Cisco AP c3502-I-K9 does not join controller
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10-19-2012 09:29 AM - edited 07-03-2021 10:52 PM
Network environment: (well configured and working fine)
2 AIR-WLC2106-K9 - Software Version 7.0.235.0
2 AIR-WLC2112-K9 - Software Version 7.0.235.0
10 AIR-LAP1252AG-T-K9 - Software Version 7.0.235.0
10 AIR-LAP1131AG-A-K9 - Software Version 7.0.235.0
I am adding a Cisco AP c3502-I-K9 to network.
It does not join any of the controllers.
Led is cycling through green, red, and off - that means "discovery/join process in progress" - never ends.
As wireless network is doing fine, I had only added to dhcp server dhcpd-subnet.conf file the above configuration:
class "Cisco AP c3500" {
match if option vendor-class-identifier = "Cisco AP c3500";
option vendor-class-identifier "Cisco AP c3500";
vendor-option-space CiscoAPs;
option CiscoAPs.server-address Controller-1-IP, Controller-2-IP;
}
AP is connected to Cisco 6509 port as shown:
interface GigabitEthernet2/25
description Ponto 22.321 - Sala 121-A
switchport
switchport access vlan cisco-aps
switchport mode access
end
I am concerned with capwap protocol. Does it ask for any special configuration ?
Thanks
Rosa
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10-19-2012 09:39 AM
NO there is no special configuration for CAPWAP. Your current AP are using CAPWAP to talk to the WLC, so that should be working fine.
what is the real config line of
option CiscoAPs.server-address Controller-1-IP, Controller-2-IP;
HTH,
Steve
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10-19-2012 09:44 AM
option space CiscoAPs;
option CiscoAPs.server-address code 241 = array of ip-address;
subnet 147.65.106.0 netmask 255.255.255.0 { ### cisco-aps
option routers 147.65.106.254;
option ntp-servers 147.65.106.254;
option subnet-mask 255.255.255.0;
class "Cisco AP c1130" {
match if option vendor-class-identifier = "Cisco AP c1130";
option vendor-class-identifier "Cisco AP c1130";
vendor-option-space CiscoAPs;
option CiscoAPs.server-address 147.65.106.1, 147.65.106.2;
}
class "Cisco AP c1250" {
match if option vendor-class-identifier = "Cisco AP c1250";
option vendor-class-identifier "Cisco AP c1250";
vendor-option-space CiscoAPs;
option CiscoAPs.server-address 147.65.106.3, 147.65.106.4;
}
class "Cisco AP c3500" {
match if option vendor-class-identifier = "Cisco AP c3500";
option vendor-class-identifier "Cisco AP c3500";
vendor-option-space CiscoAPs;
option CiscoAPs.server-address 147.65.106.3, 147.65.106.4;
}

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10-19-2012 06:22 PM
For the AP the option 43 should be in hex not ASCII.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk722/tk809/technologies_configuration_example09186a00808714fe.shtml
Steve
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10-19-2012 10:14 AM
I ssh to one of the controllers and it has shown :
AP Bundle Information
Primary AP Image Size
---------------- ----
ap3g1 5814
ap801 5202
c1100 3104
c1130 4981
c1140 5001
c1200 3375
c1250 5523
c1310 3144
c1520 6426
c3201 4328
Secondary AP Image Size
------------------ ----
ap801 4971
c1100 3043
c1130 4890
c1140 4499
c1200 3324
--More or (q)uit current module or
c1240 4720
c1250 5071
c1310 3093
c1520 5252
c3201 4268
Does it mean that controller has no softawre for c5002 AP download ?
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10-19-2012 04:40 PM
Ap3g1 image is for the 3500 series. If you run on the controller: debug Mac addr
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10-22-2012 02:41 AM
Can you please post the complete output to the following commands:
1. WLC: sh sysinfo;
2. WAP: sh version; and
3. WAP: sh inventory
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10-30-2012 06:15 AM
AP2894.0fa9.d516#sh version
Cisco IOS Software, C3500 Software (AP3G1-K9W8-M), Version 12.4(23c)JA5, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Copyright (c) 1986-2012 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Mon 30-Apr-12 13:30 by prod_rel_team
ROM: Bootstrap program is C3500 boot loader
BOOTLDR: C3500 Boot Loader (AP3G1-BOOT-M) Version 12.4(23c)JA, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc3)
AP2894.0fa9.d516 uptime is 8 minutes
System returned to ROM by power-on
System image file is "flash:/ap3g1-k9w8-mx.124-23c.JA5/ap3g1-k9w8-mx.124-23c.JA5"
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cisco AIR-CAP3502I-A-K9 (PowerPC460exr) processor (revision A0) with 81910K/49152K bytes of memory.
Processor board ID FTX1552E6T4
PowerPC460exr CPU at 666Mhz, revision number 0x18A8
Last reset from power-on
LWAPP image version 7.0.235.0
1 Gigabit Ethernet interface
2 802.11 Radio(s)
32K bytes of flash-simulated non-volatile configuration memory.
Base ethernet MAC Address: 28:94:0F:A9:D5:16
Part Number : 73-12175-05
PCA Assembly Number : 800-32268-05
PCA Revision Number : A0
PCB Serial Number : FOC154845J3
Top Assembly Part Number : 800-32891-01
Top Assembly Serial Number : FTX1552E6T4
Top Revision Number : A0
Product/Model Number : AIR-CAP3502I-A-K9
Configuration register is 0xF
AP2894.0fa9.d516#
AP2894.0fa9.d516#sh inventory
NAME: "AP3500", DESCR: "Cisco Aironet 3500 Series (IEEE 802.11n) Access Point"
PID: AIR-CAP3502I-A-K9 , VID: V01, SN: FTX1552E6T4
AP2894.0fa9.d516#
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10-30-2012 06:21 AM
Those messages can be seen via console
*Mar 1 00:17:42.520: %CAPWAP-3-DHCP_RENEW: Could not discover WLC using DHCP IP. Renewing DHCP IP.
Not in Bound state.
*Mar 1 00:17:51.039: %CAPWAP-3-ERRORLOG: Invalid event 38 & state 2 combination.
*Mar 1 00:17:51.042: %DHCP-6-ADDRESS_ASSIGN: Interface GigabitEthernet0 assigned DHCP address 147.65.106.33, mask 255.255.255.0,6
Translating "CISCO-CAPWAP-CONTROLLER.impa.br"...domain server (147.65.1.2)
*Mar 1 00:17:58.022: %CAPWAP-5-DHCP_OPTION_43: Controller address 147.65.106.3 obtained through DHCP
*Mar 1 00:17:58.022: %CAPWAP-5-DHCP_OPTION_43: Controller address 147.65.106.4 obtained through DHCP
*Mar 1 00:18:40.024: %CAPWAP-3-DHCP_RENEW: Could not discover WLC using DHCP IP. Renewing DHCP IP.
Not in Bound state.
*Mar 1 00:18:48.530: %CAPWAP-3-ERRORLOG: Invalid event 38 & state 2 combination.
*Mar 1 00:18:48.546: %DHCP-6-ADDRESS_ASSIGN: Interface GigabitEthernet0 assigned DHCP address 147.65.106.33, mask 255.255.255.0,6
Translating "CISCO-CAPWAP-CONTROLLER.impa.br"...domain server (147.65.1.2)
*Mar 1 00:18:55.526: %CAPWAP-5-DHCP_OPTION_43: Controller address 147.65.106.3 obtained through DHCP
*Mar 1 00:18:55.526: %CAPWAP-5-DHCP_OPTION_43: Controller address 147.65.106.4 obtained through DHCP
*Mar 1 00:19:37.528: %CAPWAP-3-DHCP_RENEW: Could not discover WLC using DHCP IP. Renewing DHCP IP.
Not in Bound state.
*Mar 1 00:19:46.034: %CAPWAP-3-ERRORLOG: Invalid event 38 & state 2 combination.
*Mar 1 00:19:46.050: %DHCP-6-ADDRESS_ASSIGN: Interface GigabitEthernet0 assigned DHCP address 147.65.106.33, mask 255.255.255.0,6
Translating "CISCO-CAPWAP-CONTROLLER.impa.br"...domain server (147.65.1.2)
*Mar 1 00:19:53.030: %CAPWAP-5-DHCP_OPTION_43: Controller address 147.65.106.3 obtained through DHCP
*Mar 1 00:19:53.030: %CAPWAP-5-DHCP_OPTION_43: Controller address 147.65.106.4 obtained thto comply with U.S. and local laws, re.
AP is able to ping controllers
AP2894.0fa9.d516#ping 147.65.106.3
Type escape sequence to abort.
Sending 5, 100-byte ICMP Echos to 147.65.106.3, timeout is 2 seconds:
!!!!!
Success rate is 100 percent (5/5), round-trip min/avg/max = 1/1/3 ms
AP2894.0fa9.d516#ping 147.65.106.4
Translating "CISCO-CAPWAP-CONTROLLER.impa.br"...domain server (147.65.1.2)
Type escape sequence to abort.
Sending 5, 100-byte ICMP Echos to 147.65.106.4, timeout is 2 seconds:
!!!!!
Success rate is 100 percent (5/5), round-trip min/avg/max = 1/1/3 ms
AP2894.0fa9.d516#
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10-30-2012 06:44 AM
(Cisco Controller) >show sysinfo
Manufacturer's Name.............................. Cisco Systems Inc.
Product Name..................................... Cisco Controller
Product Version.................................. 7.0.235.0
RTOS Version..................................... 7.0.235.0
Bootloader Version............................... 4.0.191.0
Emergency Image Version.......................... 7.0.235.0
Build Type....................................... DATA + WPS
System Name...................................... impa-wireless3
System Location.................................. sala 102
System Contact................................... netadm@impa.br
System ObjectID.................................. 1.3.6.1.4.1.9.1.828
IP Address....................................... 147.65.14.240
System Up Time................................... 25 days 1 hrs 56 mins 48 secs
System Timezone Location......................... (GMT -3:00) Buenos Aires (Agentina)
Configured Country............................... BR - Brazil
Operating Environment............................ Commercial (0 to 40 C)
Internal Temp Alarm Limits....................... 0 to 65 C
Internal Temperature............................. +57 C
--More-- or (q)uit
State of 802.11b Network......................... Enabled
State of 802.11a Network......................... Enabled
Number of WLANs.................................. 3
Number of Active Clients......................... 65
Burned-in MAC Address............................ F8:66:F2:63:0E:A0
Maximum number of APs supported.................. 12
(Cisco Controller) >show sysinfo
Manufacturer's Name.............................. Cisco Systems Inc.
Product Name..................................... Cisco Controller
Product Version.................................. 7.0.235.0
RTOS Version..................................... 7.0.235.0
Bootloader Version............................... 4.0.191.0
Emergency Image Version.......................... 7.0.235.0
Build Type....................................... DATA + WPS
System Name...................................... impa-wireless4
System Location.................................. sala 102
System Contact................................... netadm@impa.br
System ObjectID.................................. 1.3.6.1.4.1.9.1.828
IP Address....................................... 147.65.14.241
System Up Time................................... 25 days 2 hrs 2 mins 20 secs
System Timezone Location......................... (GMT -3:00) Buenos Aires (Agentina)
Configured Country............................... BR - Brazil
Operating Environment............................ Commercial (0 to 40 C)
Internal Temp Alarm Limits....................... 0 to 65 C
Internal Temperature............................. +58 C
--More-- or (q)uit
State of 802.11b Network......................... Enabled
State of 802.11a Network......................... Enabled
Number of WLANs.................................. 2
Number of Active Clients......................... 51
Burned-in MAC Address............................ F8:66:F2:63:0F:00
Maximum number of APs supported.................. 12

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10-30-2012 08:12 AM
The AP you showed is a -A, Brazil should be a -T for the regulatory domain.
You should go back to the vendor that provided you the AP and have them get you the correct model.
HTH,
Steve
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10-30-2012 08:39 AM
lwapp ap controller ip address xxxx.xxxx.xxxx.xxxx
where xxxx.xxxx.xxxx.xxxx is the controller administrative IP address
solved the problem.
KEY MESSAGE :
%CAPWAP-3-DHCP-ERRLOG: Invalid event 38 & state 2 combination
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10-30-2012 08:42 AM
Thanks, I will ask them for the correct model.
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10-31-2012 02:31 PM
Yup. Steve's right. You have an invalid Regulatory Domain for the WAP and the WLC.
