Core Issue
This problem occurs for bridge links which are more than one kilometer and have the distance command configured, as shown:
bridge(config-if)# distance 10
These are the affected bridge and Access Point (AP) platforms:
- BR 1310 and BR1410 running 12.3(2)JAx, 12.3(7)JAx (x<_3 _="_" _12.38ja="_12.38ja" and="and" imagesbr="imagesbr">
- AP 1200 series, AP 1230 AG series and AP 1240 AG series running the 12.3(7)JAx (x<_3 _="_" _12.38ja="_12.38ja" and="and" imagesbr="imagesbr">
Resolution
This problem is documented in Cisco bug ID CSCsc60665.
As a workaround, toggle the station role of the non-root bridge radio to root and then back to non-root . This may restore connectivity. This is an example:
bridge(config-if)#station-role root bridge
bridge(config-if)#station-role non-root bridge
If the bridge stays powered up, the connection is stable (-64 and -62 ).
This problem is fixed in 12.3(7)JA3 and 12.3(8)JA1images.
For information about the mounting procedure, refer to the Aligning the Bridge Antenna using RSSI LED Indications section of Mounting and Alignment Overview.
For the latest Cisco IOS downloads, refer to Cisco IOS Software.
For related information, refer to Release Notes for Cisco Aironet Access Points for Cisco IOS Release 12.3(8)JA.
To download the Cisco IOS Software for both bridges, refer to Software Center Downloads.
Problem Type
Device cannot associate
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Products
AP 1200
BR 1400
BR 1300
