Cisco 5508 series wireless controller for up to 12 aps. How to upgrade cisco wireless lan controller wlc lab minutes. I also added the command to predownload the new firmware to all accesspoints. Normally downgrading wlc software code is not recommended. Cisco gpl and contractual or standard discounts do not apply to msrp stated here. Orders will be fulfilled by ciscocertified resellers, and actual reseller price may vary.
Upgrade cisco wlc and predownload image to ap itadminguide. Cisco aironet 5508 wireless controller airct5508100k9. Cisco asa with firepower services brings distinctive threatfocused nextgeneration security services to the cisco asa 5508x nextgeneration firewalls. In addition, we will look at how we can minimize network downtime due to the upgrade by predownloading a new software image to access points. In order to minimize the network outage of upgrading wlc and ap images, we could download an upgrade image to the controller and access. Click download button to upload the file to controller. There are many options to backup your config from a cisco wireless lan controller. Ssh into the controller and issue the command config ap image predownload. For the above comparison of cisco 5508 vs cisco 5520, techpillar has taken utmost care in gathering accurate information about specs, features, licensing, warranty etc, however, techpillar cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damageloss. Cisco tells me that the firewall i received was pre owned, and is refusing to provide supportupdates. How to update firmware on a cisco wlc with ap predownload. Upgrade wlc 5508 im trying to upgrade my cisco wlc 5508 with 125 aps from 7. How to upgrade software on cisco 5508 ha wlc roger perkin. Upgrade wlc code and ap predownload cisco community.
A simple post, because i always forget the cli commands to tftp the software to the controller. Sep 24, 2014 the following video tutorial will demonstrate how to preform the ap pre image download using 3 x 3602s and 1 x 1602 with a cisco 2504 wlc 2 of the 3602s are also in mesh mode. To instruct all the access points to predownload a primary image from the. Protection plan documents will be delivered via email within 24 hours of purchase. How to upgrade cisco 5520 wlc and 3802 ap software. Jul 22, 2017 how to update firmware on a cisco wlc with ap predownload from cli july 22, 2017 sean uncategorized 0 note when you download an image to a cisco wlc, it will go in the primary slot and the previous primary image will be moved to the backup slot. Im trying to upgrade my cisco wlc 5508 with 125 aps from 7. The menu options for the cisco 5508 and flex 7510 wlcs are different than for other controller. This post will cover the cisco 5508 but the process is much the same for 5520 and 8510. Dec 28, 2016 cisco controller transfer download password password only needed if using ftp cisco controller transfer download filename airct5500k91900fus. It provides comprehensive protection from known and advanced threats, including protection against targeted and persistent malware attacks.
Before you reboot, you can initiate a code pre download to all aps, that way they only need to reboot, which is way faster. I will try and contact its distribution and get them to verify that it is not preowned to cisco. Cisco wlc 5508 about dca configuration cisco community. Depending on the model of aps, you may need to upload the firmware and the supplementary ap bundle. The latest capwap firmware from ciscos website for these aps contains capwap code for 7. Cisco 5508 controller software just wondering what your thoughts are on the 8. A bug has already been filed on this type of scenario. Get a smart account for your organization or initiate it for someone else. Sep 23, 20 the video walks you through an upgrade process of cisco wireless lan controller. Once that is done, youre asked if you do it through the gui code download function to reboot both controllers at the same time. This post details the exact process to upgrade a pair of cisco 5508 wireless.
Cisco asa 5508x with firepower services 8 ports 10mb. Jul 06, 2012 i have a cisco 5508 running version 7. Cisco software is not sold, but is licensed to the registered end user. Base install image and supplementary ap bundle image. Cisco 5508 wireless controller network management device. If it is any of 5506, 5508, 5516 and so on, then cisco has changed the license model, where you buy packages of 25 simultaneous users. Cisco wlc and pre download software to ap a simple post, because i always forget the cli commands to tftp the software to the controller. High availability architecture in cisco wireless lan controller.
Here is the bug id cscuo44475 this should be addressed starting with the 8. View and download cisco 5508 wireless controller network management device datasheet online. Cisco wireless controller 5508 configuration step by step. Is it possible to predownload the image to the aps. I do not believe you can add a single license to the 5508. Before you reboot, you can initiate a code predownload to all aps, that way they only need to reboot, which is way faster. The following video tutorial will demonstrate how to preform the ap preimage download using 3 x 3602s and 1 x 1602 with a cisco 2504 wlc. The first step is to upload the new image to the controller. Cisco how to perform the cisco ap preimage download. The terms and conditions provided govern your use of that software. Cisco asa with firepower services brings distinctive threatfocused nextgeneration security services to the cisco asa 5508 x nextgeneration firewalls. This dramatically speeds up the upgrade process of the accesspoints. This document is also applicable to these hardware platforms.
Most popular no recent downloads for this product select a product. Any quoted prices for associated software are subject to change based on reseller terms. The backup image will remain in place, however the aps will again re download the code as they do not have the intelligence to validate their backup image and skip it. Like and subscribe for the updates on the new videos, thank you. Cisco asa 5508x with firepower services 8 ports 10mb lan. In the ap image predownload section, perform one of the following. Cisco 5508 wireless lan controller field upgrade to 1. Dont remember exact product number, but should be quite easily found via your cisco partner or distributor. Note when you download an image to a cisco wlc, it will go in the primary slot and the previous primary image will be moved to the. Predownload software to access points cisco community.
In addition, we will look at how we can minimize network downtime due to the upgrade by pre downloading a new software image to access points. How to do a code or firmware upgrade on cisco wlc youtube. The only time you need to do a stepped upgrade is when youre upgrading from a very old version pre 9. The video walks you through an upgrade process of cisco wireless lan controller. Context directory agent cda adaptive security appliance asa device manager. When the upgrade was completed, there was a short message regarding the pre deployment of the software to the aps to avoid a lengthy downtime. We will observe the access point during reboot and be able to see its software images being deployed as it detects the new version on the controller. How do you predownload the ap image from a 5508 to 9800. Wireless lan controller wlc software upgrade cisco.
Dec 08, 2017 this video is part of how to do the configuration on cisco wlc wireless lan controller training series from jaison mathew. So each ap i load this with and reboot will then download the latest firmware from the wlc so it has 7. Optionally, predownload the image to aps before rebooting to reduce network downtime. Wlc download configuration file hi the file can be called whatever you want you specify the destination ip of the server, the folder to save to if any and the name of the config file. Because of this there usually isnt a need to do a stepped upgrade. This guide will go through the process to upgrade a pair of 5508 wlcs configured in ha setup and connected back to back with rp port. This controller hosts an open public wifi that requires users to accept a terms agreement via a webpassthrough setup that redirects them to the terms splash page. Cisco wireless controller configuration guide, release 8. Predownload image to ap before rebooting controller. The problem with this process, cisco wlcs can not upload to all the access points at once, unless you have a 5508 wlc. Cisco airct550850k9 cisco airct550850k9 5500 series wireless controller for up to 50 cisco access points cisco aironet 3602i series access point aircap3602iak9 dualband radios 2. Cisco how to perform the cisco ap preimage download aire.
Turns out this is a bug and is on file already with cisco. Nov 19, 20 watch in 720 or 1080 to get best results, apologies for crap quality how to upgrade the software image on your cisco 2504 wlc. In addition, we will look at how we can minimize network downtime due to the upgrade by pre downloading a new. This process does nothing to your live network and only uploads the image to the controller. This is the easiest and most direct method where you download the config directly from the controller to your tftp server. Cisco asa 5508x network securityfirewall appliance. Ive made the 9800 the secondary controller but the primary image doesnt update. Cisco controller transfer download datatype code cisco controller transfer download filename airct5520k9821410. May 04, 2016 upgrade cisco wlc and predownload image to ap by administrator may 4, 2016 previously, we upgrade the wlc with the new image and when ap discovers controller with the new image, they all start downloading new image from controller, resets, goes into discovery mode and rejoins the controller. This will cause a downtime of around 1560 minutes until all aps are up again. Cisco wlc 5508 users are disconnected intermittently.
Go to the downloads section of requires cisco login with valid support contract. Interactive multimedia applications, such as voice and video, can now perform flawlessly over the wireless network, and clients can conveniently roam with no service interruption. Cisco 5508 wireless controllers deliver reliable performance, enhanced flexibility, and zero serviceloss for missioncritical wireless. Adaptive security appliances asa asa 5500x series firewalls. Access product specifications, documents, downloads, visio stencils, product images, and community content. There was no indication of this during the time of purchase, and i can find no evidence of that in the order history. But in certain cases you have to downgrade the software code of your wlc. I would suggest upgrade each wlc and pre download the code on all aps. Plans are only valid for new or certified refurbished products purchased in the last 30 days with no preexisting damage. Verify download status of image in all aps and wait till download is successful. On the gui of your wireless controller navigate to. Execute following command via ssh on wlc cisco controller config ap image predownload primary all.
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