What's New in this Release

This section lists the new features, enhancements, or hardware platforms introduced in AOS-8.12.0.0.

New Features

Table 1: New Features in AOS-8.12.0.0.

Enhancements

Description

NOTE:

Standard Power operations 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. 6E APs will be disabled until all FCC Federal Communications Commission. FCC is a regulatory body that defines standards for the interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable. certifications are accomplished. Once FCC Federal Communications Commission. FCC is a regulatory body that defines standards for the interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable. certifications are in place, Frequency Coordination Orchestrator (FCO) service will be available for implementation in 6 GHz Gigahertz. Standard Power GPS Global Positioning System. A satellite-based global navigation system. enabled APs running AOS-8.12.0.0.

Short Supported Release

AOS-8.12.0.0 is a Short Supported Release (SSR).

Accessibility Improvements

This release includes significant enhancements in accessibility features:

  • Luminosity Contrast Fixes: Improved contrast ratios throughout the user interface to ensure better visibility and readability for users with visual impairments.

  • Redesigned Form Elements: Checkboxes, ratio buttons, and toggle buttons have been redesigned for higher visibility. These elements now stand out more clearly against various backgrounds, aiding users with visual challenges.

  • Enhanced Support for Screen Readers: Significant improvements have been added in the software's compatibility with screen readers.

  • Improved Keyboard Navigation: Enhanced keyboard navigation capabilities, ensuring a smoother and more intuitive experience for users who navigate without a mouse.

Addition of Aruba 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. 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. and New Modems to 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. ACL Access Control List. ACL is a common way of restricting certain types of traffic on a physical port. Device List

AOS-8.12.0.0 adds Aruba-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.-Gen1, Aruba-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.-Gen2, Inseego SC4 to the 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. ACL Access Control List. ACL is a common way of restricting certain types of traffic on a physical port. device list.

Addition of Symmetric Cipher AES Advanced Encryption Standard. AES is an encryption standard used for encrypting and protecting electronic data. The AES encrypts and decrypts data in blocks of 128 bits (16 bytes), and can use keys of 128 bits, 192 bits, and 256 bits.-256

AOS-8.12.0.0 adds the symmetric cipher Advanced Encryption Standard 256 (AES Advanced Encryption Standard. AES is an encryption standard used for encrypting and protecting electronic data. The AES encrypts and decrypts data in blocks of 128 bits (16 bytes), and can use keys of 128 bits, 192 bits, and 256 bits.-256) as an SSH Secure Shell. SSH is a network protocol that provides secure access to a remote device. server functionality.

AirGroup Server Based Policy Support

AOS-8.12.0.0 relaunches support for Server Based Policy in AirGroup v2 .

AirGroup The application that allows the end users to register their personal mobile devices on a local network and define a group of friends or associates who are allowed to share them. AirGroup is primarily designed for colleges and other institutions. AirGroup uses zero configuration networking to allow Apple mobile devices, such as the AirPrint wireless printer service and the AirPlay mirroring service, to communicate over a complex access network topology. Version 2 Support

Starting with AOS-8.12.0.0, Mobility Conductor and Managed Devices will run AirGroup The application that allows the end users to register their personal mobile devices on a local network and define a group of friends or associates who are allowed to share them. AirGroup is primarily designed for colleges and other institutions. AirGroup uses zero configuration networking to allow Apple mobile devices, such as the AirPrint wireless printer service and the AirPlay mirroring service, to communicate over a complex access network topology. Version 2. This enhancement is true for both Standalone and Distributed modes of the managed devices

Authentication Survivability Allows Automatic MPSK Passphrase Caching

Authentication survivability has been enhanced to include MPSK authentication. This enables cached data from a prior MPSK authentication to be available for gateways Gateway is a network node that allows traffic to flow in and out of the network. to authenticate and authorize users in case of RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service. An Industry-standard network access protocol for remote authentication. It allows authentication, authorization, and accounting of remote users who want to access network resources.  server inaccessibility.

64 bits Counter for SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. SNMP is a TCP/IP standard protocol for managing devices on IP networks. Devices that typically support SNMP include routers, switches, servers, workstations, printers, modem racks, and more. It is used mostly in network management systems to monitor network-attached devices for conditions that warrant administrative attention.  External Monitoring Systems

In large deployments, it is now to possible capture traffic statistics with the addition of a 64-bit counter to the MIB Management Information Base. A hierarchical database used by SNMP to manage the devices being monitored.. This new counter is referred as wlanAPChTotBytes64, and will coexist with the 32-bit wlanAPChTotBytes integer. When traffic exceeds the limit number imposed by the 32-bit integer, it will reset to 0 and the new 64 bit integer will continue to increase.

6 GHz Gigahertz. Enablement for AP-654 and AP-634 Access Points

Starting from AOS-8.12.0.0, the AP-654 and AP-634 platforms will support 6 GHz Gigahertz. band Band refers to a specified range of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation. operation, with support from Aruba’s Frequency Coordination Orchestrator (FCO) solution, which will enable the Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) feature for standard power operation.

BLE Beacon Monitoring in Mobility Conductor - Managed Device Topology

This release introduces significant enhancements in the management of BLE Bluetooth Low Energy. The BLE functionality is offered by Bluetooth® to enable devices to run for long durations with low power consumption. (Bluetooth Low Energy) beacons within Mobility Conductor- Managed Device topology. This update introduces changes in the WebUI and CSV Comma-Separated Values. A file format that stores tabular data in the plain text format separated by commas. export functionality for BLE Bluetooth Low Energy. The BLE functionality is offered by Bluetooth® to enable devices to run for long durations with low power consumption. beacon information, streamlining the management process for large-scale deployments.

New Parameter for Number of Autoassociate Hops in AirGroup Version 2 Profiles

AirGroup profiles now allow the explicit configuration of auto-association hops. The option permits both 0-hop and 1-hop configurations to accommodate different deployment necessities, as well as compatibility with ClearPass Policy Manager and 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. location policies. The new parameter can be set through both the WebUI and 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. and is set to 1 by default.

The Delete Option has been Improved in the Mobility Conductor’s Panel Tree

AOS-8.12.0.0 improves how the delete option displays in the Mobility Conductor’s panel tree.

Enhanced Support for AP IPv6 Address Generation

In the updated IPv6 address generation process, users can now seamlessly switch between address generation methods. While the default method remains the AP MAC Media Access Control. A MAC address is a unique identifier assigned to network interfaces for communications on a network. address (EUI-64) format, an option to change to the Stable Privacy method is now available. This update introduces a new parameter, ip6-addr-gen-mode, within the provision-ap command for easy switching between these methods. The new parameter offers the following set of configuration options:

  • ip6-addr-gen-mode eui64
  • p6-addr-gen-mode stable-privacy
  • no ip6-addr-gen-mode

Enhanced Debugging Experience in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Radio Profile

The scheduler-mode parameter is being added to the radio profile to provide a better debugging experience. The parameter accepts two possible configurations, fairness and latency. The default parameter is set to fairness, which enables Traffic Allocation Framework (TAF) on the radio profile. The latency parameter disables TAF. It is recommended that Aruba support engineering is contacted to adjust the scheduler-mode configuration. Manipulating this configuration without guidance from Aruba support could cause fairness issues on the network.

Enhanced Debugging Experience in the 6 GHz Radio Profile

Enhancement to BMAP Handling in VLAN Configuration

This enhancement eliminates the need for Virtual AP reconfiguration. This is achieved by no longer updating cluster bucketmaps at the time of 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. configuration, whenever 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. is added or removed. Additionally, with this change, STA L2 vs. L3 connectedness in a cluster has been eliminated. In turn, all stations are now assumed to be L2 connected. This enhancement introduces three key changes:

Note: It is expected that all user VLANs 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. within a cluster are configured on all managed devices within the cluster to ensure seamless client failovers.

Enabling SIM PIN Configurations for USB LTE Modems on Remote APs

Starting with AOS-8.12.0.0, PIN Personal Identification Number. PIN is a numeric password used to authenticate a user to a system. configurations can be set on Remote APs Remote APs extend corporate network to the users working from home or at temporary work sites. Remote APs are deplyed at branch office sites and are connected to the central network on a WAN link. by using 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. commands instead of AT commands.

Enable or Disable Deauth-based Steers for 802.11v and non-802.11v Clients

AOS-8.12.0.0 introduces the cm-deauth-steer-mode parameter in the arm profile, which enables or disables deauth-based steers for both 802.11v 802.11v is an IEEE standard that allows client devices to exchange information about the network topology and RF environment. This information is used for assigning best available radio resources for the client devices to provide seamless connectivity. and non 802.11v 802.11v is an IEEE standard that allows client devices to exchange information about the network topology and RF environment. This information is used for assigning best available radio resources for the client devices to provide seamless connectivity. clients.

Enforce DHCP for UBT Clients

AOS-8.12.0.0 implements an option to configure enforce DCHP for UBT clients in the 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.. When using various roles or VLANs 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. with user-based tunneling, the enforce-dhcp functionality is available at the role level.

Enhanced ASSERT Logging on 500 Series and 600 Series Access Points

AOS-8 introduces the show ap debug wlan-firmware-alert-logs command to record TARGET ASSERT logs from 500 Series and 600 Series access points.

Enhanced SNMP Server Configuration for Individual Controller Identification

In this release, we introduce a significant enhancement to the SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. SNMP is a TCP/IP standard protocol for managing devices on IP networks. Devices that typically support SNMP include routers, switches, servers, workstations, printers, modem racks, and more. It is used mostly in network management systems to monitor network-attached devices for conditions that warrant administrative attention.  (Simple Network Management Protocol) server configuration.

The new vrrp-id parameter has been added to the snmp-server command, allowing users to assign a unique IP address as an identifier for each controller. This feature is designed to address the challenges faced in environments where multiple controllers are configured with the same IP address under the Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol. VRRP is an election protocol that dynamically assigns responsibility for a virtual router to one of the VRRP routers on a LAN.). This enhancement ensures SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. SNMP is a TCP/IP standard protocol for managing devices on IP networks. Devices that typically support SNMP include routers, switches, servers, workstations, printers, modem racks, and more. It is used mostly in network management systems to monitor network-attached devices for conditions that warrant administrative attention.  traps and informs are correctly attributed to individual controllers, particularly after VRRP Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol. VRRP is an election protocol that dynamically assigns responsibility for a virtual router to one of the VRRP routers on a LAN. state changes.

Generic RADIUS Location Information Delivery Service

This release introduces generic location information support in RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service. An Industry-standard network access protocol for remote authentication. It allows authentication, authorization, and accounting of remote users who want to access network resources. , which facilitate advanced location-aware network functionalities. These enhancements enable precise location-based policy enforcement and improve billing and accounting practices. For the purpose of this release, only civic location attributes are supported. This enhancement introduces the following changes: 

  • The ap location-profile command is added to configure a profile that specifies the location information for access points.
  • A new parameter ap location profile has been added to the ap-group command, and a new ap location profile parameter has been added to the ap-name command.
  • Two new parameters, radius-loc-obj-in-access and radius-loc-obj-in-accting have been added to the aaa-profile command.
  • The show ap debug ap-location command has been added to display effective AP location information as well as metadata for debugging purposes.
  • The output of the existing show dot1x ap-hash-table command has been enhanced to display the effective AP location information.

GPS Ellipse Computation

As part of AFC implementation, it is possible to calculate the GPS Global Positioning System. A satellite-based global navigation system. ellipse, by means of a series of functions based on the GPS Global Positioning System. A satellite-based global navigation system. data. This feature is available on Mobility Conductors and It can only be configured in APs equipped with GPS Global Positioning System. A satellite-based global navigation system. chip.

Hardening Logical Port Security

This release introduces updates to the management of logical ports on the controller. The update includes hardening enhancements designed to optimize port usage by removing references to unused ports. Previously, certain legacy application integrations required specific ports for communication. Since these applications are no longer in use, the interfaces and ports dedicated to them have become unnecessary. Such ports and interfaces have been dereferenced. Default control plane firewall Firewall is a network security system used for preventing unauthorized access to or from a private network. rules have been applied. This change is applicable across all controller platforms. These ports are deactivated by default and no additional configurations are required. If required, ports can be activated by configuring firewall Firewall is a network security system used for preventing unauthorized access to or from a private network. rules under the firewall Firewall is a network security system used for preventing unauthorized access to or from a private network. cp command.

Introduction of New 11ax Statistics

This release provides additional radio, client, and virtual access points statistical data leveraging the latest 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 capabilities for improved network management and optimization. This data is key for enhanced troubleshooting, allowing for quick identification and resolution of network issues and more precise network tuning.

Implementation of Cryptographic Hashing within SNMPv3 Simple Network Management Protocol version 3. SNMPv3 is an enhanced version of SNMP that includes security and remote configuration features.

AOS-8.12.0.0 implements the utilization of HMAC based 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. -224, 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. -256, 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. -384 and 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. -512 cryptographic hashing within SNMPv3 Simple Network Management Protocol version 3. SNMPv3 is an enhanced version of SNMP that includes security and remote configuration features.. The show snmp user-table command was updated for AOS-8.12.0.0.

Improvement of Random Channel Selection in Mobility Conductors

In AOS-8.12.0.0, the speed and quality of random channel selection has been improved in Mobility Conductors when the configuration is changed for the APs.

Improvement in Aruba AP Statistics

Several statistics have been improved for APs running AOS-8.12.0.0.

Implementation of an Option to Configure the Aggressiveness Threshold

In AOS-8.12.0.0, a new parameter called coverage-level-2-4GHz under the airmatch profile command is introduced to configure the aggressiveness threshold. It is required to enable the airmatch-mode-aware parameter under the rf profile command.

Implementation of SCP for Secure Image Download

AOS-8.12.0.0 implements the SCP Secure Copy Protocol. SCP is a network protocol that supports file transfers between hosts on a network. protocol for secure image download. The scp-img-upgrade-preference command is available to enable SCP Secure Copy Protocol. SCP is a network protocol that supports file transfers between hosts on a network. for secure image download and it uses port 22 as default.

For more details on how to handle AP image download, see Possible Scenarios during AP Image Download.

Integration of New Statistics for 6 GHz Gigahertz. Radio into Telemetry Systems

This release includes a significant update to our 6 GHz Gigahertz. radio telemetry capabilities. This feature enhances the statistical data available for 6 GHz Gigahertz. radios providing deeper insights and analytics. These new statistics are incorporated into the existing telemetry flow, from Air Monitors (AM Air Monitor. AM is a mode of operation supported on wireless APs. When an AP operates in the Air Monitor mode, it enhances the wireless networks by collecting statistics, monitoring traffic, detecting intrusions, enforcing security policies, balancing wireless traffic load, self-healing coverage gaps, and more. However, clients cannot connect to APs operating in the AM mode.) to the Spectrum Telemetry Module (STM Station Management. STM is a process that handles AP management and user association.), and from STM Station Management. STM is a process that handles AP management and user association. to Aruba Monitoring and Network Operations (AMON Advanced Monitoring. AMON is used in Aruba WLAN deployments for improved network management, monitoring and diagnostic capabilities./MON).

New Syslog Error Alert in Mobility Controllers for Misconfigured or Failed AirMatch States

In AOS-8.12.0.0, a syslog error alert appears in Mobility Controllers for misconfigured or failed AirMatch States which can be checked with the show log errorlog all | include AirMatch and show log errorlog all | include mcell_recv commands.

No Support for Air Slice in AOS Campus Deployments

Starting with AOS-8.12.0.0, Air Slice support will not be available. If Air Slice is enabled prior to the upgrade, it will be displayed as enabled in the configuration, but it will not take effect internally. The following commands have been impacted:

  • show profile-list airslice-profile
  • show ap bss-table
  • show airslice
  • ap-group
  • ap-name
  • airslice

On-Demand MongoDb Clean up

MongoDB is used by several services, and any issue on the database impacts all of its users. If the process dbstart_mongo is found to be in INIT state, customers can run the process cleanup name dbstart_mongo command and trigger the database cleanup when needed. This feature is particularly effective in scale deployments with large databases.

Optimization in Tx Retransmissions

AOS-8.12.0.0 optimizes Tx rate adaptation to reduce retransmissions during idle background traffic when using 5 GHz Gigahertz. and 6 GHz Gigahertz. connections.

RADIUS Authentication Server Profile Configurations Added to AirGroup Version 2

The AirGroup version 2 module now accepts RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service. An Industry-standard network access protocol for remote authentication. It allows authentication, authorization, and accounting of remote users who want to access network resources.  authentication profile changes such as nas-IP and source-interface through the aaa authentication-server radius command. Rather than depending on the Mobility Conductor's settings, this feature allows for specific authentication-related configurations to be applied to managed devices.

The configuration varies depending on the AirGroup mode used:

  • Centralized mode requires configurations to be applied on both the Mobility Conductor and managed device. In the case of having different profiles configured, the managed device's profile will take priority
  • Distributed mode requires node-specific configuration. In the case of having governing managed devices, the configuration will apply to all member nodes. However, node-specific configuration can still be applied to member nodes if needed.

Support for AP-584 Access Points Outdoor Operation in France and Israel

The DRT Downloadable Regulatory Table. The DRT feature allows new regulatory approvals to be distributed for APs without a software upgrade or patch. information for AP-584 access points now complies with the regulatory guidelines that allow for outdoor operation in France and Israel.

Support for 2 MBSSID Groups with 8 SSIDs on the 6 GHz Band

This release broadens the capabilities of APs with enhanced support for Multiple BSSID Basic Service Set Identifier. The BSSID identifies a particular BSS within an area. In infrastructure BSS networks, the BSSID is the MAC address of the AP. In independent BSS or ad hoc networks, the BSSID is generated randomly. (MBSSID) groups, particularly targeting the 6 GHz Gigahertz. band Band refers to a specified range of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation. 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. 6E compliance.

Support for Higher Bit Sizes in Signature Generation

AOS-8.12.0.0 introduces support for higher key sizes in certificate signature generation to comply with United States Government security guidelines. Specifically, RSA Rivest, Shamir, Adleman. RSA is a cryptosystem for public-key encryption, and is widely used for securing sensitive data, particularly when being sent over an insecure network such as the Internet. keys will be 3072 bits or greater, while ECDSA Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm. ECDSA is a cryptographic algorithm that supports the use of public or private key pairs for encrypting and decrypting information. keys will be 384 bits or higher.

Support for Latest VMware and Microsoft Hypervisors

Starting with AOS-8.12.0.0, all Virtual Mobility Controllers and Virtual Mobility Conductors, support VMware ESXi version 8.0 and Microsoft Hyper-V 2022 version. For complete technical details and installation instructions, see the Aruba Virtual Appliance Installation Guide.

Support for SSH Secure Shell. SSH is a network protocol that provides secure access to a remote device. Public Key Authentication

AOS-8.12.0.0 supports RSA Rivest, Shamir, Adleman. RSA is a cryptosystem for public-key encryption, and is widely used for securing sensitive data, particularly when being sent over an insecure network such as the Internet. and ECDSA Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm. ECDSA is a cryptographic algorithm that supports the use of public or private key pairs for encrypting and decrypting information. public key The part of a public-private key pair that is made public. The public key encrypts a message and the message is decrypted with the private key of the recipient. authentication, which allow users to securely access remote servers or computers.

Tap Functionality to Control LED Behavior on AP-605H Access Points

Starting with AOS-8.12.0.0, AP-605H access points support tactile control to toggle the operating LED Light Emitting Diode. LED is a semiconductor light source that emits light when an electric current passes through it. mode between normal and off. This flip occurs only when the AP is active and configured in normal mode just by tapping the front of the AP.

Tracking of Randomized MAC Addresses

This feature enables the tracking of probe requests from clients using randomized MAC Media Access Control. A MAC address is a unique identifier assigned to network interfaces for communications on a network. addresses, offering deeper insights into client presence within the network infrastructure. This update is pivotal for businesses seeking advanced analytics in environments where understanding visitor behavior and network usage patterns is essential. With this enhancement, the new parameters laa-counter-msg and laa-counter-msg-interval are introduced on existing ids general-profile default. Counter information is sent to ALE Analytics and Location Engine. ALE gives visibility into everything the wireless network knows. This enables customers and partners to gain a wealth of information about the people on their premises. This can be very important for many different verticals and use cases. ALE includes a location engine that calculates associated and unassociated device location periodically using context streams, including RSSI readings, from WLAN controllers or Instant clusters. using profile default-ale command.

Updated 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. Dongle Firmware Upgrade for SES-Imagotag SCD

This release introduces updates for the SES-Imagotag SCD firmware. This enhancement enables the capability 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.  dongles to generate a Claim-ID, a critical component for establishing a secure connection to V:Cloud. This feature addresses the need for enhanced security in data communication between retail management systems and V:Cloud.

Upgrade in Maximum AP Count in 9012 Controllers

In AOS-8.12.0.0, the maximum AP count for 9012 controllers is upgraded from 32 to 64.

Zigbee Radio Profile Supports Multiple Channels

AOS-8.12.0.0 incorporates an option to add multiple channels in the Zigbee's radio profile. This new feature is available in the Managed Network > Configuration > 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. > 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. Radios page of the WebUI.

Wi-Fi 6E Standard-Power Support for Automated Frequency Coordination

Frequency Coordination Orchestrator (FCO) is a cloud service that is offered to GPS Global Positioning System. A satellite-based global navigation system. supported, standard power APs operating in the 6 GHz Gigahertz. band Band refers to a specified range of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation.. HPE Aruba Networking’s Frequency Coordination Orchestrator (FCO) solution, also known as Automatic Frequency Coordination (AFC), will enable the Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) for 6 GHz Gigahertz. standard power APs in campus deployments.

Note: This feature is not intended to work with standalone deployments or any other deployment in campus mode that does not involve Mobility Conductors.

AirGroup Throttling Mechanism

This feature addresses connection issues between OFC and AirGroup The application that allows the end users to register their personal mobile devices on a local network and define a group of friends or associates who are allowed to share them. AirGroup is primarily designed for colleges and other institutions. AirGroup uses zero configuration networking to allow Apple mobile devices, such as the AirPrint wireless printer service and the AirPlay mirroring service, to communicate over a complex access network topology. in Centralized mode through ZMQ, particularly when the outgoing packet rate exceeds a certain threshold (15,000 packets per second (pps) or 900,000 packets per minute (ppm), resulting in scaling challenges with the ZMQ send operation to OFC. To mitigate this, the feature introduces packet transmission throttling as the packet count approaches this limit. Throttling is implemented by monitoring the number of AirGroup The application that allows the end users to register their personal mobile devices on a local network and define a group of friends or associates who are allowed to share them. AirGroup is primarily designed for colleges and other institutions. AirGroup uses zero configuration networking to allow Apple mobile devices, such as the AirPrint wireless printer service and the AirPlay mirroring service, to communicate over a complex access network topology. packets transmitted each minute and then determining whether to allow or drop a packet based on the configurable throttling threshold (Default: 900000 ppm). The max-servers-per-query parameter is ignored till 75% of this throttling limit and will be honored between 75% to 90% mark. Post 90% throttling limit, the packets will be dropped.

Along with this change, some updates have been made to the 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. to manage this feature. The new configuration parameter pkt-throttle-limit has been added to the airgroup profile network command to set the throttling limit in packets per minute. Additionally, the outputs of the commands, show airgroup status, show airgroup internal-state statistics ppm, and show airgroup tracebuf have been enhanced to include related information.

Table 2: New Hardware Platforms in AOS-8.12.0.0.

 

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

Hardware

Description

Support for 670 Series Outdoor Access Points

The 670 Series access points (AP-675, AP-675EX, AP-677, AP-677EX, AP-679, AP-679EX) are Aruba’s first outdoor APs that support 6 GHz Gigahertz. operation. These 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. 6E Outdoor Access Points offer 2x2 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 that allow for simultaneous tri-band operation. These APs also feature a wired 2.5 Gbps Gigabits per second. Smart Rate network interface and one SFP The Small Form-factor Pluggable. SFP is a compact, hot-pluggable transceiver that is used for both telecommunication and data communications applications. port for fiber support. The 670 Series access points require deployments managed by a Mobility Conductor for 6 GHz Gigahertz. operation when running AOS-8.12.0.0. The APs also support 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., 802.11ac 802.11ac is a wireless networking standard in the 802.11 family that provides high-throughput WLANs on the 5 GHz band., and 802.11ax wireless services.

Additional features include:

For complete technical details and installation instructions, see the Aruba 670 Series Access Points Installation Guide.

Support for AP-605H Access Points

The AP-605H access point is a high-end dual-radio tri-band 2x2 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. 802.11ax WiFi 6E hospitality AP platform supporting concurrent operation in any two of the three supported bands Band refers to a specified range of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation. (2.4 GHz Gigahertz., 5 GHz Gigahertz. and 6 GHz Gigahertz.). The mode of operation is configurable either manually or through AirMatch. Ideal for hospitality, branch, and teleworker use-cases, the AP-605H access points can be deployed in either controller-based (AOS-8) or controller-less (Instant AOS-8) network environments.

Additional features include:

For complete technical details and installation instructions, see the Aruba 600H Series Hospitality Access Points datasheet and the Aruba 600H Series Hospitality Access Points Installation Guide.