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Mixed envionment AP issues 635/655

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  • 1.  Mixed envionment AP issues 635/655

    Posted Nov 16, 2022 03:01 PM

    Hi there, 

    I'm new to the forums here but have a client that is experiencing some issues.   He originally had a 635 Access point configured and ended up purchasing a 655 AP to add to his network.    I've learned quite a bit on my own here about the way virtual controllers work and why I was being redirected to the original AP when trying to hit the IP of the new.

    I do not see a method though of adding this access point to the existing controller.  Is this possible with these two models?  I saw some issues with firmware versions needing to match but I wasn't sure if these devices could even have the same firmware or if they're just not compatible in the same environment.   

    Please advise! 

    Thanks



  • 2.  RE: Mixed envionment AP issues 635/655
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    EMPLOYEE
    Posted Nov 16, 2022 04:36 PM
    yes you can have different model APs in one Aruba Instant cluster as long as they are running the same firmware version.
    So put the new AP-655 in an isolated VLAN and then upgrade it to the same firmware version as that of AP-635.
    also note that the min required firmware for it is Aruba InstantOS 8.10.0.1

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  • 3.  RE: Mixed envionment AP issues 635/655

    Posted Nov 16, 2022 05:45 PM
    Thank you for the reply.  I found the issue to be differing firmware.  Once I got them both on the same,   all is well!!  (minutes after I posted)
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