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Contents
Contents
Contents 3
Revision History 8
About this Guide 9
Intended Audience 9
Related Documents 9
Conventions 9
Terminology Change 10
Contacting Support 10
About Aruba Instant 12
Aruba Instant Overview 12
What is New in the Release 15
Setting up an Instant AP 18
Setting up Instant Network 18
Connecting to a Provisioning Wi-Fi Network 20
Instant AP Cluster 20
Disabling the Provisioning Wi-Fi Network 20
Disabling Activate Communication with Instant AP for Provisioning 21
Logging in to the Instant UI 24
Accessing the Instant CLI 25
Instant AP Degraded State 27
Automatic Retrieval of Configuration 29
Managed Mode Operations 29
Prerequisites 29
Configuring Managed Mode Parameters 29
Verifying the Configuration 31
Instant Web User Interface 32
Login Screen 32
Home Page 32
Initial Configuration Tasks 42
Configuring System Parameters Using the Instant WebUI 42
Changing Password 46
Customizing Instant AP Settings 48
Discovery Logic 48
Modifying the Instant AP Host Name 54
Configuring Zone Settings on an Instant AP 54
Disabling APFactory Reset 57
Specifying a Method for Obtaining IP Address 57
Enabling Low Power Mode 57
Air Slice 58
Configuring Uplink VLANfor an Instant AP 60
Changing the Instant AP Installation Mode 61
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Changing USB Port Status 61
Conductor Election and Virtual Controller 62
Adding an Instant AP to the Network 63
Removing an Instant AP from the Network 64
Intelligent Power and Temperature Monitoring (IPTM) 64
Transmit Power Calculation 68
Hardware Offloading for Increased Transmission Performance 68
VLAN Configuration 70
VLAN Pooling 70
Uplink VLAN Monitoring and Detection on Upstream Devices 70
Multiple Management Interface 70
IPv6 Support 72
IPv6 Notation 72
Enabling IPv6 Support for Instant AP Configuration 72
IPv6 Address Generation 74
Firewall Support for IPv6 74
GREBackup Tunnel 75
Debugging Commands 76
Wireless Network Profiles 77
Configuring Wireless Network Profiles 77
Wi-Fi 6E (6 GHz Networks) 96
Fast Roaming for Wireless Clients 99
Configuring Modulation Rates on a WLAN SSID 103
Multi-User-MIMO 104
Management Frame Protection 105
High Efficiency WLAN (HEW) 105
Multi Band Operation (MBO) 106
Disabling Short Preamble for Wireless Client 107
Disabling a WLAN SSID Profile 108
Editing a WLAN SSID Profile 108
Deleting a WLAN SSID Profile 108
Wireless Features 108
Wireless Client Bridge 111
Wired Profiles 112
Configuring a Wired Profile 112
Assigning a Profile to Ethernet Ports 117
Enabling 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet Standard 118
Editing a Wired Profile 118
Deleting a Wired Profile 118
LACP 118
Understanding Hierarchical Deployment 120
Loop Protection 121
Captive Portal for Guest Access 123
Understanding Captive Portal 123
Configuring a WLANSSID for Guest Access 124
Configuring Wired Profile for Guest Access 130
IGMP 131
Configuring Internal Captive Portal for Guest Network 132
Configuring External Captive Portal for a Guest Network 135
Configuring External Captive Portal Authentication Using ClearPass Guest 139
Configuring Facebook Login 141
Configuring FacebookExpress Wi-Fi 142
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Configuring Guest Logon Role and Access Rules for Guest Users 146
Configuring Captive Portal Roles for an SSID 147
Configuring Walled Garden Access 149
Disabling Captive Portal Authentication 150
Authentication and User Management 151
Overview of Instant AP Users 151
Supported Authentication Methods 156
Supported EAP Authentication Frameworks 166
Supported Authentication Servers 167
Configuring Authentication Servers 172
Supported Encryption Types 182
Authentication Survivability 183
WPA3 Security 186
802.1X Supplicant Support 189
Denylisting Clients 192
Authentication Certificates 194
Roles and Policies 199
Firewall Policies 199
Content Filtering 211
Configuring User Roles 214
Configuring Derivation Rules 218
DHCP Configuration 228
Configuring DHCP Scopes 228
Configuring the Default DHCP Scope for Client IP Assignment 239
DHCPReporting 240
Configuring Time-Based Services 242
Time Range Profiles 242
Configuring a Time Range Profile 243
Assigning a Time Range Profile to a WLAN SSID 244
Verifying the Configuration 244
Assigning a Time Range Profile to a Role 245
IoT 246
IoT Concepts 246
IoT Configuration 259
IoT User Case Sample Configuration 281
VPN Configuration 291
Understanding VPN Features 291
Configuring a Tunnel from an Instant AP to a Mobility Controller 293
Configuring Routing Profiles 301
IAP-VPN Deployment 302
Understanding IAP-VPN Architecture 302
Configuring Instant AP and Controller for IAP-VPN Operations 306
IAP-VPN Deployment Scenarios 316
Radio Settings 339
Configuring Radio Settings for an Instant AP 339
Adaptive Radio Management 342
Configuring Radio Profiles 351
Split 5 GHz Radio for 550 Series Access Points 358
Flexible Dual Band Radios 361
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Configuring External Antenna 362
Transmit Power Calculation 363
DPI and Application Visibility 364
DPI 364
Enabling Application Visibility 364
Application Visibility 365
Enabling URL Visibility 365
Configuring ACL Rules for Application and Application Categories 366
Configuring Web Policy Enforcement Service 369
Voice and Video 374
WMM Traffic Management 374
Media Classification for Voice and Video Calls 377
WebRTC Prioritization 378
Enabling Enhanced Voice Call Tracking 378
Wi-Fi Calling 379
Unified Communications Manager 380
Services 382
Configuring AirGroup 382
Configuring an Instant AP for RTLSSupport 390
Configuring an Instant AP for ALE Support 392
Clarity Live 393
Dynamic DNS Registration 395
Deny Intra-VLAN Traffic 399
Integrating an Instant AP with Palo Alto Networks Firewall 401
Integrating an Instant AP with an XMLAPIInterface 402
CALEA Integration and Lawful Intercept Compliance 405
Support for 802.11mc 410
SDN 411
Functionalities of SDN 411
OpenFlow for WLAN 411
Clickstream Analysis 412
Wildcard ACLSupport 413
Cluster Security 414
Cluster Security Using DTLS 414
Locked Mode Member Instant AP 414
Enabling Cluster Security 415
ZTPwith Cluster Security 415
Low Assurance Devices 416
Cluster Security Debugging Logs 417
Verifying the Configuration 417
Instant AP Management and Monitoring 419
Managing an Instant AP from AirWave 419
Managing Instant AP from Aruba Central 429
WebSocket Connection 433
Support for RESTAPI 433
Uplink Configuration 435
Uplink Interfaces 435
Ethernet Uplink 435
Cellular Uplink 440
Wi-Fi Uplink 444
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Uplink Preferences and Switching 447
Intrusion Detection 453
Detecting and Classifying Rogue APs 453
OS Fingerprinting 453
Configuring WIP and Detection Levels 454
Configuring IDS 459
Ghost Tunnel Attack Detection 460
Mesh Instant AP Configuration 462
Mesh Network Overview 462
Setting up Instant Mesh Network 464
Configuring Wired Bridging on Ethernet 0 for Mesh Point 465
Mesh Cluster Function 466
Radio Selection for Mesh Links 468
Fast Roaming in Mesh Networks 468
Mesh Scanning 469
Mobility and Client Management 471
Layer-3 Mobility Overview 471
Configuring Layer-3 Mobility 472
Spectrum Monitor 474
Understanding Spectrum Data 474
In the WebUI 474
Configuring Spectrum Monitors and Hybrid Instant APs 479
Instant AP Maintenance 481
Generating Default Certificates 481
Certificate Enrollment Using EST 482
Backing up and Restoring Instant AP Configuration Data 483
Converting an Instant AP to a Remote AP and Campus AP 485
Converting an Instant AP to Stand-Alone Mode 488
Converting an Instant AP to SingleAP Mode 488
Resetting a Remote AP or Campus AP to an Instant AP 490
Rebooting the Instant AP 490
DRT Upgrade 491
Release Type Identifier 492
Monitoring Devices and Logs 493
Configuring SNMP 493
Configuring Syslog Servers 496
Configuring TFTP Dump Server 497
Running Debug Commands 498
Uplink Bandwidth Monitoring 501
WANLink Health Monitoring 502
Hotspot Profiles 505
Understanding Hotspot Profiles 505
Configuring Hotspot Profiles 507
Sample Configuration 525
Mobility Access Switch Integration 529
Mobility Access Switch Overview 529
Configuring Instant APs for Mobility Access Switch Integration 530
Glossary of Terms 531
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Revision History
The following table lists the revisions of this document.
Revision Change Description
Revision 01 Initial release.
Table 1: Revision History
Chapter 1
About this Guide
About this Guide
This User Guide describes the features supported by Aruba Instant and provides detailed instructions
for setting up and configuring the Instantnetwork.
Intended Audience
This guide is intended for administrators who configure and use Instant APs.
Related Documents
In addition to this document, the Instant AP product documentation includes the following:
nAruba Instant Access Point Installation Guides
nAruba Instant CLI Reference Guide
nAruba Instant Quick Start Guide
nAruba Instant Release Notes
nAruba Instant RESTAPIGuide
Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout this manual to emphasize important concepts:
Style Type Description
Italics
This style is used to emphasize important terms and to mark the titles of books.
System items This fixed-width font depicts the following:
nSample screen output
nSystem prompts
nFilenames, software devices, and specific commands when mentioned in the text.
Commands In the command examples, this style depicts the keywords that must be typed exactly as
shown.
<Arguments> In the command examples, italicized text within angle brackets represents items that you
should replace with information appropriate to your specific situation. For example:
#send <text message>
In this example, you would type “send” at the system prompt exactly as shown, followed by
the text of the message you wish to send. Do not type the angle brackets.
Table 2:
Typographical Conventions
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Style Type Description
[Optional] Command examples enclosed in square brackets are optional. Do not type the square
brackets.
{Item A |
Item B}
In the command examples, items within curly brackets and separated by a vertical bar
represent the available choices. Enter only one choice. Do not type the curly brackets or bars.
Table 2:
Typographical Conventions
The following informational icons are used throughout this guide:
Indicates helpful suggestions, pertinent information, and important things to remember.
Indicates a risk of damage to your hardware or loss of data.
Indicates a risk of personal injury or death.
Terminology Change
As part of advancing HPE's commitment to racial justice, we are taking a much-needed step in
overhauling HPE engineering terminology to reflect our belief system of diversity and inclusion. Some
legacy products and publications may continue to include terminology that seemingly evokes bias
against specific groups of people. Such content is not representative of our HPE culture and moving
forward, Aruba will replace racially insensitive terms and instead use the following new language:
Usage Old Language New Language
Campus Access Points + Controllers Master-Slave Conductor-Member
Instant Access Points Master-Slave Conductor-Member
Switch Stack Master-Slave Conductor-Member
Wireless LAN Controller Mobility Master Mobility Conductor
Firewall Configuration Blacklist, Whitelist Denylist, Allowlist
Types of Hackers Black Hat, White Hat Unethical, Ethical
Contacting Support
Main Site arubanetworks.com
Support Site https://asp.arubanetworks.com/
Table 3: Contact Information
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Airheads Social Forums and Knowledge
Base
community.arubanetworks.com
North American Telephone 1-800-943-4526 (Toll Free)
1-408-754-1200
International Telephone arubanetworks.com/support-services/contact-support/
Software Licensing Site lms.arubanetworks.com
End-of-life Information arubanetworks.com/support-services/end-of-life/
Security Incident Response Team Site: arubanetworks.com/support-services/security-bulletins/
Chapter 2
About Aruba Instant
About Aruba Instant
This chapter contains the following topics:
Aruba Instant Overview 12
What is New in the Release 15
Aruba Instant Overview
Aruba Instant virtualizes Aruba Mobility Controller capabilities on 802.1 capable access points creating a
feature-rich enterprise-grade WLAN that combines affordability and configuration simplicity.
Instant is a simple, easy to deploy turnkey WLAN solution consisting of one or more Instant APs. An
Ethernet port with routable connectivity to the Internet or a self-enclosed network is used for deploying
an Instant Wireless Network. An Instant AP can be installed at a single site or deployed across multiple
geographically dispersed locations. Designed specifically for easy deployment and proactive
management of networks, Instant is ideal for small customers or remote locations without requiring any
on-site IT administrator.
An Instant AP cluster consists of member Instant APs and a conductor Instant AP in the same VLAN, as
they communicate with broadcast messages. A virtual controller is a combination of the whole cluster,
as the member Instant APs and conductor Instant AP coordinate to provide a controller-less Instant
solution. In an Instant deployment scenario, the first Instant AP that comes up becomes the conductor
Instant AP. All other Instant APs joining the cluster after that Instant AP, become the member Instant
APs.
In an Instant deployment scenario, only the first Instant AP or the conductor Instant AP needs to be
configured. The other Instant APs download configurations from the first Instant AP that is configured.
The Instant solution constantly monitors the network to determine the Instant AP that must function as
a conductor Instant AP at a given time. The conductor Instant AP may change as necessary from one
Instant AP to another without impacting network performance.
Each Instant AP model has a minimum required software version. When a new Instant AP is added into
an existing cluster, it can join the cluster only if the existing cluster is running at least the minimum
required version of that Instant AP. If the existing cluster is running a version prior to the minimum
required version of the new Instant AP, the new Instant AP will not come up and may reboot with the
reason Image sync fail. To recover from this condition, upgrade the existing cluster to at least the
minimum required version of the new Instant AP first, and add the new Instant AP. For more
information about supported Instant AP platforms, refer to the Supported Instant AP Platforms table
and the Aruba Instant Release Notes.
Aruba recommends that networks with more than 128 Instant APs be designed as multiple, smaller
virtual controller networks with Layer-3 mobility enabled between these networks.
Aruba APs are available in the following variants:
nUS (United States)
nJP (Japan)
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nIL (Israel)
nEG (Egypt)
nRW (Rest of the World)
Aruba APs supported with Aruba Instant 8.11.0.x versions are available in all of the variants mentioned
above.
For information on regulatory domains and the list of countries supported by the Instant AP-###-RW
type, see the Specifying Country Code section in Logging in to the Instant UI on page 24.
Supported AP Models
The following table lists the AP models supported by Aruba Instant 8.11.0.0:
Instant AP Platform APModels
Indoor APs
650 Series AP-655
630 Series AP-635
610 Series AP-615
550 Series AP-555
530 Series AP-534 and AP-535
510 Series AP-514 and AP-515
500 Series AP-504 and AP-505
310 Series IAP-314 and IAP-315
303 Series AP-303 and AP-303P
300 Series IAP-304 and IAP-305
Outdoor APs
580 Series AP-584, AP-585, and AP-587
580EX Series AP-585EX and AP-587EX
570 Series AP-574, AP-575, and AP-577
570EX Series AP-575EX and AP-577EX
560 Series AP-565 and AP-567
518 Series AP-518
370 Series AP-374, AP-375, and AP-377
370EX Series AP-375EX and AP-375EX
Table 4: Supported Instant AP Platforms
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Instant AP Platform APModels
360 Series AP-365 and AP-367
318 Series AP-318
Remote and Hospitality APs
500H Series AP-503H and AP-505H
303H Series AP-303H
Table 4: Supported Instant AP Platforms
Instant WebUI
The Instant webUI provides a standard web-based interface that allows you to configure and monitor a
Wi-Fi network. Instant is accessible through a standard web browser from a remote management
console or workstation and can be launched using the following browsers:
Web Browser Operating System
Microsoft Edge (Microsoft Edge 92.0.902.62 and
Microsoft EdgeHTML 18.19041) or later
nWindows 10 or later
nmacOS
Firefox 107.0.1 or later nWindows 10 or later
nmacOS
Apple Safari 15.4 (17613.1.17.1.13) or later nmacOS
Google Chrome 108.0.5359.71 or later nWindows 10 or later
nmacOS
If the Instant webUI is launched through an unsupported browser, a warning message is displayed
along with a list of recommended browsers. However, the users are allowed to log in using the
Continue login link on the Login page.
To view the Instant webUI, ensure that JavaScript is enabled on the web browser.
The Instant webUI logs out automatically if the window is inactive for 15 minutes.
Instant CLI
The Instant CLI is a text-based interface that is accessible through an SSH session.
SSH access requires that you configure an IP address and a default gateway on the Instant AP and
connect the Instant AP to your network. This is typically performed when the Instant network on an
Instant AP is set up.
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What is New in the Release
This section lists the new features, enhancements, or hardware platforms introduced in Aruba Instant
8.11.2.0.
New Features and Enhancements
Feature Description
Enhanced Support for Instant
AP IPv6 Address Generation
In the updated IPv6 address generation process, users can now seamlessly
switch between address generation methods. While the default method
remains the Instant AP MAC address (EUI-64) format, an option to change to
the Stable Privacy method is now available. This enhancement introduces the
following set of commands.
nipv6 addr-gen-mode eui64
nipv6 addr-gen-mode stable-privacy
nno ipv6 addr-gen-mode
Wi-Fi Stats Enhancement Several 802.11ax performance metrics statistics have been enhanced in this
release.
Enable Certificate Validation to
Upgrade 630 Series and 650
Series Aruba Instant Access
Points
Software upgrades performed in Aruba Central or Aruba Central On-
Premises, will enforce certificate validation for APs in FIPS mode. Aruba
Central or Aruba Central On-Premises, will check FIPS mode and turn the
certificate check ON or OFF accordingly. The default behavior will be same for
non-central connected APs
Regulatory Information Added
to show tech-support
Command
The output of the show tech-support command is enhanced to include the
AP regulatory information. This will shorten tickets resolution for customers
and partners raising TAC cases.
Table 5: New Features in Aruba Instant 8.11.2.0
New Hardware Platforms
Hardware Description
Support for AP-654 Access
Points
The AP-654 access point is the external antenna platform variant of the 650
Series, supporting two sets of antenna interfaces for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (A,
left side) as well as 6 GHz (B, right side). The Aruba 650 Series access points
are high performance, multi-radio access points that can be deployed in
either controller-based (ArubaOS) or controller-less (Aruba Instant) network
environments. These APs deliver comprehensive tri-band coverage across 2.4
GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz 802.11ax Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 6E) functionality with concurrent
4x4 MU-MIMO radios for both uplink and downlink in the 5 GHz and 6 GHz
bands, while also supporting 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac,
and 802.11ax wireless services.
Additional features include:
Table 6: New Hardware Platforms in Aruba Instant 8.11.2.0
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Hardware Description
nUp to 7.8 Gbps combined peak datarate
nDual wired 5 Gbps Smart Rate ethernet ports for hitless failover
nOrthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA)
nAruba Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC)
nIoT-ready (integrated Bluetooth 5 and 802.15.4 radio for Zigbee support)
nUltra Tri-Band (UTB) filtering
nMaximum ratio combining (MRC)
nIntelligent Power Monitoring (IPM)
nDynamic frequency selection (DFS)
For complete technical details and installation instructions, see the Aruba 650
Series Access Points Installation Guide.
Support for AP-634 Access
Points
The AP-634access point is the external antenna platform variant of the 630
Series, supporting two sets of antenna interfaces for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (A,
left side) as well as 6 GHz (B, right side). The Aruba 630 Series access points
are high performance, multi-radio access points that can be deployed in
either controller-based (ArubaOS) or controller-less (Aruba Instant) network
environments. These APs deliver comprehensive tri-band coverage across 2.4
GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz 802.11ax Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 6E) functionality with concurrent
2x2 MIMO radios for both uplink and downlink in the 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands,
while also supporting 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac, and
802.11ax wireless services.
Additional features include:
nUp to 3.9 Gbps combined peak datarate
nDual wired 2.5 Gbps Smart Rate ethernet ports for hitless failover
nOrthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA)
nAruba Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC)
nIoT-ready (integrated Bluetooth 5 and 802.15.4 radio for Zigbee support)
nUltra Tri-Band (UTB) filtering
nMaximum ratio combining (MRC)
nIntelligent Power Monitoring (IPM)
nDynamic frequency selection (DFS)
For complete technical details and installation instructions, see theAruba630
Series Access Points Installation Guide.
NOTE: Check with your local Aruba sales representative on new managed devices and access points availability
in your country.
Table 6: New Hardware Platforms in Aruba Instant 8.11.2.0
Deprecated Platforms
The following APs are no longer supported from Aruba Instant 8.11.0.0 onwards:
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n203H Series — AP-203H
n203R Series — AP-203R and AP-203RP
n207 Series — IAP-207
n320 Series — IAP-324 and IAP-325
n330 Series — IAP-334 and IAP-335
n340 Series — AP-344 and AP-345
nAP-387
Chapter 3
Setting up an Instant AP
Setting up an Instant AP
This chapter contains the following topics:
Setting up Instant Network 18
Connecting to a Provisioning Wi-Fi Network 20
Instant AP Cluster 20
Disabling the Provisioning Wi-Fi Network 20
Disabling Activate Communication with Instant AP for Provisioning 21
Logging in to the Instant UI 24
Accessing the Instant CLI 25
Instant AP Degraded State 27
Setting up Instant Network
Before installing an Instant AP:
nEnsure that you have an Ethernet cable of the required length to connect an Instant AP to the home
router.
nEnsurethat you have one of the following power sources:
lIEEE 802.3af/at-compliant PoE source. The PoE source can be any power source equipment switch
or a midspan power source equipment device.
lInstant AP power adapter kit.
To set up the Instant network, perform the following procedures :
1. Connecting an Instant AP on page 18
2. Assigning an IP address to the Instant AP on page 18
Connecting an Instant AP
Based on the type of the power source used, perform one of the following steps to connect an Instant
AP to the power source:
nPoE switch—Connect the Ethernet 0 port of the Instant AP to the appropriate port on the PoE switch.
nPoE midspan—Connect the Ethernet 0 port of the Instant AP to the appropriate port on the PoE
midspan.
nAC to DC power adapter—Connect the 12V DC power jack socket to the AC to DC power adapter.
Assigning an IP address to the Instant AP
The Instant AP needs an IP address for network connectivity. When you connect an Instant AP to a
network, it receives an IP address from a DHCP server.
To obtain an IP address for an Instant AP:
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1. Ensure that the DHCP service is enabled on the network.
2. Connect the Ethernet 0 port of Instant AP to a switch or router using an Ethernet cable.
3. Connect the Instant AP to a power source. The Instant AP receives an IP address provided by the
switch or router.
If there is no DHCP service on the network, the Instant AP can be assigned a static IP address. If a
static IP is not assigned, the Instant AP obtains an IPautomatically within the 169.254 subnet.
Assigning a Static IP
To assign a static IP to an Instant AP:
1. Connect a terminal, PC, or workstation running a terminal emulation program to the Console
port on the Instant AP.
2. Turn on the Instant AP. An autoboot countdown prompt that allows you to interrupt the normal
startup process and access apboot is displayed.
3. Press Enter key before the timer expires. The Instant AP goes into the apboot mode.
4. In the apboot mode, execute the following commands to assign a static IP to the Instant AP.
Hit <Enter> to stop autoboot: 0
apboot>
apboot> setenv ipaddr 192.0.2.0
apboot> setenv netmask 255.255.255.0
apboot> setenv gatewayip 192.0.2.2
apboot> save
Saving Environment to Flash...
Un-Protected 1 sectors
.done
Erased 1 sectors
Writing
5. Use the printenv command to view the configuration.
apboot> printenv
Provisioning an Instant AP
This section provides the following information:
nZTP and NTP Server and Synchronization
nProvisioning IAPs though Aruba Central
nProvisioning Instant APs through AirWave
ZTP of Instant APs
ZTP eliminates the traditional method of deploying and maintaining devices and allows you to provision
new devices in your network automatically, without manual intervention. Following are the ZTP
methods for Instant.
Aruba Activate is a cloud-based service designed to enable more efficient deployment and maintenance
of Instant APs. ArubaActivate is hosted in the cloud and is available at
https://activate.arubanetworks.com. You can register for a free account by using the serial number and
MACaddress of the device you currently own. For more information on how to setup your device and
provision using Aruba Activate, refer to the Aruba Activate User Guide.
NTP Server and Instant AP Synchronization
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In order for ZTP to be successful, the timezone of the Instant AP must be in synchronization with the
NTPserver.
To facilitate ZTP using the AMP, Central, or Activate, you must configure the firewall and wired
infrastructure to either allow the NTP traffic to pool.ntp.org, or provide alternative NTP servers
under DHCP options. For more information on configuring an NTPserver, see NTPServer.
In a scenario where the NTP server is unreachable, the connection between the Instant AP and Activate
will fall back to the unsecured status. The NTPclient process running in the back end will continuously
attempt to reconnect to the NTPserver until a secure connection is established. The NTPclient process
receives a response from the NTP server on successfully establishing a connection and notifies the
CLIprocess which runs a series of checks to ensure the NTPserver is reachable.
Connecting to a Provisioning Wi-Fi Network
The Instant APs boot with factory default configuration and try to provision automatically. If the
automatic provisioning is successful, the Instant SSID will not be available. If AirWave and Activate are
not reachable and the automatic provisioning fails, the Instant SSID becomes available and the users
can connect to a provisioning network by using the Instant SSID.
To connect to a provisioning Wi-Fi network:
1. Ensure that the client is not connected to any wired network.
2. Connect a wireless-enabled client to a provisioning Wi-Fi network: for example, Instant.
3. If the Windows operating system is used:
a. Click the wireless network connection icon in the system tray. The Wireless Network
Connection window is displayed.
b. Click the Instant network and then click Connect.
4. If the Mac operating system is used:
a. Click the AirPort icon. A list of available Wi-Fi networks is displayed.
b. Click the instant network.
The Instant SSIDs are broadcast in 2.4 GHz only.
The provisioning SSID for all APs running Instant 6.5.2.0 onwards, including legacy Instant APs is
SetMeUp-xx:xx:xx.
Instant AP Cluster
Instant APs in the same VLAN automatically find each other and form a single functioning network
managed by a virtual controller.
Moving anInstant AP from one cluster to another requires a factory reset of the Instant AP.
Disabling the Provisioning Wi-Fi Network
The provisioning network is enabled by default. Instant provides the option to disable the provisioning
network through the console port. Use this option only when you do not want the default SSID Instant
to be broadcast in your network.
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