To download and manage firmware for Aruba Access Points (APs), you can use several official portals and methods depending on your device type and management platform. 1. Primary Download Portals Aruba firmware is primarily hosted on two secure platforms. Accessing modern firmware typically requires a registered corporate account. Airheads Community +1 Aruba Support Portal (ASP) : The modern hub for all current Aruba software, including AOS-8 and AOS-10 images. You can filter by product family and model to find specific builds. HPE My Networking Portal : Used for legacy devices and older software bundles. You search by product number or name to view available software versions. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Community +3 2. Firmware Management Methods The download and installation process varies based on how your APs are managed: Method Management Tool Description Cloud Managed Aruba Central Upgrade directly from the "Maintain > Firmware" dashboard. Supports automated, scheduled, or "Live" upgrades for licensed devices. Local/Instant Virtual Controller (VC) Log into the AP’s local WebUI and navigate to Maintenance > Firmware to upload a file or check for updates. CLI / Manual Console / SSH Best for automation or troubleshooting. Requires a TFTP or HTTP server to host the downloaded