Wireless Access

Hey guys - hoping someone can provide a little advice!  I am completely new to the Aruba platform and currently evaluating some devices in the hope it can replace our ageing Cisco Wi-Fi kit.

So I have setup my first AP11 device and really impressed by how easy it was and loving the rich features etc.  I have now got a second AP11 that I am hoping to setup, but suddenly things aren't so easy!  I maintain the IT for a business that comprises of 6 geographical locations, so I am hoping to have multiple APs at each location - each broadcasting a corporate and guest Wi-Fi SSID.  

I have just plugged my second AP11 device into a PoE switch and have the power light flashing green and amber.  Then trying to add a new device via the Instant On app, but my device cannot be found!?  I am now wondering if this is because I am situated on an entirely different network to my first device?  Or should that be okay?  (if not okay, I will have to re-think my whole approach!).

Thanks in advance for any advice!

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Tim Cunnell
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There is a specific forum for the Aruba InstantON products. I would advise you to post your question there to find the right audience.

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Herman Robers
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If you have urgent issues, always contact your Aruba partner, distributor, or Aruba TAC Support. Check https://www.arubanetworks.com/support-services/contact-support/ for how to contact Aruba TAC. Any opinions expressed here are solely my own and not necessarily that of Hewlett Packard Enterprise or Aruba Networks.
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You will need to re-think your approach. InstantOn is for single site (single subnet) deployments and only 25 APs maximum.
It sounds like you might need Instant APs (different product from InstantOn, terrible naming by Aruba) with Aruba Central cloud management to manage several clusters
Or a controller-based solution using Aruba Mobility Controllers if you really one single control plane for all 6 sites.

If you are forced to use InstantOn because of lack of budget I think you can get away with it as long as you're willing to manage each site as a standalone....I wouldn't like to do that personally.