Central Automation Studio using the ap_cli API to update the configuration. It simple first gets the full config. Then you can edit the configuration and post the new full configuration back to Central. Using that method you can update each configuration attribute.
Original Message:
Sent: Jul 25, 2025 09:43 AM
From: bcarreno
Subject: Enable SSID via API
Hi my friend,
In that case, it might be better to create an SSID and then delete it afterward, since it's a temporary network that will only be active for a few days.
I've never used Central Automation Studio before, but it looks interesting. I'll take a look and see what I can do with it.
Original Message:
Sent: Jul 25, 2025 08:23 AM
From: bkohnke
Subject: Enable SSID via API
You can not change settings on a per site basis in Central. You can only change it per AP or per group.
To change it per AP, you can use this API call:
apiPath=f'/configuration/v2/ap_settings/{serial}'
and then remove the unwanted SSID profile from the 'zonename' attribute:
ap_settings['zonename'] = ssid_string
I'm using an old version of pycentral for my scripts, maybe that is already implemented better
https://github.com/aruba/pycentral
ap_settings = current_config ap_settings['zonename'] = ssid_string response = central.command( apiMethod='POST', apiPath=f'/configuration/v2/ap_settings/{serial}', apiParams=kwargs, apiData=ap_settings )
You can also use Central Automation Studio with CSV workflow and the change RF zone workflow.
You need to create a list of all APs from that site, serial and MAC, and then you can change the RF zone accordingly.
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Bjarne
ACMX#1522
Original Message:
Sent: Jul 23, 2025 11:51 AM
From: bcarreno
Subject: Enable SSID via API
Hi team,
I wanted to share that I successfully activated the Northbound API in Aruba Central. However, when trying to send a request to enable or disable an SSID that was previously created on our side, it doesn't seem to be feasible.
Does anyone know if this is actually possible through the API, or if there's any limitation regarding this?
Looking forward to your feedback.
Original Message:
Sent: Jul 15, 2025 09:16 AM
From: bcarreno
Subject: Enable SSID via API
Thank you very much, guys. Let's see how it goes with TAC.
Original Message:
Sent: Jul 15, 2025 04:02 AM
From: alagoutte
Subject: Enable SSID via API
Hi,
You need to ask to TAC for enable WLAN Northbound API
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PowerArubaSW : Powershell Module to use Aruba Switch API for Vlan, VlanPorts, LACP, LLDP...
PowerArubaCP: Powershell Module to use ClearPass API (create NAD, Guest...)
PowerArubaCL: Powershell Module to use Aruba Central
PowerArubaCX: Powershell Module to use ArubaCX API (get interface/vlan/ports info)..
ACEP / ACMX #107 / ACDX #1281
Original Message:
Sent: Jul 14, 2025 11:54 AM
From: bcarreno
Subject: Enable SSID via API
Hi!
I have been trying to send a curl request to enable an SSID that was previously created, but I get the following error message:
curl -k -X PUT \
"https://apigw-uswest4.central.arubanetworks.com/configuration/v2/wlan/Store-Visitors/VisitaSSID" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer 8efTSWa11111111111xxxxxxx" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"wlan": {
"essid": "testing.local",
"type": "guest",
"enabled": true
}
}'
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response
{
"description": "WLAN Northbound API is not enabled for customer id: fd3dd246ef824ba991d9b9c17113232c.",
"error_code": "0001",
"service_name": "Configuration"
}
Original Message:
Sent: Jul 02, 2025 10:38 AM
From: willembargeman
Subject: Enable SSID via API
There is an AP configuration API. Currently the only way to update the configuration is to push the complete configuration. Please check the following API
https://internal-apigw.central.arubanetworks.com/swagger/central/#!/AP_Configuration/api_ap_clis_get_configuration_clis
Warning! You need to post the complete AP configuration!!
With New Central API this will be easier.
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Willem Bargeman
Systems Engineer Aruba
ACEX #125
Original Message:
Sent: Jul 02, 2025 10:30 AM
From: bcarreno
Subject: Enable SSID via API
Hi,
I have devices deployed across multiple sites, all managed through Aruba Central.
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Mensaje original:
Enviado: Jul 02, 2025 05:19 AM
De: willembargeman
Sujeto: Enable SSID via API
What type of setup is this and how are the APs managed? Central, Instant or Controller based?
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Willem Bargeman
Systems Engineer Aruba
ACEX #125
Original Message:
Sent: Jul 01, 2025 04:56 PM
From: bcarreno
Subject: Enable SSID via API
Hi, good morning everyone,
I'd like to ask a question: from time to time, I get requests to enable an SSID that we usually keep turned off.
We only activate this SSID when we have visitors from other countries, but lately, these activations have become more frequent.
I wanted to know if it's possible to enable an SSID via the Aruba API and have the password set to expire after 3 days.
Is there an endpoint that would allow me to test this automated activation?
