Configuring Air Pass Network ID

To configure a network ID for Air Pass, complete the following steps:

  1. In the HPE Aruba Networking Central landing page, click the icon.

    The Profiles tab is displayed with the default selection of Library in the left navigation menu.

  2. Click Global to view profiles at the Global level.

  3. Navigate to the Wireless card and click WLAN.

    The WLAN list view is displayed.

  4. Click Create Profile.

    The Create Profile side panel is displayed.

  5. Configure the WLAN - General parameters as described in the following table.

    Table 1: WLAN Profile Parameters

    Parameter

    Description

    Create as a local profile

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

    Name

    Enter the name of the WLAN profile.

    Description

    Enter a brief description for the WLAN profile.

    ESSID

    Enter an ESSID name.

    5 GHz

    Select the check box to allow this band for the WLAN profile.

    6 GHz

    Select the check box to allow this band for the WLAN profile.

    Network Configuration

    Select one of the following options based on the requirement:

    • Most Compatible

    • Balanced

    • High Density

    • Custom
    Note:

    The 2.4 GHz band in the WLAN configuration for Air Pass is disabled to restrict user selection.

  6. Configure the mandatory WLAN - VLAN parameters as described in the following table.

    Table 2: WLAN - VLAN Parameters

    Parameter

    Description

    Traffic Forwarding Mode

    Select Bridge mode.

    Default VLAN

    Enter the default VLAN value of the WLAN profile.

  7. Click Next.

  8. Configure the WLAN - Security parameters as described in the following table.

    Table 3: WLAN - Security Parameters

    Parameter

    Description

    Security Level

    Select the Enterprise security level from the following options:

    Key Management

    Select any one of the key management options from the drop-down list.

    Authentication

    Server Group

    Select Central NAC as the server group from the drop-down list. The Air Pass check box option is enabled.

  9. Click Next.

  10. In the WLAN - Access table, retain the default role as is and click Finish.

    The Air Pass network ID is created successfully.