WLC mesh upgrade

In my understanding starting from WLC release 5.x there is no specific mesh firmware, instead there is a single firmare train and cisco introduced licensing in order to activate mesh features.
Now, if I have a WLC with 4.xM release I want to upgrade to 5.x or 6.x release do I need to get mesh licenses in order to maintain mesh features or there is some kind of automatic conversion?
Tnx,
Max.

Hi Max,
Outdoor mesh access points can be used with the without a wplus license. But you would require the wplus license for "Indoor" Mesh.
Note Other controller platforms (such as the 2100 and 4400 series controllers) also require a license for use with indoor mesh access points. See the Cisco Enterprise Wireless Mesh Licensing and Ordering Guide for details:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/solutions/collateral/ns340/ns394/ns348/ns767/ordering_guide_c07-482365.html
From this good doc;
https://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/controller/release/notes/crn601820.html#wp520333
Hope this helps!
Rob

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Hi All,
We currently have 4 x WLC 5500 (AIR-CT5508-K9) V01 and V02
So two in one datacenter and the other two in another datacenter. They are connected via Mobility group to and BOYD open wifi with an Anchor WLC the other 1.
All four of them are 7.4.110.0 and the APs we use are AIR-LAP1142N-E-K9 and AIR-CAP2602I-E-K9.
We are looking to get 2700 or 3700 AP so we can use 802.11ac, but we need to upgrade all WLC to 7.6.130.0.
1. is it a direct upgrade from 7.4.110.0 to 7.6.130.0?
2. If I upgrade one datacenter one weekend and the other next weekend, during that week two WLC would be 7.4 and other two 7.6 would it break or cause issue with Mobility group to and BOYD open wifi with an Anchor WLC?
3. Can any please provide step to step guide for the upgrade from 7.4 to 7.6?
Many Thanks
appreciate it :)

Hi Rasika,
Many Thanks for your reply and help!
1. In regards to Upgrade the FUS, is it required to be upgraded once the WLC are upgraded to 7.6 or is just good practice?
2. Or I can I upgrade the FUS another time?
Here is our sysinfo
(Cisco Controller) >show sysinfo
Manufacturer's Name.............................. Cisco Systems Inc.
Product Name..................................... Cisco Controller
Product Version.................................. 7.4.110.0
Bootloader Version............................... 1.0.1
Field Recovery Image Version..................... 6.0.182.0
Firmware Version................................. FPGA 1.3, Env 1.6, USB console 1.27
Build Type....................................... DATA + WPS
System Name...................................... bupa-sw_sta-un1-dcwlc
System Location.................................. Unit1 DC
System Contact...................................
System ObjectID.................................. 1.3.6.1.4.1.9.1.1069
Redundancy Mode.................................. Disabled
IP Address....................................... 10.96.5.10
Last Reset....................................... Software reset
System Up Time................................... 448 days 13 hrs 9 mins 12 secs
System Timezone Location......................... (GMT) London, Lisbon, Dublin, Edinburgh
System Stats Realtime Interval................... 5
System Stats Normal Interval..................... 180
Configured Country............................... GB - United Kingdom
Operating Environment............................ Commercial (0 to 40 C)
--More-- or (q)uit
Internal Temp Alarm Limits....................... 0 to 65 C
Internal Temperature............................. +39 C
External Temperature............................. +26 C
Fan Status....................................... OK
State of 802.11b Network......................... Enabled
State of 802.11a Network......................... Enabled
Number of WLANs.................................. 7
Number of Active Clients......................... 572
Memory Current Usage............................. Unknown
Memory Average Usage............................. Unknown
CPU Current Usage................................ Unknown
CPU Average Usage................................ Unknown
Burned-in MAC Address............................ 64:00:F1:F1:1E:40
Power Supply 1................................... Present, OK
Power Supply 2................................... Absent
Maximum number of APs supported.................. 175
3. Also once Ive upgraded the WLCs from 7.4 to 7.6, should I reboot the WLC and let it upgrade all APs, the upgrade the FUS or upgrade FUS after upgrading the WLC without the reboot which is required?
Many Thanks,
Zilad

WLC Firmware upgrade

I am working on a firmware upgrade on WLC 5508 and WLC 2100 from 7.2.111.3 to 7.4.121. I have 10 forign controllers and 2 anchor controllers. My question are:
(1) Should I upgrade the forign controllers first or anchor controllers first?
(2) Should I or do I need to upgrade Cisco NCS, 1.1.1.24, after the WLC firmware upgrade?
(3) SHould I or do I need to upgrade CIsco MSE to latest version?
Thanks,

(1) Should I upgrade the foreign controllers first or anchor controllers first?
Does not matter the order.
Make sure you upgrade the FUS to 1.9.0.0 version as well
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/controller/release/notes/fus_rn_OL-31390-01.html
(2) Should I or do I need to upgrade Cisco NCS, 1.1.1.24, after the WLC firmware upgrade?
Refer the below link (table 4) compatibility matrix, you should have NCS/Prime 1.3.x
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/controller/5500/tech_notes/Wireless_Software_Compatibility_Matrix.html#wp142297
(3) Should I or do I need to upgrade CIsco MSE to latest version?
Refer the table 7 of the above link, you should have MSE 7.4.121.0 as well for compatibility
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/controller/5500/tech_notes/Wireless_Software_Compatibility_Matrix.html#wp142297
HTH
Rasika
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WLC Code Upgrade

We just got a WLC 4002 with 3.2.150.10 software version. I have followed a procedure to upgrade and I know I need to follow this path 3.2.150.10->4.1->4.2.176.0->5.2
However, I have tried to transfer the 4.1.185 on my controller and I get a
TFTP Failure while storing in flash!
error.
Has anybody experience this?? any adive?

1. You could be either using a TFTP server that could not support file transfers greater than 32 MB (if this is the case, go to http://tftpd32.jounin.net/tftpd32_download.html and use TFTP32).
2. Looks like you were upgrading the firmware without upgrading the Bootloader (ER).
Using the same process as the firmware, download and install Bootloader (in the follwoing order)
AIR-WLC4400-K9-4-1-171-0-ER.aes before you install firmware 4.1.185. Then
AIR-WLC4400-K9-4-2-61-0-ER.aes and install AIR-WLC4400-K9-4-2-61-0.aes. Finally, install Bootloader
AIR-WLC4400-K9-5-2-157-0-ER.aes before you install the final 5.x firmware you want.
Sorry, it's a very long process but it's the only way.
Have you seen this documentation:
Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software Upgrade
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WLC Image upgrade from 7.0 to 7.6

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I am planning to upgrade my WLC 5508 image from 7.0 to 7.6 to accommodate the new series access points (2702).
Currently I am using 1142 &1242 access points in my network and some of them are in HREAP mode.
Does this upgrade will affect my existing setup anyway ??
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
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The following access point platforms are supported in this release:
Cisco Aironet 2700 and 700W Series Access Points.
Cisco Aironet 3500p Access Point.
Cisco 1040, 1130, 1140, 1240, 1250, 1260, 1600, 2600, 3500, 3600, 3700, Cisco 600 Series OfficeExtend Access Points, 700 Series, AP801, and AP802
Cisco Aironet 1530 Series outdoor 802.11n mesh access points, Cisco Aironet 1550 (1552) Series outdoor 802.11n mesh access points, Cisco Aironet 1520 (1522, 1524) Series outdoor mesh access points
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WLC 4404 Upgraded to 7.0.235.3 (WPA HandShake Timeout) not availbale

Greetings,
Just upgraded my Cisco 4404 WLC's to 7.0.235.3, the upgrade went just fine. My problem is when I either Telnet or SSH to my Lightweight AP's and run the "DOT11 WPA Handshake Timeout 1000" command the AP doesn't recognized this command. This is one of the reasons I upgrade my WLC's.I have several wireless printers that are passive and are heavily used and keep getting disassociated because they don't respond in time.
Any Help would be greatly appreciated.

that command is for IOS AP, not for the WLC.
Q.    How do you change the Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) handshake timeout   value on a Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) through CLI? I know I can do this on   Cisco IOS® Access Points (APs) with the dot11 wpa handshake   timeout value command, but how do you   perform this on a WLC?
A. The ability to configure the WPA-Handshake timeout through the WLCs was       integrated in software release 4.2 and later. You do not need this option in       earlier WLC software versions.
These commands can be used to change the WPA Handshake timeout:
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    config advanced eap eapol-key-retries
The default values continue to reflect the WLCs current       behavior.
   - the default value for eapol-key-timeout is 1 second.
   - the default value for eapol-key-retries is 2 retries
Note: On IOS APs, this setting is configurable with the dot11           wpa handshake command.
HTH,
Steve
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WLC 5508 upgradation from 7.4.100.0 to 7.4.110.0

Hi All,
We have upgraded the wlc from 7.4.100.0 to 7.4.110.0. where we found after reboot the configuration has failed to load with the below errors.
Cryptographic library self-test....passed!
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XML root tag XML_mapping_variables not found
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XML root tag XML_mapping_variables not found
XML root tag XML_mapping_variables not found
Parse error at line 6:
not well-formed (invalid token)
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unclosed token
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XML root tag XML_config_variables not found
XML root tag XML_config_variables not found
XML root tag XML_config_variables not found
Parse error at line 5:
unclosed token
We have reloaded the configuration on the controller. What might be cause for this.??
Regards,
Channa

Did you try to factory default the WLC and rebuild it from scratch? You shouldn't have any issues when upgrading, but when you upgrade and the configuration gets corrupt, there is noting you can do, except to rebuild the WLC. If this is part of an HA AP SSO setup, then you need to make sure you reset the peer and then the primary. Question is.... are you running HA AP SSO and if not, is the WLC working fine after a reboot?
Scott

WLC firmware upgradation from 6.0.196.0 to 7.0.98.0

Hi,
I have not come across to upgrade the IOS of WLC at any time .
Right now , I have WLC 6.0.196.0 and it is working fine but still if in case I need to upgrade to 7.0.98.0 or whichever is latest , What is the procedure ?
How to go about it ?
kindly suggest me for the same.

Hi Vinod,
Sorry for the late reply.. this forum thingy is messed up.. suddenly this throws me off!! hav to re-login.. strange!! ok lemme get back..
Main image = The image helps you in getting the GUI and helps you in configuring through the CLI..
Boot Loader image = Is almost equal to ROMMON version on switches!! ok lemme explain u in WLC world.. When you reboot ur WLC, while rebooting if u hit "Escape" then you can see something like the Intial WLC config wizard.. or while doing the PASSWORD recovery we select options 1 to 5.. this is called as Boot loader version..
The complex explanation is.. A boot loader, also called a boot manager, is a small program that places the Operating System (OS) of a computer into Memory. When a computer is powered-up or restarted, the basic functions performs some initial tests.
lemme know if this answered your question and mark it as answered if so!!
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Some C1242 Radios are disabled after WLC 5508 upgrade to 7.3.101.0

          One week ago I use a WLC 5508 to place and replace another WLC 5508 with version 6.0.199.4, when I conect the new WLC all AP´s works OK only 10 dont work and not are recognizes from the WLC with version 7.3.101.0. The fail is the radios stay disabled. All ap´s are AIR-AP1242G-AK9 . See the image below, the only difference this ten AP´s are conected in switches cisco all the rest are connected in switches of ohter vendor.
If possible some command in the configuration is not neccesary and make the bad function?
This is tipically config apllied by the customer in they cisco switches
interface   GigabitEthernet0/22
description PB-RS-A22
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switchport mode access
switchport port-security
switchport port-security aging time 2
switchport port-security violation restrict
switchport port-security aging type   inactivity
macro description cisco-desktop
spanning-tree portfast
spanning-tree bpduguard enable
I reed some documents but i don´t found the right solution can any help me?
Thank

Are the APs being powered through POE or perhaps an injector (if injector, do you have the injector override enabled for joined APs with their radios down?) What's the disparity of the models; are all 1242s in this "down radio" state, or only the 1242s plugged in to the Cisco Switches?
When you say the 10 don't work and are not "recognized" by the WLC, are you indicating that they have not re-joined the newer WLC or are they joined but their radios are not operationally up? Please clarify the state of these APs.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/controller/release/notes/crn73.html#wp965532
Please note that a version prior to 7.0.98.0 cannot be upgraded directly to 7.3.101.0 from the WLC perspective, but it's possible your 1242 AP's image (used from the 6.0.199.4 release) is not able to properly join and download code for the 7.3.101.0 WLC that was put in to place. The 1242 APs in your scenario would still be running the old 6.0.199.4 image.
I'm curious what all is or isn't happening from the questions above, but you may need to load a newer recovery release on the 1242s to have them join properly - or - downgrade the WLC to a version that allows a direct upgrade from 6.0.199.4 such as 7.0.240.0. Let the APs join the downgraded WLC and finish up any image downloads and re-join, then upgrade the WLC back to 7.3.101.0 (would recommend latest 7.3.112.0 instead) and see if they rejoin and radios are online.

WLC 5508 - upgrade image + H-REAP

All, good day.
I have a bug reported (CSCsy23704) for the H-REAP functionality. This sunday I will perform an image upgrade to try to solve this issue.
What would it be the best image to go for?.
After the upgrade, what will happen with the APs?, should I reconfigure them or they will enter in contact with the WLC automatically?.
Current image is 6.0.199.0
The WLC is a 5508
Thanks in advance!!

After you load the code on the WLC you can use the pre download feature. Tis will allow you to push the new image to the ap before you reboot.
Steve
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WLC 5508 upgrade to software 7.6

Hi,
I upgraded Cisco WLC from version 7.5 to 7.6, but unfortunately I lost connection to WLC. After upgrade I restarted the wireless controller but it didnt come up. The fiber port of WLC connnected to switch is showing down , down but the service port is showing up. I cannot login through serice port also.
The controller is at remote location and I am at main office, I want to know does the configuration WLC had got lost after upgrade and why the fiber port is showing down, down in switch?
Thanks.
Shakeer

It is less than 90 days since we purchased the controller. How can I open a case ? When I am entering S/No it is showing not covered under service contract.
1. Send an email to [email protected] Make sure the following details are included in the email: S/N of the appliance, nature of the problem, your CCO login.
2. You'll receive a response saying that you are not entitled, so you need to scanned copy of the appliance's delivery receipt/docket, the appliance's purchase order. Scan those and reply to this email.

Lost connection to 4402 WLC after upgrade

I setup a 4402 this evening an everything was going great. The unit had v4.2.130.0, I need to upgrade to v6.0.182.0.
The upgrade guide requires the following upgrade path v4.2.130.0 > v4.2.176.0 > v6.0.182.0.
I began with the upgrade to .176 and everything was fine. HTTPS / SSH2 was working fine. I could ping the WLC and see both ports from the neighboring switch (cdp neigh). Then I upgrade to ver 6.0.182.0 and I could no longer HTTPS / SSH2 to the WLC. CDP neigh on the connecting switch no longer recognized one of the uplinks.
I have the switch (a Cisco 4507R) configured with a port-channel to the two WLC ports (1 and 2), the WLC is configured with LAG enabled. The port channel was still up as were both ports and no errors in the switch log.
I checked (via Console) the WLC management vlan... that seemed fine. My IP info was fine... Im sure im just overlooking something very minor... any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I think after sitting here for so long and trying to find it, Im having tunnel vision.
Thanks in advance!
Rich

No, I didn't touch the boot strap, as per the instructions of a co-worker. I was wondering if this could be my issue.
I am unfortunately in NYC and the WLC is located in Ottawa, Canada, and no one is available patch the management port. Our " Standards" don't include the use of the management port so I didn't even have it connected.
Yes, I did have HTTP and Telnet disabled as per out "Standards".
As of right now I am dead in the water. I had a PC with Net Meeting setup, but the screen saver was never disabled. I went ot get a bite to eat, and yeah... now im locked out, what a night. Fortunately for me, this wasn't a production device. and the site didn't have wireless in the past.

Cisco 4402 WLC IOS Upgradation using CLI and Web Interface

Hi,
I would like to know how to upgrade IOS of Cisco 4402 WireLess LAN Controller using CLI and Web interface ?
Can any one help me regarding the same.
Please answer as soon as possible.
Thanks in advance.

Here are the instructions for upgrading the controllers via GUI:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/controller/release/notes/crn52.html#wp472449
Instructions via cli:
Cisco recommends that a direct CLI console port connection is used to update the controller software.
1. Make sure a TFTP server is available for the Operating System (OS) software download. Also, keep these guidelines in mind when the TFTP server is set up:
If a download is performed through the service port, the TFTP server must be on the same subnet as the service port because the service port is not routable.
If a download is performed through the Distribution System (DS) network port, the TFTP server can be on the same or a different subnet because the DS port is routable.
The TFTP server cannot run on the same computer as the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) because WCS and the TFTP server use the same communication port.
2. Download the desired OS software update file from the Cisco website to the default directory on the TFTP server.
3. Log into the WLC CLI.
4. Issue the ping server-ip-address command to verify that the WLC can contact the TFTP server.
5. Issue the transfer download start command and answer n when prompted to view the current download settings.
This example shows the command output:
transfer download start
Mode........................................... TFTP
Data Type...................................... Code
TFTP Server IP.................................
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
6. TFTP Path...................................... TFTP Filename.................................. AS_2000_3_0_x_x.aes --OR-- AS_4100_3_0_x_x.aes --OR-- AS_4400_3_0_x_x.aes Are you sure you want to start? (y/n) n Transfer Canceled Issue these commands to change the download settings:
* transfer download mode tftp
* transfer download datatype code
* transfer download serverip tftp-server-ip-address
* transfer download filename filename
* transfer download path absolute-tftp-server-path-to-file
Note: All TFTP servers require the full pathname. For example, in Windows, the path is C:\TFTP-Root. (In UNIX forward slashes (/) are required.)
7. Issue the transfer download start command to view the updated settings, and answer y when prompted to confirm the current download settings and start the OS code download.
This example shows the download command output:
transfer download start
Mode........................................... TFTP
Data Type...................................... Code
TFTP Server IP.................................
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
TFTP Path......................................
path>
TFTP Filename..................................
AS_2000_3_0_x_x.aes --OR--
AS_4100_3_0_x_x.aes --OR--
AS_4400_3_0_x_x.aes
Are you sure you want to start? (y/n) y
TFTP Code transfer starting.
TFTP receive complete... extracting components.
Writing new bootloader to flash.
Making backup copy of RTOS.
Writing new RTOS to flash.
Making backup copy of Code.
Writing new Code to flash.
TFTP File transfer operation completed successfully. Please
restart the switch (reset system) for update to complete.
8. The WLC now has the code update in active volatile RAM, but the reset system command must be issued to save the code update to non-volatile RAM (NVRAM) and reboot the WLC.
This is a sample output:
The system has unsaved changes.
Would you like to save them now? (y/n) y
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WLC 4402 upgrade to 7.0.235.3 -- high latency

Hi All,
Since we've upgraded the 4402 (from 4-2-176-0) to 7.0.235.3 many client facing very high latency.
We're having 12 x 1142 APs and they are connected in local mode to WLC.
Before the upgrade performance was good. Now, when I ping from LAN to WLAN clients it takes from 0.1ms - 20s.
64 bytes from 10.123.60.210: icmp_seq=58 ttl=127 time=4711 ms
64 bytes from 10.123.60.210: icmp_seq=59 ttl=127 time=3711 ms
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64 bytes from 10.123.60.210: icmp_seq=63 ttl=127 time=3.12 ms
64 bytes from 10.123.60.210: icmp_seq=64 ttl=127 time=1109 ms
64 bytes from 10.123.60.210: icmp_seq=65 ttl=127 time=109 ms
64 bytes from 10.123.60.210: icmp_seq=66 ttl=127 time=0.949 ms
I cant find any pattern..seems to happen to random clienst at radom time.
Any ideas..or further checks I can do?
Thanks a lot,
Stefan

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WLC 2125 Upgrade

Hi guys, I have a customer with a WLC 2125, with the version 6.0.199.4 and I will now upgrade to the version 7.0.250.0 but i wondering if it´s possible to make a backup for the old image, (i already download the configuration, but not the image) It´s is possible via console or web?
Or it´s safety do the upgrade directly?
Thanks
Gonzalo

Hi,
As per my knowledge you can download old image from wlc. To get the same imgae its better to download from cisco.
Here is the link:
http://software.cisco.com/download/release.html?mdfid=282210723&flowid=7011&softwareid=280926587&release=7.0.250.0&relind=AVAILABLE&rellifecycle=ED&reltype=latest
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