CWA Policy Redirection Role — ExtremeControl

To configure a policy role with at least one redirection rule:
  1. Go to Configure > Policy > Role > Add.
  2. Create a new role.
    • NAC_WEBAUTH_REDIRECT is the example redirection role for the ExtremeControl captive portal server.
  3. Select Layer 3/Layer 4 and configure the parameters for a redirect rule that works with CWA captive portal. See Rule Configuration for Layer3/Layer4 Redirection Rules.
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    Example Redirection Role on ExtremeCloud IQ Controller that includes six L3/L4 rules
    Redirection Role with L3 and L4 rules.
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    Redirect-80 rule redirects HTTP traffic from Port 80
    Example of a redirection rule that redirects HTTP traffic from Port 80.
    Table 1. Rule Configuration for Layer3/Layer4 Redirection Rules
    Field Description
    Name Provide a name for the rule. Example: Redirect-80 that redirects traffic on HTTP port 80.
    Action Redirect
    Protocol TCP
    IP/Subnet User-Defined. Then specify the IP address of the captive portal.

    The redirection role includes a rule that points to the CWA server IP address.
    Port Include at least one rule for HTTP port 80 or HTTPS port 443

    The redirection role includes a rule for both HTTP port 80 and HTTPS port 443

For more information about creating policy roles, see the ExtremeCloud IQ Controller User Guide.

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