A company has HPE Aruba Networking APs and AOS-CX switches, as well as HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass. The company wants CPPM to have HTTP User-…

To support the requirement for HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM) to have

HTTP User-Agent strings for profiling devices, you should add the CPPM server's IP address to the IP

helper list in all client VLANs on routing switches. This configuration ensures that DHCP requests and

other relevant client traffic are forwarded to CPPM, allowing it to capture HTTP User-Agent strings

and use them for device profiling.

1. IP Helper Configuration: Adding CPPM to the IP helper list ensures that the switch forwards DHCP

and other client traffic to CPPM, enabling it to gather necessary information for profiling.

2. User-Agent Strings: By receiving client traffic, CPPM can analyze HTTP headers and capture User-

Agent strings, which provide valuable information about the client's device and browser.

3. Profiling Support: This approach supports the comprehensive profiling of devices, allowing CPPM

to apply appropriate policies based on detailed device information.

Reference: Aruba ClearPass and AOS-CX switch configuration guides detail the process of setting up

IP helper addresses and the benefits of forwarding client traffic to CPPM for enhanced profiling and

policy enforcement.