Configuring Instant APs for Palo Alto Networks Firewall Integration

Instant APs maintains the network (such as mapping IP address) and user information for its clients in the network. To integrate the Instant AP network with a third-party network, you can enable an Instant AP to provide this information to the third-party servers.

To integrate an Instant AP with a third-party network, you must add a global profile. This profile can be configured on an Instant AP with information such as IP address, port, user name, password, firewallFirewall is a network security system used for preventing unauthorized access to or from a private network. enabled or disabled status.

Configuring an Instant AP for Network Integration

To configure an Instant AP for network integration:

1. In the Network Operations app, use the filter to select a group or a device.

2. Under Manage, click Devices > Access Points.

3. Click the Config icon. The tabs to configure access points is displayed.

4. Click Show Advanced, and click Services. The Services page is displayed.

5. Click the Network Integration accordion.

6. Select Enable to enable PAN firewall.

7. Specify the Username and Password. Ensure that you provide user credentials of the PAN firewall administrator.

8. Re-enter the password in Retype.

9. Enter the PAN firewall IP Address.

10. Enter the port number within the range of 1—65535. The default port is 443.

11. Enter the client domain in Client Domain.

12. Click Save Settings.