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Automatically Assign Device Profiles to Access Points

Speed up onboarding and configuration by using auto-provisioning to dynamically assign device profiles based on the device attributes.

For example, a retail chain has different AP models that need different device settings. They set up auto-provisioning to assign Profile A to AP12 access points and Profile B to AP45 access points.

You can set up auto-provisioning to automatically assign device profiles to access points (APs) that are claimed for your organization and have been assigned to a site.

Note:

  • This feature applies only to APs, not other types of devices.

  • This process will not assign a device profile if an AP already has one.

Juniper Mist can automatically assign a device profile based on:

  • The Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) system name of the switch that the AP is connected to. To use this option, configure the LLDP system name to include the device profile name.
  • The subnet that the AP is connected to. To use this option, create a list of subnets and their corresponding device profiles when you configure the auto-provisioning rule.

  • The AP model. To use this option, create a list of AP models and their corresponding device profiles when you configure the auto-provisioning rule.

  • The AP's device name. To use this option, configure each device name to include the device profile name.
  • The AP's Domain Name System (DNS) suffix. To use this option, configure each DNS suffix to include the device profile name.

To configure auto-provisioning for device profile:

  1. From the left menu, select Organization > Admin > Settings.
  2. In the Auto-Provisioning section, click Configure Auto-Provisioning.
    Location of the Configure Auto-Provisioning Link
  3. Click Profile Assignment.
  4. Click Enabled.
  5. Click Add Rule.
  6. Under Deriving Profile name based on, select the device attribute that you want to use to identify the profile.

    For example, select AP Name if you've included the profile name in the AP device name. Or select AP Model if you want to set up a correspondence between models and sites (you'll be able to do this in Auto-Provisioning window).

  7. Based on the selected source, set the remaining options:

    • AP Name, LLDP System Name, or DNS Suffix—Use the various options to transform the attribute into a valid profile name, and then test your rule by using the Preview box. For information and examples, see Manipulate Source Strings for Auto-Provisioning.

    • Subnet—Complete the subnet/profile table at the bottom of the Auto-Provisioning window. On the left, enter the first subnet, using the format x.x.x.x/x. On the right, select the site that you want to assign that subnet to. For each additional subnet, select Add Row, and then enter the subnet and the profile.

      Subnet/Profile Table for Auto-Provisioning

    • AP Model—Complete the model/profile table at the bottom of the Auto-Provisioning window. On the left, select the model. On the right, select the site that you want to assign that model to. For each additional model, select Add Row, and then select the model and the profile.

      Model/Profile Table for Auto-Provisioning

  8. Click the check mark at the top of the Add Rule area.
    Location of the Check Mark Button
  9. Add more rules if needed.

    If you add multiple rules, they're evaluated in a top-down manner. When Juniper Mist encounters a rule that identifies a device profile, it assigns the profile and ignores any remaining rules. If it can't identify a device profile, you'll have to assign one manually.

    For example, let's say the top rule on the AP tab is for AP Name and the next rule is for LLDP System Name. If Juniper Mist finds a matching device profile based on the AP name, it ignores the remaining rules.

  10. Click OK to save your settings.