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  • Wireless Site Survey with Aruba Instant AP

    The aim of this post is to setup Aruba Instant AP (IAP) so that you can use it for wireless site survey. Once you have saved the new setting, Set “enforce Ethernet” below uplink (Settings –> Uplink –> Uplink preference –> Ethernet). When you save this, you’ll be prompted to reboot… Read more

  • Wireless Mesh with Instant 8.9

    Aruba Instant APs (IAP) uses Wi-Fi mesh technology to extend Wi-Fi coverage for outdoor/ indoor environments. Instant Mesh network must have at least one valid uplink to provide mesh functionality. As soon as an IAP has a valid uplink, it functions as a Mesh Portal, and IAP without an Ethernet link… Read more

  • WiFi Uplink for Aruba Instant APs WI-FI5 and WI-FI6

    In some cases where you cannot use Mesh networking, WiFi uplink could come handy. Wi-Fi uplink is supported on all WiFi6 APs as well as the following 11n/11ac. The aim of this feature is to use WiFi in addition to 3G/4G and Ethernet as a valid primary uplink. The Wi-Fi uplink… Read more

  • Dual Ethernet Uplink with WiFi Mesh for Retail Stores

    In this technote we’ll cover a useful solution for small retail stores/remote sites that need 1-2 APs and require active-passive Ethernet uplink. Note that you can run IAP-VPN on top of this solution which is not covered here. This solution uses the new feature in Instant 8.8.x that basically supports use… Read more

  • Aruba ClearPass Wired Enforcement for CX switches – Part6

    This is the final part of 6x part series on Aruba CX switch wired enforcement with ClearPass. In the this part we’ll cover downloadable user roles (DUR) for Read more

  • Aruba ClearPass Wired Enforcement for CX switches – Part5

    This is the fifth part of 6x part series on Aruba CX switch wired enforcement with ClearPass. In the this part we’ll cover downloadable user roles (DUR) for Read more