Cisco 5508 Firmware update 6.x 7.0.98 Questions

Hi guys,
Have not done an update on any cisco gear since about 2001
We have a cisco services contract with IBM that supplies us access to the usb drivers, firmwares etc, and we have a Cisco 5508 6.x running ~30 Cisco 1252's, some 1231's and (potentially) some 1262's once the firmware update is done.
We have a base-count license(permanent) of 50AP's, no expiry
So I guess my questions are:
1) When flashing the new firmware - do the licenses require any sort of modification, or will they work as per normal
2) Are any serial numbers or codes required to be entered once the 7.0.98 firmware is installed?
3) I assume that the old firmware/config becomes 2nd in line to the primary boot option of the firmware during boot process?
Thanks

7.0.98.0 is deferred code.
Browse to deferred release on bottom:-
http://www.cisco.com/cisco/software/release.html?mdfid=282600534&flowid=7012&softwareid=280926587&release=7.2.110.0&relind=AVAILABLE&rellifecycle=ED&reltype=latest
Deferral Notice:-
Wireless Lan Controller (WLC) software version 7.0.98.0 is being deferred due to the following issue :
CSCtj21464 - WLC data plane core crashes, causing WLC reboot
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/controller/release/notes/crn7_2.html
5500 supports 7.2 code but AP 123X is not supported on 7.2, And 126x supported from 7.0.116.0 code. it is suggested to update to 7.0.235.0.

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I've got an older SRX200 that is starting to "disconnect" frequently (loss of wireless connectivity). I've gone to the Linksys website to download a firmware update, as a potential fix, but the website says no firmware is available. The current version I'm using is 1.01.18.
Any advice? Maybe it's just time to buy a new router...

Due to the rules that govern the use of this firmware, Linksys/Cisco is no longer able to provide this firmware for download. Therefore you will not able to upgrade the firmware in the Router.
If you are facing the frequent disconnection from the network you can try the combination of settings:
# Open up the browser and on the address bar type 192.168.1.1 that will open up the Router setup page.
# Lower the MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) from 1500 to 1400 or less (usually found on your routers main/ basic setup page)
# Then Click on wireless Tab select Channel Width to 20 MHz only and Channel to 1, 3, 6, 9, and 11. Click Save Settings.
Then check the wireless status.

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Hi All,
OK, I've been trying to understand how I, a one-man business, can get a Firmware Update for an old router (c857) I purchased.
From what it appears, I need to take out a Service Contract with Cisco? Is this right? I don't want any hand holding, just the ability to download the file, but it looks like this is something Cisco have recently stopped doing?
Cheers,
Rich.

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