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  • 1.  Configuring AP-325

    Posted Aug 01, 2017 11:56 AM

    Hello, 

    I am setting up a whole new IT infrastructure for a company and I got two Aruba AP-325.

     

    I have never worked with those access points and I first thought it would have been really easy to configure. 

     

    But from where do I start? How do I configure it for the first time? Can I access a web interface?

     

    Thanks a lot if any body can give me an answer it would be wonderful. 



  • 2.  RE: Configuring AP-325

    Posted Aug 01, 2017 12:19 PM

    Are those AP-325s or IAP-325s?  Read the sticker on the back if you can...



  • 3.  RE: Configuring AP-325

    Posted Aug 01, 2017 12:25 PM

    I think it's a simple AP-325 and not IAP. Thank you 

     

     



  • 4.  RE: Configuring AP-325

    Posted Aug 01, 2017 12:32 PM
    AP 325s require an Aruba contrik


  • 5.  RE: Configuring AP-325

    Posted Aug 03, 2017 04:40 AM

    So I so today, it is written : APIN0325

     

    How can I configure it? Does it require anything special? 

    Thank you for your help



  • 6.  RE: Configuring AP-325

    Posted Aug 03, 2017 05:31 AM

    If this is an IAP, you can use the below.

     

    http://www.arubanetworks.com/products/networking/aruba-instant/instant-training/



  • 7.  RE: Configuring AP-325

    Posted Aug 03, 2017 05:39 AM

    Thank you, 

     

    I am trying to get this right, do I need the controller? Is it necessary? 

    Right now, I have an Aruba Switch 48p and I don't have anything configured for the Wifi. I only have two HP Aruba AP-325 as mentionned earlier. 

     

    How can I get them to work? 

     

    Thanks a lot+



  • 8.  RE: Configuring AP-325

    Posted Aug 03, 2017 05:41 AM

    Look at the back of the AP and check the model number it will be AP or IAP.


    If you have AP-xx then you will need a physical controller.

    If you have IAP-xx then you can configure the Virtual Controller using the instructions provided earlier.



  • 9.  RE: Configuring AP-325

    Posted May 21, 2025 03:13 PM

    Hello,

    I'm running a cluster of 40 IAP 305 and IAP 207 at a school. Now I got 8 "new" AP 325 and I have to integrate them to the existing cluster. There's no physical controller, just the IAP devices. Is this possible? I startet up the 325 but i does not join the cluster.

    I have no idea which firmware is installed. How to figure that out? And if possible: Can I flash IAP firmware to the device?


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  • 10.  RE: Configuring AP-325

    Posted May 22, 2025 05:50 AM

    Both the IAP 207 and 325 model are end of support, so won't receive new updates, which also may put you at a risk that old vulnerabilities are exploited.

    Flashing Instant firmware to campus AP (AP model, not IAP model) is not supported. Except for lab testing, you should not do that.

    In order to form an Instant cluster, all APs should be running the same firmware version, and be of the same regulatory domain, like -US or -RW.

    As Onno mentioned, some older 325 models can't run recent code due to low memory; so you may consider returning the APs and try to get newer, and Instant/IAP models instead.



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  • 11.  RE: Configuring AP-325

    Posted May 21, 2025 10:30 PM

    Conversion of an AP-325 to IAP-325 may be possible (some older units do not have enough memory for that), but requires the AP to be associated with a physical controller..



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  • 12.  RE: Configuring AP-325

    Posted May 22, 2025 06:04 AM

    If part number is JW186A of JW187A, then you have campus APs and you will not be able to use them in Instant cluster even if you convert them.

    For Instant models you can get FW from networkingsupport.hpe.com portal.

    As Herman wrote, those APs are long obsolete and out of support.

    Best, Gorazd



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  • 13.  RE: Configuring AP-325

    Posted May 22, 2025 06:08 AM

    The easiest way to se FW version is to connect RJ45 serial cable to console port and interrupt the boot process. 

    On boot prompt you can type osinfo command and it will show the FW version on both partitions.

    Best, Gorazd 



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  • 14.  RE: Configuring AP-325

    Posted May 22, 2025 07:19 AM

    Hm. thank you.

    This explains, why I cannot join these devices to the IAP Cluster.

    I know that all of these devices are EOL and EOS, but the school has to use them. They won't get any new devices.


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  • 15.  RE: Configuring AP-325

    Posted May 22, 2025 07:35 AM

    Try to get refurbished 9004 or refurbished 70xx controller + licenses and you can use them then (if they are Campus model).

    Campus models are very often readily available when companies do a technology refresh. Instant models not so much. If you search community posts, you'll find many cases when someone get/buy cheap campus 32x, 30x, or 2xx series of APs and was surprised that it won't work. There is a possibility to convert it, but it will always work standalone. It can't join the Instant cluster.

    It will however work with AOS10 up to 10.4. and Central.

    Best, Gorazd



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