How to configure Aruba IAP with spotipo cloud( firmware 6.5 + )
This guide is valid only for IAP firmware newer than 6.5 if your AP firmware is older, please follow
_For firmware versions 6.5+ site-type to use is "Aruba Central"_
Each location is represented by a Site. A site can have multiple routers (of the same type). Add a new location by clicking "Switch Sites"-> "Add New Location".
Click on the Aruba Central Icon, and create a name for the location. Click on Save.
In the newly created site, navigate to Networks tab and click on New.
Provide a name for the AP.
After adding the network, take a note on the URL, NAS ID and Secret
Connect to IAP web portal and use the New Network option.
Enter the SSID you would like to have and keep the network type as Guest
In the security tab, select splash-page type as external and add a new captive portal profile.
Next add a new auth server by providing
Enable accounting to the same server as well and use 2 min as Accounting Interval
Walled garden settings are not available from 6.5.4 firmware version. Hence use Domain ACLin case of any specific domains.
Click Finish and Save the configuration. Wait for a few minutes and then connect to the SSID you have just created to test it out.
_For firmware versions 6.5+ site-type to use is "Aruba Central"_
Add an Aruba Central Site in Spotipo
Each location is represented by a Site. A site can have multiple routers (of the same type). Add a new location by clicking "Switch Sites"-> "Add New Location".
Click on the Aruba Central Icon, and create a name for the location. Click on Save.
Add a Network
In the newly created site, navigate to Networks tab and click on New.
Provide a name for the AP.
After adding the network, take a note on the URL, NAS ID and Secret
Configure Aruba IAP
Connect to IAP web portal and use the New Network option.
Enter the SSID you would like to have and keep the network type as Guest
In the security tab, select splash-page type as external and add a new captive portal profile.
Fill in the following details
Hostname: logme2wifi.com
URL: Generated in previous step
Port: 443
Use HTTPs: Enabled
Next add a new auth server by providing
IP Address: 34.77.150.10
Shared Key: Generated in previous step
NAS Identifier: Generated in previous step
Enable accounting to the same server as well and use 2 min as Accounting Interval
Enable Domain ACL for all the for all the required domains
Walled garden settings are not available from 6.5.4 firmware version. Hence use Domain ACLin case of any specific domains.
Save And Test
Click Finish and Save the configuration. Wait for a few minutes and then connect to the SSID you have just created to test it out.
Updated on: 11/02/2025
Thank you!