yes, with AOS10 APs, you require Aruba Central. once it is configured by Aruba Central then you could SSH to it for troubleshooting , etc but Aruba Central is mandatory.
check this overview link AOS10 overview
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Original Message:
Sent: Dec 08, 2025 08:43 PM
From: anthony.nguyen@cslb.ca.gov
Subject: AP755
os 10 cannot access local anymore? only aruba central only? please clarify. thanks