Flash 2802I-E

TRIXIK · ‎10-10-2025

Hi, I just got cisco air2802i-e without iOS in flash, so how can i upload/install iOS to flash ? I don't care if lighweight or mobility express version.

Kasun Bandara · ‎10-10-2025

@TRIXIK hi, you can upload files via tftp server to AP. Hope below thread will help.

https://community.cisco.com/t5/wireless/upload-new-image-to-flash/td-p/2650934

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KB

TRIXIK · ‎10-11-2025

No, because i'm in u-boot>> mode not in ap> because 2800 series uses another platform.

Kasun Bandara · ‎10-11-2025

hi @TRIXIK ,

ok. if that is the case check below threads.

https://community.cisco.com/t5/wireless/cisco-1562i-outdoor-ap-u-boot-gt-gt-what-is-problem/m-p/3086918/highlight/false#M91936

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/wireless/catalyst-9120axi-access-point/217537-repairing-c9120-c9115-access-points-from.html#toc-hId-1521325530 - this is for different model. not sure if you can try.

https://community.cisco.com/t5/wireless/cisco-aironet-2800-image-recovery/td-p/4633221 - last option.

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KB

TRIXIK · ‎10-11-2025

I tried but doesn't work.

Rich R · ‎10-12-2025

@TRIXIK If the AP has no bootable image in either the primary or backup partitions then your only option is to replace (RMA) the AP.

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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

TRIXIK · ‎10-13-2025

How do i look to backup partition?

Rich R · ‎10-13-2025

Recover from a Boot Loop Caused by Image Corruption on Wave 2 and 11ax Access Points (CSCvx32806)

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Please click Helpful if this post helped you and Accept as Solution (drop down menu at top right of this reply) if this answered your query.
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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