Aruba Wireless AOS 8 / AOS 10 Cheatsheet - Complete Reference 2025

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Aruba Wireless AOS 8 / AOS 10 Cheatsheet

This cheatsheet provides a comprehensive, quick-reference guide for configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Aruba Wireless LANs running AOS 8 (Mobility Master/Controller) and AOS 10 (Aruba Central/Gateway) as of December 2025. It covers essential commands, configuration steps, and best practices for enterprise wireless environments.

Quick Reference

Category	Command/Concept	Description
System Info	`show version`	Display software version and uptime.
	`show ap database long`	View details of all connected Access Points.
	`show users`	List connected wireless clients.
Connectivity	`ping <IP>`	Test network reachability.
	`show datapath session table`	View active firewall sessions.
WLAN Config	`wlan ssid-profile <name>`	Create/edit an SSID profile.
	`wlan virtual-ap <name>`	Create/edit a Virtual AP profile.
Authentication	`aaa authentication-server radius <name>`	Configure a RADIUS server.
	`aaa profile <name>`	Create/edit an AAA profile.
Troubleshooting	`show log wireless`	Display wireless-related logs.
	`debug client <MAC>`	Enable debug for a specific client.
AOS 10 Specific	`show aruba-central`	View Aruba Central connectivity status (on Gateway).
	`show gateways`	List managed Gateways (from Central GUI).

1. Architecture Overview (AOS 8 vs. AOS 10)

Aruba’s wireless architecture has evolved significantly, with AOS 8 relying on on-premises Mobility Master/Controllers and AOS 10 shifting to a cloud-managed model with Aruba Central and Gateways.

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Aruba Wireless AOS 8 / AOS 10 Cheatsheet - Complete Reference 2025

Aruba Wireless AOS 8 / AOS 10 Cheatsheet

Quick Reference

1. Architecture Overview (AOS 8 vs. AOS 10)