Bulk factory reset APs

[eglinsky2012]

Is there a way to bulk factory reset specific APs that are associated to a controller? Prime's config template doesn't seem to have an option for this, so I'm wondering how (both in AireOS and IOS-XE) this can be done from the controller.

The only thing I can think of is to get an Excel sheet of all the AP names I want to factory reset and use a formula to create line by line reset commands for each AP, then copy and paste the list of commands to the CLI. Which brings up the question of how to factory reset an AP from the WLC (again, both in AireOS and IOS-XE). Or is there a more efficient way?

[balaji.bandi]

check this thread have script to run - from external box :  ( get all the AP name and list order and use below script)

https://community.cisco.com/t5/wireless/reboot-multiple-or-all-access-points-via-wlc-web-gui-or-cisco/td-p/2460654

[eglinsky2012]

Thank you for the information, however, I’m looking to do a factory reset (clear config and restore default settings), not a simple reboot.

I could adapt the script that was provided in that thread, however, I don’t know what the command to do that from the WLC is. Or we’d have to have the script SSH to each AP individually.

[Leo Laohoo]

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@eglinsky2012 wrote:
I’m looking to do a factory reset (clear config and restore default settings)

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It is more than just that.  Some APs will leave "traces" like core dumps. 

For APs that run on "classic" IOS, 2600/3600 or 2700/3700, the best way to "sanitize" them for disposal is to clear out the flash and then manually upload the RCV firmware.  

Cheetah OS (1800/2800/3800/4800/1560) is different because the OS is locked down.  The only way is to use the command "capwap ap erase all".  

[balaji.bandi · Accepted solution]

are you looking to all AP to reset Factory or Limited number of AP's ?

you can use below syntax :

Reset AP through the AireOS or Catalyst WLC

In addition to the previous methods, you can also reset the configuration of the LAP from the WLC. When the LAP is registered to the controller, you can use these commands from the controller in order to reset the configuration on the LAP:

• Use the clear ap config <ap-name> keep-ip-config command in order to clear all of the AP configurations to default, except for the AP static IP configuration.

• Use the clear ap config <ap-name>  command in order to clear all of the AP configurations to default, which includes the AP static IP configuration.

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/wireless/aironet-1200-series/99763-reset-lwappconfig-lap.html