12-13-2017 11:29 PM - edited 07-05-2021 07:58 AM
Hi All,
I've query I've 5508 WLC, which is having IOS 8.2.151.0, i want to upgrade the license on the WLC. Is it mandatory to reboot the WLC after license upgrade, as IOS is 8.2.151.0.
12-14-2017 07:40 PM
Hi,
It is:
Step 1 Choose Management > Software Activation > Commands to open the License Commands page.
Step 2 From the Action drop-down list, choose Install License. The Install License from a File section appears.
Step 3 In the File Name to Install text box, enter the path to the license (*.lic) on the TFTP server.
Step 4 Click Install License. A message appears to show whether the license was installed successfully. If the installation fails, the message provides the reason for the failure, such as the license is an existing license, the path was not found, the license does not belong to this device, you do not have correct permissions for the license, and so on.
Step 5 If the end-user license agreement (EULA) acceptance dialog box appears, read the agreement and click Accept to accept the terms of the agreement.Note
Typically, you are prompted to accept the EULA for evaluation, extension, and rehost licenses. The EULA is also required for permanent licenses, but it is accepted during license generation.
Step 6 Save a backup copy of all installed licenses as follows:From the Action drop-down list, choose Save License.In the File Name to Save text box, enter the path on the TFTP server where you want the licenses to be saved.Note
You cannot save evaluation licenses.
Click Save Licenses.
Step 7 Reboot the controller.
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12-15-2017 02:52 AM
Hi,
yes it is mandatory.
If you upload the licencse it's only in the "running config".
It needs a propper reboot to update the licence files inside the wlc.
So if the file is only uploaded the licences is active but after a powerloss/crash the system will come up with the old one/old state. This will most likely cause some outages/headaches for you.
Greetings
01-01-2018 06:00 AM
I have seen controllers loosing licenses after some time due to skipping the reload after adding the licenses, so I always perform the reload just to make sure.
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