Useful Aruba instant AP commands

Instant AP Commands for Network Management

Accessing the CLI Interface

To manage your Aruba Instant Access Points effectively, you’ll need to access the Command Line Interface (CLI). Here are the key steps:

Connect to the AP via SSH or console cable
Log in with your credentials
Enter the following command to access privileged EXEC mode: > enable

Managing Wireless SSIDs

Once in the CLI, you can manage your wireless SSIDs using these essential commands:

To view existing SSIDs: # show ssid-profile
To create a new SSID: # configure terminal (config)# wlan ssid-profile <profile-name>
To modify SSID settings: (config)# wlan ssid-profile <profile-name> (SSID Profile "<profile-name>")# ssid <ssid-name> (SSID Profile "<profile-name>")# wpa-passphrase <passphrase>

Configuring Basic Network Settings

Configure your AP’s network settings with these commands:

Set IP address: (config)# interface vlan 1 (config-subif)# ip address <ip-address> <subnet-mask>
Configure DNS: (config)# ip name-server <primary-dns> [<secondary-dns>]

Viewing System Information

To monitor your Aruba Instant AP, use these commands:

Command	Description
`# show version`	Displays firmware version and hardware info
`# show running-config`	Shows current configuration
`# show ap-env`	Provides environmental details (temp, voltage)
`# show clients`	Lists connected clients

These commands form the foundation for managing your Aruba Instant AP network effectively. In the next section, we’ll explore troubleshooting commands to help you diagnose and resolve issues quickly.

Troubleshooting Commands for Aruba Instant APs

Now that we’ve covered the essential commands, let’s dive into troubleshooting. When issues arise with your Aruba Instant APs, these commands will be your go-to tools for diagnosing and resolving problems.

A. Generating and collecting logs

Logs are crucial for identifying the root cause of network issues. Use these commands to generate and collect logs:

show log all: Displays all system logs
show log system: Shows system-specific logs
show log debug: Reveals detailed debug logs

To save logs for later analysis:

backup flash [filename]

B. Analyzing RF environment

Understanding your RF environment is key to optimizing wireless performance:

show am monitor: Displays Air Monitor data
show ap arm rf-summary: Provides a summary of RF conditions

Here’s a quick comparison of RF analysis commands:

Command	Purpose	Output
`show am monitor`	Air Monitor data	Interference sources, channel utilization
`show ap arm rf-summary`	RF summary	Signal strength, noise floor, channel quality

C. Debugging wireless client issues

When clients have trouble connecting or maintaining a stable connection, use these commands:

show clients: Lists all connected clients
show ap debug client-match: Displays Client Match debug information
show ap debug client-stats: Shows detailed client statistics

D. Checking AP status and connectivity

To ensure your APs are operating correctly:

show ap-env: Displays AP environment details
show ap debug system-status: Provides comprehensive system status
show uptime: Shows how long the AP has been running

Remember, these troubleshooting commands are essential for maintaining a healthy Aruba Instant AP network. In the next section, we’ll explore security-focused commands to keep your network protected.

Security-focused Aruba Instant AP Commands

Now that we’ve explored troubleshooting commands, let’s delve into security-focused Aruba Instant AP commands. These commands are essential for maintaining a secure wireless network environment.

A. Enabling and configuring intrusion detection

Intrusion detection is crucial for identifying potential security threats. Use the following commands to enable and configure intrusion detection:

(Instant AP)# intrusion-detection
(Instant AP)# ids unauthorized-device-detection
(Instant AP)# ids classification

B. Managing user roles and policies

User roles and policies help control access and permissions. Here’s a table showcasing key commands for managing roles and policies:

Command	Description
`user-role <role-name>`	Create or modify a user role
`policy <policy-name>`	Create or modify a policy
`user-role <role-name> access-list <acl-name>`	Associate an ACL with a user role

C. Setting up access control lists (ACLs)

ACLs are vital for controlling network traffic. Use these commands to set up and manage ACLs:

Create an ACL: ip access-list <acl-name>

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