Please verify that you have Instant AP 225 (IAP-225-xx).
The AP 225 comes in two versions: AP-225 and IAP-225. The AP-225 requires a controller to operate, the IAP-225 works with a virtual controller integrated into the AP and operates like you describe that it should start broadcasting the SetMeUp-xx SSID.
Check the part number on the box or the white sticker that is on the back. Example what to look for with the IAP-205 / AP-205:
If you received the AP-225 model, it's probably best to return the APs and get them replaced with Instant models. The initial Aruba pricing is the same for both, on market places I see the IAP model may cost slightly more as a controller is not required which makes it better suitable for small and home deployments.
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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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Original Message:
Sent: Jan 21, 2021 02:08 AM
From: Tom Young
Subject: Can't connect to AP-225
Hello everyone
I surely hope I can find some help here as the HP help desk doesn't seem to be able to do anything.
I need to Install 5 AP-225s in our office and recreational areas.
I connected the first AP out of the box to a PoE switch and according to the installation guide, after booting, I should be able to see a Wireless Network ending with the MAC address of the AP-225.
No Luck
I tried a reset to factory settings by holding the switch for 10 sec during power up.
I tried accessing the user interface through the LAN. The AP pulls an IP from the DHCP server but i cannot connect to
//192.168.1.159:4343
Also the Power LED is continuously blinking and the radio lights are off
I am having the same issues with all 5 of the AP's :(
What am I doing wrong ??
I would greatly appreciate any help
Tom
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Tom Young
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