Technical Note: Aruba controller not disconnecting clients using CoA in Bridge Mode

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Description

Unable to disconnect wireless clients connected to Aruba controller configured for Bridge Mode using RFC 3576/Change of Authorization (CoA).

Aruba does not support CoA when configured for Bridge Mode.  Refer to the following link:

https://www.arubanetworks.com/techdocs/ArubaOS_85_Web_Help/Content/arubaos-solutions/behavior-defaul...

Solution

Option 1:  If CoA is required, configure Aruba for Tunnel mode.

Option 2:  If Bridge Mode is required, clients are disconnected via CLI commands. 

1.  In the UI, navigate to Network Devices > Topology.

2.  Click on the Aruba controller’s device model

3.  Click the Credentials tab

4.  Under CLI Settings, ensure the SSH account used has write permissions.

5.  Click Model Configuration tab or right-click on model and select Model Configuration.

6.  Ensure the checkbox next to Enable rfc5176 support is not selected.  

Refer to the Aruba and Alcatel Wireless Controllers Integration reference manual in the Fortinet Document Library for configuration instructions.