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309 | BranchController Config for Controllers Dell Networking W-Series ArubaOS 6.4.x| User Guide
Parameter Description
l VLAN
l PortFast
l BPDU Guard
Tunnels
Tunnel settings:
l Tunnel ID
l Source IP
l Destination IP
l Mode
l Keepalive
l MTU
l Trusted
ArubaOS supports generic routing encapsulation (GRE) tunnels between the branch con-
troller and APs. To define tunnel settings for the branch controllers using this branch config
group, click New, select your tunnel settings, then click Add. For more information on indi-
vidual GRE tunnel configuration parameters, see Configuring GRE Tunnels on page 181.
Spanning Tree Configuration
Spanning Tree
Enabled
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) can ensure a single active path between any two network
nodes, thus avoiding bridge loops. Select this checkbox to enable spanning tree if you are
employing STP in your network.
Routing Configuration
Use this tab to configure static routes and DHCP pools, policy-based routing, and uplink routing using nexthop
lists.
Configuring Routing for a Branch Config Group
To configure the different routing settings for a branch config group, select the Routing sub-tab to configure
the controller IP VLAN, static routes and DHCP pools, then optionally click the PBR sub tab to configure policy-
based routing (PBR) settings such as nexthop lists and PBR rules and targets.
Controller IP
A valid branch config group requires a VLAN to be assigned to the controller IP address. To assign an VLANto a
controller IP:
1. Navigate to Configuration>Branch>Smart Config>Routing and select the Routing sub-tab.
2. Click the Controller-IP drop-down list and select a VLAN ID from the list of uplink VLANs configured on the
Branch>Smart Config>Networking tab.
3. Click Apply.
Static Routes
A static route allows the branch controller to connect to an upstream router or switch instead of the default
gateway. To define a static route for your branch config group:
1. Select the Routing sub-tab.
2. Click New to open a pop-up window that allows you to configure the following static route settings: