What's New in this Release

New Features and Hardware Platforms

This section lists the new features, enhancements, or hardware platforms introduced in ArubaOS 8.7.0.0.

Table 1: New Features in ArubaOS 8.7.0.0

Enhancements

Description

Air Slice

Aruba's key RF Radio Frequency. RF refers to the electromagnetic wave frequencies within a range of 3 kHz to 300 GHz, including the frequencies used for communications or Radar signals. differentiation, Air Slice, designed for 11ax APs optimizes user experience and assures QoA to enterprise applications. Air Slice combines AppRF and UCC Unified Communications and Collaboration. UCC is a term used to describe the integration of various communications methods with collaboration tools such as virtual whiteboards, real-time audio and video conferencing, and enhanced call control capabilities. for classifying applications and it also supports custom flow definitions.

AP Boot Time

The AP fast boot is supported on AP-534, AP-535, and AP-555 access points for booting up within a minute with full functionality and configurations.

AP Fast Recovery

The 530 Series and 550 Series access points now support AP fast recovery feature for detecting firmware assert.

AP Master Discovery

ArubaOS now allows users to configure the preferred IP protocol for AP master discovery.

AP USB Management

ArubaOS supports a new infrastructure to manage any USB Universal Serial Bus. USB is a connection standard that offers a common interface for communication between the external devices and a computer. USB is the most common port used in the client devices. device that is plugged to an AP. The infrastructure allows describing a USB Universal Serial Bus. USB is a connection standard that offers a common interface for communication between the external devices and a computer. USB is the most common port used in the client devices. device through either CLI Command-Line Interface. A console interface with a command line shell that allows users to execute text input as commands and convert these commands to appropriate functions. configuration or by using predefined descriptors, USB Universal Serial Bus. USB is a connection standard that offers a common interface for communication between the external devices and a computer. USB is the most common port used in the client devices.  device management through ACLs Access Control List. ACL is a common way of restricting certain types of traffic on a physical port., plugin for USB Universal Serial Bus. USB is a connection standard that offers a common interface for communication between the external devices and a computer. USB is the most common port used in the client devices. devices, and sending notification to other processes.

BLE Device Management

ArubaOS now supports BLE Bluetooth Low Energy. The BLE functionality is offered by Bluetooth® to enable devices to run for long durations with low power consumption. device management through the IoT Internet of Things. IoT refers to the internetworking of devices that are embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and network connectivity features allowing data exchange over the Internet. manager. The IoT Internet of Things. IoT refers to the internetworking of devices that are embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and network connectivity features allowing data exchange over the Internet. manager allows configuration of BLE Bluetooth Low Energy. The BLE functionality is offered by Bluetooth® to enable devices to run for long durations with low power consumption. devices, provides visibility of detected BLE Bluetooth Low Energy. The BLE functionality is offered by Bluetooth® to enable devices to run for long durations with low power consumption. devices, and categorizes the BLE Bluetooth Low Energy. The BLE functionality is offered by Bluetooth® to enable devices to run for long durations with low power consumption. devices.

BLE Operation Mode

ArubaOS does not support BLE Bluetooth Low Energy. The BLE functionality is offered by Bluetooth® to enable devices to run for long durations with low power consumption. in 203H Series (AP-203H), 203R Series (AP-203R and AP-203RP), 207 Series (AP-207), 220 Series (AP-224 and AP-225), and AP-228 access points.

Captive Portal Authentication in Bridge Mode

ArubaOS supports captive portal A captive portal is a web page that allows the users to authenticate and sign in before connecting to a public-access network. Captive portals are typically used by business centers, airports, hotel lobbies, coffee shops, and other venues that offer free Wi-Fi hotspots for the guest users. authentication for VAPs in the bridge forwarding mode.

Enhancements to Centralized Licensing Feature

ArubaOS allows L3 redundant Mobility Masters to be configured as relay servers. For more details, see ArubaOS 8.7.0.0 Licensing Guide.

Configuring the Mobility Master IPv6 Address

It is now optional to configure the IPv4 address of the Mobility Master or the managed device in a native IPv6 deployment.

WebUI Support for Configuring IoT

ArubaOS allows configuration of IoT Internet of Things. IoT refers to the internetworking of devices that are embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and network connectivity features allowing data exchange over the Internet. transport profile, IoT Internet of Things. IoT refers to the internetworking of devices that are embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and network connectivity features allowing data exchange over the Internet. radio profile, ZigBee service profile, and ZigBee socket device profile through the WebUI.

ArubaOS supports a new IoT Internet of Things. IoT refers to the internetworking of devices that are embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and network connectivity features allowing data exchange over the Internet. device class filter Exposure Notification.

Cluster Dashboard Enhancements

Cluster dashboard is now visible in nodes other than the Managed Network.

Cluster Heartbeats Enhancements

New show commands are introduced to display more information about the cluster heartbeats.

Disable AP Factory Reset

ArubaOS allows users to disable AP factory reset while the AP is operational.

Dashboard Monitoring

The following changes are introduced:

The Dashboard > Overview page displays the details of wired clients connected in bridge mode.

The Wireless Clients table under Dashboard > Overview page displays all the IP addresses that are associated with a particular client.

Duplicate Address Detection (DAD)

The Duplicate Address Detection (DAD) feature identifies and prevents IP conflicts in an IPv6 deployment and ensures that the configured unicast IPv6 address is unique before it is assigned to a VLAN Virtual Local Area Network. In computer networking, a single Layer 2 network may be partitioned to create multiple distinct broadcast domains, which are mutually isolated so that packets can only pass between them through one or more routers; such a domain is referred to as a Virtual Local Area Network, Virtual LAN, or VLAN. interface on the AP.

HE Pooling and Automatic Tri-Radio

ArubaOS supports HE dedicated radios, pooling of HE clients to HE-preferred radio, and automatic tri-radio mode.

IPv6 Support for RAPs in a Cluster

ArubaOS now assigns inner IPv6 pool to Remote APs to establish tunnel in a cluster deployment.

Mesh Links Table

The Dashboard > Overview > Radios > Mesh Links page is displayed with the following information:

Mesh Access List

The mesh access list feature allows each AP to establish mesh links only with the whitelisted neighboring APs.

Default Ciphers

The managed devices and APs use SHA2 and Group 14 as default values.

Fast BSS Transition (802.11r)

Fast BSS Basic Service Set. A BSS is a set of interconnected stations that can communicate with each other. BSS can be an independent BSS or infrastructure BSS. An independent BSS is an ad hoc network that does not include APs, whereas the infrastructure BSS consists of an AP and all its associated clients.  transition is now operational with WPA3-Personal, WPA3-Enterprise Basic, and WPA3-Enterprise Non-CNSA mode with GCM-256 encryption.

Green AP Support

AP-514, AP-515, AP-534, AP-535, AP-555, AP-504, AP-505, AP-505H, AP-518, and 570 Series access points support the Green AP, a power saving feature.

Hotspot 2.0 Support

530 Series, AP-555, and 570 Series access points now support Hotspot Hotspot refers to a WLAN node that provides Internet connection and virtual private network (VPN) access from a given location. A business traveler, for example, with a laptop equipped for Wi-Fi can look up a local hotspot, contact it, and get connected through its network to reach the Internet. 2.0.

Hybrid Model Support

ArubaOS supports hybrid model that addresses issues regarding Remote AP termination on VMC.

Intelligent Temperature Monitoring System

ArubaOS supports the intelligent temperature monitoring system. When enabled, the temperature is dynamically controlled and the AP is allowed to cool down.

IoT Data Filter

ArubaOS supports data filters in the Iot transport profile that reduce the traffic on the telemetry interfaces.

IP Classification-based Firewall

ArubaOS supports IP classification-based firewall Firewall is a network security system used for preventing unauthorized access to or from a private network. that help to identify the IP address and geolocation from where malicious activities originate.

IPv6 Support for CPPM Downloadable User Role

ArubaOS now allows to download the ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM) user role using the IPv6 address.

Native IPv6 Support

ArubaOS provides native IPv6 support that allows enterprises to deploy pure IPv6 wireless network in a Mobility Master-Managed Device topology.

OpenSSL Upgrade

OpenSSL is upgraded from 1.01c to 1.02t for ArubaOS 8.7.0.0-FIPS Federal Information Processing Standards. FIPS refers to a set of standards that describe document processing, encryption algorithms, and other information technology standards for use within non-military government agencies, and by government contractors and vendors who work with these agencies..

Optimizing cluster live upgrade

The live upgrade process is optimized to take less time to upgrade all the devices in a cluster.

Radio Selection for Mesh Links

ArubaOS now allows to configure the 5 GHz Gigahertz. radio used for mesh links. This feature is supported in dual-5 GHz Gigahertz. and split-5 GHz Gigahertz. radio enabled APs. This feature is designed to offer better control of the RF Radio Frequency. RF refers to the electromagnetic wave frequencies within a range of 3 kHz to 300 GHz, including the frequencies used for communications or Radar signals. environment in mesh networks.

Multiple Policy Domains Support

ArubaOS now supports mulitple policy domains for group profiles.

Spectrum Analysis Support

AP-504, AP-505, AP-505H, AP-514, AP-515, AP-518, and 570 Series access points now support spectrum analysis feature.

Support for Diffie-Hellman Groups in Enhanced Open Security

ArubaOS supports Diffie-Hellman Groups 20 and 21 for Enhanced Open security. Previously ArubaOS supported only Diffie-Hellman Group 19 for Enhanced Open Security.

Support for Input-Filter on BLE devices

ArubaOS supports a input-filter for BLE Bluetooth Low Energy. The BLE functionality is offered by Bluetooth® to enable devices to run for long durations with low power consumption. devices. Only BLE Bluetooth Low Energy. The BLE functionality is offered by Bluetooth® to enable devices to run for long durations with low power consumption. devices that should be reported are stored in the BLE Bluetooth Low Energy. The BLE functionality is offered by Bluetooth® to enable devices to run for long durations with low power consumption.-table.

Support for IPv4 and IPv6 APs in a Cluster

ArubaOS allows both IPv4 and IPv6 APs to connect to a cluster seamlessly, irrespective of the cluster IP address family.

Support for IoT Southbound API

ArubaOS supports an IoT Internet of Things. IoT refers to the internetworking of devices that are embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and network connectivity features allowing data exchange over the Internet. Southbound API Application Programming Interface. Refers to a set of functions, procedures, protocols, and tools that enable users to build application software. that allows interaction with IoT Internet of Things. IoT refers to the internetworking of devices that are embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and network connectivity features allowing data exchange over the Internet. devices.

Support for New Modem

AP-303H Remote Access Point now supports GT Netstick GLU-194ST USB Universal Serial Bus. USB is a connection standard that offers a common interface for communication between the external devices and a computer. USB is the most common port used in the client devices. modem.

Support for SHA2 and DH Group

ArubaOS supports HMA-SHA2 and Diffie–Hellman Group 14 as the default Ciphers. Therefore, the managed devices and APs use SHA2 and Group 14 as default values. Also, a new crypto isakmp policy, 10015 is introduced to support SHA2 and Group 14.

Support for SHA-2 Authentication

ArubaOSsupports SHA Secure Hash Algorithm. SHA is a family of cryptographic hash functions. The SHA algorithm includes the SHA, SHA-1, SHA-2 and SHA-3 variants. -2 authentication for enhanced security and encryption.

Support for SSH Protocol on APs

ArubaOS allows SSH Secure Shell. SSH is a network protocol that provides secure access to a remote device. protocol over telnet protocol for high end encryption and enhanced security to avoid any network attack or risk of malicious users.

Support for Wiliot Sensor

ArubaOS supports Wiliot sensors that provide battery-free BLE Bluetooth Low Energy. The BLE functionality is offered by Bluetooth® to enable devices to run for long durations with low power consumption. tags.

Thermal Shutdown Support

ArubaOS supports thermal shutdown feature for all 802.11ax APs and for mesh mode APs.

Virtual Intranet Access

ArubaOS allows you to configure IPv6 address of the managed device in VIA connection profile.

VLAN Pooling Resiliency

The VLAN Virtual Local Area Network. In computer networking, a single Layer 2 network may be partitioned to create multiple distinct broadcast domains, which are mutually isolated so that packets can only pass between them through one or more routers; such a domain is referred to as a Virtual Local Area Network, Virtual LAN, or VLAN. pooling resiliency feature automatically assigns clients to the next available VLAN Virtual Local Area Network. In computer networking, a single Layer 2 network may be partitioned to create multiple distinct broadcast domains, which are mutually isolated so that packets can only pass between them through one or more routers; such a domain is referred to as a Virtual Local Area Network, Virtual LAN, or VLAN. ID if a particular VLAN Virtual Local Area Network. In computer networking, a single Layer 2 network may be partitioned to create multiple distinct broadcast domains, which are mutually isolated so that packets can only pass between them through one or more routers; such a domain is referred to as a Virtual Local Area Network, Virtual LAN, or VLAN. pool is full.

Wi-Fi Uplink Support on 802.11r APs

ArubaOS now provides support for Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a technology that allows electronic devices to connect to a WLAN network, mainly using the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio bands. Wi-Fi can apply to products that use any 802.11 standard. uplink on all 802.11r 802.11r is an IEEE standard for enabling seamless BSS transitions in a WLAN. 802.11r standard is also referred to as Fast BSS transition. enabled APs.

Web Server TLS Transport Layer Security. TLS is a cryptographic protocol that provides communication security over the Internet. TLS encrypts the segments of network connections above the Transport Layer by using asymmetric cryptography for key exchange, symmetric encryption for privacy, and message authentication codes for message integrity. version support

ArubaOS supports TLS Transport Layer Security. TLS is a cryptographic protocol that provides communication security over the Internet. TLS encrypts the segments of network connections above the Transport Layer by using asymmetric cryptography for key exchange, symmetric encryption for privacy, and message authentication codes for message integrity. v1.2 as the default SSL Secure Sockets Layer. SSL is a computer networking protocol for securing connections between network application clients and servers over the Internet. protocol in the Web Server.

Working with IPv6 RAs

ArubaOS provides support for DNS Domain Name System. A DNS server functions as a phone book for the intranet and Internet users. It converts human-readable computer host names into IP addresses and IP addresses into host names. It stores several records for a domain name such as an address 'A' record, name server (NS), and mail exchanger (MX) records. The Address 'A' record is the most important record that is stored in a DNS server, because it provides the required IP address for a network peripheral or element. Search List (DNS Domain Name System. A DNS server functions as a phone book for the intranet and Internet users. It converts human-readable computer host names into IP addresses and IP addresses into host names. It stores several records for a domain name such as an address 'A' record, name server (NS), and mail exchanger (MX) records. The Address 'A' record is the most important record that is stored in a DNS server, because it provides the required IP address for a network peripheral or element.-SL) option through IPv6 Router Advertisements that allows the IPv6 clients to resolve incomplete domain names.

ZigBee Sockets

Zigbee Socket Device may be configured and applied as a filter in IoT Internet of Things. IoT refers to the internetworking of devices that are embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and network connectivity features allowing data exchange over the Internet. transport profile. With ZSD, specify the source endpoint, destination endpoint, destination profile ID or destination cluster ID and the packets between the ZigBee devices and server are transmitted through the Aruba Telemetry Websocket.

Table 2: New Hardware Platforms in ArubaOS 8.7.0.0

 

Check with your local Aruba sales representative on new managed devices and access points availability in your country.

Hardware

Description

9000 Series controllers

The 9012 controller is a wireless LAN Local Area Network. A LAN is a network of connected devices within a distinct geographic area such as an office or a commercial establishment and share a common communications line or wireless link to a server. controller that connects, controls, and intelligently integrates wireless Access Points (APs) and Air Monitors (AMs) into a wired LAN Local Area Network. A LAN is a network of connected devices within a distinct geographic area such as an office or a commercial establishment and share a common communications line or wireless link to a server. system. The controller has advanced IDS Intrusion Detection System. IDS monitors a network or systems for malicious activity or policy violations and reports its findings to the management system deployed in the network. functionality and mobility services that is integrated with per user based enforcement policies for better security.

The controller has an in build Bluetooth functionality and hardware integrated NFC Near-Field Communication. NFC is a short-range wireless connectivity standard (ECMA-340, ISO/IEC 18092) that uses magnetic field induction to enable communication between devices when they touch or are brought closer (within a few centimeters of distance). The standard specifies a way for the devices to establish a peer-to-peer (P2P) network to exchange data. support, with the following port configurations:

For complete technical details and installation instructions, see Aruba 9012 Controller Installation Guide.

AP-505H Access Points

The Aruba AP-505H access points are entry-level, dual-radio wireless AP that can be deployed in either controller-based (ArubaOS) or controller-less (Aruba Instant) network environments. AP-505H delivers high performance concurrent 2.4 GHz Gigahertz. and 5 GHz Gigahertz. 802.11ax Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a technology that allows electronic devices to connect to a WLAN network, mainly using the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio bands. Wi-Fi can apply to products that use any 802.11 standard. (Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a technology that allows electronic devices to connect to a WLAN network, mainly using the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio bands. Wi-Fi can apply to products that use any 802.11 standard. 6) functionality with 2x2 MU-MIMO Multi-User Multiple-Input Multiple-Output. MU-MIMO is a set of multiple-input and multiple-output technologies for wireless communication, in which users or wireless terminals with one or more antennas communicate with each other. radios, while also supporting 802.11a 802.11a provides specifications for wireless systems. Networks using 802.11a operate at radio frequencies in the 5 GHz band. The specification uses a modulation scheme known as orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM) that is especially well suited to use in office settings. The maximum data transfer rate is 54 Mbps., 802.11b 802.11b is a WLAN standard often called Wi-Fi and is backward compatible with 802.11. Instead of the Phase-Shift Keying (PSK) modulation method used in 802.11 standards, 802.11b uses Complementary Code Keying (CCK) that allows higher data speeds and makes it less susceptible to multipath-propagation interference. 802.11b operates in the 2.4 GHz band and the maximum data transfer rate is 11 Mbps., 802.11g 802.11g offers transmission over relatively short distances at up to 54 Mbps, compared with the 11 Mbps theoretical maximum of 802.11b standard. 802.11g employs Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), the modulation scheme used in 802.11a, to obtain higher data speed. Computers or terminals set up for 802.11g can fall back to speed of 11 Mbps, so that 802.11b and 802.11g devices can be compatible within a single network., 802.11n 802.11n is a wireless networking standard to improve network throughput over the two previous standards, 802.11a and 802.11g. With 802.11n, there will be a significant increase in the maximum raw data rate from 54 Mbps to 600 Mbps with the use of four spatial streams at a channel width of 40 MHz., and 802.11ac 802.11ac is a wireless networking standard in the 802.11 family that provides high-throughput WLANs on the 5 GHz band. wireless services.

Additional features include:

For complete technical details and installation instructions, see Aruba AP-505H Access Point Installation Guide.

AP-518 Access Points

The Aruba AP-518 access points are high performance, multi-radio, outdoor access point that can be deployed in either controller-based (ArubaOS) or controller-less (ArubaInstant) network environments. These APs deliver high performance concurrent 2.4 GHz Gigahertz. and 5 GHz Gigahertz. 802.11ax Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a technology that allows electronic devices to connect to a WLAN network, mainly using the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio bands. Wi-Fi can apply to products that use any 802.11 standard. (Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a technology that allows electronic devices to connect to a WLAN network, mainly using the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio bands. Wi-Fi can apply to products that use any 802.11 standard. 6) functionality with MIMO Multiple Input Multiple Output. An antenna technology for wireless communications in which multiple antennas are used at both source (transmitter) and destination (receiver). The antennas at each end of the communications circuit are combined to minimize errors and optimize data speed. radios (2x2 in 2.4 GHz Gigahertz., 4x4 in 5 GHz Gigahertz.), while also supporting 802.11a 802.11a provides specifications for wireless systems. Networks using 802.11a operate at radio frequencies in the 5 GHz band. The specification uses a modulation scheme known as orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM) that is especially well suited to use in office settings. The maximum data transfer rate is 54 Mbps., 802.11b 802.11b is a WLAN standard often called Wi-Fi and is backward compatible with 802.11. Instead of the Phase-Shift Keying (PSK) modulation method used in 802.11 standards, 802.11b uses Complementary Code Keying (CCK) that allows higher data speeds and makes it less susceptible to multipath-propagation interference. 802.11b operates in the 2.4 GHz band and the maximum data transfer rate is 11 Mbps., 802.11g 802.11g offers transmission over relatively short distances at up to 54 Mbps, compared with the 11 Mbps theoretical maximum of 802.11b standard. 802.11g employs Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), the modulation scheme used in 802.11a, to obtain higher data speed. Computers or terminals set up for 802.11g can fall back to speed of 11 Mbps, so that 802.11b and 802.11g devices can be compatible within a single network., 802.11n 802.11n is a wireless networking standard to improve network throughput over the two previous standards, 802.11a and 802.11g. With 802.11n, there will be a significant increase in the maximum raw data rate from 54 Mbps to 600 Mbps with the use of four spatial streams at a channel width of 40 MHz., and 802.11ac 802.11ac is a wireless networking standard in the 802.11 family that provides high-throughput WLANs on the 5 GHz band. wireless services.

Additional features include:

For complete technical details and installation instructions, see Aruba AP-518 Access Points Installation Guide.

570 Series Access Points

The Aruba 570 Series access points ( AP-574, AP-575, AP-577) are high performance, multi-radio, outdoor access points that can be deployed in either controller-based ArubaOS) or controller-less (Aruba Instant) network environments. These APs deliver high performance concurrent 2.4 GHz Gigahertz. and 5 GHz Gigahertz. 802.11ax Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a technology that allows electronic devices to connect to a WLAN network, mainly using the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio bands. Wi-Fi can apply to products that use any 802.11 standard. (Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a technology that allows electronic devices to connect to a WLAN network, mainly using the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio bands. Wi-Fi can apply to products that use any 802.11 standard. 6) functionality with MIMO Multiple Input Multiple Output. An antenna technology for wireless communications in which multiple antennas are used at both source (transmitter) and destination (receiver). The antennas at each end of the communications circuit are combined to minimize errors and optimize data speed. radios (2x2 in 2.4 GHz Gigahertz., 4x4 in 5 GHz Gigahertz.), while also supporting 802.11a 802.11a provides specifications for wireless systems. Networks using 802.11a operate at radio frequencies in the 5 GHz band. The specification uses a modulation scheme known as orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM) that is especially well suited to use in office settings. The maximum data transfer rate is 54 Mbps., 802.11b 802.11b is a WLAN standard often called Wi-Fi and is backward compatible with 802.11. Instead of the Phase-Shift Keying (PSK) modulation method used in 802.11 standards, 802.11b uses Complementary Code Keying (CCK) that allows higher data speeds and makes it less susceptible to multipath-propagation interference. 802.11b operates in the 2.4 GHz band and the maximum data transfer rate is 11 Mbps., 802.11g 802.11g offers transmission over relatively short distances at up to 54 Mbps, compared with the 11 Mbps theoretical maximum of 802.11b standard. 802.11g employs Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), the modulation scheme used in 802.11a, to obtain higher data speed. Computers or terminals set up for 802.11g can fall back to speed of 11 Mbps, so that 802.11b and 802.11g devices can be compatible within a single network., 802.11n 802.11n is a wireless networking standard to improve network throughput over the two previous standards, 802.11a and 802.11g. With 802.11n, there will be a significant increase in the maximum raw data rate from 54 Mbps to 600 Mbps with the use of four spatial streams at a channel width of 40 MHz., and 802.11ac 802.11ac is a wireless networking standard in the 802.11 family that provides high-throughput WLANs on the 5 GHz band. wireless services.

Additional features include:

For complete technical details and installation instructions, see Aruba 570 Series Access Points Installation Guide.

570EX Series Access Points

The Aruba 570EX Series access points (AP-575EX and AP-577EX) are high performance, multi-radio access points suitable for harsh and hazardous outdoor locations that can be deployed in either controller-based (ArubaOS) or controller-less (Aruba Instant) network environments. These APs deliver high performance concurrent 2.4 GHz Gigahertz. and 5 GHz Gigahertz. 802.11ax Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a technology that allows electronic devices to connect to a WLAN network, mainly using the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio bands. Wi-Fi can apply to products that use any 802.11 standard. (Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a technology that allows electronic devices to connect to a WLAN network, mainly using the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio bands. Wi-Fi can apply to products that use any 802.11 standard. 6) functionality with MIMO Multiple Input Multiple Output. An antenna technology for wireless communications in which multiple antennas are used at both source (transmitter) and destination (receiver). The antennas at each end of the communications circuit are combined to minimize errors and optimize data speed. radios (2x2 in 2.4 GHz Gigahertz., 4x4 in 5 GHz Gigahertz.), while also supporting 802.11a 802.11a provides specifications for wireless systems. Networks using 802.11a operate at radio frequencies in the 5 GHz band. The specification uses a modulation scheme known as orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM) that is especially well suited to use in office settings. The maximum data transfer rate is 54 Mbps., 802.11b 802.11b is a WLAN standard often called Wi-Fi and is backward compatible with 802.11. Instead of the Phase-Shift Keying (PSK) modulation method used in 802.11 standards, 802.11b uses Complementary Code Keying (CCK) that allows higher data speeds and makes it less susceptible to multipath-propagation interference. 802.11b operates in the 2.4 GHz band and the maximum data transfer rate is 11 Mbps., 802.11g 802.11g offers transmission over relatively short distances at up to 54 Mbps, compared with the 11 Mbps theoretical maximum of 802.11b standard. 802.11g employs Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), the modulation scheme used in 802.11a, to obtain higher data speed. Computers or terminals set up for 802.11g can fall back to speed of 11 Mbps, so that 802.11b and 802.11g devices can be compatible within a single network., 802.11n 802.11n is a wireless networking standard to improve network throughput over the two previous standards, 802.11a and 802.11g. With 802.11n, there will be a significant increase in the maximum raw data rate from 54 Mbps to 600 Mbps with the use of four spatial streams at a channel width of 40 MHz., and 802.11ac 802.11ac is a wireless networking standard in the 802.11 family that provides high-throughput WLANs on the 5 GHz band. wireless services.

The APs provide the following functionality:

For complete technical details and installation instructions, see Aruba 570EX Series Access Points Installation Guide.

Deprecated APs

The following APs are no longer supported from ArubaOS 8.7.0.0 onwards:

Table 3: Deprecated AP Models

Access Points Series

Model Numbers

100 Series

AP‑104, AP‑105

103 Series

AP-103

110 Series

AP-114, AP-115

130 Series

AP‑134, AP-135

170 Series

AP-175AC, AP-175AC-F1, AP-175DC, AP-175DC-F1, AP-175P, AP-175P-F1

RAP 3 Series

RAP-3WN, RAP-3WNP

RAP 100 Series

RAP-108, RAP-109

RAP 155 Series

RAP-155, RAP-155P