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Aruba IAP-205 User Manual

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User Guide
Aruba Instant
6.5.0.0-4.3.0.0

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Aruba IAP-205 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Wi-Fi Standards802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Frequency Bands2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
MIMO2x2:2
Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C
Ethernet Ports1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps (RJ-45)
Antenna TypeIntegrated omni-directional antennas
Power over Ethernet (PoE)802.3af
Weight0.5 kg
MountingCeiling, Wall
Dimensions150mm x 150mm x 40mm

Summary

About this Guide

Contacting Support

Provides contact information for Aruba support, including website, forums, and telephone numbers.

About Aruba Instant

Supported IAP Platforms

Lists IAP platforms that support Instant software and their minimum required software versions.

Setting up an IAP

Provisioning an IAP

Explains methods for provisioning IAPs, including Zero Touch Provisioning via Aruba Activate.

Logging in to the Instant UI

Provides instructions for accessing the Instant User Interface via a web browser using default credentials.

Automatic Retrieval of Configuration

Managed Mode Operations

Explains how IAPs retrieve configuration files from a server via FTP or FTPS for automatic updates.

Configuring Managed Mode Parameters

Details the CLI commands and steps to configure the managed-mode profile for automatic configuration.

Instant User Interface

Login Screen

Describes the Instant login page, allowing users to view connectivity and log in.

Main Window

Details the elements of the Instant UI Main Window, including Banner, Search Text Box, and Tabs.

Initial Configuration Tasks

Configuring System Parameters

Details the configuration of system parameters for an IAP, including name, location, and IP settings.

Changing Password

Explains how to update the admin user password using the Instant UI or CLI.

Customizing IAP Settings

Specifying a Method for Obtaining IP Address

Details how to configure static IP addresses or allow IAPs to obtain addresses via DHCP.

Configuring Radio Profiles for an IAP

Explains how to configure radio profiles for IAPs using Instant UI or CLI, including ARM-assigned and manual settings.

Master Election and Virtual Controller

Explains how Instant networks elect a Virtual Controller (VC) and the master election protocol.

VLAN Configuration

IPv6 Support

Enabling IPv6 Support for IAP Configuration

Describes features supporting IPv6, including IP modes, RADIUS over IPv6, and SNMP over IPv6.

Wireless Network Profiles

Configuring Wireless Network Profiles

Details the transactions between client and IAP during startup, including authentication and connection.

Configuring WLAN Settings for an SSID Profile

Provides steps to configure WLAN settings for an SSID profile using Instant UI or CLI.

Configuring Security Settings for an Employee or Voice Network

Describes configuring security settings for Employee or Voice networks via Instant UI or CLI.

Configuring Access Rules for a WLAN SSID Profile

Explains how to configure access rules for WLAN SSIDs to control network access.

Wired Profiles

Configuring Wired Settings

Details how to configure wired settings for a wired profile using Instant UI or CLI.

Configuring VLAN for a Wired Profile

Provides steps to configure VLAN settings for a wired profile using Instant UI or CLI.

Configuring Security Settings for a Wired Profile

Describes configuring security parameters for wired employee networks via Instant UI or CLI.

Captive Portal for Guest Access

Understanding Captive Portal

Explains captive portal authentication, which presents a web page for guest user authentication.

Configuring a WLAN SSID for Guest Access

Provides steps to create an SSID for guest access using the Instant UI or CLI.

Configuring Internal Captive Portal for Guest Network

Details configuring internal captive portal authentication using an internal server.

Configuring External Captive Portal for a Guest Network

Describes configuring external captive portal authentication using an external server.

Configuring Guest Logon Role and Access Rules for Guest Users

Describes creating user roles and access rules for guest users for captive portal profiles.

Authentication and User Management

Managing IAP Users

Classifies IAP users (Administrator, Guest administrator, Employee, Guest) and their access privileges.

Roles and Policies

Firewall Policies

Explains how Instant firewall provides identity-based controls for application-layer security and traffic.

DHCP Configuration

Configuring DHCP Scopes

Details various DHCP address assignment modes and client traffic forwarding modes for IAP-VPN.

Configuring Time-Based Services

Configuring a Time Range Profile

Provides steps to create time range profiles using the Instant UI or CLI.

Dynamic DNS Registration

VPN Configuration

Understanding VPN Features

Explains how IAPs use a VC architecture and require a physical controller for VPN tunnel termination.

Configuring a Tunnel from an IAP to a Mobility Controller

Describes configuring VPN host settings on an IAP to enable communication with a controller remotely.

IAP-VPN Deployment

Understanding IAP-VPN Architecture

Details the IAP-VPN architecture components: IAPs at branch sites and Controller at the datacenter.

Adaptive Radio Management

ARM Overview

Introduces Adaptive Radio Management (ARM) for optimizing WLAN performance and choosing best channels.

Configuring ARM Features on an IAP

Describes procedures for configuring ARM features like Band Steering and Airtime Fairness.

Configuring Radio Settings

Provides steps to configure 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio settings for an IAP via Instant UI or CLI.

Deep Packet Inspection and Application Visibility

Deep Packet Inspection

Introduces AppRF as a Layer 7 firewall capability for application-layer security and traffic shaping.

Application Visibility

Describes the AppRF dashboard displaying graphs on client traffic and content filters.

Configuring ACL Rules for Application and Application Categories

Describes configuring access rules for applications and categories using the onboard DPI engine.

Voice and Video

Wi-Fi Multimedia Traffic Management

Explains Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) based on IEEE 802.11e QoS standard for voice, video, and data traffic.

Services

Configuring AirGroup

Explains how AirGroup provides enterprise-class capability for service discovery and device sharing.

IAP Management and Monitoring

Managing an IAP from AirWave

Explains AirWave as a platform for managing Aruba wireless, wired, and remote access networks.

Uplink Configuration

Uplink Interfaces

Explains supported uplink types: Ethernet, 3G/4G USB modems, and Wi-Fi uplink.

Uplink Preferences and Switching

Describes procedures for enforcing uplinks, setting priority, and enabling preemption.

Intrusion Detection

Detecting and Classifying Rogue IAPs

Describes how to detect and classify rogue IAPs plugged into the wired network.

Mesh IAP Configuration

Mesh Network Overview

Introduces the Instant secure enterprise mesh solution for expanding network coverage without wires.

Mobility and Client Management

Layer-3 Mobility Overview

Explains how Layer-3 mobility allows clients to roam without losing IP address and sessions across networks.

Spectrum Monitor

Understanding Spectrum Data

Explains how IAPs examine the RF environment to identify interference and classify sources.

IAP Maintenance

Upgrading an IAP

Explains how to upgrade an IAP using the image check feature to find new software images.

Backing up and Restoring IAP Configuration Data

Provides procedures for backing up and restoring IAP configuration data.

Monitoring Devices and Logs

Configuring SNMP

Describes procedures for configuring SNMPv1, SNMPv2, and SNMPv3 community strings.

Hotspot Profiles

Understanding Hotspot Profiles

Explains Hotspot 2.0 (Passpoint Release 1) features like network discovery and QoS mapping.

Configuring Hotspot Profiles

Provides steps to configure hotspot profiles, including ANQP and H2QP advertisement profiles.

Mobility Access Switch Integration

Mobility Access Switch Overview

Describes the Aruba Mobility Access Switch for secure, role-based network access for wired and mobile users.

Configuring IAPs for Mobility Access Switch Integration

Provides steps to enable Mobility Access Switch integration using Instant UI or CLI.

ClearPass Guest Setup

Configuring ClearPass Guest

Details the steps to configure ClearPass Guest, including AirGroup Services and controller setup.

IAP-VPN Deployment Scenarios

Scenario 1—IPsec: Single Datacenter Deployment with No Redundancy

Describes a single datacenter IPsec deployment with no redundancy, including topology and IAP configuration.

Scenario 2—IPsec: Single Datacenter with Multiple Controllers for Redundancy

Details a single datacenter IPsec deployment with multiple controllers for redundancy and its IAP configuration.

Scenario 3—IPsec: Multiple Datacenter Deployment with Primary and Backup Controllers for Redundancy

Explains a multiple datacenter IPsec deployment with primary/backup controllers and IAP configuration.

Scenario 4—GRE: Single Datacenter Deployment with No Redundancy

Describes a single datacenter GRE deployment with no redundancy, including topology and IAP configuration.

Glossary

Acronyms and Abbreviations

VPN

Defines VPN as Virtual Private Network, providing secure remote access to an organization's network.

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