Compatibility question regarding B domain access point

[jayage]

Hi guys,

I have a question regarding compatibility with AP series 1242, 2702-B* and our 5508 controllers running 8.0.121.0

*Exact PID is AIR-CAP2702I-B-K9

We recently bought some B domain access points and they are not able to download the correct firmware:

Downloading this version is not permitted when AP is configured to -B domain Image download aborted

In another discussion thread I saw someone recommending switching to newest 8.2.131.0 version as they run the B domain APs withouth troubles.

As per my research I found out that 1242's are no longer supported with that version so I am wondering if there exists any version which supports the new B domain access points while 1242's are still supported?

Appreciate any help on this.

Thank you

[Leo Laohoo]

As per my research I found out that 1242's are no longer supported with that version so I am wondering if there exists any version which supports the new B domain access points while 1242's are still supported?

The answer is no, however, raise a TAC case.  Maybe they can knock up an engineering fix in 8.0.X to enable "-B" Regulatory Domain.

[jayage]

Is it possible to install the requested image on the AP manually to get it working with that controller version?

[Leo Laohoo]

Not possible.

[jayage]

According to the following compatibility matrix the last support for 1242s is version 8.0.x

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/release/notes/crn81.html#98367

From 8.0.132 on -B domain is supported:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/release/notes/crn80mr3.html#pgfId-1298773

So the answer is yes, it is possible to run 2702-B-domain AP with 1242s on WLC with 5508 hardware.

I think I go for 8.0.140.0 as this seems to be the latest 8.0.x