Lightweight AP convert to Autonomous

Hi all,
Here is the scenario:
1. I have Air-LAP-1142n
2. Don't have controller
3. The Air-LAP-1142n doesn't have power adapter. Instead I used PoE switch (SG300-10MP) for power.
4. I can download the Autonomous IOS.
Question is, can it be downgrade to Autonomous?? My concern is without the power adapter can it be done??
Thanks

Yes, it will work. Read the proceedure below:
Using a TFTP Server to Return to a Previous Release

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Air-lap-1131-ag-e-k9 convert to autonomous not working

Hi,
i have a air-lap01131-ag-e-k9 that was originally in lightweight mode and configured with a controller, but i am in the process of wanting to convert to autonomous mode, i am having issues with connectivity to the AP from my laptop.
i have followed numerous guides on this forum, i have successfully
downloaded correct firmware
renamed the firmware to .default
placed this in root of tftp server folder
connected laptop via console to view output
connected laptop via Ethernet to Ethernet port of AP
changed static ip on laptop to 10.0.0.2 set subnet mask to 255.255.255.0, default gateway to 10.0.0.1
held reset button on AP when applying power and waiting for radio light to flash red
AP gets a IP address then of 10.0.0.1
But even though both laptop and AP are in the same subnet, i am unable to ping the AP from my laptop and it doesn't start the tftp process
I have disabled firewall etc, and tried with both crossover and straight through cable, it seems there is something missing at this last stage, i even tried on a second laptop but that would not ping either, am i missing something.
i acquired the AP for training purposes to help with studies and so far i have learnt a lot of troubleshooting but i would really love to get past this, any help would be really appreciated.
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Sam

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LWAPP image version 3.0.51.0
1 FastEthernet interface
32K bytes of flash-simulated non-volatile configuration memory.
Base ethernet MAC Address: 00:1E:F7:ED:B5:46
Part Number                          : 73-8962-12
PCA Assembly Number                  : 800-24818-11
PCA Revision Number                  : B0
PCB Serial Number                    : FOC122106TU
Top Assembly Part Number             : 800-29144-02
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Top Revision Number                  : A0
Product/Model Number                 : AIR-LAP1131AG-E-K9
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*Mar 1 00:00:09.642: %LINEPROTO-5-UPDOWN: Line protocol on Interface FastEthernet0, changed state to down
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Convertion from Lightweight to Autonomous access points

Is it possible to convert AIR-LAP1121G-E-K9 Lightweight access point to autonomous access point.

Hi tm,
You can convert AIR-LAP1121G-K-E9 to autonamus access point,pls do follow the procedur
Follow these steps to revert from LWAPP mode to autonomous mode by loading a Cisco IOS release using a TFTP server:
Step 1 The static IP address of the PC on which your TFTP server software runs should be between 10.0.0.2 and 10.0.0.30.
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 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, and c1240-k9w7-tar.default for a 1240 series access point.
Step 4
Connect the PC to the access point using a Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable.
Step 5
Disconnect power from the access point.
Step 6
Press and hold MODE while you reconnect power to the access point.
Step 7
Hold the MODE button until the status LED turns red (approximately 20 to 30 seconds) and then release.
Step 8
Wait until the access point reboots, as indicated by all LEDs turning green followed by the Status LED blinking green.
Step 9
After the access point reboots, reconfigure it using the GUI or the CLI.
Thankx&Regds
Saji k.s

Converting air-sap2602i-s-k9 from autonomous to LWAPP

Hi guys,
    I need your expertise regarding how to convert from autonomous to LWAPP using AIR-SAP2602i-s-k9 with IOS version of ap3g2-k9w7-xx.152.-2.JA.
    I'm following these commands but it is not available
    debug capwap console cli or debug lwapp console cli
I cannot proceed to convert it Did I miss something or the 2600 series doesn't support LWAPP convertion ?
thank you
Erik

Hi Erik,
Those commands aren;t going to work, they're debug commands for a lightweight AP.
Here is the guide to upgrading:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/access_point/conversion/lwapp/upgrade/guide/lwapnote.html
It's pretty simple though, get the lightweight software follow the upgrade tool instructions to load new software.
Though, you have a newer AP so you'd be ok just to load the new software on, if it's only for a small amount this is fine.
Thanks
Chris

Upgrade 1120G from an autonomous to a lightweight accesspoint

Hi!
I have a network consisting of 22 autonomous Aironet 1120G accesspoints. Is it possible to upgarde these to lightweight accesspoints for using with a Cisco WLAN Controller?

Hi Zach,
These AP's can be converted to LWAPP. We did this exact conversion last summer on about 30 1121G's with the LWAPP upgrade tool. Support for the 1121 was added in WLC version 4.0.155.0 Have a look at these related docs;
Software release 4.0.155.0 New Features
LWAPP for Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Points (802.11g radio only) Allows the Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point to be upgraded from autonomous access point mode to lightweight mode using the autonomous to lightweight mode upgrade tool.
Note You must install software release 4.0.155.0 on the controller before connecting 1100 series access points to the controller.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6366/prod_release_note09186a00806e8989.html#wp147320
LWAPP Upgrade Tool Troubleshoot Tips
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk722/tk809/technologies_tech_note09186a008072d9a1.shtml
Access points must run Cisco IOS Release 12.3(7)JA or later before you use the upgrade tool.
System Requirements
You can use the Autonomous to Lightweight Mode upgrade tool to install Cisco IOS Release 12.3(11)JX on these access points:
**All 1100 series access points containing MP21G (802.11g) radios
All 1130, 1230, and 1240 series access points
All modular 1200 series access points running Cisco IOS software and containing these supported radios:
802.11g: MP21G, MP31G
802.11a: AIR-RM21A-x-K9, AIR-RM22A-x-K9
All 1300 series access points in access point mode
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/access_point/ios/release/notes/b311jx1.html
Cisco has released a free tool called the "Autonomous to Lightweight Mode Upgrade Tool" that allows selected Cisco Aironet autonomous access point models to be configured for lightweight mode operation.
The Autonomous to Lightweight Mode Upgrade Tool supports the following models:
Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series access points
Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series access points
Cisco Aironet 1200 Series access points that contain 802.11g (AIR-MP21G-x-K9) and/or second-generation 802.11a radios (AIR-RM21A-x-K9 or AIR-RM22A-x-K9)
Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series access points
**Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Points that contain 802.11g radios (AIR-AP1121G-x-K9)
Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Access Points/Bridges (AIR-BR1310G-x-K9 or AIR-BR1310G-x-K9-R). A Cisco Aironet 1300 Series operating in Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP) mode only operates as an access point. This series does not support LWAPP bridging mode.
The Autonomous to Lightweight Mode Upgrade Tool supports a process to migrate an autonomous access point from autonomous mode to lightweight mode. Unlike a VxWorks to Cisco IOS Software upgrade, this process is a Cisco IOS Software upgrade to the existing Cisco IOS Software image-not an operating system "swapout". In converted access points operating in lightweight mode, Cisco IOS Software continues to run on the access point, while LWAPP is used to communicate with a wireless LAN controller. Since LWAPP supports automatic access point configuration, there is no need to retain or convert the original autonomous Cisco IOS Software access point configuration.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/netsol/ns340/ns394/ns348/ns337/networking_solutions_white_paper0900aecd804f1a23.shtml
Cisco Aironet Access Point Support for Lightweight Access Point Protocol
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6521/prod_bulletin0900aecd80321a2c.html
Upgrading Autonomous Cisco Aironet Access Points to Lightweight Mode
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps430/prod_technical_reference09186a00804fc3dc.html#wp157147
Hope this helps!
Rob

Converting AP1230B to Lightweight AP?

Hi everyone, we've got quite a few 1230B's that we'd like to leverage in our upcoming WLC deployment and I'm wondering if we can convert these autonomous AP's to be Lightweights?

Hi!
For all IOS-based 1200 series modular access point (1200/1220 Cisco IOS Software Upgrade, 1210 and 1230 AP) platforms, it depends on the radio:
-if 802.11G, MP21G and MP31G are supported
-if 802.11A, RM21A and RM22A are supported
The 1200 series access points can be upgraded with any combination of supported radios: G only, A only, or both G and A.
You cannot upgrade access points with 802.11b-only or first-generation 802.11a radios.
Thus, 1230B can't be upgraded to LWAP.
Please take a look:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/access_point/conversion/lwapp/upgrade/guide/lwapnote.html#wp157130
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Converting 1242AG LAP to autonomous

Hi,
I have a second hand air-lap1242AG (basically aironet 1200series - configured to lightweight mode). I would like to configure it in a small business. We have a Linksys WAG354G (Wireless-G ADSL Gateway), which has 4 ethernet ports. It has a really small range. The problem is now, to connect those two. I tried already resetting the aironet(holding mode for 3 sec, also tried to rewrite the image-holding it for 20s), but when I look on my linksys DHCP-page, it still shows me the same client host name of the aironet, as when I first plugged it in. Its the name of the company, it belonged to, before us.
The error reported by the LEDs is - Alternating green, red , and amber, when you look here: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6521/products_installation_guide_chapter09186a008079b730.html
So I guess, since the DHCP is working fine - the IP adress is assigned, the only problem is, that the previous settings are still active - which means it doesnt allow to connect to the new router/controller.
What can I do about that? Converting to autonomous mode? I didnt try it, because it seems extremely complicated to me. Im not an IT-pro.
Thanks a lot
Solved: Sorry for bothering, I thought I wont be able to do it. The explanation of the conversion is so stupid! I managed to do it through TFTP. First I was confused with the renaming, but I finally got it, that in the guide its only an example...
bye

You need to download an IOS software and rename it to c1130-k9w7-tar.default... Just like what it states in the log.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/access_point/conversion/lwapp/upgrade/guide/lwapnote.html#wp161272

Convert from LAP to autonomous mode issue

I bought some after market 1242's for extended coverage in my warehouse. The current 1242's I have are all set up in autonomous mode.
When I console into the AP's I bought they are looking for a CAPWAP -Controller obviously from the previous environment. There is nothing on the AP or in the sh version showing LAP.
*Mar 1 00:46:37.102: %CAPWAP-3-ERRORLOG: Did not get log server settings from DHCP.
*Mar 1 00:46:38.104: %CAPWAP-3-ERRORLOG: Could Not resolve CISCO-CAPWAP-CONTROLLER.xxx
*Mar 1 00:46:38.106: %CAPWAP-3-ERRORLOG: Could Not resolve CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER.xxx
*Mar 1 00:48:38.106: %CAPWAP-5-DHCP_RENEW: Could not discover WLC using DHCP IP. Renewing DHCP IP.
#sh version
#Version 12.4(21a)JA2
System image file is "flash:/c1240-rcvk9w8-mx/c1240-rcvk9w8-mx
I cant seem to be able to reset these to where they aren't looking for the Controller. I can login with the default username and password Cisco/Cisco but I cant do an erase. I get the privileged command prompt but cant do erase star or a config t??? Is there something I'm missing here that I need to to?
So far these commands have worked::
debug capwap console cli
debug capwap client no-reload
So can I downgrade or go back to autonomous mode or do I have to reload an IOS again? I don't have a license so my options there are limited.
Any ideas??? Thanks

HI,
As pe your post:
System image file is "flash:/c1240-rcvk9w8-mx/c1240-rcvk9w8-mx
This is lightweight image. for this image you need controller.
If you want to use as autonomous AP. Then you must convert it to Autonomous mode.
Autonomous image code : k9w7
More about images:
http://rscciew.wordpress.com/2014/01/04/understand-access-point-ios-images/
Here is the procedure to convert to autonomous :
https://supportforums.cisco.com/document/57476/lwapp-autonomous-conversion-and-vice-versa-access-points
http://paulbeyer.wordpress.com/2010/01/16/converting-a-cisco-ap-from-lwapp-to-autonomous-mode/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQ_NuxdRhQ4
Regards
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Convert APs LWAPP to Autonomous without WLC

How can I convert an Access Point with lightweight version to autonomous without a Controller??
Regards,

Hi Juan Carlos,
No worries my friend, this should work :)
Here is a conversion method;
Reverting the Access Point Back to Autonomous Mode
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps430/prod_technical_reference09186a00804fc3dc.html#wp161272
You can convert an access point from lightweight mode back to autonomous mode by loading a Cisco IOS Release that supports autonomous mode (Cisco IOS release 12.3(7)JA or earlier). If the access point is associated to a controller, you can use the controller to load the Cisco IOS release. If the access point is not associated to a controller, you can load the Cisco IOS release using TFTP.
Using a TFTP Server to Return to a Previous Release
Follow these steps to revert from LWAPP mode to autonomous mode by loading a Cisco IOS release using a TFTP server:
Step 1 The static IP address of the PC on which your TFTP server software runs should be between 10.0.0.2 and 10.0.0.30.
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 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, and c1240-k9w7-tar.default for a 1240 series access point.
Step 4 Connect the PC to the access point using a Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable.
Step 5 Disconnect power from the access point.
Step 6 Press and hold MODE while you reconnect power to the access point.
Step 7 Hold the MODE button until the status LED turns red (approximately 20 to 30 seconds) and then release.
Step 8 Wait until the access point reboots, as indicated by all LEDs turning green followed by the Status LED blinking green.
Step 9 After the access point reboots, reconfigure it using the GUI or the CLI.
From this doc;
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps430/prod_technical_reference09186a00804fc3dc.html#wp161272
Hope this helps!
Rob

887VAW 802 lightweight to Autonomous

Hi guys, I've managed to 'upgrade' the onboard 802 AP to lightweight in error but cannot find a way to 'downgrade' it back to autonomous mode. I've read various threads but none of then work for me. Any advice would be welcome. Thanks Robbie.

You can convert an access point from lightweight mode back to autonomous mode by loading a Cisco IOS Release that supports autonomous mode (Cisco IOS release 12.3(7)JA or earlier). If the access point is associated to a controller, you can use the controller to load the Cisco IOS release. If the access point is not associated to a controller, you can load the Cisco IOS release using TFTP.
Note In some LWAPP deployments, the LWAPP controller resides between the access points and the rest of the network. In this topology, all traffic must cross over the controller before communication with network resources, such as a TFTP server, can occur. When converting back to non-LWAPP IOS with an access point that is no longer using the LWAPP protocol, traffic does not cross over the controller to reach the TFTP server.
Note The lightweight 1300 series access points can only be converted back to autonomous mode using a wireless LAN controller.

Migration from autonomous access point mode to lightweight mode on 1530

1500 series is not mentioned on:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/access_point/conversion/lwapp/upgrade/guide/lwapnote.html
Can it actually be upgraded just by changing IOS from APto CAP?

The 1530 should have the image k9w8 alreadyin flash:
Autonomous Mode Configuration
The 1530 Series allows the Unified (controller-based) and Autonomous mode software to be loaded at the factory on the same hardware part number. This eliminates the need for separate part numbers for controller-based units and autonomous mode units.
At boot-up, the default mode is controller-based. The 1530 will power up and begin searching for a controller. Once it joins the controller, it will download the active Unified image from the controller. This is the same operation as other Cisco controller-based APs.
For Autonomous mode, the user should take the following steps:
Step 1 Power the AP and connect to the console.
Step 2 From the Command Line, enter:
AP # capwap ap autonomous (# means privileged EXEC mode)
Step 3 The system will respond with "Convert to Autonomous image. Proceed? (yes/[No]):"
Step 4 Type "yes" to confirm.
Step 5 The AP will then re-boot and load the Autonomous image. The unified image is erased.
Step 6 Once the 1530 has booted in autonomous mode, configuration of the AP can done by following the procedure outlined here:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/docs/wireless/access_point/12.4_10b_JA/configuration/guide/scg12410b.html
You can probably issue a dir or show flash: and then if the image is there, you can boot to it.
Example:
config t
boot system flash:/ap3g2-k9w8-mx.v152_4_jb/ap3g2-k9w8-mx.v152_4_jb
Thanks,
Scott
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Converting a 1310 to autonomous IOS mode

I have a 1310 that I need to convert to autonomous IOS mode. For this I have the 1310 connected to a 2100 WLAN controller. The problem is when I run the config ap tftp-downgrade command the ap returns the following error message
examining image...
%Error opening (Timed out)
archive download: takes 62 seconds
lwapp_image_proc: unable to open tar file
I feel that I should note that the only time I can ping the AP is if it's connected to the management interface of the controller. The same goes to my computer which is acting as the tftp server. Any ideas on what is wrong here would be a great help. Thanks

Here is a copy of the running-config. Now I do not have the the controller hooked up to a switch. Both the laptop and the ap plug directly into the controller. Could this be the problem?
Cisco Controller) >show running-config
802.11a cac voice tspec-inactivity-timeout ignore
802.11a cac voice stream-size 84000 max-streams 2
802.11b cac voice tspec-inactivity-timeout ignore
802.11b cac voice stream-size 84000 max-streams 2
location rssi-half-life tags 0
location rssi-half-life client 0
location rssi-half-life rogue-aps 0
location expiry tags 5
location expiry client 5
location expiry calibrating-client 5
location expiry rogue-aps 5
ap syslog host global 255.255.255.255
dhcp create-scope Ap-dhcp
dhcp address-pool Ap-dhcp 10.200.4.100 10.200.4.104
dhcp default-router Ap-dhcp 10.200.4.105
dhcp enable Ap-dhcp
dhcp dns-servers Ap-dhcp 10.20.3.27 10.10.3.20
dhcp domain Ap-dhcp ptrcs.com
dhcp network Ap-dhcp 10.200.4.0 255.255.255.0
local-auth method fast server-key *****
interface address ap-manager 10.200.4.3 255.255.255.0 10.200.4.1
interface address management 10.200.4.4 255.255.255.0 10.200.4.1
interface address virtual 1.1.1.1
interface dhcp ap-manager primary 10.200.4.4
interface dhcp management primary 10.200.4.4 secondary 10.200.4.3
interface port ap-manager 2
interface port management 2
load-balancing window 5
logging syslog host 0.0.0.0
mesh security eap
mgmtuser add admin **** read-write
mobility group domain Pierce
network master-base enable
network otap-mode disable
network rf-network-name Pierce
radius cred-cache enable
snmp version v2c enable
snmp version v3 enable
sysname WLAN_Controller
wlan create 1 Pierce Pierce
wlan session-timeout 1 1800
wlan wmm allow 1
wlan security static-wep-key encryption 1 104 1
wlan enable 1

Lightweight AP to Autonomous conversion without Controller

Dear Folks,
I do have 1131 LWAPP in home, i was wondering if i can convert to Autonomous . I read in the documentation, that only way is to use with controller. Is it true ? or can i convert without connecting to WLC .
SID

1) Go to your Computer and from the tool menu -> folder options ->uncheck the hide extensions for known file types option.
2) Download the IOS image ( you can get this ios image from cisco.com) on your desktop.
3) Rename the image into c1130-k9w7-tar.default
4) Give your computer Ethernet an address in the range 10.0.0.2 till
10.0.0.30
5) Run the tftp server on your computer.
- Make sure that the directory of your tftp server is the desktop.
- Specify the AP address on the tftp server if needed.
6) Connect the AP to the computer with Ethernet cable.
7) Remove the power from the AP.
8) Press and hold Mode button on the AP, and insert the power jacket in the AP.
9) Keep pressing on the Mode button for (20-30 seconds) until you see RED Led.
10) Wait until the image installed and all led lights return to green

Possible to convert autonomous AP to LWAPP via CLI?

Hi,
Probably a silly question but was wondering why it is not possible to convert an autonomous AP to LWAPP by using CLI commands?
For example we have over 300 access points to convert and thought about using Linux to automate the task but seems there is only a windows conversion utility.
Cheers,
- Trevor

Hi Trevor,
You can convert AP to LWAP using CLI but this is entirely dependent on the model of AP you're dealing with. 1230, for example, requires the conversion tool. 1130, 1240 and 1250 can be converted using CLI. Here it is ...
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:
lwapp ap controller ip address

Problem converting air-ap1131ag-a-k9 to Lwapp

i have a person on my team who converted some autonomoous air-ap1131ag-a-k9 to lwapp. I don't think they did it right.
what they did is , booted the ap ( at this point it was running in autonomous mode), set the ip to 192.168.1.200 and their laptop to 192.168.1.100 connected the laptop directly to the AP. (I have found out that these AP's were old AP's that previously had configs on them, ( static ips, a whole config) they came from another building , they were the ones that other lwapps replaced.)
they then went to the web gui of the AP , went to software upgrade and loaded the lwapp recovery image on the ap (c1130-rcvk9w8-tar.124-10b.JA3.tar). the software loaded fine, and converted the AP . and thats all they did
(I had mentioned that we should use the upgrade tool, but they didn't listen)
the aps got mounted , on the ceiling in the hospital, but when they went to turn them on, they didnt show up right on the controller , they kept joining and unjoining..
i think there is a problem with the SSC, i remember, something like the time had to be the same on the ap and on the WLC.
anyways, these could be older AP's before 2005 ( unknown to me) which would mean they dont hav MIC's and have SSC. and the ap is refusing them is my thought.
the WLC is setup to accept self signed certs.
anyways...
these aps are now mounted on the ceilings , and when you do a show cdp nei, it has an ip address from when it was an autonomous ap.
Also, what is the best process you have found to convert Old autonomous 1131 AP's to lightweight mode?
thanks
the controller is running 4.2.176 WLC code. i currently don't have Access to WCS or a spare controller to use with the upgrade utility.
the controller is a 4404-100

i went to the wlc and issued the command
debug lwapp events enable
i got the following output
Sat Jun 13 12:41:51 2009: 00:11:20:1a:07:a9 Received LWAPP JOIN REQUEST from AP 00:11:20:1a:07:a9 to 06:0a:10:10:00:00 on port '29'
Sat Jun 13 12:41:51 2009: 00:11:20:1a:07:a9 AP AP0011.201a.07a9: txNonce 00:00:00:00:00:00 rxNonce 00:00:00:00:00:00
Sat Jun 13 12:41:51 2009: 00:11:20:1a:07:a9 LWAPP Join Request MTU path from AP 00:11:20:1a:07:a9 is 1500, remote debug mode is 0
Sat Jun 13 12:41:51 2009: 00:11:20:1a:07:a9 Processing Radius Response: AP Authorization failure for 00:11:20:1a:07:a9
Sat Jun 13 12:41:54 2009: 00:1e:f7:ed:e8:aa Did not receive hearbeat reply from AP 00:1e:f7:ed:e8:aa
Sat Jun 13 12:41:54 2009: DTL Deleting AP 5 - 0.0.0.0
Sat Jun 13 12:41:55 2009: 00:11:21:89:fb:30 Received LWAPP ECHO_REQUEST from AP 00:11:21:89:fb:30
Sat Jun 13 12:41:55 2009: 00:11:21:89:fb:30 Successful transmission of LWAPP Echo-Response to AP 00:11:21:89:fb:30
Sat Jun 13 12:41:55 2009: 00:21:55:c2:06:20 Received LWAPP DISCOVERY REQUEST from AP 00:21:55:c2:06:20 to ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff on port '29'
Sat Jun 13 12:41:56 2009: 00:11:5c:03:3c:b0 Received LWAPP RRM_DATA_REQ from AP 00:11:5c:03:3c:b0
Sat Jun 13 12:41:56 2009: 00:11:5c:03:3c:b0 Successful transmission of LWAPP Airewave-Director-Data Response to AP 00:11:5c:03:3c:b0
Sat Jun 13 12:41:56 2009: 00:11:5c:03:3c:b0 Received LWAPP RRM_DATA_REQ from AP 00:11:5c:03:3c:b0
Sat Jun 13 12:41:56 2009: 00:11:5c:03:3c:b0 Successful transmission of LWAPP Airewave-Director-Data Response to AP 00:11:5c:03:3c:b0
Sat Jun 13 12:41:56 2009: 00:11:5c:03:3c:b0 Received LWAPP RRM_DATA_REQ from AP 00:11:5c:03:3c:b0
Sat Jun 13 12:41:56 2009: 00:11:5c:03:3c:b0 Successful transmission of LWAPP Airewave-Director-Data Response to AP 00:11:5c:03:3c:b0
Sat Jun 13 12:41:56 2009: 00:11:5c:03:3c:b0 Received LWAPP STATISTICS_INFO from AP 00:11:5c:03:3c:b0
Sat Jun 13 12:41:56 2009: 00:11:5c:03:3c:b0 Successful transmission of LWAPP Statistics Info Response to AP 00:11:5c:03:3c:b0
Sat Jun 13 12:41:58 2009: 00:1d:70:f4:3e:50 Received LWAPP DISCOVERY REQUEST from AP 00:1d:70:f4:3e:50 to ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff on port '29'
can someone help me decipher what it means, i think i need to debug to get the sha key.
there are about 14 new ap's. and they all have problems.
thanks

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