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Aruba Networks (HPE) Aruba Instant Access Point (IAP — ArubaOS Instant, pre-8.5.0.0) — Default Password

Default username and password for the Aruba Networks (HPE) Aruba Instant Access Point (IAP — ArubaOS Instant, pre-8.5.0.0): admin / admin. Learn how to log in and how to change the default credentials.

Aruba Instant APs (IAP) running ArubaOS Instant firmware prior to version 8.5.0.0 default to admin/admin for the Instant UI web interface. From ArubaOS Instant 8.5.0.0 onwards, the default password for the 'admin' account is the serial number of the IAP that takes the 'conductor' (master) role in the cluster. This is documented in the release notes. The Instant UI is accessible by connecting to the AP's management SSID (Instant SSID).

UsernamePasswordAccessVersion / firmwareNotes
admin
admin
Web UIArubaOS Instant < 8.5.0.0Default for older IAP firmware. Firmware 8.5.0.0+ uses the conductor AP serial number as the default password.
admin
(serial number of conductor AP)
Web UIArubaOS Instant >= 8.5.0.0The serial number of the conductor (master) AP is the default password from 8.5.0.0 onward.

Responsible use

This database lists publicly documented default credentials so administrators can find and change them. Only use these on systems you own or are authorized to test.

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