Concept Guide

(Instant AP)# commit apply
To configure Aeroscout RTLS:
(Instant AP)(config)# aeroscout-rtls <IP-address> <port> include-unassoc-sta
(Instant AP)(config)# end
(Instant AP)# commit apply
Configuring a W-IAP for Analytics and Location Engine Support
The Analytics and Location Engine (ALE) is designed to gather client information from the network, process it,
and share it through a standard API. The client information gathered by ALE can be used for business purposes
by analyzing a client’s Internet behavior such as shopping preferences.
ALE includes a location engine that calculates the associated and unassociated device location every 30
seconds by default. For every device on the network, ALE provides the following information through the
Northbound API:
l Client username
l IP address
l MAC address
l Device type
l Application firewall data showing the destinations and applications used by associated devices
l Current location
l Historical location
ALE requires the W-IAP placement data to be able to calculate location for the devices in a network.
ALE with Instant
The Instant 6.3.1.1-4.0 release supports Analytics and Location Engine (ALE). The ALE server acts as a primary
interface to all third-party applications and the W-IAP sends client information and all status information to the
ALE server.
To integrate W-IAP with ALE, the ALE server address must be configured on a W-IAP. If the ALE sever is
configured with a host name, the VC performs a mutual certificated-based authentication with the ALE server
before sending any information.
Enabling ALE Support on a W-IAP
You can configure a W-IAP for ALE support by using the Instant UI or the CLI.
In the Instant UI
Configuring ALE support:
1. Click More > Services.
2. Click the RTLS tab.
3. Select the Analytics & Location Engine check box.
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