How do I change the EWC AP Image type?

JustTakeTheFirstStep · ‎09-13-2023

I changed the EWC to CAPWAP: #ap-type capwap

So it is now working in CAPWAP mode.

However, in the show version, the AP Image type is EWC-AP IMAGE

APA4B4.392C.F364#sh ver

cisco C9120AXI-K ARMv8 Processor rev 0 (v8l) with 1875204/1072164K bytes of memory.
Processor board ID FGL2415L3LY
AP Running Image : 17.9.3.50
Primary Boot Image : 17.9.3.50
Backup Boot Image : 17.9.3.50
AP Image type : EWC-AP IMAGE
AP Configuration : NOT ME OR EWC-AP CAPABLE

Leo Laohoo · ‎09-14-2023

Manually upload the CAPWAP image to the AP. It does not need to be "exactly" the same version.

Use the command "archive download-sw tftp://<IP ADDRESS>/filename.tar".

JustTakeTheFirstStep · ‎09-14-2023

The AP is joined to the controller.

Is there a way to push an image from the controller??

Leo Laohoo · ‎09-14-2023

Remote into the AP and enter the command "sh boot". Take note which partition the AP boot the current OS. It should say "part1" or "part2".

For example, if the AP boot the first partition, aka "part1", then configure the AP to boot the second partition using the command "config ap boot path 2".

And then reboot the AP.

JustTakeTheFirstStep · ‎09-14-2023

@Leo Laohoo wrote:

Remote into the AP and enter the command "sh boot". Take note which partition the AP boot the current OS. It should say "part1" or "part2".

For example, if the AP boot the first partition, aka "part1", then configure the AP to boot the second partition using the command "config ap boot path 2".

And then reboot the AP.

APA4B4.392C.F364#sh boot
BOOT path-list: part2

AP Running Image : 17.9.3.50
Primary Boot Image : 17.9.3.50
Backup Boot Image : 17.9.3.50
AP Image type : EWC-AP IMAGE
AP Configuration : NOT ME OR EWC-AP CAPABLE

APA4B4.392C.F364#configure boot path 1

APA4B4.392C.F364#sh boot
BOOT path-list: part1

AP Running Image : 17.9.3.50
Primary Boot Image : 17.9.3.50
Backup Boot Image : 17.9.3.50
AP Image type : EWC-AP IMAGE
AP Configuration : NOT ME OR EWC-AP CAPABLE

Leo Laohoo · ‎09-14-2023

Reboot the AP.

JustTakeTheFirstStep · ‎09-14-2023

I already rebooted.

m4xi · ‎10-28-2024

How did you rebooted? Not just pull the power-cable.

After adjusting the parameter for the boot-partition use:

reload

That worked for me perfectly fine.

m4xi · ‎10-28-2024

You can check the configuration on the booted AP/WLC in the current version.

show version, as you did the current image that is loaded.

You can try to install the Mobility Express directly in the loaded partition.

You can find the image here:
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/wireless/catalyst-9120ax-series-access-points/series.html?dwnld=true&dwldImageGuid=6F86F33AAE77132E02F734BD838D48D3A32A0110&atcFlag=N#~tab-downloads

Setup an tftp server on your workstation and configure a ip-address in this subnet on the ap.

enable
capwap ap ip 10.0.0.10 255.255.255.0 10.0.0.1
ap-type mobility-express tftp://10.0.0.2/C9800-AP-universalk9.17.09.06.zip

This should install the WLC on the device.

srimal99 · ‎10-28-2024

can refer to following article
If you looking to upgrade via TFTP referr to following link
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/wireless/embedded-wireless-controller-on-catalyst-access-points/221705-upgrade-aps-in-non-homogeneous-ewc-netwo.html