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  • 1.  Used Aruba IAP-225 not to upgrade firmware beyond v6?

    Posted Dec 23, 2023 09:06 PM

    I am considering buying an Aruba IAP-225 on eBay.  But the vendor is warning that the firmware should not be upgraded beyond v6 (please see screenshot below)

    Looking for guidance from this community - have other users of IAP-225 faced issues with higher version firmware?  Is it OK to upgrade the firmware to the latest factory image?



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  • 2.  RE: Used Aruba IAP-225 not to upgrade firmware beyond v6?
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    Posted Dec 24, 2023 12:29 AM

    there is no firmware version 7

    the last firmware in which they are supported is 8.6.x.x

    You can download the lifetime warranty firmware without a login. In order to do that, search for 'factory image' on ASP: https://asp.arubanetworks.com/downloads;search=factory;products=Aruba%20Access%20Points



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  • 3.  RE: Used Aruba IAP-225 not to upgrade firmware beyond v6?

    Posted Dec 24, 2023 03:12 AM
    Edited by Kevin Rice Dec 24, 2023 03:18 AM

    That's ridiculous. The latest version for the Centaurus release is 8.6.0.23. I'm running several IAP-225 Instant units on this firmware. Unless the units you are looking at are modified or nonstandard, I can't see any reason for this warning.

    On eBay, be sure you are buying the part number you think you're buying. It's not enough to go only by the IAP-225 model number. There are part numbers for different countries and FIPS compliance, and more.


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  • 4.  RE: Used Aruba IAP-225 not to upgrade firmware beyond v6?

    Posted Jan 02, 2024 05:19 AM

    I think these APs are not actual IAP models, but hacked Campus APs. Early AP 225s have limited flash/memory and will not run all firmware, which may be just 6.5.x but I can't confirm as it's not even supported to run Campus APs in Instant mode.



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    In case your problem is solved, please invest the time to post a follow-up with the information on how you solved it. Others can benefit from that.
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  • 5.  RE: Used Aruba IAP-225 not to upgrade firmware beyond v6?

    Posted Jan 02, 2024 12:39 PM
    Edited by Kevin Rice Jan 02, 2024 12:46 PM

    Herman, I bet that's it. You nailed it. An eBay scam. Buyer beware. ALWAYS obtain proof of the ACTUAL part number when buying. Ensure you are buying an Instant product and you are buying a US (or applicable country/region) model and (usually) without FIPS/TAA!


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  • 6.  RE: Used Aruba IAP-225 not to upgrade firmware beyond v6?

    Posted Jan 11, 2024 01:23 PM

    Hi , also confirming that IAP225/IAP215 runs fine on 8.6.0.xx - the only thing im annoyed that the webui firmware check doesnt show sometimes newer OS versions , in my current case 8.6.0.21 running but .23 is out . Sometimes the webui shows , sometimes not = "no new firmware image avail" . Not sure why - i dont expect it's a license/SN issue while those bunch of IAP's are just old NFR h/w several years old .

    Regarding correct P/N to stay away of "hacked" Campus AP's is there some list of the IAP-2xx/-3xx Series to proper identify a correct IAP unit? I would recommend that someone post this so other ppl which are interested on buying used IAPs from company migrations are happy to compare ebay offers .

    Regards
    ben


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  • 7.  RE: Used Aruba IAP-225 not to upgrade firmware beyond v6?

    Posted Jan 11, 2024 05:22 PM

    Ben,

    Search for the "ordering guide", which contains all part numbers.


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  • 8.  RE: Used Aruba IAP-225 not to upgrade firmware beyond v6?

    Posted Jan 02, 2024 03:07 PM

    Ariyap and Herman,

    Thanks.  Your replies helped me to stay away from that particular vendor :)

    I did have to create an account at the Aruba Support Portal to view and download the "factory" images.



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