How to activate Aruba's OTP

Aruba’s One Time Password (OTP) is a security feature provided by Aruba Networks, a leading provider of wireless and mobility solutions. OTP adds an extra layer of authentication to ensure the security of your network. By activating Aruba’s OTP, you can protect your network and sensitive information from unauthorized access. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to activate Aruba’s OTP.

Step 1: Log in to Aruba Central
To begin, access Aruba Central by opening a web browser and typing in the URL provided by your administrator. Enter your credentials (username and password) to log in to Aruba Central. Once logged in, you will be directed to the dashboard.

Step 2: Navigate to Authentication Settings
In the Aruba Central dashboard, locate and click on the “Account” tab. From the drop-down menu, select “Authentication Settings.” This option allows you to configure the settings for Aruba’s OTP.

Step 3: Enable OTP for User Groups
In the Authentication Settings page, select the user group or groups for which you want to enable OTP. Click on the checkbox next to the desired user group(s) to enable OTP for those groups. Enabling OTP for each user group provides an additional layer of security for their accounts.

Step 4: Generate OTP Credentials
After selecting the user group(s), click on the “Generate Credentials” button. This will generate unique OTP credentials for each user within the selected group(s). The generated credentials consist of a unique OTP profile ID and a shared secret key. These credentials will be used during the OTP authentication process.

Step 5: Distribute OTP Credentials
Once the OTP credentials are generated, you need to distribute them to the respective users in each user group. Aruba Central provides an option to download a CSV file containing the OTP credentials for easy distribution. You can email this file to the users or share it through a secure file-sharing platform.

Step 6: Configure OTP on User Devices
Now that the users have received their OTP credentials, they need to configure OTP on their devices to complete the activation process. Users can do this by installing an OTP application on their smartphones or obtaining hardware OTP tokens from their administrator. The OTP application or token will generate a time-based OTP code that the users will need to enter during login.

Step 7: Test OTP Authentication
After configuring OTP on their devices, users can now test the OTP authentication on the Aruba network. They can do this by attempting to log in to the network using their usual credentials along with the OTP code generated by the application or token. If the OTP authentication is successful, the users will be granted access to the network.

Step 8: Monitor and Manage OTP Usage
Once Aruba’s OTP is activated, it is essential to regularly monitor and manage its usage. Aruba Central provides various monitoring and management features to track OTP usage, reset OTP credentials, and manage user groups. Regularly reviewing OTP usage and making necessary adjustments ensures the security of your network remains intact.

In conclusion, activating Aruba’s OTP is a crucial step in strengthening the security of your network. By following the steps mentioned above, you can easily enable and configure Aruba’s OTP for your user groups. Remember to distribute the OTP credentials to your users, configure OTP on their devices, and regularly monitor and manage OTP usage. With Aruba’s OTP activated, you can safeguard your network and sensitive information from unauthorized access, providing peace of mind for you and your users.