This guide will instruct you on how to configure Aruba Instant Access Points (APs) to forward Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) data for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons and Wi-Fi devices to a server running the IPera Location Engine.
Prerequisites
● Aruba APs running AOS 8.8 or higher.
● Admin login credentials for the Aruba Central.
Step 1: Connect to the Aruba Central
Connect and log in to the Aruba Central over a local network using the admin login credentials.
Step 2: Configure the IoT Transport Stream
A transport stream defines what data is forwarded, where, and how. In this case, it determines which ambient BLE/Wi-Fi data is sent to the IPera Location Engine via Websocket.
Step 2.1: Create a new transport stream
From the admin page switch to Aruba Classic, select the correct Group Level
In the main window, select the Devices option, select Access Points, and navigate to IoT section. In the IoT Transports table, click on the + icon to create a new transport stream.
Step 2.2: Configure the transport stream
In the new transport stream popup, input the following details:
● Name: iperaTransportStream
● Server URL: <Check the Server Details Section>
● Server type: Telemetry Websocket
● Device Classes: WiFi RTLS Tags, WiFi Associated Stations, WiFi Unassociated Stations
● Reporting interval: 10 seconds
● BLE Periodic Telemetry: Enable
● BLE Data Forwarding: Enable
● Cipher List: Standard
● WiFi RTLS Dest Mac: 00:00:00:00:00:00
● Authentication method: Token
● Access token: df231144dcd4b
● RSSI reporting format: Last
● Environment type: Office
Once these details have been entered, click OK and then Save to complete the transport stream configuration.
Step 3: Configure the IoT Radio Profile
A radio profile defines which low-power wireless radios will be enabled on the AP as well as their configuration. This profile will be used to enable the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio on the AP.
Step 3.1: Create a new radio profile
From the same page, navigate to IoT Radio Profiles Table.
In the IoT Radio Profiles table, click on the + icon to create a new radio profile.
Step 3.2: Configure the radio profile
In the new radio profile popup, input the following details:
● Name: iperaRadio
● Radio: Internal
● Radio mode: BLE
● BLE operational mode: Both
● Console: Off
● Tx Power: 0 dBm
Once these details have been entered, click OK and then Save to complete the radio profile configuration.
Server Details
AWS
Server URL: ws://ile.engage.iperawifi.com:[Portnumber*]/aruba/[TenantID*]
Azure
Server URL: ws://ile.me.iperawifi.com:[Portnumber*]/aruba/[TenantID*]
* It will be communicated by IPERA
Conclusion
With these steps, your Aruba Access Points should now be correctly configured to forward RSSI data for BLE beacons and Wi-Fi devices to the IPera Location Engine. If you encounter any issues during configuration, please refer to Aruba's official documentation or contact Aruba's support.
Please be sure to test the system thoroughly once configuration is complete to ensure that it is functioning as expected.
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