Table Of Contents
Release Notes for Cisco Aironet Conversion Upgrade Image 3.0 for Cisco IOS Software
Obtaining the Conversion Upgrade Image
Using the Conversion Upgrade Image
Using the Upgrade Image with the Conversion Tool
Using the Upgrade Image Without the Conversion Tool
Radio MAC Address Appears in ACU
Radio MAC Address Appears in Access Point Event Log
Obtaining Technical Assistance
Cisco Technical Support Website
Definitions of Service Request Severity
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
Release Notes for Cisco Aironet Conversion Upgrade Image 3.0 for Cisco IOS Software
April 15, 2004
These release notes describe features and caveats for the Cisco Aironet Conversion Upgrade Image 3.0 for Cisco IOS software for Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points. This Upgrade Image converts a 1200 series access point system from VxWorks to Cisco IOS Release 12.2(11)JA3.
Contents
These release notes contain the following sections:
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Obtaining the Conversion Upgrade Image
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Introduction
The Cisco IOS Conversion Upgrade Image for Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points converts a 1200 series access point from VxWorks to Cisco IOS Release 12.2(11)JA3. For more information on features and caveats in this release, click this link to browse to the release notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.2(11)JA3:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/wireless/airo1200/accsspts/b12211ja/index.htm
When you use the upgrade image with the Cisco Aironet Conversion Tool for Cisco IOS Software, the upgrade image and the conversion tool maintain the access point configuration while converting the access point to Cisco IOS software. When you load the upgrade image onto an access point without using the conversion tool, the upgrade image converts the access point to Cisco IOS software with all settings at factory defaults.
System Requirements
To successfully complete the upgrade process, your 1200 series access point must meet these requirements:
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Finding the Software Version
On 1200 series access points that do not run Cisco IOS software, the software version appears in red at the top left of most pages in the web-browser interface. The home page on access points not running Cisco IOS software looks like the page in Figure 1.
Figure 1 Home Page on Access Points not Running Cisco IOS Software
Obtaining the Conversion Upgrade Image
Follow these steps to download a copy of the upgrade image:
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http://tools.cisco.com/support/downloads/pub/MDFTree.x?butype=wireless
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Using the Conversion Upgrade Image
If your 1200 series access point does not run Cisco IOS software, you can use the conversion tool and the upgrade image or the upgrade image alone to convert the access point system to Cisco IOS operation.
Using the Upgrade Image with the Conversion Tool
Use the upgrade image with the conversion tool to maintain the current access point configuration after the conversion. Refer to the Cisco Aironet Conversion Tool for Cisco IOS Software for complete instructions on using the upgrade image with the conversion tool. Click this link to browse to the Cisco Aironet Conversion Tool for Cisco IOS Software:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/wireless/airo1200/accsspts/tool3ios/index.htm
Using the Upgrade Image Without the Conversion Tool
To convert to Cisco IOS software without maintaining the current access point configuration, load the upgrade image on the access point just as you would when performing a firmware upgrade.
Follow these steps to convert your access point system to Cisco IOS software and reset the configuration to factory defaults:
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When the upgrade completes, a message appears that asks you to wait for the access point to reboot.
Caution
After it reboots, the access point runs Cisco IOS Release 12.2(11)JA3. To access your access point, browse to the access point and enter Cisco as the administrator username and Cisco as the password.
Important Notes
This section describes important information about access points running Cisco IOS software. For more information on Cisco IOS releases for access points, refer to the release notes for specific releases. Click this link to browse to the release notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.2(11)JA:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/wireless/airo1200/accsspts/b12211ja/index.htm
Radio MAC Address Appears in ACU
When a Cisco Aironet client device associates to a 1200 series access point running Cisco IOS software, the access point MAC address that appears on the Status page in the Aironet Client Utility (ACU) is the MAC address for the access point radio. The MAC address for the access point Ethernet port is printed on the label on the back of the access point.
Radio MAC Address Appears in Access Point Event Log
When a client device roams from an access point (such as access point alpha) to another access point (access point bravo), a message appears in the event log on access point alpha stating that the client roamed to access point bravo. The MAC address that appears in the event message is the MAC address for the radio in access point bravo instead of the Ethernet port in access point bravo.
Repeater Access Points Running Cisco IOS Software Cannot Associate to Parent Access Points not Running Cisco IOS Software
Access points that do not run Cisco IOS software (all 340 series access points and 350 series access points that have not been upgraded to Cisco IOS software) cannot serve as parents for repeater access points that run Cisco IOS software.
Troubleshooting
For the most up-to-date, detailed troubleshooting information, refer to the Cisco Technical Support Website at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/support/index.html
Related Documentation
These documents describe installation and configuration of 1200 series access points:
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Obtaining Documentation
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Cisco.com
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Obtaining Technical Assistance
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Submitting a Service Request
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For S1 or S2 service requests or if you do not have Internet access, contact the Cisco TAC by telephone. (S1 or S2 service requests are those in which your production network is down or severely degraded.) Cisco TAC engineers are assigned immediately to S1 and S2 service requests to help keep your business operations running smoothly.
To open a service request by telephone, use one of the following numbers:
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EMEA: +32 2 704 55 55
USA: 1 800 553 2447For a complete list of Cisco TAC contacts, go to this URL:
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Definitions of Service Request Severity
To ensure that all service requests are reported in a standard format, Cisco has established severity definitions.
Severity 1 (S1)—Your network is "down," or there is a critical impact to your business operations. You and Cisco will commit all necessary resources around the clock to resolve the situation.
Severity 2 (S2)—Operation of an existing network is severely degraded, or significant aspects of your business operation are negatively affected by inadequate performance of Cisco products. You and Cisco will commit full-time resources during normal business hours to resolve the situation.
Severity 3 (S3)—Operational performance of your network is impaired, but most business operations remain functional. You and Cisco will commit resources during normal business hours to restore service to satisfactory levels.
Severity 4 (S4)—You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. There is little or no effect on your business operations.
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
Information about Cisco products, technologies, and network solutions is available from various online and printed sources.
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http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace/
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http://cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/pcat/
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http://www.cisco.com/go/iqmagazine
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http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/index.html
This document is to be used in conjunction with the documents listed in the Related Documentation section.
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