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  • Wi-Fi Calling Configuration with Instant APs

    Wi-Fi calling service allows cellular users to make or receive calls using a Wi-Fi network instead of using the cellular network of the carrier. The users can make or receive calls and send text messages even when they are beyond a cellular coverage but have a Wi-Fi network coverage. Most major carriers around the world… Read more

  • 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 the AP. You can… 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 functions as a Mesh… 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 allows you to connect… 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 of multiple Ethernet uplinks.… 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