Controllerless Networks

Hello, I am new to buying aruba equipment.

Recently my boss bought some model APIN0205 aruba antennas. The model that needs a controller

He bought them without knowing that this equipment was needed.

My question is, is there a way to install a driver on a computer without having to buy a subscription?

Another question, I saw a controller on ebay model Aruba 620. I know it's an old model, but can I use it to configure the APs? Do I need anything else to configure them? A subscription also to be able to use it?

I am very lost with these devices and the aruba phone support really doesn't help much.

Thank you!.

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Daniel Ladeda
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An AP-205 access point indeed requires the use of a controller.
The 620 controller could be used, but it's indeed quite old, and to only ArobaOS code branch to support both 620 and AP-205 is 6.4, which is quite old as well, and no longer supported in case of issues.
You will need to purchase AP capacity licenses on that controller as well.

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Onno Harms
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Original Message:
Sent: Apr 29, 2022 01:57 PM
From: Daniel Ladeda
Subject: Please I need help with AP-205 and Controller

Hello, I am new to buying aruba equipment.

Recently my boss bought some model APIN0205 aruba antennas. The model that needs a controller

He bought them without knowing that this equipment was needed.

My question is, is there a way to install a driver on a computer without having to buy a subscription?

Another question, I saw a controller on ebay model Aruba 620. I know it's an old model, but can I use it to configure the APs? Do I need anything else to configure them? A subscription also to be able to use it?

I am very lost with these devices and the aruba phone support really doesn't help much.

Thank you!.

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Daniel Ladeda
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The datasheet for the 200 series of APs says that they can be used as Instant (controller-less) APs - so couldn't the OP could use them without a controller ? 

https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/ds/DS_AP200Series.pdf

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Original Message:
Sent: May 02, 2022 11:42 AM
From: Onno Harms
Subject: Please I need help with AP-205 and Controller

An AP-205 access point indeed requires the use of a controller.
The 620 controller could be used, but it's indeed quite old, and to only ArobaOS code branch to support both 620 and AP-205 is 6.4, which is quite old as well, and no longer supported in case of issues.
You will need to purchase AP capacity licenses on that controller as well.

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Onno Harms

Original Message:
Sent: Apr 29, 2022 01:57 PM
From: Daniel Ladeda
Subject: Please I need help with AP-205 and Controller

Hello, I am new to buying aruba equipment.

Recently my boss bought some model APIN0205 aruba antennas. The model that needs a controller

He bought them without knowing that this equipment was needed.

My question is, is there a way to install a driver on a computer without having to buy a subscription?

Another question, I saw a controller on ebay model Aruba 620. I know it's an old model, but can I use it to configure the APs? Do I need anything else to configure them? A subscription also to be able to use it?

I am very lost with these devices and the aruba phone support really doesn't help much.

Thank you!.

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Daniel Ladeda
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The 200 Series had separate product variants (SKUs) for controller-based (AOS, AP) and controller-less (Instant IAP) deployments. While an IAP can be converted to be used with a controller, the inverse is not possible.

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Onno Harms
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Original Message:
Sent: May 03, 2022 01:51 PM
From: John McGlone
Subject: Please I need help with AP-205 and Controller

The datasheet for the 200 series of APs says that they can be used as Instant (controller-less) APs - so couldn't the OP could use them without a controller ? 

https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/ds/DS_AP200Series.pdf

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John McGlone

Original Message:
Sent: May 02, 2022 11:42 AM
From: Onno Harms
Subject: Please I need help with AP-205 and Controller

An AP-205 access point indeed requires the use of a controller.
The 620 controller could be used, but it's indeed quite old, and to only ArobaOS code branch to support both 620 and AP-205 is 6.4, which is quite old as well, and no longer supported in case of issues.
You will need to purchase AP capacity licenses on that controller as well.

------------------------------
Onno Harms

Original Message:
Sent: Apr 29, 2022 01:57 PM
From: Daniel Ladeda
Subject: Please I need help with AP-205 and Controller

Hello, I am new to buying aruba equipment.

Recently my boss bought some model APIN0205 aruba antennas. The model that needs a controller

He bought them without knowing that this equipment was needed.

My question is, is there a way to install a driver on a computer without having to buy a subscription?

Another question, I saw a controller on ebay model Aruba 620. I know it's an old model, but can I use it to configure the APs? Do I need anything else to configure them? A subscription also to be able to use it?

I am very lost with these devices and the aruba phone support really doesn't help much.

Thank you!.

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Daniel Ladeda
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Can I buy 1 IAP-205 and add the other AP-205s to that controller?
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Daniel Ladeda
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Original Message:
Sent: May 02, 2022 11:42 AM
From: Onno Harms
Subject: Please I need help with AP-205 and Controller

An AP-205 access point indeed requires the use of a controller.
The 620 controller could be used, but it's indeed quite old, and to only ArobaOS code branch to support both 620 and AP-205 is 6.4, which is quite old as well, and no longer supported in case of issues.
You will need to purchase AP capacity licenses on that controller as well.

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Onno Harms

Original Message:
Sent: Apr 29, 2022 01:57 PM
From: Daniel Ladeda
Subject: Please I need help with AP-205 and Controller

Hello, I am new to buying aruba equipment.

Recently my boss bought some model APIN0205 aruba antennas. The model that needs a controller

He bought them without knowing that this equipment was needed.

My question is, is there a way to install a driver on a computer without having to buy a subscription?

Another question, I saw a controller on ebay model Aruba 620. I know it's an old model, but can I use it to configure the APs? Do I need anything else to configure them? A subscription also to be able to use it?

I am very lost with these devices and the aruba phone support really doesn't help much.

Thank you!.

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Daniel Ladeda
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No, because the IAP is not a controller. For Instant mode, all APs need to be Instant (or Universal) models.

And I would be careful with buying IAP-205 as they are older technology, end-of-sale for 3.5 years now, don't get an upgrade to Aruba Instant 8.x, and will be end-of support in 1.5 year from now.

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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.

In case your problem is solved, please invest the time to post a follow-up with the information on how you solved it. Others can benefit from that.
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Original Message:
Sent: May 03, 2022 03:52 PM
From: Daniel Ladeda
Subject: Please I need help with AP-205 and Controller

Can I buy 1 IAP-205 and add the other AP-205s to that controller?
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Daniel Ladeda

Original Message:
Sent: May 02, 2022 11:42 AM
From: Onno Harms
Subject: Please I need help with AP-205 and Controller

An AP-205 access point indeed requires the use of a controller.
The 620 controller could be used, but it's indeed quite old, and to only ArobaOS code branch to support both 620 and AP-205 is 6.4, which is quite old as well, and no longer supported in case of issues.
You will need to purchase AP capacity licenses on that controller as well.

------------------------------
Onno Harms

Original Message:
Sent: Apr 29, 2022 01:57 PM
From: Daniel Ladeda
Subject: Please I need help with AP-205 and Controller

Hello, I am new to buying aruba equipment.

Recently my boss bought some model APIN0205 aruba antennas. The model that needs a controller

He bought them without knowing that this equipment was needed.

My question is, is there a way to install a driver on a computer without having to buy a subscription?

Another question, I saw a controller on ebay model Aruba 620. I know it's an old model, but can I use it to configure the APs? Do I need anything else to configure them? A subscription also to be able to use it?

I am very lost with these devices and the aruba phone support really doesn't help much.

Thank you!.

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Daniel Ladeda
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In conclusion, in addition to the controller, do I have to buy a license to be able to use those APs?

Do you have any idea of the cost of those licenses?

Another question, what controller do you recommend for those APs?

Greetings and thanks for the reply.

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Daniel Ladeda
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Original Message:
Sent: May 02, 2022 11:42 AM
From: Onno Harms
Subject: Please I need help with AP-205 and Controller

An AP-205 access point indeed requires the use of a controller.
The 620 controller could be used, but it's indeed quite old, and to only ArobaOS code branch to support both 620 and AP-205 is 6.4, which is quite old as well, and no longer supported in case of issues.
You will need to purchase AP capacity licenses on that controller as well.

------------------------------
Onno Harms

Original Message:
Sent: Apr 29, 2022 01:57 PM
From: Daniel Ladeda
Subject: Please I need help with AP-205 and Controller

Hello, I am new to buying aruba equipment.

Recently my boss bought some model APIN0205 aruba antennas. The model that needs a controller

He bought them without knowing that this equipment was needed.

My question is, is there a way to install a driver on a computer without having to buy a subscription?

Another question, I saw a controller on ebay model Aruba 620. I know it's an old model, but can I use it to configure the APs? Do I need anything else to configure them? A subscription also to be able to use it?

I am very lost with these devices and the aruba phone support really doesn't help much.

Thank you!.

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Daniel Ladeda
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Best to reach out to local Aruba Sales or an Aruba partner.
Controller model depends on number of APs.

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Onno Harms
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Original Message:
Sent: May 03, 2022 03:53 PM
From: Daniel Ladeda
Subject: Please I need help with AP-205 and Controller

In conclusion, in addition to the controller, do I have to buy a license to be able to use those APs?

Do you have any idea of the cost of those licenses?

Another question, what controller do you recommend for those APs?

Greetings and thanks for the reply.

------------------------------
Daniel Ladeda

Original Message:
Sent: May 02, 2022 11:42 AM
From: Onno Harms
Subject: Please I need help with AP-205 and Controller

An AP-205 access point indeed requires the use of a controller.
The 620 controller could be used, but it's indeed quite old, and to only ArobaOS code branch to support both 620 and AP-205 is 6.4, which is quite old as well, and no longer supported in case of issues.
You will need to purchase AP capacity licenses on that controller as well.

------------------------------
Onno Harms

Original Message:
Sent: Apr 29, 2022 01:57 PM
From: Daniel Ladeda
Subject: Please I need help with AP-205 and Controller

Hello, I am new to buying aruba equipment.

Recently my boss bought some model APIN0205 aruba antennas. The model that needs a controller

He bought them without knowing that this equipment was needed.

My question is, is there a way to install a driver on a computer without having to buy a subscription?

Another question, I saw a controller on ebay model Aruba 620. I know it's an old model, but can I use it to configure the APs? Do I need anything else to configure them? A subscription also to be able to use it?

I am very lost with these devices and the aruba phone support really doesn't help much.

Thank you!.

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Daniel Ladeda
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Ulises Cazares
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Original Message:
Sent: May 03, 2022 03:53 PM
From: Daniel Ladeda
Subject: Please I need help with AP-205 and Controller

In conclusion, in addition to the controller, do I have to buy a license to be able to use those APs?

Do you have any idea of the cost of those licenses?

Another question, what controller do you recommend for those APs?

Greetings and thanks for the reply.

------------------------------
Daniel Ladeda

Original Message:
Sent: May 02, 2022 11:42 AM
From: Onno Harms
Subject: Please I need help with AP-205 and Controller

An AP-205 access point indeed requires the use of a controller.
The 620 controller could be used, but it's indeed quite old, and to only ArobaOS code branch to support both 620 and AP-205 is 6.4, which is quite old as well, and no longer supported in case of issues.
You will need to purchase AP capacity licenses on that controller as well.

------------------------------
Onno Harms

Original Message:
Sent: Apr 29, 2022 01:57 PM
From: Daniel Ladeda
Subject: Please I need help with AP-205 and Controller

Hello, I am new to buying aruba equipment.

Recently my boss bought some model APIN0205 aruba antennas. The model that needs a controller

He bought them without knowing that this equipment was needed.

My question is, is there a way to install a driver on a computer without having to buy a subscription?

Another question, I saw a controller on ebay model Aruba 620. I know it's an old model, but can I use it to configure the APs? Do I need anything else to configure them? A subscription also to be able to use it?

I am very lost with these devices and the aruba phone support really doesn't help much.

Thank you!.

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Daniel Ladeda
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