I don't have any knowledge on maintaining APs via an external controller. This forum is for "Controllerless Networks" wherein the "administration/management" is within the AP firmware itself example the IAP-325 that comes with InstantOS image.
Perhaps you should look for a forum for "controller" based administration ask the question there.
IMHO - you may get better response there.
Original Message:
Sent: Jun 23, 2023 02:02 AM
From: AlexyK
Subject: InstantOS for AP-325
I have AP 325 and Aruba 7005 as controller.... ((
Original Message:
Sent: Jun 23, 2023 01:29 AM
From: arunkhan
Subject: InstantOS for AP-325
For IAP-325 (Instant OS) you can log in to it's Web console and apply the firmware file as shown in screenshot below.

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Original Message:
Sent: Jun 21, 2023 04:20 AM
From: AlexyK
Subject: InstantOS for AP-325
OK. What's the problem.... Which way can I download any image to AP-325 ?
Original Message:
Sent: Jun 20, 2023 03:19 AM
From: ariyap
Subject: InstantOS for AP-325
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
The lifetime warranty does provide access to 'stable' firmware. For access to any firmware, an active support contract is needed.
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Original Message:
Sent: Jun 20, 2023 02:27 AM
From: AlexyK
Subject: InstantOS for AP-325
"I was able to update an IAP-325!"..... without support contract? Could you tell how?
Original Message:
Sent: Jun 16, 2023 12:53 PM
From: arunkhan
Subject: InstantOS for AP-325
Thanks. I was able to download and update an IAP-325!
I have discovered a later version 8.10... but I think it is available only to customers with a support contract :(
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Original Message:
Sent: Jun 11, 2023 06:06 PM
From: ariyap
Subject: InstantOS for AP-325
looks like it
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Original Message:
Sent: Jun 08, 2023 05:27 PM
From: arunkhan
Subject: InstantOS for AP-325
Thanks for the guidance.
Per the screenshot below from link

Would this Instant OS firmware be the latest for IAP-325?
Please confirm.
Thanks so much.
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Original Message:
Sent: Jun 07, 2023 06:41 PM
From: ariyap
Subject: InstantOS for AP-325
with older APs such as AP-325s, you need a IAP-325 to be ale to run Instant AP firmware which does not require controller.
the SKU for IAP-325 is JW325A which is for rest of the world (not to be used in US, Japan, Israel)
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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Original Message:
Sent: Jun 06, 2023 06:22 PM
From: arunkhan
Subject: InstantOS for AP-325
I am new to using Aruba WiFi AP and I am considering buying a used Aruba HP AP-325 from eBay.
I have been reading a bit about this AP supporting InstantOS.
From what I understand is that with this firmware a setup of 325 APs can work in a cluster without the need
of a controller, similar to Ruckus Unleashed firmware that I am familiar with.
I would sincerely appreciate it if the community can guide me on where to find the latest InstantOS firmware image for the AP-365
and the installation steps.
Thanks so much _()_
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