If you run the APs on a controller, it will just work.
If you want to build an Instant cluster, make sure that all of the APs are installed with the same firmware. So you might need to do a manual firmware installation with the non-FIPS firmware on the APs that are FIPS/TAA (or on the other ones if you prefer to run in FIPS mode). Please verify this with your equipment provider and/or Aruba Support or make sure that you can return the APs if it doesn't work.
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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
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Original Message:
Sent: Nov 17, 2021 12:59 PM
From: Jason Pagliaro
Subject: Compatibility between TAA/FIPS compliant APs and non-TAA/FIPS compliant APs
Hey Oilam - Did you ever obtain an answer to this....Similliar question has arised on my end and i cannot find answer....
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Jason Pagliaro
Original Message:
Sent: May 12, 2020 04:38 AM
From: Massimo Maioli
Subject: Compatibility between TAA/FIPS compliant APs and non-TAA/FIPS compliant APs
Hi to all,
one of our customers needs to expand its Wifi infrastructure which is based on Aruba IAP-207 (JX954A): this model is no longer available from our provider and they suggested to buy IAP-207 (JX958A) that seems to have the same funcionality and is TAA/FIPS compliant.
My question is: as long as I don't need/care about TAA/FIPS compliancy, can I use/integrate the new APs (JX958A) with older ones(JX954A)?
Thanks
Regards
Oiam