PnP_AP_p

AP Cisco DNA Center PnP Workflow Automation

This repo includes all the files needed for PnP AP Provisioning.
This application has been tested using Cisco DNA Center version 1.2.10, C9800-CL controller version 16.10, and one Access Point Cisco 3800.

For the application the following are needed:

Cisco DNA Center
Catalyst 9800 controller
Cisco Access Point 3800
ServiceNow developer account

Installation

The requirements.txt file includes all the Python libraries needed for this application.

Configuration

Change the config.py file with the devices, applications, user name and passwords that you have in your environment.
This file is the only file you need to change.

Usage

Files included:

requirements.txt - python libraries required
config.py - file with the info on how to configure access to devices and applications, and the AP assignment
dnac_apis.py, service_now_apis.py - Python modules for DNA Center and ServiceNow
utils.py - Python module with various Python useful tools
dnac_pnp_ap.py - AP PnP provisioning
dnac_pnp_ap_reset.py - reset AP PnP demo

The application "dnac_pnp_ap.py" will:

identify any PnP unclaimed APs
map to local database to identify the floor to provision the AP to
claim the AP
verify PnP process workflow
re-sync the WLC controller
verify the AP on-boarded using the Cisco DNA Center Inventory:
- reachability, IP address, access switch info, WLC info
create, and update a ServiceNow incident with the information collected
close ServiceNow incident if PnP completes successfully

The application "dnac_pnp_ap_reset.py" will:

clear the AP CAPWAP config from C9800-CL
delete the AP from the PnP database
re-sync the WLC controller
delete the AP from the DNAC inventory

For demo and testing purpose this application will run on demand and PnP one AP at one time. It could be changed to constantly run and identify unclaimed APs.
If large deployments of APs are needed, we could import the AP MAC addresses and location assignments from a CSV file.

Use Case

This sample application was developed in Python and requires Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, and access to an ITSM. The application's roadmap includes automated Access Point (AP) assignment to site/floor and daily/weekly reporting for APs provisioned with the application.

The Challenge:

Mass Access Points deployment
Ongoing large wireless hardware refresh
Time required to provision Access Points

The Goal:

Automate the workflow to onboard APs so that no Network Engineer time is required.

The Solution:

Use APIs to facilitate Integration between Cisco DNA Center, Wireless LAN Controllers, and ITSM.

The Results:

Lower cost of wireless deployments
Increased accuracy and visibility

Business Summary

Simplify the Access Point deployments with an automation tool based on the Cisco DNA Center REST APIs.