# Example for Linux/Mac md5sum ArubaInstant_Hercules_8.6.0.19_85431.tar # Compare with official MD5 from ASP
1. Overview The Aruba IAP-225 (part of the 220 series) is a high-performance 802.11ac Wave 1 access point. Unlike controller-based APs (CAPs), the "Instant" (IAP) variant runs a virtual controller. A common operational task is downloading firmware for updates, recovery, or cluster synchronization.
