WLC 4402 - Need Newer Version of Code

[jtinholt]

Hello,

I have a pair of very EOL WLC 4402s that I am trying to set up for my church. Unfortunately one of them is running a slightly older version of code and will not let me enable them to allow APs to connect. I need to enter the following commands but these are not available in the code running on the second WLC.

config ap lifetime-check mic enable

config ap lifetime-check ssc enable

The working WLC is running...

(DRC Controller) >show boot

Primary Boot Image............................... Code 7.0.252.0 (default) (active)

Backup Boot Image................................ Code 7.0.240.0

And the non-working WLC is running...

(Cisco Controller) >show boot

Primary Boot Image............................... Code 7.0.235.3 (default) (active)

Backup Boot Image................................ Code 7.0.235.3

I have called TAC but since the WLCs are not covered under a support contract they can't open a case. They suggested I email web-help at cisco dot com and I have tried this now and then they also suggested I reach out here.

Can anyone provide a location where I can download a newer version of code for the second WLC? Or alternatively is there a way for me to copy the code off of the working unit and then I can upgrade the non-working unit. I know this is very old gear but I would appreciate any help if anyone is out there and is able to.

Thanks,

John

[Mark Elsen]

 - As far as I remember correctly the life-time check enable disable commands where introduced in aireos 8.3 , which that controller can not run , check https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/compatibility/matrix/compatibility-matrix.html and look at Table 8

 M.

[jtinholt]

Thanks @Mark Elsen 

I can confirm my WLC running the 7.0.252.0 does have the life-time check options available and am able to set it to allow APs to connect to it. I need a copy of this code to install on the second controller so it will also allow APs to connect and I can set up a redundant configuration.

[Mark Elsen]

 - Yeah , according to https://bst.cloudapps.cisco.com/bugsearch/bug/CSCuq19142 ,  you are correct, I don't think you can copy aireos software from one controller to another, opinions may vary.

 M.

[jtinholt]

Just as an update Cisco was so not helpful in this instance. They would not provide a code file for me to download. I ended up finding another solution.

Thanks,

John

[Mark Elsen]

                                    >...(?) Cisco was so not helpful in this instance (?)

 - Remember that you are  using a  product that is completely end of life/support any company would 'do the same'

 M.

[Rich R]

Remember that sharing licensed Cisco code has legal implications.  You may want to review your post.