Controllerless Networks

Hello all,
I am currently trying to add 6 AP-535 to an already existing cluster of 12 IAP-325.

We have been able to add the IAP-325s relatively easily in the past by assigning them static IP addresses after the first boot, then after a reboot the new AP had the correct firmware and other settings pulled from the Virtual Controller.

But with the AP-535 all attempts fail, as soon as I either assign a static IP and reboot or install an upgrade of the fimware the device is not reachable anymore.

The status LED is either permanently red or orange.

The Wifi LED remains off.

I only regain access after a factory reset.

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks in advance,

Robert

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Robert Stroth
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So to confirm, you have upgraded the IAPs top the same version as the current cluster? This is a requirement.

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Dustin Burns
Senior Mobility and Access Engineer @WEI

ACCX 1271| ACMX 509| ACSP | ACDA | MVP Guru 2021
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Original Message:
Sent: Jul 21, 2021 09:14 AM
From: Robert Stroth
Subject: Add AP-535 to existing Cluster

Hello all,
I am currently trying to add 6 AP-535 to an already existing cluster of 12 IAP-325.

We have been able to add the IAP-325s relatively easily in the past by assigning them static IP addresses after the first boot, then after a reboot the new AP had the correct firmware and other settings pulled from the Virtual Controller.

But with the AP-535 all attempts fail, as soon as I either assign a static IP and reboot or install an upgrade of the fimware the device is not reachable anymore.

The status LED is either permanently red or orange.

The Wifi LED remains off.

I only regain access after a factory reset.

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks in advance,

Robert

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Robert Stroth
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I have updated the IAP-325 Cluster to the latest Firmware yesterday (8.6.0.10_80708 (Digitally Signed - Production Build)).

When i try to Update the AP-535 it isn't reachable after the reboot and shows red or orange LED. The SetMeUp Wifi is not available after reboot.

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Robert Stroth
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Original Message:
Sent: Jul 21, 2021 10:48 AM
From: Dustin Burns
Subject: Add AP-535 to existing Cluster

So to confirm, you have upgraded the IAPs top the same version as the current cluster? This is a requirement.

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Dustin Burns
Senior Mobility and Access Engineer @WEI

ACCX 1271| ACMX 509| ACSP | ACDA | MVP Guru 2021
If my post was useful accept solution and/or give kudos

Original Message:
Sent: Jul 21, 2021 09:14 AM
From: Robert Stroth
Subject: Add AP-535 to existing Cluster

Hello all,
I am currently trying to add 6 AP-535 to an already existing cluster of 12 IAP-325.

We have been able to add the IAP-325s relatively easily in the past by assigning them static IP addresses after the first boot, then after a reboot the new AP had the correct firmware and other settings pulled from the Virtual Controller.

But with the AP-535 all attempts fail, as soon as I either assign a static IP and reboot or install an upgrade of the fimware the device is not reachable anymore.

The status LED is either permanently red or orange.

The Wifi LED remains off.

I only regain access after a factory reset.

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks in advance,

Robert

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Robert Stroth
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Please check on the prerequisites below. Do you meet all of them? 

• IAPs must be in the same VLAN and subnet. IAPs will not cluster if they are in a different network from each other.
• IAPs must belong to the same region. US IAPs will not cluster with Rest of World IAPs.
• IAPs must be running the same code of firmware.

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Dustin Burns
Senior Mobility and Access Engineer @WEI

ACCX 1271| ACMX 509| ACSP | ACDA | MVP Guru 2021
If my post was useful accept solution and/or give kudos
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: Jul 21, 2021 10:56 AM
From: Robert Stroth
Subject: Add AP-535 to existing Cluster

I have updated the IAP-325 Cluster to the latest Firmware yesterday (8.6.0.10_80708 (Digitally Signed - Production Build)).

When i try to Update the AP-535 it isn't reachable after the reboot and shows red or orange LED. The SetMeUp Wifi is not available after reboot.

------------------------------
Robert Stroth

Original Message:
Sent: Jul 21, 2021 10:48 AM
From: Dustin Burns
Subject: Add AP-535 to existing Cluster

So to confirm, you have upgraded the IAPs top the same version as the current cluster? This is a requirement.

------------------------------
Dustin Burns
Senior Mobility and Access Engineer @WEI

ACCX 1271| ACMX 509| ACSP | ACDA | MVP Guru 2021
If my post was useful accept solution and/or give kudos

Original Message:
Sent: Jul 21, 2021 09:14 AM
From: Robert Stroth
Subject: Add AP-535 to existing Cluster

Hello all,
I am currently trying to add 6 AP-535 to an already existing cluster of 12 IAP-325.

We have been able to add the IAP-325s relatively easily in the past by assigning them static IP addresses after the first boot, then after a reboot the new AP had the correct firmware and other settings pulled from the Virtual Controller.

But with the AP-535 all attempts fail, as soon as I either assign a static IP and reboot or install an upgrade of the fimware the device is not reachable anymore.

The status LED is either permanently red or orange.

The Wifi LED remains off.

I only regain access after a factory reset.

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks in advance,

Robert

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Robert Stroth
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If you are getting red, there may be an issue with the AP also. See below. The whole guide can be found here https://asp.arubanetworks.com/downloads/documents/RmlsZTpjYjIwMDYzMi1kMmMyLTExZWEtYTA5OS0zZmJiOWU3NDY5OWE%3D





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Dustin Burns
Senior Mobility and Access Engineer @WEI

ACCX 1271| ACMX 509| ACSP | ACDA | MVP Guru 2021
If my post was useful accept solution and/or give kudos
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: Jul 21, 2021 10:56 AM
From: Robert Stroth
Subject: Add AP-535 to existing Cluster

I have updated the IAP-325 Cluster to the latest Firmware yesterday (8.6.0.10_80708 (Digitally Signed - Production Build)).

When i try to Update the AP-535 it isn't reachable after the reboot and shows red or orange LED. The SetMeUp Wifi is not available after reboot.

------------------------------
Robert Stroth

Original Message:
Sent: Jul 21, 2021 10:48 AM
From: Dustin Burns
Subject: Add AP-535 to existing Cluster

So to confirm, you have upgraded the IAPs top the same version as the current cluster? This is a requirement.

------------------------------
Dustin Burns
Senior Mobility and Access Engineer @WEI

ACCX 1271| ACMX 509| ACSP | ACDA | MVP Guru 2021
If my post was useful accept solution and/or give kudos

Original Message:
Sent: Jul 21, 2021 09:14 AM
From: Robert Stroth
Subject: Add AP-535 to existing Cluster

Hello all,
I am currently trying to add 6 AP-535 to an already existing cluster of 12 IAP-325.

We have been able to add the IAP-325s relatively easily in the past by assigning them static IP addresses after the first boot, then after a reboot the new AP had the correct firmware and other settings pulled from the Virtual Controller.

But with the AP-535 all attempts fail, as soon as I either assign a static IP and reboot or install an upgrade of the fimware the device is not reachable anymore.

The status LED is either permanently red or orange.

The Wifi LED remains off.

I only regain access after a factory reset.

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks in advance,

Robert

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Robert Stroth
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When i try to Upgrade the Firmware the AP is not reachable after reboot.

Even when i reset the AP to facory defaults, the SetMeEup-Wifi is available but after some times the AP reboots automatically and just blinks green.

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Robert Stroth
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Original Message:
Sent: Jul 21, 2021 03:43 PM
From: Dustin Burns
Subject: Add AP-535 to existing Cluster

If you are getting red, there may be an issue with the AP also. See below. The whole guide can be found here https://asp.arubanetworks.com/downloads/documents/RmlsZTpjYjIwMDYzMi1kMmMyLTExZWEtYTA5OS0zZmJiOWU3NDY5OWE%3D





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Dustin Burns
Senior Mobility and Access Engineer @WEI

ACCX 1271| ACMX 509| ACSP | ACDA | MVP Guru 2021
If my post was useful accept solution and/or give kudos

Original Message:
Sent: Jul 21, 2021 10:56 AM
From: Robert Stroth
Subject: Add AP-535 to existing Cluster

I have updated the IAP-325 Cluster to the latest Firmware yesterday (8.6.0.10_80708 (Digitally Signed - Production Build)).

When i try to Update the AP-535 it isn't reachable after the reboot and shows red or orange LED. The SetMeUp Wifi is not available after reboot.

------------------------------
Robert Stroth

Original Message:
Sent: Jul 21, 2021 10:48 AM
From: Dustin Burns
Subject: Add AP-535 to existing Cluster

So to confirm, you have upgraded the IAPs top the same version as the current cluster? This is a requirement.

------------------------------
Dustin Burns
Senior Mobility and Access Engineer @WEI

ACCX 1271| ACMX 509| ACSP | ACDA | MVP Guru 2021
If my post was useful accept solution and/or give kudos

Original Message:
Sent: Jul 21, 2021 09:14 AM
From: Robert Stroth
Subject: Add AP-535 to existing Cluster

Hello all,
I am currently trying to add 6 AP-535 to an already existing cluster of 12 IAP-325.

We have been able to add the IAP-325s relatively easily in the past by assigning them static IP addresses after the first boot, then after a reboot the new AP had the correct firmware and other settings pulled from the Virtual Controller.

But with the AP-535 all attempts fail, as soon as I either assign a static IP and reboot or install an upgrade of the fimware the device is not reachable anymore.

The status LED is either permanently red or orange.

The Wifi LED remains off.

I only regain access after a factory reset.

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks in advance,

Robert

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Robert Stroth
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Did you purchase the AP from an Aruba Partner, or an authorized reseller? Or was this "grey market" (used/refurbished)?

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Dustin Burns
Senior Mobility and Access Engineer @WEI

ACCX 1271| ACMX 509| ACSP | ACDA | MVP Guru 2021
If my post was useful accept solution and/or give kudos
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: Jul 23, 2021 04:29 AM
From: Robert Stroth
Subject: Add AP-535 to existing Cluster

When i try to Upgrade the Firmware the AP is not reachable after reboot.

Even when i reset the AP to facory defaults, the SetMeEup-Wifi is available but after some times the AP reboots automatically and just blinks green.

------------------------------
Robert Stroth

Original Message:
Sent: Jul 21, 2021 03:43 PM
From: Dustin Burns
Subject: Add AP-535 to existing Cluster

If you are getting red, there may be an issue with the AP also. See below. The whole guide can be found here https://asp.arubanetworks.com/downloads/documents/RmlsZTpjYjIwMDYzMi1kMmMyLTExZWEtYTA5OS0zZmJiOWU3NDY5OWE%3D





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Dustin Burns
Senior Mobility and Access Engineer @WEI

ACCX 1271| ACMX 509| ACSP | ACDA | MVP Guru 2021
If my post was useful accept solution and/or give kudos

Original Message:
Sent: Jul 21, 2021 10:56 AM
From: Robert Stroth
Subject: Add AP-535 to existing Cluster

I have updated the IAP-325 Cluster to the latest Firmware yesterday (8.6.0.10_80708 (Digitally Signed - Production Build)).

When i try to Update the AP-535 it isn't reachable after the reboot and shows red or orange LED. The SetMeUp Wifi is not available after reboot.

------------------------------
Robert Stroth

Original Message:
Sent: Jul 21, 2021 10:48 AM
From: Dustin Burns
Subject: Add AP-535 to existing Cluster

So to confirm, you have upgraded the IAPs top the same version as the current cluster? This is a requirement.

------------------------------
Dustin Burns
Senior Mobility and Access Engineer @WEI

ACCX 1271| ACMX 509| ACSP | ACDA | MVP Guru 2021
If my post was useful accept solution and/or give kudos

Original Message:
Sent: Jul 21, 2021 09:14 AM
From: Robert Stroth
Subject: Add AP-535 to existing Cluster

Hello all,
I am currently trying to add 6 AP-535 to an already existing cluster of 12 IAP-325.

We have been able to add the IAP-325s relatively easily in the past by assigning them static IP addresses after the first boot, then after a reboot the new AP had the correct firmware and other settings pulled from the Virtual Controller.

But with the AP-535 all attempts fail, as soon as I either assign a static IP and reboot or install an upgrade of the fimware the device is not reachable anymore.

The status LED is either permanently red or orange.

The Wifi LED remains off.

I only regain access after a factory reset.

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks in advance,

Robert

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Robert Stroth
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Hi Robert,

You have to upgrade the 535's to the exact same version - 8.6.0.10 - before you can join them to an existing cluster where the Virtual Controller is a different model.

By the previous messages I'm not sure if you did that.


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Miguel Goncalves
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Original Message:
Sent: Jul 21, 2021 10:56 AM
From: Robert Stroth
Subject: Add AP-535 to existing Cluster

I have updated the IAP-325 Cluster to the latest Firmware yesterday (8.6.0.10_80708 (Digitally Signed - Production Build)).

When i try to Update the AP-535 it isn't reachable after the reboot and shows red or orange LED. The SetMeUp Wifi is not available after reboot.

------------------------------
Robert Stroth

Original Message:
Sent: Jul 21, 2021 10:48 AM
From: Dustin Burns
Subject: Add AP-535 to existing Cluster

So to confirm, you have upgraded the IAPs top the same version as the current cluster? This is a requirement.

------------------------------
Dustin Burns
Senior Mobility and Access Engineer @WEI

ACCX 1271| ACMX 509| ACSP | ACDA | MVP Guru 2021
If my post was useful accept solution and/or give kudos

Original Message:
Sent: Jul 21, 2021 09:14 AM
From: Robert Stroth
Subject: Add AP-535 to existing Cluster

Hello all,
I am currently trying to add 6 AP-535 to an already existing cluster of 12 IAP-325.

We have been able to add the IAP-325s relatively easily in the past by assigning them static IP addresses after the first boot, then after a reboot the new AP had the correct firmware and other settings pulled from the Virtual Controller.

But with the AP-535 all attempts fail, as soon as I either assign a static IP and reboot or install an upgrade of the fimware the device is not reachable anymore.

The status LED is either permanently red or orange.

The Wifi LED remains off.

I only regain access after a factory reset.

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks in advance,

Robert

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Robert Stroth
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