Concept Guide

In the CLI
To configure OpenDNS credentials:
(Instant AP)(config)# opendns <username <password>
(Instant AP)(config)# end
(Instant AP)# commit apply
Integrating a W-IAP with Palo Alto Networks Firewall
Palo Alto Networks (PAN) next-generation firewall offers contextual security for all users for safe enabling of
applications. A simple firewall beyond basic IP address or TCP port numbers only provides a subset of the
enhanced security required for enterprises to secure their networks. In the context of businesses using social
networking sites, legacy firewalls are not able to differentiate valid authorized users from casual social
networking users.
The Palo Alto next-generation firewall is based on user ID, which provides many methods for connecting to
sources of identity information and associating them with firewall policy rules. For example, it provides an
option to gather user information from Active Directory or LDAP server.
Integration with Instant
The functionality provided by the PAN firewall based on user ID requires the collection of information from the
network. W-IAP maintains the network (such as mapping IP address) and user information for its clients in the
network and can provide the required information for the user ID feature on PAN firewall. Before sending the
user-ID mapping information to the PAN firewall, the W-IAP must retrieve an API key that will be used for
authentication for all APIs.
W-IAP and PAN firewall integration can be seamless with the XML-API that available with PAN-OS 5.0 or later.
To integrate a W-IAP with PAN user ID, a global profile is added. This profile can be configured on a W-IAP with
PAN firewall information such as IP address, port, user name, password, firewall enabled or disabled status.
The W-IAP sends messages to PAN based on the type of authentication and client status:
l After a client completes the authentication and is assigned an ip address, W-IAP will send the login message.
l After a client is disconnected or dissociated from the W-IAP, the W-IAP sends a logout message.
Configuring a W-IAP for PAN integration
You can configure a W-IAP for PAN firewall integration using the Instant UI or CLI.
In the Instant UI
1. Click More > Services. The Services window is displayed.
2. Click Network Integration. The PAN firewall configuration options are displayed.
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