Adding Mobility Controllers

You can add controllers using one of the following methods:

Adding a Controller using Controller Management

Adding Controllers Manually

Adding Controllers Using a CSV File

Adding a Controller using Controller Management

Configuring SNMP and HTTPS Connection Profiles

To configure connection profiles for adding controllers:

1. In the Account Home page, under Global Setting click Device Inventory.

The Device Inventory page is displayed.

2. Click Controller Management.

The Controller Management pop-up window opens.

3. Under Connection Profile, configure the SNMPSimple Network Management Protocol. SNMP is a TCP/IP standard protocol for managing devices on IP networks. Devices that typically support SNMP include routers, switches, servers, workstations, printers, modem racks, and more. It is used mostly in network management systems to monitor network-attached devices for conditions that warrant administrative attention.  and HTTPSHypertext Transfer Protocol Secure. HTTPS is a variant of the HTTP that adds a layer of security on the data in transit through a secure socket layer or transport layer security protocol connection. connection profiles as per your requirement.

4. To add an SNMP connection profile:

a. Click SNMP and add the following details:

Name—Name of the connection profile.

SNMP Version—SNMP version, for example V2 or V3.

Community String—Community string required for the management of controller.

b. Click Save.

5. To add an HTTPS connection profile:

a. Click HTTPS and add the following details:

Name—Name of the connection profile.

HTTPS User—Username for HTTPS authentication.

HTTPS Password and Confirm HTTPS Password—Password for HTTPS authentication.

b. Click Save.

Adding a Controller

To add controllers using the Add MM/Controllers tab:

1. In the Account Home page, under Global Setting click Device Inventory.

The Device Inventory page is displayed.

2. Click Controller Management.

The Controller Management pop-up window opens.

3. Click Add MM/Controllers tab.

4. Click + to add a controller.

The Add MM/Controllers pop-up window opens.

5. Enter a name for the Mobility Master

6. Enter the IP address of the Mobility Master.

7. Select an SNMP or HTTPS profile.

8. Click Save.

This will auto discover the managed devices associated with the Mobility Master and add them to Aruba Central (on-premises).

9. Return to the Device Inventory page and verify if your controller is added.

Adding Controllers Manually

To add the controllers manually:

1. In the Account Home page, under Global Setting click Device Inventory.

The Device Inventory page is displayed.

2. Click Add Devices.

The Add Devices pop-up window is displayed.

3. Enter the Serial Number, MAC Address, and Part Number of each controller. You can add up to 10 devices.

4. Click Done.

5. To configure the controller with the SNMP or HTTPS connection profiles and IP address, click the Controller's name and enter the following information:

IP Address - IP address of the controller.

SNMP or HTTPS profile - SNMP or HTTPS profile based on your requirement.

6. Click Save.

Adding Controllers Using a CSV File

To import devices from a CSVComma-Separated Values. A file format that stores tabular data in the plain text format separated by commas. file:

1. Create a CSV file with the device list.

2. Ensure that the CSV file includes column headers for part number, MACMedia Access Control. A MAC address is a unique identifier assigned to network interfaces for communications on a network. address, serial number, and other optional fields such as firmware version and IP address of the device.

3. In the Account Home page, under Global Setting click Device Inventory, click Import Devices Via CSV.

4. Browse to your local directory, select the CSV file, and then click Open.

5. Click Import.