Re: Upgrade WLC 4.2 to 5

slandeira · ‎03-18-2010

We currently have a WLC (4404) with version 4.2.130.0 and have recommended us to upgrade to 5, but wanted to know which has this advantages and prejudices. Frequently use the "wlan override" to not publish any SSIDs in all APs and someone told us that in some versions 5 it does not work. Is this true?
Someone can help me.

Rob Huffman · ‎03-18-2010

Hi,

In WLC 5.x versions, WLAN Override has been replaced with the "AP Groups" feature;

Creating Access Point Groups

After all access points have joined the controller, you can create up to 150 access point groups and assign up to 16 WLANs to each group. Each access point advertises only the enabled WLANs that belong to its access point group. The access point does not advertise disabled WLANs in its access point group or WLANs that belong to another group.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/controller/5.2/configuration/guide/c52wlan.html#wp1128591

Hope this helps!

Rob

Leo Laohoo · ‎03-18-2010

I have no idea who "recommended" but I am prejudice to the 5.X code. If you want to upgrade, go to the 6.X instead.

Frank Wagner · ‎03-19-2010

Hello,

it was recommended (expecially for VOIP use) a few months ago, for example here:

https://supportforums.cisco.com/message/1314390#1314390

The reason was a bug (CSCta29484) in the 6.0.182 WLC firmware. We also had this bug with our 4402 WLC.

But I think with the newer 6.x firmware, the recommendation is lapsed.

Greetings Frank

George Stefanick · ‎03-21-2010

Code 6.0.196.0 was just given the AssureWave Ribbon!

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/solutions/collateral/ns340/ns414/ns779/AssureWave-WLC-Release-6.0.196.0-Results.pdf

"Satisfaction does not come from knowing the solution, it comes from knowing why." - Rosalind Franklin
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Leo Laohoo · ‎03-21-2010

The code was just released a few weeks ago and it's already "asured"? That's fast!

George Stefanick · ‎03-21-2010

They started testing the first rev of 6 I understand ... There are some issues ...

http://www.my80211.com/home/2010/3/21/cisco-601960-is-assurewave-tested-see-solution-testing-resul.html

"Satisfaction does not come from knowing the solution, it comes from knowing why." - Rosalind Franklin
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Rob Huffman · ‎03-22-2010

Hey folks,

Very good info George! +5 all day long. +5 for Leo as well for bringing

this discussion to the forefront

Cheers!

Huff

Leo Laohoo · ‎03-22-2010

Thanks Rob.

George Stefanick · ‎03-22-2010

Thanks much Rob!

"Satisfaction does not come from knowing the solution, it comes from knowing why." - Rosalind Franklin
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