Configuring an IAP for RTLS Support

Aruba Central supports the real time tracking of devices. With the help of the RTLSReal-Time Location Systems. RTLS automatically identifies and tracks the location of objects or people in real time, usually within a building or other contained area., the devices can be monitored in real time or through history.

To configure RTLS, complete the following steps:

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 Real Time Locating System > Aruba.
6. Select Aruba RTLS to send the RFIDRadio Frequency Identification. RFID uses radio waves to automatically identify and track the information stored on a tag attached to an object. tag information to the Aruba RTLS server.
7. Click 3rd Party and select Aeroscout to send reports on the stations to a third-party server.
8. In the IP/FQDN and Port field, specify the IP address and port number of the RTLS server, to which location reports must be sent.
9. In the Passphrase field, enter the passphrase required for connecting to the RTLS server.
10. Retype the passphrase in the Retype Passprahrse field.
11. Specify the update interval within the range of 6–60 seconds in the Update every field. The default interval is 30 seconds.
12. If 3rd Party is selected, specify the IP address and port number of the 3rd party server.
13. Select Include Unassociated Stations to send reports on the stations that are not associated to any Instant AP.

1. Click Save Settings.