter the description for the MPSK Profile.

    • MPSK Local Passphrase—Click the Addicon and configure the following parameters:

      • Name—Enter a unique name for the item.

      • Passphrase—Enter a passphrase.

      • Retype Passphrase—Retype the passphrase to confirm.

      • Role—Select a user role from the drop-down list.

  6. Click Add.

  7. Click Create.

    The MPSK profile is created and added to the list.

  8. To edit a profile, complete the following steps:

    1. Click anywhere on the row of the profile in the list view.

      The profile edit view is displayed in the side panel.

    2. Edit the required parameters.

    3. Click Update.

  9. To delete a MPSK profile, hover on the profile name, and click the delete icon.

  10. To search for a profile, type the profile name in the search bar.
    The search bar displays dynamic results as soon as you start typing.

Figure 1: Create Profile side-panel—MPSK Profile

Assigning Scope to an MPSK Profile

For profiles created under Library, you must assign a scope and device function to be able to use its features and functionality.

To assign scope to a profile, complete the following steps:

  1. In the HPE Aruba Networking Central landing page, click the configurationicon.
    The Profiles tab is displayed.

  2. Ensure that the default option Library is selected in the left navigation menu.

  3. Click Manage on the MPSK Profile card.

    The MPSK Profile list view is displayed.

  4. On the Wireless card, click MPSK.
    Alternatively, you can complete the following steps:

    1. On the Wireless card, click Manage.

    2. On the MPSK card, click Manage.

    The MPSK list view is displayed.

  5. Hover on the profile to which you want to assign a scope and click the ellipsis icon.

  6. Select Assign.

    The Assign Profile side panel is displayed.

  7. Select the device types from Device Function list.

  8. To add a scope, click the Add icon on the Scopes table.

  9. Select a scope from the following Scope Level options in the drop-down list.

    • Global—Selecting this option assigns the scope at the Global level.

    • Site Collections—Select the site collections from the Assign to Scope drop-down list.

    • Sites—Select the sites from the Assign to Scope drop-down list.

    • Devices—Select the devices from the Assign to Scope drop-down list.

    • Device Groups—Select the device groups from the Assign to Scope drop-down list .

  10. Click Add.

    The Scopes table displays the newly added scopes.

  11. Click Assign.

    The MPSK list displays the device functions and number of scopes assigned to the profile.

  12. To unassign a scope from a profile, complete the following steps:

    1. Hover on the profile name and click the ellipsis icon.

    2. Select Unassign.

      The Unassign pop-up window is displayed.

    3. Select the required scope and click Unassign.

  13. To customize the MPSK  profile list, click the Customize Columns icon . For more information, see Customizing List.