The JW797A is AP-315 Campus AP, so it will not run in Instant mode. And I don't think there is an option to check from the controller what the exact model is.
If you have Central already, you can add the serial + MAC addresses of your APs (or one of them; get them with the command: show ap database long) to Central and see the exact model/type from there.
You may consider moving your APs to AOS10 in Central, which is what the ap convert command is for. However, as far as I know you need a controller running AOS8.6 or higher to use that command. And only do that after consulting your Aruba Partner and/or Aruba Support.
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Herman Robers
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Original Message:
Sent: Aug 09, 2022 05:49 AM
From: Inzamam Shahid
Subject: Moving from a controller network to Aruba Central
Hi,
I just want to ask is it possible to change from a controller managed AP to an Instant AP? Instant AP that is managed by Aruba Central.
Back story: We have a client with few sites around the world those sites do not have any It staff. They have 7005 controllers and Aruba AP 315, I believe the J number is: JW797A. Can this model AP be converted to an Instant AP? I see there is a convert option on the controller has anyone ever used that ?
Also, is there any command to confirm the part number of the APs on a wireless controller?
Thanks,