% Invalid input detected at '^' marker. when trying to upgrade

[ruiznpcs1]

I keep receiving this error "% Invalid input detected at '^' marker" when trying to run the command on a Cisco C9105AVI-B:

ap-type ewc-ap tftp://192.168.1.5/ap1g8 tftp://192.168.1.25/C9800-AP-iosxe-wlc.bin

Any help would be appreciated

[balaji.bandi]

make sure there is no space after the end of line or command 

Another problem i see your TFTP Servers are different why ?

ap-type ewc-ap tftp://192.168.1.5/ap1g8 tftp://192.168.1.25/C9800-AP-iosxe-wlc.bin

This is cisco Example - Do you have TFTP Server running on 192.168.1.25 ?

AP1#ap-type ewc-ap tftp://192.168.1.25/ap1g7 tftp://192.168.1.25/C9800-AP-iosxe-wlc.bin 

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/wireless/embedded-wireless-controller-on-catalyst-access-points/215303-embedded-wireless-controller-conversion.html

[ruiznpcs1]

AP10F9.20D5.8B04#ap-type ewc-ap tftp://192.168.1.5/ap1g8 tftp://192.168.1.5/C9800-AP-iosxe-wlc.bin

-

-

-

^

% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

[ruiznpcs1]

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ROM: Bootstrap program is U-Boot boot loader
BOOTLDR: U-Boot boot loader Version

AP10F9.20D5.8B04 uptime is 2 days, 2 hours, 51 minutes
Last reload time : Fri Jun 25 18:57:04 UTC 2021
Last reload reason : unknown

cisco C9105AXI-B ARMv7 Processor rev 5 (v7l) with 1989872/1294232K bytes of memory.
Processor board ID FJC25261EBG
AP Running Image : 8.10.130.0
Primary Boot Image : 8.10.130.0
Backup Boot Image : 0.0.0.0
Primary Boot Image Hash:
Backup Boot Image Hash:
1 Multigigabit Ethernet interfaces
2 802.11 Radios
Radio Driver version : Broadcom BCA: 17.18 RC2.0
Radio FW version : 24203.103.r40354 0
NSS FW version : NA

Base ethernet MAC Address : 10:F9:20:D5:8B:04
Part Number : 0-000000-00
PCA Assembly Number : 074-123368-01
PCA Revision Number : 01
PCB Serial Number : PSZ25221A0A
Top Assembly Part Number : 074-123368-01
Top Assembly Serial Number : FJC25261EBG
Top Revision Number : A0
Product/Model Number : C9105AXI-B

[Rich R]

@balaji.bandi I think you missed his point! CLI is not accepting the command.

Provide a show ver from the AP and exact copy/paste of what you typed and what the response was from your ap-type command @ruiznpcs1 ?

For example if you tried to type that on the CLI of an EWC AP/WLC you'd expect an error because it is not a valid command.  It's only valid on a CAPWAP AP to convert to EWC.

[balaji.bandi]

There are a number of chances he got the error, in WLC  or AP, empty space also not accepted ( that is one of the reasons mentioned)

Also, he has the wrong information of TFTP server, he may be trying from the document directly without changing information ( so want to heads up)

Maybe one of the reasons mentioned AP may be in a different Mode. ( we are in assumption here until OP discloses full information, we going to be the only brak play here).

[ruiznpcs1]

This is the version Iam running
cisco C9105AXI-B ARMv7 Processor rev 5 (v7l) with 1989872/1293224K bytes of memory.
Processor board ID FJC25261EBG
AP Running Image : 8.10.130.0
Primary Boot Image : 8.10.130.0
Backup Boot Image : 0.0.0.0
Primary Boot Image Hash:
Backup Boot Image Hash:
1 Multigigabit Ethernet interfaces
2 802.11 Radios
Radio Driver version : Broadcom BCA: 17.18 RC2.0
Radio FW version : 24203.103.r40354 0
NSS FW version : NA

Base ethernet MAC Address : 10:F9:20:D5:8B:04
Part Number : 0-000000-00
PCA Assembly Number : 074-123368-01
PCA Revision Number : 01
PCB Serial Number : PSZ25221A0A
Top Assembly Part Number : 074-123368-01
Top Assembly Serial Number : FJC25261EBG
Top Revision Number : A0
Product/Model Number : C9105AXI-B

The command I an running:
ap-type ewc-ap tftp://192.168.1.5/ap1g8 tftp://192.168.1.25/C9800-AP-iosxe-wlc.bin