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Operating System Upgrade and Aruba Instant Access Points Configuration Documentation

Requirements!

1. Upgrade OS Command:

During the upgrade process of the operating system (OS) for Aruba Instant Access Points (IAPs), follow these steps:

  • Step 1: As the AP boots, stop autoboot by pressing 'Enter'.

  • Step 2: Execute the following commands:

    upgrade os 0 172.16.1.13:/ArubaInstant_Taurus_6.5.4.15_73677

  • Replace 172.16.1.13 with the ip address of youre tftp server.

This takes a long time..

upgrade os 1 172.16.1.13:/ArubaInstant_Taurus_6.5.4.15_73677

This takes a long time..

  • These commands initiate the OS upgrade on the IAPs.
  • os 0 and os 1 specify separate partitions for the new OS on each AP.
  • 172.16.1.13 is the IP address where the new OS image is located.
  • /ArubaInstant_Taurus_6.5.4.15_73677 denotes the exact location and filename of the new OS image.

2. Proginv System Ccode Command:

To modify the system's configuration code (ccode), essential for licensing and features management, use the command:

proginv system ccode CCODE-RW-de6fdb363ff04c13ee261ec04fbb01bdd482d1cd

3. Invent -w Command:

This command likely interacts with the device's inventory or wireless configuration settings. Execute it to prepare the device for operation:

invent -w

4. Factory Reset Command:

To reset the device to its factory default settings, use:

factory_reset

5. Saveenv Command:

Execute the following command to save current configurations:

saveenv

6. Boot Command:

Initiate the device's boot process to load OS and configurations:

boot

7. Master AP Configuration:

To configure an IAP as the master:

(Instant AP)# iap-master

To verify the master configuration:

(Instant AP)# show ap-env

Accessing the Virtual Controller:

To access the virtual controller on the master AP, follow this link: Aruba Networks Virtual Controller

  • User: admin
  • Password: admin

After setting up the master AP, additional Aruba APs will automatically assume slave roles, simplifying network management and ensuring uniform configurations.