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Hello everyone,We are planning a significant upgrade and modernization of our WLAN network at our office location which requires inside and outdoor coverage, specifically focusing on providing robust outdoor Wi-Fi coverage based on a recent site surv...
Resolved! Query on 9800-L-F WLC image upgrade
Hi Team,I have a query, on the images which are released in the Cisco software center. I could see for 9800-L-F, there is a suggested release "17.15.3(ED)" and not a suggested release but a latest release "17.15.4b(MD)". If there is already a suggest...
I have C9124AXD-ROW AP and its iso image has corrupted. now it is booting on BTLDR mode.I was trying to install a new image, but I am failed.So please help with this. (BTLDR) # boardinit bundle-axel-SS-8_10_130_0.imgDownload image bundle-axel-SS-8_10...
Hi,I have a Cisco 9105 Access Point connected to a WLC 9800. The AP successfully joins the controller, and I created four SSIDs. However, none of the SSIDs are being broadcast, they do not appear on any client devices.I verified the RF status; both 2...
Hi,The connection can be simplified like below--- Gateway ---- WLC --- AP --- DeviceThe Gateway provided the DHCP service, after that the device is able to discover the MAC of the gateway,the problem is, when the ARP entry expires on the gateway, the...
Resolved! Firmware air lap 1142
Hi all, please, help me find firware for this ap. This old devise, work in school, he ask me for help. Need firmware c1140-k9w8-mx.153-3.jd17
Resolved! N+1 C9800-40 with CW9800M
N+1 C9800-40 with CW9800M I'm participating in a project that will involve configuring N+1 between a 9800-40 (main site) and a CW9800M at the backup site. In this case, the 9800-40 has image 17.9.3, as there's a controller for the guest network in th...
I am planning a migration of APs on an existing 8540 series AireOS WLC to a 9800 IOS-XE WLC. The indoor APs are straightforward and I've done those migrations several times at this point. However, I've never migrated APs configured as bridges from A...
Hi,Does 9800-CL wireless controller will work on Nutanix? I didn't find any official supporting document.
I have a client who is currently using a Catalyst 9800-L wireless controller (exact model and version not confirmed yet) with 50 Access Points. They want to replace the current setup by using a new wireless controller, Catalyst 9800-L-F, along with 5...
I am working on a virtual Cisco WLC 9800 setup.The management interface is configured on GigabitEthernet1 with an IP address used for both management and data traffic.I have configured three SSIDs, and the site operates in Flex mode.Two of these SSID...
Hi,I want to update my C9130AX EWC from 17.12.4 to 17.15.3.But now it shows up a Failure "Not Enough Storage Space to Hold Controller Image". After that I tried many steps Reload APdelete old logs and other not important old filesinstall remove inact...
Hi,I’ve set up WiFi authentication against Entra ID, with the splash page frequency configured to 3 months , which is the maximum value available. It works perfectly.However, my client would prefer users not to be asked to re-authenticate at all.Is t...
Hello, I currently have an old Cisco WLC (model 2500) running version 8.2.151.0, managing several older AP models such as the 1700 and 1500 series. I’m planning to migrate to an EWC 9115AXI WLC, but I couldn’t find a clear compatibility matrix for t...
We have an issue where Meraki APs connected to a Cisco switch are no longer passing the CWA. Works OK for Meraki APs connected to Meraki switch, we suspect this is a bug on the Cisco IOS but wanted to see if anyone else has experienced this? We are u...
