TACACS on Cisco WLC Issue

I just installed a Cisco 5508 WLC on our network. I have the Management IP in the management VLAN and on the controller I set it up "untagged". WLC has two ports connected to a Cisco 4507 switch in the port-channel config.
I can ping the controller from the network fine, I can ping the TACACS server from the controller. I have the priority setup as "TACACS+, LOCAL". However when I try to log into the WLC and look at the debug it shows that I am Authenticating and that is about it, For some reason Authorization traffic is not passing. Using wireshark I have confirmed that the request is coming from the Management IP Interface.
I have followed the instructions from this link:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/customer/docs/wireless/controller/5.0/configuration/guide/c5sol.html
Any ideas?

Its running on Windows, Cisco Secure ACS 3.3
Here is the debug:
(Cisco Controller) >*aaaQueueReader: Nov 22 23:43:15.157: AuthenticationRequest: 0x2bc328e8
*aaaQueueReader: Nov 22 23:43:15.157:   Callback.....................................0x108a6808
*aaaQueueReader: Nov 22 23:43:15.157:   protocolType.................................0x00020030
*aaaQueueReader: Nov 22 23:43:15.157:   proxyState...................................00:00:00:7E:00:00-00:00
*aaaQueueReader: Nov 22 23:43:15.157:   Packet contains 5 AVPs (not shown)
*aaaQueueReader: Nov 22 23:43:15.157: Forwarding request to 10.10.10.10 port=49
*tplusTransportThread: Nov 22 23:43:16.315: 00000000: c0 01 02 00 0f b1 0a f4    .............`2.
*tplusTransportThread: Nov 22 23:43:16.315: 00000010: 16 28 0b e4 58 be bd 9f 9f f8 58 60              .(..X.....X`
*tplusTransportThread: Nov 22 23:43:16.315: tplus response: type=1 seq_no=2 session_id=0fb10af4 length=16 encrypted=0
*tplusTransportThread: Nov 22 23:43:16.315: TPLUS_AUTHEN_STATUS_GETPASS
*tplusTransportThread: Nov 22 23:43:16.315: auth_cont get_pass reply: pkt_length=26
*tplusTransportThread: Nov 22 23:43:16.315: processTplusAuthResponse: Continue auth transaction
*tplusTransportThread: Nov 22 23:43:16.353: 00000000: c0 01 04 00 0f b1 0a f4 .......... ............d...
*tplusTransportThread: Nov 22 23:43:16.353: 00000010: ac 51                                             .Q
*tplusTransportThread: Nov 22 23:43:16.353: tplus response: type=1 seq_no=4 session_id=0fb10af4 length=6 encrypted=0
*tplusTransportThread: Nov 22 23:43:16.353: tplus_make_author_request() from tplus_authen_passed returns rc=0
*tplusTransportThread: Nov 22 23:43:16.353: Forwarding request to 10.10.10.10 port=49
*tplusTransportThread: Nov 22 23:43:16.356: 00000000: c0 02 02 00 18 d3 91 67 00 00 00 06 cc e5 c2 af .......g........
*tplusTransportThread: Nov 22 23:43:16.356: 00000010: 32 69                                             2i
*tplusTransportThread: Nov 22 23:43:16.356: author response body: status=1 arg_cnt=0 msg_len=0 data_len=0
*tplusTransportThread: Nov 22 23:43:16.356:
User has the following mgmtRole 0
*tplusTransportThread: Nov 22 23:43:16.356: 00:00:00:7e:00:00 Returning AAA Success for mobile 00:00:00:7e:00:00
*tplusTransportThread: Nov 22 23:43:16.356: AuthorizationResponse: 0x2d2e5678
*tplusTransportThread: Nov 22 23:43:16.356:     structureSize................................74
*tplusTransportThread: Nov 22 23:43:16.356:     resultCode...................................0
*tplusTransportThread: Nov 22 23:43:16.356:     protocolUsed.................................0x00000010
*tplusTransportThread: Nov 22 23:43:16.356:     proxyState...................................00:00:00:7E:00:00-00:00
*tplusTransportThread: Nov 22 23:43:16.356:     Packet contains 2 AVPs:
*tplusTransportThread: Nov 22 23:43:16.356:         AVP[01] Service-Type.............................0x00000000 (0) (4 bytes)
*tplusTransportThread: Nov 22 23:43:16.356:         AVP[02] Unknown Attribute 243....................0x00000001 (1) (4 bytes)

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I get the primary image is just going to be AIR-WLC4400-K9-6-0-196-0.aes. But where do i download the Bootloader and it looks like i just do the same thing i did with the primary image.
I think I am missing something.
Thanks

The boot software image consists of the controller boot kernel and boot menu script. that is.. when you use the WLC for the first time. then you will be able to use this while entering the username, mobility information.. interfaces informations etc.. the Software version is the one which you issue CLI commands...or even simple example wil be.. reboot the WLC and hit ESC.. the software that you access at this time will be boot loader..
to upgrade the bootloader...
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk722/tk809/technologies_configuration_example09186a00805f381f.shtml#hw
Regards
Surendra

CISCO WLC How to Block a Client

Hi,
We are using CISCO WLC and broadcasting a number of SSIDs.
What we want to do is to block some spesific users to a spesific SSIDs while letting to connct to another SSID.
Dows anyone have any idea?

You can use radius 802.1x authentication or you can setup Mac filtering on the WLC and specify what WLAN's they can connect to. They will only be able to connect to one SSID though.
This setup you have is not normal as you want to have a device only connect to one ssid for simplicity and for user experience. Having the be able to connect to multiple
SSID's can lead to connectivity issues on the client side, since the device might switch back and fourth to the different SSID's. Also the more SSID's you have the more noise in the environment. Typically 3-4 max SSID's is suggested.
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Configuration of Cisco WLC 2504 with Local LAN static IP and DHCP

I want to configure Cisco WLC 2504 with Local LAN static IP and WLC 2504 with DHCP so that APs can be connect with controller.
Currently i am using WLC 2504 with DHCP so can anyone suggest how to do that..

Hi Sandeep
The info is correct, if we're using code below 7.3.101.0.
This issue is fixed via the below bug id.
CSCto01390 Unable to ping AP's directly connected to a 2500 controller
check the fix that is updated on 7.4, 7.5 RNE.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/controller/release/notes/crn75.html
Note
Directly connected APs are supported only in Local mode.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/wireless/ps6302/ps8322/ps11630/data_sheet_c78-645111.html
For quick and easy deployment Access Points can be connected directly to 2504 Wireless LAN Controller via two PoE (Power over Ethernet) ports
Thanks
Saravanan

Cisco WLC 2504 webportal for Server 2008 R2 DC LDAP or RADIUS

HI,Friends.
I want to get my mobile or Notebook clients connecting to wireless and use my Domain users ,Cisco WLC 2504 to authenticate via LDAP or RADIUS to our Windows Server 2008 Domain Controllers
question:
one,i can use my domain one Organizational Unit ,such as cn=use01,ou=test,dc=lzh,dc=com. now, noly user01 can logon on web, But how I make all my domain users can use web log it ?
I was using radius authentication or ldap certification to do web authentication ?which is good. ？？？
I specified child ou, ou its users superiors can not be landed on

hi ,Scott Fella
Thank you,I am very happy to receive your reply, I finally binding domain user authentication LDAP authentication done successfully. but You say the combination of nps I did not do the radius authentication is successful, I do not know where the problems.
the err:
<Event><Timestamp data_type="4">07/27/2014 18:33:36.845</Timestamp><Computer-Name data_type="1">PDC-CQ</Computer-Name><Event-Source data_type="1">IAS</Event-Source><User-Name data_type="1">11</User-Name><Service-Type data_type="0">1</Service-Type><NAS-IP-Address data_type="3">10.10.10.253</NAS-IP-Address><NAS-Port data_type="0">1</NAS-Port><NAS-Identifier data_type="1">WLC-CNNEWCITY</NAS-Identifier><NAS-Port-Type data_type="0">19</NAS-Port-Type><Vendor-Specific data_type="2">00003763010600000001</Vendor-Specific><Calling-Station-Id data_type="1">10.12.0.11</Calling-Station-Id><Called-Station-Id data_type="1">10.10.10.253</Called-Station-Id><Client-IP-Address data_type="3">10.10.10.253</Client-IP-Address><Client-Vendor data_type="0">0</Client-Vendor><Client-Friendly-Name data_type="1">WLC</Client-Friendly-Name><Proxy-Policy-Name data_type="1">Use Windows authentication for all users</Proxy-Policy-Name><Provider-Type data_type="0">1</Provider-Type><SAM-Account-Name data_type="1">CNNEWCITY\11</SAM-Account-Name><Class data_type="1">311 1 10.10.10.1 07/27/2014 09:41:28 5</Class><Authentication-Type data_type="0">1</Authentication-Type><NP-Policy-Name data_type="1">Connections to other access servers</NP-Policy-Name><Quarantine-Update-Non-Compliant data_type="0">1</Quarantine-Update-Non-Compliant><Fully-Qualifed-User-Name data_type="1">cnnewcity.com/user/test/11</Fully-Qualifed-User-Name><Packet-Type data_type="0">1</Packet-Type><Reason-Code data_type="0">0</Reason-Code></Event>
<Event><Timestamp data_type="4">07/27/2014 18:33:36.845</Timestamp><Computer-Name data_type="1">PDC-CQ</Computer-Name><Event-Source data_type="1">IAS</Event-Source><Class data_type="1">311 1 10.10.10.1 07/27/2014 09:41:28 5</Class><Fully-Qualifed-User-Name data_type="1">cnnewcity.com/user/test/11</Fully-Qualifed-User-Name><Quarantine-Update-Non-Compliant data_type="0">1</Quarantine-Update-Non-Compliant><Client-IP-Address data_type="3">10.10.10.253</Client-IP-Address><Client-Vendor data_type="0">0</Client-Vendor><Client-Friendly-Name data_type="1">WLC</Client-Friendly-Name><Proxy-Policy-Name data_type="1">Use Windows authentication for all users</Proxy-Policy-Name><Provider-Type data_type="0">1</Provider-Type><SAM-Account-Name data_type="1">CNNEWCITY\11</SAM-Account-Name><NP-Policy-Name data_type="1">Connections to other access servers</NP-Policy-Name><Authentication-Type data_type="0">1</Authentication-Type><Packet-Type data_type="0">3</Packet-Type><Reason-Code data_type="0">66</Reason-Code></Event>
then,You gave two figures is that what you mean? what's the meaning it that services-type =login ?

Certificate based authentication with Cisco WLC and Juniper IC

Hi
I have a cisco WLC 4400 and Juniper IC which works as the external Radius server.
I want the wireless clients to be authenticated using certificates. I know the Juniper IC can understand certificates.
My question is can cisco WLC understand that the information being presented to it by the client is not username/pwd but a user certificate.
i have also looked at this article :
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/wireless/4400-series-wireless-lan-controllers/100590-ldap-eapfast-config.html
What i don't understand here is the need of WLC authenticating the user with his credentials by LDAP when it has authenticated the user cert.
All your help is appreciated.

Hi,
Since you use an external radius server you don't have to worry for this.
The only config that you need to do on WLC is to define the radius server under Security-AAA-Radius-Authentication and on your WLAN-Security-AAA.
The doc you refer is only for Local Radius on WLC.
Hope this helps
Regards,
Christos

Generate one time authentication for Guest on Cisco WLC

Hi All
Sorry for my question, because I just started to work with Cisco WLC.
I have created some WLAN for local users with authentication by 802.1x + Radius by certificate.
For Guest I used PSK with MAC-filtering.
But I see that is not comfortable for Guests, each time they come and want to access our wireless, we have to come and get their MAC.
I checked on Internet and find that the wireless solution for Hotel, Resorts are very easy.
I also googled and see that Cisco WLC support Lobby Ambassador to generate Guest username/password. But as I checked, this username/password might only use with Web-Auth, this method is not comfortable for Guest who don't know they have to go to Web-Auth to do authentication (e.g: when they only get pop3 email, or vpn, ... not use browsers)
Could I use this method (or another method) for creating one time Guest wireless username/password or Guest PSK that can be used for authentication when Guests click to Wireless-SSID name only (no need to open web browser to do Web-Auth).
Regards
Hai

Hi Choudhary
Thank you much for your information
Could I reconfirm about my concern.
With Cisco WLC, I can use WebAuth with Guest user only
If I want to use Guest user for authentication when guests connect to SSID (not by WebAuth, I means use Layer 2 security only, not Layer 3), I will have to use additional Radius Server.
And if I understand right, could you please recommend me software based Radius Server with support generate one time username/password for Guest, because I checked IAS/NPS on windows server may not have this function (ISE is not appropriate for us at this time, due to high expense)
Regards
Hai

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