C9120AXI-D not able to configure

[m-sonawane@eisai.co.in]

I have newly purchased C-9120AXI-D to strengthen my office wifi range. I am not able to configure it.

I do not have Wireless controller for the same, I need to configure as a stand alone device

[Kasun Bandara]

Hi,

were you able to connect via Console port to CLI?

if so what is the output you are getting?

[m-sonawane@eisai.co.in]

Yes, I am able to connect via console.

But, if I put command "Configure Terminal" then below mentioned message is showing

#configure terminal
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

[Arshad Safrulla]

You need to convert the AP to EWC. Below is the Cisco Guide on how to convert

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/wireless/embedded-wireless-controller-on-catalyst-access-points/215303-embedded-wireless-controller-conversion.html

More simplified version by Rowell.

https://rowelldionicio.com/how-to-convert-cisco-c9115-to-embedded-wireless-controller-ewc/

[Kasun Bandara]

can you share output for #show version

[m-sonawane@eisai.co.in]

Please find the show version output as requested
>show version
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Cisco AP Software, (ap1g7), C9120, RELEASE SOFTWARE
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Copyright (c) 1986-2021 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Wed Jul 29 02:25:25 PDT 2020

ROM: Bootstrap program is U-Boot boot loader
BOOTLDR: U-Boot boot loader Version

AP1XXXXXXXXXXXXX uptime is 0 days, 0 hours, 18 minutes
Last reload time : Thu Aug 19 05:17:49 UTC 2021
Last reload reason : Capwap Discovery Failed

cisco C9120AXI-D ARMv8 Processor rev 0 (v8l) with 1875408/1086416K bytes of memory.
Processor board ID FGLXXXXXXX
AP Running Image : 8.10.130.0
Primary Boot Image : 8.10.130.0
Backup Boot Image : 0.0.0.0
Primary Boot Image Hash:
Backup Boot Image Hash:
1 Multigigabit Ethernet interfaces
2 802.11 Radios
Radio Driver version : Broadcom BCA: 17.18 RC2.0
Radio FW version : 24203.103.r40354 0
NSS FW version : NA

Base ethernet MAC Address : XXXXXXXXX
Part Number : 0-000000-00
PCA Assembly Number : 074-124XXX
PCA Revision Number : C0
PCB Serial Number : FOC253XXXXX
Top Assembly Part Number : 074-124XXXX
Top Assembly Serial Number : FGLXXXXX
Top Revision Number : A0
Product/Model Number : C9120AXI-D

[Arshad Safrulla]

AP is running capwap image, this will require a WLC to manage this AP. Covert it to EWC as per my previously shared guides. 

[m-sonawane@eisai.co.in]

Hi,

Please check below result

APXXXXXXXXXXXX#ap-type ewc-ap tftp://0.0.0.0/Cisco/ap1g7 tftp://0.0.0.0/Cisco/C9800-AP-iosxe-wlc.bin
Starting download eWLC image tftp://0.0.0.0/Cisco/C9800-AP-iosxe-wlc.bin ...
It may take a few minutes. If longer, please abort command, check network and try again.
[*08/19/2021 08:55:36.2800] # # #
[*08/19/2021 08:55:36.2800] CAPWAP State: Discovery
[*08/19/2021 08:55:36.2820] IP DNS query for CISCO-CAPWAP-CONTROLLER.xyz.abc
[*08/19/2021 08:55:36.5650] Discovery Request sent to 255.255.255.255, discovery type UNKNOWN(0)
[*08/19/2021 08:56:05.9290] # ##
[*08/19/2021 08:56:05.9290] CAPWAP State: Discovery
[*08/19/2021 08:56:05.9300] IP DNS query for CISCO-CAPWAP-CONTROLLER.xyz.abc
[*08/19/2021 08:56:06.2170] Discovery Request sent to 255.255.255.255, discovery type UNKNOWN(0)
-=O=- # # # #
curl: (28) Error
%Error opening tftp://0.0.0.0/Cisco/C9800-AP-iosxe-wlc.bin (Error 28: Operation timeout)

[Arshad Safrulla]

You need to have a working TFTP server and required image files downloaded from Cisco Software download portal. I would recommend to seek professional help if you are not aware of the TFTP upgrade process.