Solved: Can we join Cisco Catalyst AP 9105 with WLC 5500? Will it work?

King_1988 · ‎11-17-2023

We are using WLC 5520 controller and now want to join AP CAT-9105. As per datasheet it should support.But can anyone confirm it will work or not or any specific configuration needed?

Rich R · ‎11-21-2023

That is not the complete AP log from POWER ON. That log is from when the AP has already finished booting and after it has already attempted to join a WLC. Collect the complete log from the moment the AP is powered on.

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TAC recommended codes for AireOS WLC's and TAC recommended codes for 9800 WLC's
Best Practices for AireOS WLC's, Best Practices for 9800 WLC's and Cisco Wireless compatibility matrix
Check your 9800 WLC config with Wireless Config Analyzer using "show tech wireless" output or "config paging disable" then "show run-config" output on AireOS and use Wireless Debug Analyzer to analyze your WLC client debugs
Field Notice: FN63942 APs and WLCs Fail to Create CAPWAP Connections Due to Certificate Expiration
Field Notice: FN72424 Later Versions of WiFi 6 APs Fail to Join WLC - Software Upgrade Required
Field Notice: FN72524 IOS APs stuck in downloading state after 4 Dec 2022 due to Certificate Expired
- Fixed in 8.10.196.0, latest 9800 releases, 8.5.182.12 (8.5.182.13 for 3504) and 8.5.182.109 (IRCM, 8.5.182.111 for 3504)
Field Notice: FN70479 AP Fails to Join or Joins with 1 Radio due to Country Mismatch, RMA needed
How to avoid boot loop due to corrupted image on Wave 2 and Catalyst 11ax Access Points (CSCvx32806)
Field Notice: FN74035 - Wave2 APs DFS May Not Detect Radar After Channel Availability Check Time
Leo's list of bugs affecting 2800/3800/4800/1560 APs
Default AP console baud rate from 17.12.x is 115200 - introduced by CSCwe88390

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Kasun Bandara · ‎11-17-2023

hi @King_1988 correct. this model supports with OS 8.10.x according to the matrix and there should not be special configurations. its normal like other compatible APs.

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/compatibility/matrix/compatibility-matrix.html

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KB

King_1988 · ‎11-18-2023

@Kasun Bandara thanks for the confirmation. Is there any dependency on country code?

balaji.bandi · ‎11-18-2023

As Long as you have latest Code suggest for Airos 5500 installed, Cat 9K AP can join and work as expected. (check the matrix URL suggested other post).

Is there any dependency on country code?

Can you explain, hope the AP and WLC in same region ?

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Kasun Bandara · ‎11-18-2023

@King_1988 hi, if your AP country code enabled in WLC, it will work.

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Leo Laohoo · ‎11-18-2023

5508, no.

5520, yes if the WLC is running 8.10.X.X.

King_1988 · ‎11-18-2023

Ok got it. If that Catalyst AP 9105 is already installed with CAT os 17.6.x as it was joined with WLC 9800 before, So will it change the OS to 8.10.x automatically if it joins with AIR-5520?

balaji.bandi · ‎11-18-2023

When you move the AP on WLC 9800 point to WLC 5520, it automatically downloads required firmware and reboot.

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King_1988 · ‎11-18-2023

Ok. So it will not matter what the built-in OS is, right?

balaji.bandi · ‎11-18-2023

yes WLC can take care of it, Hope you follow the matrix and AP image in WLC. ?

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Leo Laohoo · ‎11-18-2023

Yes and no.

Depends on the firmware of the WLC and depends on the 9105 date of manufacture. For instance, FN72424 - Later Versions of Some Wi-Fi 6 Access Points Fail to Join the WLAN Controller. The WLC will need to be on a very specific 8.10.18X.0 if the AP in question was manufactured after September 2022.

King_1988 · ‎11-18-2023

The built-in os is 17.6.x and no backup os is there. So, what is the procedure to join with WLC 5520?

Leo Laohoo · ‎11-18-2023

@King_1988 wrote:
The built-in os is 17.6.x and no backup os is there.

Did anyone made any attempt(s) to read the FN I've posted?

King_1988 · ‎11-19-2023

Already did. WLC Model and Version : AIR 5520; OS : 8.10.183.0

Access Point Model and Version : Catalyst 9105AXI-C ; Build-In version : 17.6.0. But still not taking AIR OS

Leo Laohoo · ‎11-19-2023

Post the entire bootup process of that AP.