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Instant On - Release Notes

By Jamie E posted 02-26-2020 02:56 PM

  

Version 2.9.1 - Download 
This version includes the following:

  • Bug fixes and usability improvements.

Version 2.9.0- Download
This Version Includes the following:

  • Instant On AP software version 2.9.0
  • Instant On Switch software version 2.9.0.
  • Support for new Wi-Fi 6 Access Points.
  • Channels displayed according to the selected country regulation.
  • Support for 20 MHz channel width in the 5 GHz band.
  • PoE schedule bulk assignment on ports.
  • Ability to postpone software updates up to 30 days.
  • Additional port and SFP transceiver information.
  • Control multicast optimizations (IGMP snooping) per network.
  • Facebook Wi-Fi captive portal is no longer supported.
  • Bug fixes and usability improvements.

Version 2.8.1 - Download
This version includes the following:

  • Bug fixes and usability enhancements.

Version 2.8.0 - Download 
This version includes the following:

  • Instant On Switch software version 2.8.0.
  • Allow selected clients on password-protected employee networks.
  • Set Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) schedule for Instant On devices to save energy off-hours.
  • Display transceiver information when detected on a port.
  • Enhanced bandwidth limits for wireless clients and networks.
  • Support for custom external captive portal without authentication.
  • Bug fixes and usability enhancements.

Version 2.7.0
This version includes the following: - Download File

  • Ability to add up to 50 Instant On devices per site.
  • Support for jumbo frames on Instant On switches.
  • Watch specific clients and get notified when they go offline.
  • Support for custom network and PoE schedules.
  • Use a recovery email to avoid two-factor authentication lockout.
  • Identify the device part number in the device details.
  • Bug fixes and usability enhancements.
  • Instant On AP software version 2.7.0.
  • Instant On Switch software version 2.7.0.

    Version 2.6.0
    This version includes the following: - Download Now
  • Instant On AP software version 2.6.0.
  • Instant On Switch software version 2.6.0.
  • Ability to disable wireless networks on specific access points.
  • Guest portal with password authentication.
  • Support 160 MHz channel width for over-the-air connections on AP25.
  • Improved clients status and connection details.
  • Adjust quiet light mode per access point.
  • Bug fixes and usability enhancements.



Version 2.5.0 - Download Now
This version includes the following:

  •  Instant On AP software version 2.5.0.
  • Instant On Switch software version 2.5.0.
  • Support for Instant On 1830 switch series.
  • Provide feedback on software update progress.
  • Show or hide individual devices within a stack in the topology view.
  • Bug fixes and usability enhancements.

    Version 2.4.0 -

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This version includes the following:

  • Instant On AP software version 2.4.0.
  • Instant On 1960 Switch software version 2.4.0.
  • Support for Instant On 1960 stackable switch series.
  • New features available with Instant On 1960 switches:
  •     -Cloud-managed stacking
  •     -Onboarding an Instant On 1960 switch using a QR code
  • Tagged uplink VLAN for Instant On Access Points.
  • Retain configuration when replacing devices in a site.
  • OFDMA control for Wi-Fi 6 multiple clients optimization.
  • Ability to power cycle PoE wired client.
  • Bug fixes and usability enhancements.



Version 2.3.1
This version includes the following:

  • Instant On AP software version 2.3.1.
  • Instant On Switch software version 1.0.5.
  • Bug fixes and usability enhancements.

    Version 2.3.0
    This version includes the following:
  • Instant On AP software version 2.3.0.
  • Improved device onboarding experience with delayed software update.
  • Secure accounts with Two-Factor Authentication.
  • Option to lock and prevent deletion of specific accounts.
  • Adjust radio transmit power globally or per-device.
  • Client-based 802.1x and MAC authentication on switch ports.
  • Port or Network mirroring on Instant On switches.
  • Easy troubleshooting with connectivity tests.
  • Improved workflow for bulk network VLAN assignment.
  • Support of 802.11k for better roaming experience.
  • Wi-Fi router client IP reservation.
  • Automatic spanning-tree bridge priority assignment.
  • Bug fixes and usability enhancements.




Version 2.2.1
This version includes the following:

  • Aruba Instant On AP software version 2.2.1.
  • Aruba Instant On Switch software version 1.0.4.
  • Bug fixes and usability enhancements

Version 2.2.0

This version includes the following:

  • Aruba Instant On AP software version 2.2.0.
  • Aruba Instant On Switch software version 1.0.3.
  • Wi-Fi Enhanced Open (OWE) for encryption and privacy on open wireless networks.
  • Control multicast traffic optimizations on wireless networks.
  • Per-wireless network bandwidth limiting option.
  • Ability to provide a specific set of DNS servers to clients.
  • Notification preferences to receive alerts through email.
  • Support for up to 3 site administrators.
  • Graphical view of Instant On devices and site topology.
  • Voice network to detect wired IP phones, for prioritization and separation of data versus voice traffic.
  • 802.1X dynamic VLAN port assignment.
  • Energy efficiency improvements when detecting unused or low activity switch ports.
  • Additional Power over Ethernet (PoE) port options to control budget, priority and schedule.
  • Ability to route between wired networks at a selected switch in a site.
  • MAC locking to allow only specific wired clients to connect to an Instant On switch port.
  • Bug fixes and usability enhancements.

    Version 2.1.1
  • This version includes the following:
  • Aruba Instant On AP software version 2.1.1.
  • Aruba Instant On Switch software version 1.0.2.
  • IEEE 802.3x flow control has been disabled to prevent issues with legacy wired clients.
  • Bug fixes and usability enhancements.


Version 2.1.0

  • This version includes the following:
  • Instant On AP software version 2.1.0
  •  Ability to configure and monitor AP22 Wi-Fi 6 access points.
  • Flexible access control options for wired networks to restrict or allow access to specific network
    destinations.
  • Auto-detection and configuration of wired ports when connecting Instant On devices together.
  • Additional wired port information to see the list of devices connected to a wired port.
  • Wired network security option to prevent DHCP snooping and ARP attack.
  • Improved software update site and devices status, as well as new software availability notification.
  • Add Zoox Smart Data as external guest portal partner integration.
  • Ability to redirect guest users to a custom URL after being presented the internal portal page.
  • Display radio power information for Instant On access points.
  • Possibility to configure a network schedule that spans over midnight to the next day.
  • Option to provision a static IP to an Instant On access point.

Version 2.0.2 
includes the following:

  • Aruba Instant On AP software version 2.0.2.
  • Disable multicast services sharing across networks by default and allow global control of the functionalityDue to detected issues with Sonos speakers and Chromecast devices.
  • Other bugs fixes and stability improvements
 
Version 2.0.1 includes the following:
  • Aruba Instant On AP software version 2.0.1.
  • Fixed the DLNA and Amazon TV compatibility issue.
  • Other bugs fixes and stability improvements.


Version 2.0.0 
includes the following:

  • Aruba Instant On AP software version 2.0.0.
  • Aruba Instant On Switch software version 1.0.1.
  • Ability to configure and monitor Instant On 1930 Series switches.
    • Aruba Instant On 1930 Series switches will be available to order on June 1st 2020.
  • Ability to add Instant On switches to a new or any existing site.
  • Automatic synchronization of wired networks across Instant On devices.
  • Quick view of port statuses and wired clients activity.
  • Additional switch configurations, such as, Rapid spanning tree, 802.1X authentication, and Link aggregation.
  • Ability to edit and rename any wired or wireless client for better identification.
  • Allow full or limited access to specific network destinations for wireless clients.
  • Ability to access and share typical multicast services, such as, printing, sharing and casting across networks.
  • Simplified preferred partner integration with Aislelabs, Purple, Skyfii, and Wavespot for easy guest portal setup and comprehensive analytics.
  • Better control over software updates to install them immediately or delay them by an additional week.

 

Version  Download Release Date
2.9.1 Download 3/15/2024
2.9.0 Download 10/23/2023
2.8.1 Download 6/14/2023
2.8.0 Download 3/16/2023
2.7.0 Download 11/09/2022
2.6.0 Download 06/17/2022
2.5.0 Download 02/07/2022
2.4.0 Download 11/1/2021
2.3.1 Download 6/21/2021
2.3.0 Download 04/13/2021
2.2.1 Download 02/01/2021
2.2.0 Download 12/10/2020
2.1.1 Download 10/13/2020
2.1.0 Download 07/23/2020
2.0.2 Download 06/04/2020
2.0.1 Download 05/08/2020
2.0.0 Download 05/05/2020
1.4.1 Download 03/02/2020
1.4.0 Download 02/02/2020
1.3.2 Download 12/16/2019
1.3.1 Download 11/12/2019
1.3.0 Download 10/30/2019
1.2.1 Download 09/05/2019
1.2.0 Download 08/20/2019
1.1.1 Download 07/17/2019



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02-01-2021 01:08 PM

+1 on the LET PEOPLE KNOW YOU'RE UPDATING by FL4

We just got this emergency reboot on one site for now, the others state they should patch as usual on sundays. Why?

02-01-2021 11:35 AM

Should probably release Release notes for 2.2.1 before you push the update...

11-20-2020 07:36 PM

Updated it for you.