topic A3 Workflow in ExtremeCloud A3

A3 Workflow

barrymcnicholl — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 02:16:16 GMT

Hi,

I? am currently trying to get my head around how A3 works with HiveManager specifically around the steps that occur when a user connects to a given SSID. For example, 'step 1: the AP reaches out to A3, step 2: A3 checks if the device is trusted....etc.

I have a use case where the A3 instance will be hosted in a private cloud so I'm trying to get an understanding.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: A3 Workflow

samantha_lynn — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 20:34:56 GMT

These A3 FAQs should help: https://thehivecommunity.aerohive.com/s/article/A3-FAQs

Please let me know if you have questions that aren't addressed in that guide so I can get that information for you and add it to the FAQs.

Re: A3 Workflow

barrymcnicholl — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 00:36:13 GMT

Thanks as always Sam. I will take a look and come back to you if required.

Appreciate the help.

Re: A3 Workflow

barrymcnicholl — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 17:20:44 GMT

Hi Sam,

The FAQs were helpful however would there be any workflow diagrams that Aerohive could provide for the below sections of the FAQs:

How does NAC/A3 onboard Guests with Social login?

When a new device associates to the Guest SSID, the client HTTP/DNS request is redirected to the Captive portal.
- Device is registered
- Health-check and any required remediation performed
- Guest Network access granted

How does NAC/A3 onboard Employees using 802.1X?

When a new device association is detected, the NAC follows the process below:
- Authentication: For 802.1X authentication Windows and Mac OS will be provisioned certificates with the enterprise wireless network SSID
- Health-check: Device quarantined for health-check and any remediation
- Network Access: Device is granted access to particular employee network. (NAC server uses CoA to change access VLAN on switchport or access point).

Thanks in advance.

Re: A3 Workflow

samantha_lynn — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 19:24:59 GMT

We don't have those diagrams made at the moment, but I'll put in a request to get those made and added to the FAQs. I appreciate the feedback, please let me know if you can think of anything else you'd like to see added or created.

Re: A3 Workflow

barrymcnicholl — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 19:27:47 GMT

Thanks Sam,

I have a project where these diagrams would be useful to provide to the end customer. I don't suppose you could lean on anyone to get these made up? Thanks

Re: A3 Workflow

samantha_lynn — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 19:35:47 GMT

I've submitted that request now and sent them a link to this post so they can see your request for themselves. Please feel free to check in with me later on and I will check on the status of these diagrams for you.

Re: A3 Workflow

barrymcnicholl — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 19:39:37 GMT

Brilliant Sam.

Tha you.

Re: A3 Workflow

samantha_lynn — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 21:52:28 GMT

In our conversation about getting those diagrams made, this link was shared so I wanted to pass this on in case it helps in the mean time: https://aerohive.absorbtraining.com?KeyName=A3_How_to_Training

Re: A3 Workflow

samantha_lynn — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 23:56:35 GMT

Here are a couple more resources that have been discussed today:

http://docs.aerohive.com/a3/v2.2.0/TOC.htm (the first four Theory of Operation topics specifically)

http://docs.aerohive.com/en/pdf/qsg-a3.pdf (the quick start guide, just in case you hadn't come across this yet).