

You must define at least one APM-DHCP virtual server to receive and send DHCP packets. (The iApp will also install necessary iRules.) Use the iApp to manage the APM-DHCP virtual servers you need. Create a new Application Service as shown (choose any name you wish). Installation Guideįirst install the APM-DHCP iApp template (file DHCP_for_APM.tmpl). Just import the template with “Overwrite existing templates” checked, then “reconfigure” your APM-DHCP Application Service-you can simply click “Finished” without changing any options to update the iRules in place. If you are using an older version, you should upgrade. Version v4b includes important improvements and bug fixes. We will send data from APM session variables to the DHCP server so it can issue the “right” IP address to each VPN tunnel based on user identity, client info, etc. We will use f5 iRules to enable DHCP with APM. Your DHCP server may even assign client DNS settings as well as IP addresses.ĪPM lacks DHCP address assignment support (though f5's old Firepass VPN had it ). Or perhaps the DHCP server assigns certain users specific IP addresses (for security filtering).

Perhaps it handles dynamic DNS for named client workstations. Perhaps the DHCP server manages all available client addresses. However, you may wish to assign an IP address you get from a DHCP server. Ordinarily you assign an IP address to the “inside end” of an APM Network Tunnel (full VPN connection) from an address Lease Pool, from a static list, or from an LDAP or RADIUS attribute. Important Version Notes || Installation Guide || What Is Going On Here? || Parameters You Set In Your APM Access Policy || Results of DHCP Request You Use in Access Policy || Compatibility Tips and Troubleshooting Introduction Prepared by Mark Quevedo, F5 Principal Software Engineer
