# Solutions Tech Lab

> Testing various network and security solutions.


## Important Pages

- [Aruba Instant And Air Slice Feature – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/10/aruba-instant-and-air-slice-feature/): This is a short technote to highlight Air Slice which is one of the interesting optimisation features that is available on WIFI6 and WIFI6E Aruba APs.
- [How to enable BLE Console for Aruba Instant APs – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/03/how-to-enable-ble-console-for-aruba-instant-aps/): Since most of the Aruba APs have inbuilt Bluetooth beacons, we could use it to have console access to the APs.
- [Blog Posts – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/blog/): 107,98737,227# of PostsNo results found.
- [429 Too Many Requests](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/07/28/microbranch-solution-with-zscaler-integration/): The Microbranch (MB) solution can be seamlessly integrated with leading cloud security providers such as Zscaler through the Aruba Central "Cloud Connect" service.
- [Microbranch Solution with Aruba SSE – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/05/06/microbranch-solution-with-aruba-sse/): Microbranch (MB) solution can be integrated with cloud security providers like Aruba SSE (Secure Service Edge), Netskope, Zscaler, Prisma, etc through Aruba Central “Cloud Connect” service.
- [Microbranch Solution – Part1 – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/04/08/microbranch-solution-part1/): AOS 10. x enables APs in remote sites to use most of the SD-WAN features and be managed by Aruba
- [Microbranch Solution – Part2 – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/04/08/microbranch-solution-part2/): AOS 10. x enables APs in remote sites to use most of the SD-WAN features and be managed by Aruba
- [Microbranch Solution – Part3 – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/04/08/microbranch-solution-part3/): AOS 10. x enables APs in remote sites to use most of the SD-WAN features and be managed by Aruba
- [Microbranch Solution – Part4 – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/04/08/microbranch-solution-part4/): AOS 10. x enables APs in remote sites to use most of the SD-WAN features and be managed by Aruba
- [Microbranch Solution – Part5 – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/04/08/microbranch-solution-part5/): AOS 10. x enables APs in remote sites to use most of the SD-WAN features and be managed by Aruba
- [Aruba AOS10 AP and Gateway Solution – Part1 – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/08/aruba-aos10-ap-and-gateway-solution-part1/): This is the first part of this 4x parts AOS10.
- [Aruba AOS10 AP and Gateway Solution – Part2 – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/08/aruba-aos10-ap-and-gateway-solution-part2/): This is the second part of this 4x parts AOS10.
- [Aruba AOS10 AP and Gateway Solution – Part3 – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/08/aruba-aos10-ap-and-gateway-solution-part3/): This is the third part of the 4x parts AOS10.
- [Aruba AOS10 AP and Gateway Solution – Part4 – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/08/aruba-aos10-ap-and-gateway-solution-part4/): This is the final part of the 4x parts AOS10.
- [Client Isolation Feature with Aruba Instant – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/03/client-isolation-feature-with-aruba-instant/): There are always cases where you need to ensure that the traffic between Wireless clients with in a subnet are not allowed.
- [Aruba InstantOS Time based Service – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/02/time-based-service/): This is a short tech note for configuring Time Based Services, with Instant 8.
- [About Me – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/about/): I’m a hands-on Distinguished Technologist with over 16 years at HPE and more than 30 years of experience in networking and security.
- [WiFi Uplink feature with Instant 8.5 – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/03/wifi-uplink-feature-with-instant-8-5/): This is a short demo guide (18 pages) for demonstrating WiFi uplink feature on Instant 11ac APs.
- [Open Source Projects & Tools – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/open-source-projects-tools/): ClearPass Policy Visualiser Features A Flask-based visualisation and analysis platform for Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager Provides a graphical view of policy relationships across the complete ClearPass Services.

## Featured Content

- [ClearPass Policy Visualiser – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2026/08/22/clearpass-policy-visualiser/): ClearPass Policy Visualiser available on my GitHub repository is a dependency analysis and policy impact exploration platform for HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager.
- [Central NAC & Entra ID Integration for Bridge Mode APs – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2026/08/07/central-nac-entra-id-integration-for-bridge-mode-aps/): HPE Networking Aruba Central NAC provides cloud-based network access control for authenticating users and devices, applying role-based access, and enforcing policy across wired and wireless networks.
- [Device Validation Tool for New Central using APIs – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2026/07/16/device-validation-tool-for-new-central-using-apis/): The enhanced Cutover Validation Tool provides a guided workflow for validating Aruba Central-managed infrastructure during activities such as network cutovers, device migrations, firmware upgrades, site onboarding, operational troubleshooting...
- [429 Too Many Requests](https://solutiontechlab.com/2025/04/28/aruba-new-central-device-insights-and-clearpass-integration/): This short technote covers integrating Aruba New Central with ClearPass Policy Manager.
- [Aruba AOS10 and MPSK – Part4 (Pre-populating MAC address Workflow) – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/07/aruba-aos10-and-multiple-psks-mpsk-part4/): This is a 4x parts series and in which we'll cover various aspects of Aruba MPSK.
- [Aruba AOS10 and MPSK – Part1 (MPSK-Local) – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/07/aruba-aos10-and-multiple-psks-mpsk-part1/): Aruba AOS10 supports multiple PSKs (MPSK) for the same SSID.
- [WiFi Uplink for Aruba Instant APs WI-FI5 and WI-FI6 – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/06/wifi-uplink-for-aruba-instant-aps-wi-fi5-and-wi-fi6/): In some cases where you cannot use Mesh networking, WiFi uplink could come handy.
- [Wireless Mesh with Instant 8.9 – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/06/wireless-mesh-with-instant-8-9/): Aruba Instant APs (IAP) uses Wi-Fi mesh technology to extend Wi-Fi coverage for outdoor/ indoor environments.
- [Wi-Fi Calling Configuration with Instant APs – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/06/wi-fi-calling-configuration-with-instant-aps/): Wi-Fi calling service allows cellular users to make or receive calls using a Wi-Fi network instead of using the cellular network of the carrier.
- [Hot Patching with Aruba CX Switches – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/06/hot-patching-with-aruba-cx-switches/): Hot-patching is a very interesting feature that provides AOS-CX  switches with a way to update running software without rebooting their system.
- [ClearPass OnConnect Configuration – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/05/clearpass-onconnect-configuration/): The main aim here is to be able to demonstrate ClearPass OnConnect with Aruba switch 2920 in which, based on the profiled device category on ClearPass, the devices (IoTs) will be put into their respective VLANs and all this is based on SNMP.
- [Link aggregation configuration for Aruba Controllers – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/05/link-aggregation-configuration-for-aruba-controllers/): Here we'll use Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) to increase the resiliency and bandwidth for Aruba Controllers.
- [Using Remote pcap with Aruba Instant APs – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/03/using-remote-pcap-with-aruba-instant-aps/): You can enable remote packet capture in Aruba Instant APs like how you do it with Aruba controllers/gateways.
- [Aruba InstantOS and LACP – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/02/hello-world/): Here in this short technote that demonstrates the Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) features for the Aruba APs that have more than one Ethernet ports.
- [New Central Configuration for Tunnelled WLANs – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2026/06/25/new-central-configuration-for-tunnelled-wlans/): This technote builds on the previous one, where I covered how to onboard and configure Mobility Gateways running HPE Aruba Networking Wireless Operating System 10 (AOS-10).
- [New Central Configuration for AOS10 Mobility Gateways – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2026/06/12/new-central-configuration-for-aos10-mobility-gateways/): In this technote, I’ll walk through how to onboard and configure Mobility Gateways running HPE Aruba Networking Wireless Operating System 10 (AOS-10) using the New Central cloud-native platform.
- [Secure BYOD Access with ClearPass and Entra ID using SAML SSO – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2026/05/06/secure-byod-access-with-clearpass-and-entra-id-using-saml-sso/): In this technote, we’ll configure ClearPass Onboard to generate and issue user certificates for Microsoft Entra ID users.
- [429 Too Many Requests](https://solutiontechlab.com/2026/04/03/new-central-configuration-for-aos10-access-points-guest-bridge-mode/): Previously, I discussed one of the main features of New Central, the Hierarchical Configuration Model, in an earlier technote.
- [New Central Configuration for AOS10 Access Points – dot1x Bridge Mode – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2026/03/18/new-central-configuration-for-aos10-access-points-bridge-mode/): With the general availability of New Central, it is essential to understand one of its principal features: The Hierarchical Configuration Model.
- [429 Too Many Requests](https://solutiontechlab.com/2026/03/02/migrating-from-aruba-instant-to-aos-10/): HPE Aruba Networking AOS 10 is a cloud-native, AI-powered operating system that unifies campus, branch, and remote networking under a single Aruba Central management platform.
- [429 Too Many Requests](https://solutiontechlab.com/2025/12/05/authenticating-aruba-aps-with-tpm-based-device-certificate/): As part of the Zero Trust framework, our objective is to authenticate, authorize, and profile every device connecting to the network.
- [429 Too Many Requests](https://solutiontechlab.com/2025/10/20/hpe-greenlake-sso-with-entra-id/): Single Sign-On (SSO) enables users to access multiple applications or websites using a single set of credentials.
- [429 Too Many Requests](https://solutiontechlab.com/2025/09/30/enhancing-security-visibility-with-clearpass-email-notifications/): This technote builds upon the previous one, where we configured a messaging server to enable the ClearPass cluster to send email notifications.
- [429 Too Many Requests](https://solutiontechlab.com/2025/08/31/clearpass-using-gmail-as-messaging-server/): In this technote, I’ll walk through using Gmail as a messaging server in ClearPass, particularly useful in lab environments where you're testing solutions that require email integration.
- [429 Too Many Requests](https://solutiontechlab.com/2025/07/03/hpe-aruba-new-central-and-3rd-party-lan-switch-observability/): HPE Aruba Networking's New Central platform now includes enhanced capabilities for monitoring third-party network devices.
- [429 Too Many Requests](https://solutiontechlab.com/2025/06/03/aruba-cloud-auth-for-cx-switches/): This technote delves into Cloud Authentication and the policies offered through the Aruba Central foundational subscription.
- [429 Too Many Requests](https://solutiontechlab.com/2025/04/07/aruba-cx-switch-automation-with-network-analytics-engine-lite/): In this technote I will explore simple automation with CX switches that does not require any knowledge of scripting.
- [429 Too Many Requests](https://solutiontechlab.com/2025/03/02/opsramp-public-cloud-observability/): The increasing complexity of IT environments, especially with the addition of cloud services, can lead to chaos, inefficiencies, and uncontrolled "shadow IT.
- [Aruba Classic Central Device Insights and ClearPass Integration – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2025/01/29/integrating-aruba-classic-central-device-insights-and-clearpass/): This technote covers integrating Aruba Classic Central with ClearPass Policy, that enables Aruba Central to send the device profiling information and tags to ClearPass.
- [429 Too Many Requests](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/12/31/personal-wireless-network-with-aruba-central-cloud-auth-user-managed/): Personal Wireless Networks (PWN) are groups of user-owned Wi-Fi devices that connect and operate together in a VLAN, enabling communication within that network.
- [429 Too Many Requests](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/11/25/personal-wireless-network-with-aruba-central/): Personal Wireless Networks (PWN) are groups of user-owned Wi-Fi devices that connect and operate together in a VLAN, enabling communication within that network.
- [Application Recognition with CX Switches and New Central – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/10/23/application-recognition-with-cx-switches-and-new-central/): The Application Recognition and Control (ARC) is a relatively new feature in CX switches in which the switches perform Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) of the user traffic which is supported on 6300 and 6400 switch series.
- [429 Too Many Requests](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/10/04/point-to-multi-point-wi-fi-mesh-with-aos10-aps/): This is the continuation of Wi-Fi Mesh with AOS10 APs technote series in which I’ll build on the previous mesh solution and demonstrate the following: Wi-Fi-Mesh solution for Point to Multi Point (PMP) networks Ethernet Bridging across the PMP...
- [429 Too Many Requests](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/09/24/multi-cluster-wi-fi-mesh-and-ethernet-bridging-with-aos10-aps/): This is the continuation of Wi-Fi Mesh with AOS10 APs technote series in which I’ll build on the previous solution and demonstrate the following: Ethernet bridging across the Wi-fi Mesh link.
- [429 Too Many Requests](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/09/16/wi-fi-mesh-using-6ghz-band-with-aos10-aps/): Aruba APs with AOS10 firmware can utilise Wi-Fi mesh technology to expand Wi-Fi coverage in both outdoor and indoor settings.
- [429 Too Many Requests](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/08/26/mac-auth-for-ap-downlink-wired-ports-with-cloud-auth/): Cloud Auth is part of Aruba Central which provides simple but powerful NAC and authentication solution.
- [Microsegmentation for Port Based Tunnelling with CX switches – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/07/01/microsegmentation-for-port-based-tunnelling-with-cx-switches/): In this technote, we’ll build on the previous setup (Port Based Tunnelling with CX switches) by demonstrating: Micro segmentation between devices that are in the same subnets.
- [Port Based Tunnelling with CX switches – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/06/04/port-based-tunnelling-with-cx-switches/): Port-based tunnelling (PBT) provides a method to tunnel the traffic of wired devices directly to a cluster of gateway /VPN concentrator (VPNC) without requiring an authentication server.
- [Using Job Scheduler with CX Switches – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/03/09/using-job-scheduler-with-cx-switches/): This is a short technote on using job scheduler feature of CX switches.
- [ClearPass Ingress Event Protection with Checkpoint – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/02/05/clearpass-ingress-event-protection-with-checkpoint/): This is a short technote on Ingress threat protection with ClearPass.
- [Radsec and Aruba ClearPass – Part1 – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/10/radsec-and-aruba-clearpass-part1/): RadSec is used to secure/encrypt the authentication session between Instant APs (IAP), Switches and ClearPass.
- [Radsec and Aruba ClearPass – Part2 – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/10/radsec-and-aruba-clearpass-part2/): RadSec is used to secure/encrypt the authentication session between Instant APs (IAP), Switches and ClearPass.
- [Radsec and Aruba ClearPass – Part3 – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/10/radsec-and-aruba-clearpass-part3/): RadSec is used to secure/encrypt the authentication session between Instant APs (IAP), Switches and ClearPass.
- [Aruba AOS10 and MPSK – Part2 (using ClearPass) – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/07/aruba-aos10-and-multiple-psks-mpsk-part2/): This is a 4x parts series in which we’ll cover MPSK with ClearPass policy manager here, where it can provide better scalability and control.
- [Aruba CX switch OVA setup on Windows 10 laptop – Part1 – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/07/aruba-cx-switch-ova-setup-on-windows-10-laptop-part1/): This is the first part of a 2x parts technote in which I’ll go through setting up the virtual environment on Windows 10 laptop to run a number of Aruba CX switch and NetEdit OVA and then to go through basic configuration.
- [Aruba CX switch OVA setup on Windows 10 laptop – Part2 – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/07/aruba-cx-switch-ova-setup-on-windows-10-laptop-part2/): This is the second part of a 2x parts technote in which I’ll go through setting up the virtual environment on Windows 10 laptop to run a number of Aruba CX switch and NetEdit OVA and then to go through basic configuration.
- [Dual Ethernet Uplink with WiFi Mesh for Retail Stores – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/06/dual-ethernet-uplink-with-wifi-mesh-for-retail-stores/): In this technote we’ll cover a useful solution for small retail stores/remote sites that need 1-2 APs and require active-passive Ethernet uplink.
- [Aruba Branch Gateway Redundancy – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/06/aruba-branch-gateway-redundancy-configuration/): The aim for this technote is to provide branch gateways (BGW) redundancy and to be able to share the uplinks on each of the branch gateways.
- [Aruba CX switch deployment with Aruba Central and Aruba CX App – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/05/aruba-cx-switch-deployment-with-aruba-central-and-aruba-cx-app/): The aim of this short guide is to use the CX App to configure two 6300 switches in VSF and then use Aruba Central to further configure and manage them along with dual 832X core switches in VSX formation.
- [ClearPass Enforcement Policy for Nested AD groups – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/05/clearpass-enforcement-policy-for-nested-ad-groups/): This is a short tutorial using ClearPass enforcement policy to check if the user is member of nested or higher level AD group.
- [Aruba CX Live Upgrade – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/05/aruba-cx-live-upgrade/): As you might know there is a feature for 8XXX CX switches called Live Upgrade.
- [Aruba ClearPass Wired Enforcement for CX switches – Part1 – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/05/aruba-clearpass-wired-enforcement-for-cx-switches-part1/): This is the first part of 6x part series on Aruba CX switch wired enforcement with ClearPass.
- [Aruba ClearPass Wired Enforcement for CX switches – Part2 – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/05/aruba-clearpass-wired-enforcement-for-cx-switches-part2/): This is the second part of 6x part series on Aruba CX switch wired enforcement with ClearPass.
- [Aruba ClearPass Wired Enforcement for CX switches – Part3 – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/05/aruba-clearpass-wired-enforcement-for-cx-switches-part3/): This is the third part of 6x part series on Aruba CX switch wired enforcement with ClearPass.
- [Aruba ClearPass Wired Enforcement for CX switches – Part5 – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/05/aruba-clearpass-wired-enforcement-for-cx-switches-part5/): This is the fifth part of 6x part series on Aruba CX switch wired enforcement with ClearPass.
- [Aruba ClearPass Wired Enforcement for CX switches – Part6 – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/05/aruba-clearpass-wired-enforcement-for-cx-switches-part6/): This is the final part of 6x part series on Aruba CX switch wired enforcement with ClearPass.
- [Mobility Conductor demo – Part1 – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/05/mobility-conductor-demo-part1/): The aim of this four parts demo guide is to provide the whole solution in one place and to provide the starting point that include Mobility conductor (formally known as mobility master), Controllers and APs ClearPass and Airwave.
- [Mobility Conductor demo – Part2 – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/05/mobility-conductor-demo-part2/): The aim of this four parts demo guide is to provide the whole solution in one place and to provide the starting point that include Mobility conductor (formally known as mobility master), Controllers and APs ClearPass and Airwave.
- [Mobility Conductor demo – Part3 – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/05/mobility-conductor-demo-part3/): The aim of this four parts demo guide is to provide the whole solution in one place and to provide the starting point that include Mobility conductor (formally known as mobility master), Controllers and APs ClearPass and Airwave.
- [Mobility Conductor demo – Part4 – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/05/mobility-conductor-demo-part4/): The aim of this four parts demo guide is to provide the whole solution in one place and to provide the starting point that include Mobility conductor (formally known as mobility master), Controllers and APs ClearPass and Airwave.
- [NetEdit TACACS Authentication with ClearPass – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/05/netedit-tacacs-authentication-with-clearpass/): The main aim of this short technical note is for easy/quick configuration and demo of TACACS authentication between NetEdit and ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM).
- [Device Profiles Configuration for CX switches – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/05/device-profiles-configuration-for-cx-switches/): Here is a short technote to demonstrate "Device profile" feature for CX 6200/6300/6400 switches.
- [Wireless Mesh with Aruba Instant APs – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/03/wireless-mesh-with-aruba-instant-aps/): This is a short demo guide (23 pages) for demonstrating the new mesh enhancements in Instant 8.
- [Network Loop Protection with Aruba Instant – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/03/network-loop-protection-with-aruba-instant/): Aruba Instant APs (IAP) provide an effective way to connect to multiple LAN segments for branch offices/sites with APs that have multiple Ethernet ports like AP303H, AP205H, AP303Instant 8.
- [Blocking Corp devices from connecting to WiFi Guest Network – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/03/blocking-corp-devices-from-connecting-to-wifi-guest-network/): Here in this short technote I’ll show how to restrict the guest access from the corporate devices that are meant to connect to corporate dot1x wireless instead.
- [Configuring segregated networks with Aruba Instant – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/03/configuring-segregated-networks-with-aruba-instant/): There are a number of cases for small deployments where you have an AP with multiple Ethernet interfaces and need to have complete segregation between two wirelesses SSIDs mapped to two separate network on separate switches.
- [Dual Wired Uplinks using Instant APs – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/03/dual-wired-uplinks-using-instant-aps/): There are a number cases where you need to have two wired uplinks for the Instant Cluster.
- [Aruba Instant and Multiple PSKs (MPSK) – Part 1 – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/03/aruba-instant-and-multiple-psks-mpsk-part-1/): This is a two-part technote in which we explore multiple PSKs (MPSK) for the same SSID.
- [Aruba Instant and Multiple PSKs (MPSK) – Part 2 – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/03/part-2/): This is a two-part technote in which we explore multiple PSKs (MPSK) for the same SSID.
- [Instant AP VPN Solution – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/02/instant-ap-vpn-configuration/): This is a short design and configuration guide (31 pages) to setup IPSEC VPN between Aruba Instant APs (IAP) and Aruba VPN concentrator (VPNC).
- [Role Base Access Control for Aruba Central Groups – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/10/role-base-access-for-aruba-central-groups/): This has come up so many times and I thought of covering it here.
- [Wireless Site Survey with Aruba Instant AP – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/06/wireless-site-survey-with-aruba-instant-ap/): The aim of this post is to setup Aruba Instant AP (IAP) so that you can use it for wireless site survey.
- [Aruba Central Template configuration for VSF and Core Switches – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/05/aruba-central-template-configuration-for-vsf-and-core-switches/): Here are the templates that I used for VSF and the core switches in my previous post.
- [Using Static Host List with ClearPass – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/05/using-static-host-list-with-clearpass/): There are use cases where you need to use a list of hosts (MAC addresses) to provide MAC auth with ClearPass which in most of the cases it is mainly for legacy devices.

## Additional Content

- [429 Too Many Requests](https://solutiontechlab.com/2025/12/30/smarter-operations-with-ai-powered-search-in-hpe-aruba-central/): This technote explores the AI-powered search capabilities in HPE Aruba Networking Central, showcasing how Natural Language Processing (NLP) enables users to quickly locate network clients, devices, alerts, applications, and documentation.
- [Aruba Central and GenAI Search – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/04/19/aruba-central-and-genai-search/): As you might have heard that Aruba Central was upgraded recently and now it is enhanced with Generative AI (GenAI) based search and that it uses LLM.
- [Aruba AOS10 and MPSK – Part3 (Testing with ClearPass) – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/07/aruba-aos10-and-multiple-psks-mpsk-part3/): This is a 4x parts series in which we’ll cover MPSK with ClearPass policy manager testing here.
- [Aruba ClearPass Wired Enforcement for CX switches – Part4 – Solutions Tech Lab](https://solutiontechlab.com/2024/01/05/aruba-clearpass-wired-enforcement-for-cx-switches-part4/): This is the fourth part of 6x part series on Aruba CX switch wired enforcement with ClearPass.