Logon to AP through WLC

[wfqk]

Hi, As we know, we can see and configure many features for AP via WLC. but now I would like to logon to AP via its WLC to enter some commands. Its like using ssh or telnet to logon to AP to type some command. Can I do this? Thank you

[Flavio Miranda]

Hi

Yes you can. On the AP config page on WLC you can define username and password. Then, on the advanced tap, check "Over-ride Global Credentials "

 You can follow this guide:

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/7-4/configuration/guides/consolidated/b_cg74_CONSOLIDATED/b_cg74_CONSOLIDATED_chapter_01101011.html

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[wfqk]

Thank you so much for your reply. I think what you are mentioning is about how to configure username and password etc for ap in WLC. Sorry I was not clear about my question. 

Now username and password for AP has been configured. I wonder if we can have a page on WLC side to logon to AP, and then are able to type some command for configuring AP like we logon to AP via ssh or telnet from outside

[Leo Laohoo]

CLI into the WLC and then "remote access the AP from the WLC"? In a way, it is possible using "debug ap enable <AP name>" and then issue the commands by using "debug ap command <command in quote>".
It is better to just find out what is the IP address of the AP and then remote into the AP without the WLC because it is faster and less cumbersome.

[Manish Mathur]

Hi Leo,

Somehow this command doesn't work on my WLCs.

(j1c-wc-c1a) >debug ap enable <AP Name>
(j1c-wc-c1a) >debug ap command "show ip int br" <AP Name>

The WLC is 5508 running 8.2.160.0 and the AP is 3700. SSH is enabled on the APs with overriding the credentials. Is there any limitation around this command ?

Thanks,

Manish

[Leo Laohoo]

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