preload capwap private-config

[felix.kurth]

Hey There,

I have a vWLC 8.2.141 and Aironet 2700 in Autnomous Mode. Is there a way to download the locally stored config from an already connected Aironet 2700 in flexconnect mode. And is it possible to upload this config to another Aironet 2700 in Autonomous mode before converting it to lightweight mode.

The usecase here is:

I am having a bunch of Autonomous APs and now want to connect them to a WLC. After conversion I do not want the AP to come up with a Hostname like AP[macaddress] but instead to come up with the right hostname right away. Also I would like to be able to set static Channels for an AP this way, and AP specific WLAN-VLAN mappings.

Of course I can also remember the MAC of an AP befor converting it, convert the AP, then wait until it connected to the controller and then configure its HostName, static Wifi channel, and WLAN-VLAN mappings.

But since I am trying to automate this process i woult preferre the first option.

Cheers Felix

[Leo Laohoo · Accepted solution]

Apparently, PI 3.1 does this. 

However, we've been able to knock up an SQL DB with some funky scripts to regularly poll the different WLC.  The scripts would monitor the controllers and match the serial numbers.  If the serial numbers match then it will initiate a series of commands, such as: 

1.  Hostname of the AP; 

2.  Location; 

3.  Primary & Secondary Controller details; and 

4.  AP Groups.  

[felix.kurth]

I assume you are using something like expect or python for the mentioned scripts. Is it possible to share your scripts with me, so that I can use them as an Inspiration for my own scripts?