Wireless Controller Configuration

The examples in this section show RUCKUS Wireless controllers. However, Cloudpath supports integration with Palo Alto Networks® firewalls using wireless controllers from most vendors.

The wireless controller configuration requirements:

  • AAA authentication server and AAA accounting server.
    • RADIUS enabled (RADIUS Accounting for AAA Accounting server)
    • IP address of Cloudpath system
    • Authentication port =1812 (Accounting port=1813)
    • Shared must match the shared secret for the Cloudpath onboard RADIUS server (or shared secret for the external RADIUS server)
  • WLAN configuration
    • Standard Usage
    • 802.1x EAP Method
    • WPA2 Encryption
    • AES Algorithm
    • Select AAA authentication server previously configured
    • In Advanced Options section, select AAA accounting server previously configured

WLAN Configuration with AAA Accounting Server

Parent topic: Integration with Palo Alto Networks® Firewalls