Understanding Vpn Features; Vpn Configuration - Aruba IAP-335 User Manual

This chapter describes the following VPN configuration procedures:
Understanding VPN Features on page 228
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Configuring a Tunnel from an IAP to a Mobility Controller on page 229
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Configuring Routing Profiles on page 240
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Understanding VPN Features

As IAPs use a VC architecture, the IAP network does not require a physical controller to provide the configured
WLAN services. However, a physical controller is required for terminating Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
tunnels from the IAP networks at branch locations to datacenters, where the Aruba controller acts as a VPN
concentrator.
When a VPN is configured, the IAP acting as the VC creates a VPN tunnel to an Aruba Mobility Controller in your
corporate office. The controller acts as a VPN endpoint and does not supply the IAP with any configuration.
The VPN features are recommended for the following setups:
Enterprises with many branches that do not have a dedicated VPN connection to the corporate office.
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Branch offices that require multiple IAPs.
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Individuals working from home and, connecting to the VPN.
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The survivability feature of IAPs with the VPN connectivity of RAPs allows you to provide corporate
connectivity on non-corporate networks.
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