topic Re: archive download-sw alternative in Wireless

archive download-sw alternative

Heiko — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 16:45:34 GMT

Hello,

occasionally I have to switch an access point (AIR-CAP702W-E-K9) to be an autonomous bridge. Right now we use 2 WLCs for this. The main one is running all the APs and the other one is for testing and for the process to get the bridges autonoum. The main WLC is an AIR-CT8510-K9 and is running with the version 8.3.143.0.

The test WLC is an AIR-CT5508-K9 and is running with the version 8.0.152.0.

I use the command "archive download-sw /force-reload /overwrite tftp://Server/702w_ap1g1-k9w7-tar.153-3.JF1.tar" to get the AP autonom but this command isnt there anymore in version 8.3.143.0.

Is there an alternative command for "archive download-sw /force-reload /overwrite" in version 8.3.143.0 and above?

Thanks for the help.

Re: archive download-sw alternative

jagan.chowdam — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 13:46:35 GMT

You can convert the access point from a lightweight unit back to an autonomous unit by loading a Cisco IOS release that supports autonomous mode. 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. In either method, the access point must be able to access a TFTP server that contains the Cisco IOS release to be loaded.

Step 1

Log on to the CLI on the controller to which the access point is associated.

Step 2

Revert from lightweight mode, by entering this command:

config ap tftp-downgrade tftp-server-ip-address filename access-point-name

Step 3

Wait until the access point reboots and reconfigure the access point using the CLI or GUI.

Refer: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/8-0/configuration-guide/b_cg80/b_cg80_chapter_0100000.html

https://mrncciew.com/2012/10/20/lightweight-to-autonomous-conversion/

Please rate if this helps

Jagan

Re: archive download-sw alternative

Scott Fella — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 14:15:20 GMT

Were you using the debug capwap console cli command?

https://community.cisco.com/t5/wireless-mobility-documents/lwapp-to-autonomous-conversion-and-vice-versa-on-access-points/ta-p/3121542

Re: archive download-sw alternative

Leo Laohoo — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 05:57:33 GMT

archive tar /x tftp://<TFTP_IP_ADDRESS>/filename.tar flash:

Re: archive download-sw alternative

Heiko — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 08:38:56 GMT

The problem is there is no archive command in this version.

AP0038.df42.46d1#?

Exec commands:
access-enable Create a temporary Access-List entry
access-profile Apply user-profile to interface
access-template Create a temporary Access-List entry
capwap capwap exec commands
cd Change current directory
clear Reset functions
clock Manage the system clock
crypto Encryption related commands.
debug Debugging functions (see also 'undebug')
delete Delete a file
dir List files on a filesystem
disable Turn off privileged commands
do-exec Mode-independent "do-exec" prefix support
dot1x IEEE 802.1X Exec Commands
eap EAP Exec Commands
enable Turn on privileged commands
exit Exit from the EXEC
fsck Fsck a filesystem
help Description of the interactive help system
led LED functions
lock Lock the terminal
logging Handles logging operations
login Log in as a particular user
logout Exit from the EXEC
lwapconfig OfficeExtend AP configurations
lwapp lwapp exec commands
mkdir Create new directory
monitor Monitoring different system events
more Display the contents of a file
name-connection Name an existing network connection
no Disable debugging functions
ping Send echo messages
pwd Display current working directory
radius radius exec commands
release Release a resource
reload Halt and perform a cold restart
rename Rename a file
renew Renew a resource
rmdir Remove existing directory
routing-context Routing Context
rsh Execute a remote command
send Send a message to other tty lines
set Set system parameter (not config)
show Show running system information
ssh Open a secure shell client connection
systat Display information about terminal lines
terminal Set terminal line parameters
test Test subsystems, memory, and interfaces
traceroute Trace route to destination
undebug Disable debugging functions (see also 'debug')
verify Verify a file
where List active connections

AP0038.df42.46d1#sh version
Cisco IOS Software, C702 Software (ap1g1-K9W8-M), Version 15.3(3)JD16, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Copyright (c) 1986-2018 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Tue 05-Jun-18 00:02 by prod_rel_team

ROM: Bootstrap program is C702 boot loader
BOOTLDR: C702 Boot Loader (ap1g1-BOOT-M) Version 15.2(4)JB5m, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc2)

AP0038.df42.46d1 uptime is 12 minutes
System returned to ROM by power-on
System image file is "flash:/ap1g1-k9w8-mx.153-3.JD16/ap1g1-k9w8-mx.153-3.JD16"
Last reload reason: Invalid image opcode.

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cisco AIR-CAP702W-E-K9 (MIPS74k) processor (revision 02) with 86016K/45056K bytes of memory.
Processor board ID KWC205208XF
MIPS74k CPU at 560Mhz, revision number 0x0000
Last reset from power-on
LWAPP image version 8.3.143.0
1 Gigabit Ethernet interface
2 802.11 Radios

32K bytes of flash-simulated non-volatile configuration memory.
Base ethernet MAC Address: 00:38:DF:42:46:D1
Part Number : 74-12289-02
PCB Serial Number : KWC205556XF
Top Assembly Part Number : 074-12289-02
Top Assembly Serial Number : KWC205556XF
Top Revision Number : A0
Product/Model Number : AIR-CAP702W-E-K9

Configuration register is 0xF

Re: archive download-sw alternative

Scott Fella — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 09:24:57 GMT

Did you enter this command prior to the archive: debug capwap console cli

Re: archive download-sw alternative

Heiko — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 10:47:11 GMT

I can´t run archive download-sw on the AP 702w because the command list doesn´t show it. The WLC I want to use has LWAPP image version 8.3.143.0.

AP0038.df42.46d1#?
Exec commands:
access-enable Create a temporary Access-List entry
access-profile Apply user-profile to interface
access-template Create a temporary Access-List entry
capwap capwap exec commands
cd Change current directory
clear Reset functions
clock Manage the system clock
crypto Encryption related commands.
debug Debugging functions (see also 'undebug')
delete Delete a file
dir List files on a filesystem
disable Turn off privileged commands
do-exec Mode-independent "do-exec" prefix support
dot1x IEEE 802.1X Exec Commands
eap EAP Exec Commands
enable Turn on privileged commands
exit Exit from the EXEC
fsck Fsck a filesystem
help Description of the interactive help system
led LED functions
lock Lock the terminal
logging Handles logging operations
login Log in as a particular user
logout Exit from the EXEC
lwapconfig OfficeExtend AP configurations
lwapp lwapp exec commands
mkdir Create new directory
monitor Monitoring different system events
more Display the contents of a file
name-connection Name an existing network connection
no Disable debugging functions
ping Send echo messages
pwd Display current working directory
radius radius exec commands
release Release a resource
reload Halt and perform a cold restart
rename Rename a file
renew Renew a resource
rmdir Remove existing directory
routing-context Routing Context
rsh Execute a remote command
send Send a message to other tty lines
set Set system parameter (not config)
show Show running system information
ssh Open a secure shell client connection
systat Display information about terminal lines
terminal Set terminal line parameters
test Test subsystems, memory, and interfaces
traceroute Trace route to destination
undebug Disable debugging functions (see also 'debug')
verify Verify a file
where List active connections

AP0038.df42.35d8#

Re: archive download-sw alternative

Scott Fella — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 14:19:57 GMT

Well I guess your only way is to use the mode button and tftp the image to the AP.

Re: archive download-sw alternative

KamaniTaye20426 — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 04:06:22 GMT

You need to have Console access of the Access point to execute the software upgrade manually with Archive command