topic Re: Compatibility between Cisco AP and Cisco WLC in Wireless

Compatibility between Cisco AP and Cisco WLC

ArsenLiliyev — Thu, 18 May 2023 06:48:03 GMT

Hello everyone. We have WLC 5508 model and Software version 8.5.164.0 with a lot AP , which connected and properly work with it. Now we bought a several AP with a little different model, but visually it the same as our old-s. There is AIR-LAP1142N-A-K9 number on these AP, and its System Software Version is 15.3(3)JD17 and Boot version is 2.4(23c)JA. Can't find anywhere are AP with that software compatible with WLC with that software. Maybe this problem is not about Software at all.

Re: Compatibility between Cisco AP and Cisco WLC

Mark Elsen — Thu, 18 May 2023 07:08:30 GMT

- Checkout : https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/compatibility/matrix/compatibility-matrix.html

Re: Compatibility between Cisco AP and Cisco WLC

ArsenLiliyev — Thu, 18 May 2023 07:37:06 GMT

Thank you! I found that link before, but couldn't find information in beginning of the file, and thought that entire file is about different things.

Re: Compatibility between Cisco AP and Cisco WLC

Mark Elsen — Thu, 18 May 2023 08:34:24 GMT

- The compatibility matrix provides info's concerning ap models and controller compatibility with software versions ; please state if you need additional explanation or if something is not clear for you ,

Re: Compatibility between Cisco AP and Cisco WLC

ArsenLiliyev — Thu, 18 May 2023 08:36:38 GMT

THanks, I already found the row in the table you send, what I need.

Re: Compatibility between Cisco AP and Cisco WLC

Rich R — Thu, 18 May 2023 23:28:55 GMT

The last version to support 1142 was 8.3.150.0 so it will not work with 8.5 software.

Re: Compatibility between Cisco AP and Cisco WLC

ArsenLiliyev — Fri, 19 May 2023 05:40:38 GMT

thanks!

Re: Compatibility between Cisco AP and Cisco WLC

ArsenLiliyev — Fri, 19 May 2023 08:00:26 GMT

Wait. It won't even if it be upgraded to newer version? It won't take 15.3(3)JF12i IOS, which use currently working AP-s?

Re: Compatibility between Cisco AP and Cisco WLC

Mark Elsen — Fri, 19 May 2023 08:30:25 GMT

>.... It won't even if it be upgraded to newer version? It won't take 15.3(3)JF12i IOS, which use currently working AP-s?
Nope , ref : https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/compatibility/matrix/compatibility-matrix.html (from Table 6)
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8.3.150.0

15.3(3)JD17

15.3(3)JDA17

Lightweight APs: 1040, 1140, 1260, 1600, 1700, 1810 OEAP, 1810W, 1815i, 1830, 1850, 2600, 2700, 2800,

Re: Compatibility between Cisco AP and Cisco WLC

Rich R — Fri, 19 May 2023 08:30:31 GMT

Correct - the WLC will not allow it to join on any software later than 8.3.150.0.

Re: Compatibility between Cisco AP and Cisco WLC

ArsenLiliyev — Fri, 19 May 2023 08:40:31 GMT

Thank you!