Refer to the scenario.
A customer is using an AOS 10 architecture with Aruba APs and Aruba gateways (two per site). Admins have implemented auto-site clustering for gateways with the default gateway mode disabled. WLANs use tunneled mode to the gateways.
The WLAN security is WPA3-Enterprise with authentication to an Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM) cluster VIP. RADIUS communications use RADIUS, not RadSec.
CPPM is using the service shown in the exhibits.
Which step can you take to improve operations during a possible gateway failover event?
- Chanqe the WLANs to mixed-mode forwardinq so that vou can select multiple qatewav clusters.
- Set up qatewav clusters manually and set VRRP IP addresses for dynamic authorization.
- Use auto-group clustering instead of auto-site clustering for the gateways.
- Enable default gateway mode for the gateway clusters.
Answer(s): B
Explanation:
Auto-site clustering is a feature that allows gateways in the same site and group to form a cluster automatically. However, this mode does not support VRRP IP addresses, which are required for dynamic authorization (CoA) from ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM) to the gateways. Dynamic authorization is a mechanism that allows CPPM to change the attributes or status of a client session on the gateways without requiring re-authentication. This is useful for applying policies, roles, or bandwidth limits based on various conditions. Without VRRP IP addresses, CPPM would not be able to send CoA messages to the correct gateway in case of a failover event, resulting in inconsistent or incorrect client behavior.
To enable VRRP IP addresses for dynamic authorization, you need to set up gateway clusters manually and assign a VRRP VLAN and a VRRP IP address to each cluster. This way, CPPM can use the VRRP IP address as the NAS IP address for RADIUS communications and CoA messages. The VRRP IP address will remain the same even if the active gateway in the cluster changes due to a failover event, ensuring seamless operations. You can find more information about how to set up gateway clusters manually and configure VRRP IP addresses in the Gateway Cluster Deployment - Aruba page and the ClearPass Policy Manager User Guide.
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