Configuring HTTP Proxy on AOS-CX

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 enhances security for device management. An IP address can be made a proxy for all HTTP connections. If your network requires a proxy server for Internet access, ensure that you configure the HTTP proxy on AOS-CX switch to download the image from the cloud server. After setting up the HTTP proxy settings, the AOS-CX switch connects to Aruba Central (on-premises) or OpenDNS server through a secure HTTP connection.

To configure HTTP proxy on the AOS-CX switch, complete the following steps:

  1. In the Network Operations app, select one of the following options:
    • To select a group in the filter:
      1. Set the filter to a group.

        The dashboard context for the group is displayed.

      2. Under Manage, click Devices > Switches.
      3. Click the AOS-CX or Config icon to view the AOS-CX switch configuration dashboard.
  2. Click System > HTTP Proxy. The Edit HTTP Proxy page is displayed.

    The Ports table displays the following information:

    Table 1: HTTP Proxy parameters

    Parameter

    Description

    		Value

    FQDN or IP address

    FQDNFully Qualified Domain Name. FQDN is a complete domain name that identifies a computer or host on the Internet. or IPv4 address of the HTTP proxy location.

    		IPv4 address in the x.x.x.x format or FQDN of the proxy location.

    Port

    Port number of the switch.

    		Default value used for port is 80.
    VRFVisualRF. VRF is an AirWave Management Platform (AMP) module that provides a real-time, network-wide views of your entire Radio Frequency environment along with floor plan editing capabilities. VRF also includes overlays on client health to help diagnose issues related to clients, floor plan, or a specific location.

    VRF on which the system is configured.

    		Default and Management.
  3. To save the changes, click SAVE.