Controllerless Networks

Hi,

Today I installed some AP 505 and tried to configure them but I failed! I connected on the setmeup wireless broadcasted and then on the web browser I went to https:\\setmeup.arubanetworks.com and I got the wellcoming page! I loged in using admin/SN of the AP and I ended up on a page that did not seemed correct! It was only for that particular AP and It did not gave me the opportunity to configure any SSID or anything like that!

Does anyone know why this came on this way! I did not test to log in on https:\\instant.arubanetworks.com! Does this make ant difference If i go through that instead?

Thanks in advance

Did you see the instructions here?  https://www.arubanetworks.com/techdocs/Instant_85_WebHelp/Content/instant-ug/custom-iap-param/ap-disc-logic.htm?Highlight=setmeup

 

Hi cjoseph,

Does this mean that the AP-505 with 8.5.0.0 are not on instant mode and these AP should be converted first in order to join them in a cluster (controllerless)?

In this case can you provide me the link to download the image file?

I get this when I log in on the setmeup-xx:xx:xx:

 

Click on the maintenence Tab:

I dont have that option:

 

Maybe I should download another image file?

What happens when you click on the Virtual Controller tab?

I got this:

PM me your email address.

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@Fisnikm wrote:

I got this:

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Was this resolved as i am having the exact same issue.

I had the exact same problem today and was able to resolve it by uploading and installing this image to the AP-505. You can upload and install the image under the Virtual Controller Tab.

 

Please note that you need to be registered with HP Enterprise Support to download the file. Only company email addresses are accepted in the registration process.

After registering I was not able to download the instant image file for AP-505. How long does it take for to review my request?

Thank you!

jp.lauer  thank you!

 

Tried again after 14 hours to download the image file for the AP-505 (ArubaInstant_Gemini_8.6.0.2_73853)

The message is:

Unable to download software. Your download request was received and is being reviewed. Please retry your request in 4 hours.

 

What is the correct procediure for downloading AP-505 ArubaInstant_Gemini_8.6.0.2_73853

 

Thank you!

 

If you have access on the cli of the APs then log in on the cli and write the command: 

 

This worked, thank you very much!

I had this issue today too. New 505 on 8.6.0.0 to start.  AP started out in this upgrade-only mode, as the first of an instant cluster.  Others did the same thing, but once I followed the upgrade instructions above to 8.6.0.2, it gave me the instant interface I expected.  I was able to put the second URL into the WebUI upgrade URL window, and that worked.   So, to me, these 505's are not behaving properly as shipped... right?  Should Instant UI after not finding a controller.  Can't find any info in release notes or guides referencing this behavior.

 

CLI said this, on SSH login: 

"Warning: CLI is currently running in upgrade-only mode. Only upgrade operation is supported, other operations may not funcion."  (yep it is spelled that way)

 

Gary,

 

This is expected behavior (but unexpected spelling..). Early Aruba AP units will initially ship from the factory with a limited image that needs to be upgraded first before the unit can become fully functional.

This is covered in the Aruba AP Software Quickstart Guide, which can be found on the Aruba Support website, or by scanning the QR code in the startup guide that ships with the AP.

Later units will indeed ship with a full Instant image.