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Configuring Custom Redirection URLs for IAP Clients

You can create a list of URLsUniform Resource Locator. URL is a global address used for locating web resources on the Internet. to redirect users to when they access the blocked websites. You can define an access rule to use these redirect URLs and assign the rule to a user role in the WLANWireless Local Area Network. WLAN is a 802.11 standards-based LAN that the users access through a wireless connection. network.

Creating a List of Error Page URLs

To create a list of error page URLs, complete the following steps:

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

    The dashboard context for the group is displayed.

  2. Under Manage, click Devices > Access Points.

    A list of APs is displayed in the List view.

  3. Click the Config icon.

    The tabs to configure the APs are displayed.

  4. Click Show Advanced.
  5. Click the Security tab.

    The Security page is displayed.

  6. Under Custom Blocked Page URL, click + and enter the URL to block.
  7. Repeat the procedure to add more URLs. You can add up to 8 URLs to the list of blocked web pages.
  8. Click OK.

Configuring ACL Rules to Redirect Users to a Specific URL

To configure ACLAccess Control List. ACL is a common way of restricting certain types of traffic on a physical port. rules to redirect users to a specific URL, complete the following steps:

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

    The dashboard context for the group is displayed.

  2. Under Manage, click Devices > Access Points.

    A list of APs is displayed in the List view.

  3. Click the Config icon.

    The tabs to configure the APs are displayed.

  4. Click Show Advanced.
  5. Click the Security tab.

    The Security page is displayed.

  6. Under Roles, select the role for which you want to configure access rules.
  7. Click + in the Access Rules section.
  8. In the New Rule Window, select the rule type as Blocked Page URL.
  9. Select the URLs from the existing list of custom redirect URLs. To add a new URL, click +.
  10. Click Save.