Unable to join AP to controller

[askodikara]

                   Hi All,

I’m having a problem of joining new Aps( Ari-ap1242G-E-k9 ) to the following wireless LAN controller. WLC details as follows,

Model No - AIR-CT5508-K9

Software Version - 7.0.116.0

AP Model - ARI-AP1242G-E-K9

AP console logs attached in Error.jpg file

Thanks,

Asa

[George Stefanick]

What is the full model of your wlc ? I notice that you have E country code access points.

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[prakadeesh]

check the country code.

Is the AP port on the correct VLAN?

[Bill Levin]

Based on the ap model number you would need to download the lightweight AP software for them to join. Right now these AP's are autonomous!

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[Leo Laohoo]

Based on the ap model number you would need to download the lightweight AP software for them to join.

The WAP (attachment) is running controller-based IOS.

[Bill Levin]

I should have looked at your attachment first sorry about that.  Speaking of upgrades, have you considered upgrading the 5508 IOS?  7.2.111.3 has been out since September and may have a fix for the error you are running into.

Also someone ran into the same issue here: https://supportforums.cisco.com/thread/335438

They fixed this by changing the country code of the AP to be the same as the WLC.  3 people confirmed this before I stopped reading this post.

You can see how to configure the country code for the LWAPP using CLI from this document, page 8-108:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/controller/7.0MR1/configuration/guide/cg_lwap.pdf