Passpoint Profile

Passpoint is a Wi-Fi certified solution that enables the mobile devices to automatically authenticate on enterprise Wi-Fi networks using their cellular credentials. Once a user accesses the Wi-Fi network offered at a location, the Passpoint-enabled client devices will automatically connect on subsequent visits. This eliminates the need for users to search for and choose a network, request Wi-Fi access, and re-enter authentication credentials on subsequent visits. Passpoint automates the authentication process, enabling more seamless connectivity between the Wi-Fi networks and mobile devices, all while delivering enterprise-level security. Passpoint provisioning supports onboarding of new devices (with or without a SIM card) by establishing credential information and providing policy information to the mobile device.

Creating a Passpoint Profile

To create a Passpoint profile, complete the following steps:

  1. In the HPE Aruba Networking Central landing page, click the configuration icon.
    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 a Passpoint 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 the second radio button, and then click Passpoint. Alternatively, you can complete the following steps:

    1. On the Wireless card, click Manage.

    2. On the Passpoint card, click Manage.

    The Passpoint list view is displayed.

  4. Click Create Profile. The Create Profile side panel is displayed.

  5. Configure the following parameters as described in the following table.

    Table 1: Passpoint Profile Parameters

    Parameter

    Description

    General

    Create as a local profile

    Select this option if you want to configure this profile as local.

    Note:

    The Create as a local profile option is available at the Global, Site Collections, Sites, Devices, and Device Groups levels; it is not available at the Library level.

    Name

    Enter the name of the Passpoint profile.

    Description

    Enter a brief description for the Passpoint profile.

    Venue Information

    Domain Names

    Specify a domain name(s) in the text-box. For example: arubanetworks.com

    Language

    An ISO 639 language code that identifies the language.

    Venue Name

    Specify venue name from APs associated with the profile.

    Venue Group

    Select one of the venue groups from APs associated with the profile.

    Venue Type

    Select one of the venue type from APs associated with the profile.

    Network Information

    Network Type

    Select an appropriate network type from the drop-down list.

    IPv4

    Select an appropriate IPv4 address from the drop-down list.

    IPv6

    Select an appropriate IPv6 address from the drop-down list.

    Roaming Consortium

    Roaming Consortium

    Specify the organization identifiers in the Roaming Consortium OI 1, Roaming Consortium OI 2, and Roaming Consortium OI 3.

    Identity Providers

    Identity Providers

    Select an identity provider from the Identity Providers list. To add an identity provider, complete the following steps:

    Click Add icon.

    Select an identity provider profile from the Identity Provider Profile drop-down list.

    Click Add.

  6. Click Create.

  7. 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.

  8. To delete a Passpoint profile, hover on the profile name, and click the delete icon.

  9. 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.

Assigning Scope to a Passpoint 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. On the Wireless card, click the second radio button, and then click Passpoint.

    Alternatively, you can complete the following steps:

    1. On the Security card, click Manage.

    2. On the Passpoint card, click Manage.

    The Passpoint list view is displayed.

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

  5. Select Assign.

    The Assign Profile side panel is displayed.

  6. Select the device types from Device Function list.

  7. To add a scope, click the Addicon on the Scopes table.

  8. 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.

  9. Click Add.

    The Scopes table displays the newly added scopes.

  10. Click Assign.

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

  11. 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.

    3. Select the required scope and click Unassign.

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