Convert AP to LWAPP

Hi,
We recently purchased a few more 1131 APs for a remote office. For some reason, only one came as LWAPP AP, and the rests are all Autonomous APs.
I have successfully upgraded one Auto AP into LWAPP, it is under control of that office's WLC.
The image I downloaded is the latest one : c1130-rcvk9w8-tar.124-10b.JA3.tar, I am not too sure if I should have used c1130-rcvk9w8-tar.123-11JX1.tar
However i noticed that the product ID still shows up as AIR-AP1131AG-E-K9 instead of AIR-LAP1131AG-E-K9 like the one came with LWAPP. How to fix this, is this matters. Any help will be highly appreciated.

The image you used is fine for the conversion. The AP will use the code it gets from the controller anyway, so you don't need to worry there.
And sorry, but the product ID never changes. The AP was an AP when it was produced, and it will forever remain an AP. It cannot become an LAP, at least as far as the product ID is concerned.

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Is it possible to convert capwap to LWAPP via telnet?
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I was able to telnet to the AP and access CLI.
I issued the command capwap ap controller ip address x.x.x.x
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Yes, CAPWAP is the IEEE standard (not proprietary like LWAPP which is cisco proprietary) for AP to WLC communication.
If AP is managed via controller (WLC) then we referred as Lightweight (or unified wireless). If it operate standalone without a controller then it is referred as "Autonomous". You can convert an AP from Autonomous to Lightweight (& vise versa)
In your case since you want to manage it through WLC (which is the best way of deploying wireless), you do not want to worry about these encapsulation method too much.
If you are new then I would suggest you to read about basic topics like AP registraion/CAPWAP. Here are some links from my blog which may help you on this
http://mrncciew.com/2013/03/17/ap-registration/
http://mrncciew.com/2013/03/04/split-mac-vs-local-mac-architecture/
http://mrncciew.com/2012/11/17/capwap-packet-analysis-using-wireshark/
http://mrncciew.com/2012/10/20/lightweight-to-autonomous-conversion/
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Requirements:
â¢ Image file (The recovery file has the prefix ârcvâ in the image name, such as c1200-rcvk9w7-tar.122-15.JA.tar);
â¢ AP is connected to the Wireless LAN Controller; and
â¢ AP can ping the TFTP server where the image is located.
Procedure
1. Copy the recovery file to the AP using the following command:
archive tar /x tftp:/// flash:
2. Let the AP boot on this image:
boot system flash://.bin
3. Reboot the AP.
OPTIONAL
â¢ DO NOT ALLOW THE AP TO JOIN THE WIRELESS LAN CONTROLLER IN ORDER TO USE THE OPTIONAL COMMANDS BELOW.
â¢ IF POSSIBLE, type the following commands:
ï¾ clear lwapp private-config (This will bring the AP to factory default.);
ï¾ clear lwapp ap ip address
ï¾ clear lwapp ap hostname
ï¾ clear lwapp ap controller ip address
4. Let the AP connect to the Wireless LAN controller.
OPTIONAL
If an AP refuses to join the Wireless LAN Controller, type the following command from the AP:
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I tried to downgrade a 1242 LAP to Autonomous through a WLC using cisco's brief instructions:
Step 1 Log into the CLI on the controller to which the access point is associated.
Step 2 Enter this command:
config ap tftp-downgrade tftp-server-ip-address filename access-point-name
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I have Cisco AP 2600, Previously i had converted it from LWAPP mode into Autonomous-Mode. But now I need to revert it back to LWAPP mode.
Can anyone send me the link on how to do it ?

HI Imran,
Yes you can convert it to lightweight. Just need the lightweight recovery image.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/access_point/conversion/lwapp/upgrade/guide/lwapnote.html
For the LWAP conversion, use the recovery image (example: c1140-rcvk9w8-tar.124-25d.JAL.tar). after thatuse the command on the autonomous AP priviledge mode.
AP#archive download-sw /force-reload /overwrite tftp://10.10.10.1/c1140-rcvk9w8-tar.124-25d.JA.tar
more detial ..follow this post:
http://mrncciew.com/2012/10/20/lightweight-to-autonomous-conversion/
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I used c1140-k9w7-tar.124-25d.JA1.tar which is available to download in Download Software Section for this AP.
But there are any autonomus to lightweigt firmware for this AP.
I tried to use c1140-rcvk9w8-tar.124-21a.JA2.tar for 1140 but AP hungs after that.
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this is what can i see on the console:
Loading "flash:/c1140-rcvk9w8-mx/c1140-rcvk9w8-mx"...#########################################################################################################################################################################################################################
File "flash:/c1140-rcvk9w8-mx/c1140-rcvk9w8-mx" uncompressed and installed, entry point: 0x4000
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so in next days i will try to connect AP to the controller (wlc is in different site, without vpn connectivity).
i think that AP is bad, because of this "weirid chars" on console, but maybe when ap updates firmware from wlc, it will be OK.
thanks for help for now.

LWAPP Conversion

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I'm rather new to the Network Community, and will be taking the Unified Wireless Class fairly soon, I'm also going converting over to LWAPP, and was wondering if anyone knows of an excellent book that they can recommend.
Thanks
Steve

Hi Steve,
I have not seen any good LWAPP related books as of yet. Here some good "getting started" Cisco docs (and link to a video) which might help;
Understanding the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP)
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/netsol/ns340/ns394/ns348/ns337/networking_solutions_white_paper0900aecd802c18ee.shtml
Deploying Cisco 440X Series Wireless LAN Controllers
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6366/prod_technical_reference09186a00806cfa96.html
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide, Release 4.0
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6366/products_configuration_guide_book09186a00806b0077.html
WLC Video
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6366/index.html
Lightweight Access Point FAQ
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Lightweight AP (LAP) Registration to a Wireless LAN Controller (WLC)
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk722/tk809/technologies_tech_note09186a00806c9e51.shtml
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Rob

Autonomous to LWAPP with Cisco Prime 2.2

Hello, I need to know if exist any procedure to convert Autonomous to LWAPP access point with Cisco Prime 2.2.

Here are the Steps Cristian.
To create an autonomous AP migration template, follow these steps:
Step 1 Choose Design > Configuration > Wireless Configuration > Autonomous AP Migration Templates .
Step 2 From the Select a command drop-down list, choose Add Template, then click Go . If you are updating an already existing template, click the applicable template in the Template Name column.
Step 3 Complete the required fields. For information about the field descriptions, see: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/net_mgmt/prime/infrastructure/2-0/reference/guide/prime_infr_ref.html
Step 4 To view the migration analysis summary, choose Operate > Wireless > Migration Analysis .
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If I purchase a LWAPP AP can I migrate it to non LWAPP. If I purchase a non LWAPP AP can I migrate it to LWAPP, and then back to non LWAPP. Are there any advantages to buying a native LWAPP AP

Hi Friend,
Yes it is possible to convert LWAPP to IOS AP and also from IOS to LWAPP APs.
Even if you buy non lwapp ap you can convert it to LWAPP and again back to non LWAPP.
From NON LWAPP to LWAPP
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/access_point/conversion/lwapp/upgrade/guide/lwapnote.html
From LWAPP to NON LWAPP
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/access_point/conversion/lwapp/upgrade/guide/lwapnote.html#wp161272
Also the only advantage of buying a native lwapp ap is if your wireless network is only controller based then you do not need to go through all procedure of converting your APs from NON LWAPP to LWAPP and you can start using it directly.
HTH
Ankur
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hi folks:
Has anyone of you tried to convert autonomous to lwapp mode? I used upgrade tool v3.4 and it said 1140 is not supported. Or is there any other way to do the conversion? Thanks.
regards
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Step 2 Make sure that the PC contains the access point image file (such as c1200-k9w7-tar.122-15.JA.tar for a 1200 series access point) in the TFTP server folder and that the TFTP server is activated.
Step 3 Set the timeout value on the TFTP server to 30 seconds.
Step 4 On the PC where the TFTP server is located, perform these steps:
a. Disable any software firewall products, such as Windows firewall, ZoneAlarm firewall, McAffee firewall, or others.
b. Ensure all Windows files are visible. From Windows Explorer, click Tools > Folder Options > View; then uncheck the Hide extensions for known file types check box.
Step 5 Rename the access point image file in the TFTP server folder to c1200-k9w7-tar.default for a 1200 series access point, c1130-k9w7-tar.default for an 1130 series access point, c1240-k9w7-tar.default for a 1240 series access point, and c1250-k9w7-tar.default for a 1250 series access point.
Step 6 Connect the PC to the access point using a Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable.
Step 7 Disconnect power from the access point.
Step 8 Press and hold MODE while you reconnect power to the access point.
Step 9 Hold the MODE button until the status LED turns red (approximately 20 to 30 seconds) and then release.
Step 10 Wait until the access point reboots, as indicated by all LEDs turning green followed by the Status LED blinking green.
Step 11 After the access point reboots, reconfigure it using the GUI or the CLI.

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Hello all, I have a project ahead and I need to clarify some things before starting this project.
I will install a new WLC 5508 and I have 8 AIR-BR1310G-A-K9-R, so Im wondering if I can use them.
- Can this model be converted to LAP?, right now they are autonomous.
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- The intention is to use them for outdoor operation. Should I use one or two outdoord antennas?.
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RECOMMENDED UPGRADE TROUGH CLI:
The following are the proper steps to do an IOS upgrade in a CLI/Telnet
session (This is the recommended upgrade):
1st: Use a TFTP server in the computer that you are going to use for the
upgrades. If you don't have one, get the free TFTP server in the following
link:
http://tftpd32.jounin.net
Note: Make sure that the computer and the APs are in the same subnet. For
example and AP in default settings will have IP: 10.0.0.1, so you need to
have the computer as IP 10.0.0.2, subnet mask: 255.255.255.0.
2nd: Download the IOS image from the Cisco.com Web site.
Note: Do not "unzip" the image.
3rd: Open the TFTP server (make sure that the TAR file's name of the IOS
image is shown as in the web site, because sometimes it gets renamed to
"Download .tar" and if that happens you need to rename it). Browse the TAR
file and select it, then click ok.
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My customer is using WLC4400(4.0.179.11) and LAP1130(12.3jx1). Before converting IOS to LWAPP, the WLAN service is not problem.
But after changing to LWAPP based,the customer is complain about disconnecting problem.
Intel centrino and other vendor's wlan cards are dropping, cisco wlan cards are no problem.
After all we have to fall back to IOS version. Is there any Bug report about WLC4400?

There are some issues with the Intel adapters. I would try downloading the latest driver version to see if that helps. You can navigate to the Intel support page and view the documented disconnect issues.
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