Format WLC-5508 Flash and IOS recovery guide

Dear Support Cummunity,
i have a WLC-5508 where by i am unable to join any kind of AIR-LAP1x00 Access-Points.
They can't join in the local management ip of the controller within same L2 or via routed network thereby using the APs CLi by
"lwapp ap controller ip addr xx.xx.xx.xx".
I upgraded from: 6.0.188.0 to
AIR-CT5500-K9-6-0-199-0.aes
AIR-CT5500-K9-7-0-98-0.aes
thereby catching the same logs every time.
The main error message from the WLCs log i catched first is:
"maximum number of downloads (0) exceeded"
*sntpReceiveTask: Jul 16 07:40:58.827: %LOG-3-Q_IND: capwap_ac_sm.c:1683 Ignoring discovery request from AP 00:26:99:86:c9:b9 - maximum number of downloads (0) exceeded
*spamApTask1: Jul 16 07:40:58.343: %CAPWAP-3-DISC_MAX_DOWNLOAD: capwap_ac_sm.c:1683 Ignoring discovery request from AP 00:26:99:86:c9:b9 - maximum number of downloads (0) exceeded
*sntpReceiveTask: Jul 16 07:40:48.822: %LOG-3-Q_IND: capwap_ac_sm.c:1683 Ignoring discovery request from AP 00:26:99:86:c9:b9 - maximum number of downloads (0) exceeded
*spamApTask1: Jul 16 07:40:48.342: %CAPWAP-3-DISC_MAX_DOWNLOAD: capwap_ac_sm.c:1683 Ignoring discovery request from AP 00:26:99:86:c9:b9 - maximum number of downloads (0) exceeded
Later on i found some more logging infos:
*Aug 16 04:12:07.188: %SYSTEM-3-FILE_READ_FAIL: nvstore.c:422 Failed to read configuration file 'cliWebInitParms.cfg'
*Aug 16 04:12:07.188: %CNFGR-3-INV_COMP_ID: cnfgr.c:2080 Invalid Component Id : Unrecognized (81) in cfgConfiguratorInit.
*Aug 16 04:12:07.139: %SYSTEM-3-FILE_READ_FAIL: nvstore.c:422 Failed to read configuration file 'rfidInitParms.cfg'
*Aug 16 04:12:07.126: %SYSTEM-3-FILE_READ_FAIL: nvstore.c:422 Failed to read configuration file 'dhcpParms.cfg'
*Aug 16 04:12:07.113: %SYSTEM-3-FILE_READ_FAIL: nvstore.c:422 Failed to read configuration file 'bcastInitParms.cfg'
*Aug 16 04:12:07.047: %SYSTEM-3-FILE_READ_FAIL: nvstore.c:422 Failed to read configuration file 'rrmInitParms.cfg'
*Aug 16 04:12:06.906: %SYSTEM-3-FILE_READ_FAIL: nvstore.c:422 Failed to read configuration file 'apfInitParms.cfg'
*Aug 16 04:12:06.801: %MM-3-MEMBER_ADD_FAILED: mm_dir.c:860 Could not add Mobility Member. Reason: IP already assigned, Member-Count:1,MAC: 00:00:00:00:00:00, IP: 0.0.0.0
*Aug 16 04:12:06.599: %SYSTEM-3-FILE_READ_FAIL: nvstore.c:422 Failed to read configuration file 'mmInitParms.cfg'
*Aug 16 04:12:06.589: %SYSTEM-3-FILE_READ_FAIL: nvstore.c:422 Failed to read configuration file 'aaaapiInitParms.cfg'
*Aug 16 04:12:06.587: %SYSTEM-3-FILE_READ_FAIL: nvstore.c:422 Failed to read configuration file 'pemInitParms.cfg'
*Aug 16 04:12:06.474: %SYSTEM-3-FILE_READ_FAIL: nvstore.c:422 Failed to read configuration file 'dot1xInitParms.cfg'
*Aug 16 04:12:06.446: %SYSTEM-3-FILE_READ_FAIL: nvstore.c:422 Failed to read configuration file 'capwapInitParms.cfg'
*Aug 16 04:12:06.301: %SYSTEM-3-FILE_READ_FAIL: nvstore.c:422 Failed to read configuration file 'spamInitParms.cfg'
*Aug 16 04:12:06.298: %LICENSE-1-REQUEST_FAILED: license_syslog_notify:564 License request for feature base-ap-count 1.0 failed in this device, UDI=AIR-CT5508-K9:FCW1341L530
*Aug 16 04:12:05.221: %SSHPM-3-FREAD_FAILED: sshpmlscscep.c:1268 Error reading file /mnt/application/lscca_pem.crt
*Aug 16 04:11:46.121: %SYSTEM-3-FILE_READ_FAIL: nvstore.c:422 Failed to read configuration file 'sshpmInitParms.cfg'
as for me it looks like my filesystem is kind of corrupted since several files can not be read.
now at power up one can choose 5 in order to format flash/disk. unfortuanitly i have not found some documentation about formatting flash procedures.
please guide me to the appropriate documentation.
============================================================
Boot Loader Menu
============================================================
1. Run primary image (7.0.98.0) - Active
2. Run backup image (6.0.199.0)
3. Change active boot image
4. Clear configuration
5. Format FLASH Drive
6. Manually update images
Enter selection: 5
Launching...
WARNING! Choose this option may render the device warranty invalid
and/or make the device unusable.
what are my next steps going to be from here in order to format/restore?
thank you
colin

(Cisco Controller) >show sys
Incorrect usage. Use the '?' or key to list commands.
(Cisco Controller) >show sysinfo
Manufacturer's Name.............................. Cisco Systems Inc.
Product Name..................................... Cisco Controller
Product Version.................................. 7.0.98.0
Bootloader Version............................... 1.0.1
Field Recovery Image Version..................... N/A
Firmware Version................................. FPGA 1.3, Env 1.6, USB console 1.27
Build Type....................................... DATA + WPS
System Name...................................... WLC
System Location..................................
System Contact...................................
System ObjectID.................................. 1.3.6.1.4.1.9.1.1069
IP Address....................................... 192.168.11.16
Last Reset....................................... Software reset
System Up Time................................... 0 days 0 hrs 4 mins 41 secs
System Timezone Location......................... (GMT +1:00) Amsterdam, Berlin, Rome, Vienna
Current Boot License Level....................... base
Current Boot License Type........................ Permanent
Next Boot License Level.......................... base
Next Boot License Type........................... Permanent
Configured Country............................... CH - Switzerland
--More-- or (q)uit
Operating Environment............................ Commercial (0 to 40 C)
Internal Temp Alarm Limits....................... 0 to 65 C
Internal Temperature............................. +39 C
External Temperature............................. +25 C
Fan Status....................................... OK
State of 802.11b Network......................... Enabled
State of 802.11a Network......................... Enabled
Number of WLANs.................................. 1
Number of Active Clients......................... 0
Burned-in MAC Address............................ 00:24:97:CE:E0:40
Power Supply 1................................... Present, OK
Power Supply 2................................... Absent
Maximum number of APs supported.................. 0 ç ???
why is it that it tells me i've got 0 APs supported on a permanent base license witch ships per default?
i tried to install a evaluation License but without success..

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IF ALL ELSE FAILS...
Locate the BIOS chip on your mainboard. If it is soldered directly to the PCB like...
...then you have no choice but to return the board to your supplier, or to MSI, for replacement.
To request an RMA from MSI, open a support ticket at https://register.msi.com/ocss/
If your BIOS chip is in a socket, like...
...then you may be able to source a replacement BIOS chip, either from MSI, or from a website such as www.badflash.com
Updated 11/21/2013, original post by Stu

A.) Download >>this<< bios archive and place it on your desktop. Do not decompress.
B.) Download and install the >>MSI HQ Forum USB flasher<< .
C.) Insert your FAT32 formatted usb stick.
D.) Make sure that all win 8 options are disabled. (Fast Boot etc) Also make sure the legacy USB is enabled.
E.) Start the forum flash tool and select option 1. Then point the tool at the compressed archive we downloaded earlier. Then to your USB Flash Drive.
F.) Boot to the USB from working bios B.
G.) Once it booted successfully switch to bios A without powering down or rebooting
H.) Now follow the directions and let the tool flash bios A with desired version

Converged Access Design Help (Catalyst 3850 and WLC 5508...Mobility Oracle)

Hello,
I am an engineer working with a Cisco Gold Partner in Saudi Arabia. We have a large university as our client where they are constructing a new
building and require our services to build the network infrastructure. Therefore, we are to implement the routing and switching infrastructure as
well as the Wireless solution.
At present, I have no issues in implementing the R&S infrastructure as it is very straight forward but it has implications on the deployment of
the wireless solution which I explain further below. The R&S infrastructure comprises of the typical Core, Distribution, and Access layers and we
are focusing on the local distribution and access switches with regards to the new building. The client has a converged Layer 3 network spanning
from distribution layer to core layer and they are running EIGRP for this convergence. This is not a problem and has already been implemented.
Yet, the challenge arises in deploying the WLAN infrastructure. The client already has a Cisco WLAN infrastructure in place where they have a
large number of LAPs that are registered with their controllers in the Data Center. They have two WLC 5508 where one is the Primary and the other
the Secondary. The local distribution switch to which the WLC are connected also is the gateway for the SVIs for the SSIDs that are configured on
the controllers. This means that once the packets from the AP come in to the WLC, they are tagged with the correct VLAN and sent to the directly
connected distribution switch which then routes it into the rest of the Layer 3 network. Interestingly, the WLC 5508 are running AireOS 7.6 and
support the "New Mobility" feature. The two controllers have formed a Mobility Group (MG) between each other.
Now, the new building will have two Catalyst 3850 switches installed where each one has a total of 40 AP licenses pre-installed and activated
i.e. a total of 80 APs can be supported by the two switches. A total of 67 LAPs will be deployed in the new building which can be accommodated
between the two switches and their integrated controller.
Yet, based on my understanding and research about Converged Access is that, ideally, the Catalyst 3850 will only run the Mobility Agent (MA)
feature while a central controller would provide the Mobility Controller (MC) service. unfortunately, there are not enough licenses on the
existing WLC 5508 nor can we migrate the new licenses that will facilitate such a split deployment.
This means that I would need to configure the two Catalyst 3850 as independent MC and form a MG between them. I have done this and tested this
already and the mobility is working fine. But my concern is not about getting the Catalyst 3850 to work as this is simple but rather it is
focused on creating a common Mobility Domain (MD) so that clients can roam from this new building to the rest of the campus while maintaining the
state of their connections to the WLAN infrastructure.
To make things more complicated, since the new building will have its own Layer 3 distribution switch and the Catalyst 3850 switches will connect
to this distribution switch, it means that new VLANs and SVIs need to be created for the SSIDs broadcast in the new building. This means that new
subnets need to be assigned to the SSIDs.
As such, I have the following questions:
Q1) If we create new SVIs for the SSIDs (same SSIDs names will be used in the new building as in the rest of the university campus) this means
that new subnets will be assigned to these SSIDs. Now, I believe I have two options...one is to make the new Catalyst 3850s to be in the same MG
as the existing WLC 5508 which then cater for Layer 3 client roaming or I have to treat this as a totally seperate WLAN network and follow on to
the solution as per the next question. Please advise which is a better option?
Q2) I could create separate MG i.e. the new building Catalyst 3850s can be in one MG and the existing controllers can be in another MG. I can
then have one of the existing WLC 5508 (the primary one) to run the Mobility Oracle (MO) feature so as to create a single Mobility Domain (MD).
Would this facilitate in Layer 3 client roaming and RRM for all the controllers in the same MD?
Q3) If I do create a MD, how is this accomplished in such an environment since the documentation is severely limited in this regard?
Please advise at your earliest. To assist further, I have attached a topology diagram which may aid in explaining the situation with more
clarity. If these things are clarified, I will be better able to wrap my head around the technology and in turn service my clients better.
Regards,
Amir

Hi Amir,
Q1) If we create new SVIs for the SSIDs (same SSIDs names will be used in the new building as in the rest of the university campus) this means that new subnets will be assigned to these SSIDs. Now, I believe I have two options...one is to make the new Catalyst 3850s to be in the same MG as the existing WLC 5508 which then cater for Layer 3 client roaming or I have to treat this as a totally seperate WLAN network and follow on to the solution as per the next question. Please advise which is a better option?
I would configure them in the same mobility group. Also configure same SPG for those two 3850 stacks if users are frequently roaming within these two buildings.
Q2) I could create separate MG i.e. the new building Catalyst 3850s can be in one MG and the existing controllers can be in another MG. I can then have one of the existing WLC 5508 (the primary one) to run the Mobility Oracle (MO) feature so as to create a single Mobility Domain (MD). Would this facilitate in Layer 3 client roaming and RRM for all the controllers in the same MD?
MO is not required (it is only for very large scale deployments)
Q3) If I do create a MD, how is this accomplished in such an environment since the documentation is severely limited in this regard?
Yes, documents are hard to find :(
These notes may be useful to you based on my experience. I am running IOS-XE 3.6.1 in my production.
http://mrncciew.com/2014/05/06/configuring-new-mobility/
http://mrncciew.com/2013/12/14/3850ma-with-5760mc/
HTH
Rasika
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Videos recorded in mp4 format throught AMS(development version) not playing on android and Ios device.

I am using adobe ams(development version) to record video files in mp4 format using rtmp protocol. I am using mp4 as the file extension and as the stream specifier(codec).The videos are saving correctly.When i copy these files on a mobile device(android and iOS) they are not playing.Can somebody tell what I am doing wrong.
The rtmp url I am using is rtmp://localhost:1935/mp4:videoname.mp4

Dropbox - defaultcodec.mp4
Dropbox - h264codec.mp4
These are the two files that I created .The first file is created by the default codec used by Flash player.
The second file(h264codec.mp4) is created by using Flash player 11 and as3 . I have encoded the file using h.264/AAC.
The tutorial followed for creating the second encoded file is Encoding live video to H.264/AVC with Flash Player 11 | Adobe Developer Connection
Thanks in advance . These two files stream successfully in the web application using flash player and as3 .I can play both of them in VLC too. But these files wont play on any mobile device(both android and iOS).
Please send me your feedback on this . In the meanwhile I will look into http streaming.
Any help is greatly appreciated.

ISE Profiling for Wireless Devices (WLC 5508) like Laptops and Mobile Devices

Hi,
We have integrated WLC 5508 to cisco ise 3315 with ios 1.1.1 and using Guest Sponsor portal for wireless guest users.
Where we have created open ssid in wlc and redirect web login portal in wlc for guest users. We have enable all respective node in policy service for profiling and also configure snmp in wlc as well as in ise.
When guest user is connected to open ssid its get redirected to web login page of ise portal and when it gets login we are only able to see the username which guest user login but not the end device in monitoring log.
Wireless End devices are not able to get profiled can any one tell me what configuration I need to do on ise or wlc side to profiled end guest wireless device like android,iphone and laptops
Thanks
Pranav

Hi Tarikh,
I only want to identify the end devices for wilress guest user. I have configured MAB Authentication and configure autorization policy where in mention identity group any condition as wlc web authentication and athorization profile only guest mentioning plain access for the same.
Can you help me how I can achived profiling for wirless guest devices. I have configured all profiling probes . Enable snmp on wlc as well as in network devices.
What else I need to configured to achived just identiting device nothing but profiling and which should reflect in authnetication logs.
Thanks
Pranav

LMS 4.2 and WLC 5508

Hi all,
Recently I have replaced 2 4400 WLC by 5508 wlc's.
I have also replaced both 4400 in LMS by those new 5508. They have the same ip's, so I have removed the old 4400's from LMS and created 2 new devices.
When checking the device center, LMS tells me Data collection, User tracking, Inventory and Fault discovery has succeeded.
When I check the Reachability status in device center it is ok for ping, telnet, SSH, SNMPV2 read, SNMPV2 write. However I am not able to open the configuration through Config editor. He gives me the pop-up "CEDT0042: No latest configuration file exists for the device in Archive."
When I go and check the archive summary report, I can see for both devices the log below:
NMP: Failed to establish SNMP connection to x.x.x.x - Cause: Device is Unreachable. Check the ReadOnly community string. SNMP: Failed to establish SNMP connection to x.x.x.x - Cause: Device is Unreachable. Check the ReadOnly community string.
Any ideas,
Thanks,
Joris

Hello,
I think I have found the problem. WLC 5508 is not compatible with LMS 4.2.2.
I can find this in the release notes:
Cisco Unified Wireless Network Solution Components
The following components are part of the Cisco UWN Solution and are compatible in this release:
Note For more information on the compatibility of wireless software components across releases, see the Cisco Wireless Solutions Software Compatibility Matrix.
•Cisco IOS Release 15.2(2)JB
•Cisco Prime Infrastructure 1.3
•Mobility Services Engine (MSE) 7.4.100.0 software release and context-aware software
Apparently only Prime 1.3 can manage this device.
Joris

Anchor mobility configuration getting lost in wlc 5508 ios code 7.4.100.0

It is observed that in WLC 5508 , ios 7.4.100.0 , mobility anchor configuration on wlan is getting lost . we configure anchor ip address on guest wlan > mobility anchor > Switch IP Address (Anchor).
We have configured the template on NCS 2.0 to push the anchor mobility ip address on all WLC
Has anyone oberved this behavoiur. We have more than 100 WLC , and everyweek mobility anchor configuration is lost on some WLC having code 7.4.100.0.

I am having this exact same problem. I am running 7.3 on 5508 WLC. My remote site LAP's are using Flex (HREAP). The initial access point that my laptop associates to connects with no problem, as soon as I wander out of range of the initial LAP and into the area of another access point, I lose data connectivity. The was validated like the original post as I start a constant ping on the LAN and watch as the ping latency increases and then ping replies stop. The only way to correct the problem is resetting of the wireless adapter on the laptop. Side note my DroidX has no problem wandering from AP to AP.
Laptop: Windows 7 32bit
I then returned to my home site and test where I have a secondary controller and the LAP's are configured for local mode, no problems roaming from access point to access point. Validated with constant ping test. The pings drop for a second and re-
continues as the laptop reconnects.
**Edit: I am going to try the removing the DHCP Addr. Assignment required option, and report that back to the TAC engineer.
Message was edited by: Michael Dunki-Jacobs
**Edit Solved:***
The problem is in deed solved by turning the "DHCP Address Required" but why?

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