Configuring HTTP Proxy on an Instant AP

If your network requires a proxy server for Internet access, ensure that you configure the HTTPHypertext 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 on the Instant AP to download the image from the cloud server. After setting up the HTTP proxy settings, the Instant AP connects to the Activate server, Aruba Central, or OpenDNS server through a secure HTTP connection. You can also exempt certain applications from using the HTTP proxy (configured on an Instant AP) by providing their host name or IP address under exceptions. Aruba Central allows the user to configuring HTTP proxy on an Instant AP.

To configure HTTP proxy on Instant AP through Aruba Central, complete the following steps:

1. In the Network Operations app, set the filter to a group that contains at least one AP.

The dashboard context for the group is displayed.

2. Under Manage, click Devices > Access Points.

A list of access points is displayed in the List view.

3. Click the Config icon.

The tabs to configure the access points are displayed.

4. Click Show Advanced, and click the System tab.

The System details page is displayed.

5. Click the Proxy accordion and specify the following:

a. Enter the HTTP proxy server IP address in the Server text-box.

b. Enter the port number in the Port text-box.

6. Click Save Settings.