Release Notes for Cisco Wireless Controllers and Cisco Lightweight Access Points, Cisco Wireless Releases 8.0.132.0, 8.0.133.0, and 8.0.135.0

Supported Cisco Wireless Controller Platforms

The following Cisco WLC platforms are supported in this release:

• Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers
• Cisco 5508 Wireless Controllers
• Cisco Flex 7500 Series Wireless Controllers
• Cisco 8510 Series Wireless Controllers
• Cisco Virtual Wireless Controllers on Cisco Services-Ready Engine (SRE) or Cisco Wireless Controller Module for Integrated Services Routers G2 (UCS-E)
• Cisco Wireless Controllers for high availability (HA Cisco WLCs) for the Cisco 2500 Series (no AP SSO support), 5500 Series, Wireless Services Module 2 (WiSM2), Flex 7500 Series, and 8500 Series WLCs
• Cisco WiSM2 for Catalyst 6500 Series Switches

For information about features that are not supported on the Cisco WLC platforms, see Features Not Supported on Access Point Platforms.

Supported Access Point Platforms

The following access point platforms are supported in this release:

• Cisco Aironet 1040, 1130, 1140, 1240, 1250, 1260, 1600, 1700, 2600, 2700, 3500, 3600, 3700, Cisco 600 Series OfficeExtend, 700, AP801, and AP802 Series indoor access points
• Cisco Aironet 1520 (1522, 1524), 1530, 1550 (1552), 1570, and Industrial Wireless 3700 Series outdoor and industrial wireless access points

For information about features that are not supported on some access point platforms, see Features Not Supported on Access Point Platforms.

Cisco AP801 and AP802 are integrated access points on the Cisco 800 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISRs). For more information about the stock-keeping units (SKUs) for the access points and the ISRs, see the following data sheets:

• AP860:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/routers/800-series-routers/data_sheet_c78_461543.html

• AP880:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/routers/887-integrated-services-router-isr/data_sheet_c78_459542.html

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/routers/800-series-routers/data_sheet_c78-613481.html

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/routers/880-3g-integrated-services-router-isr/data_sheet_c78_498096.html

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/routers/880g-integrated-services-router-isr/data_sheet_c78-682548.html

• AP890:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/routers/800-series-routers/data_sheet_c78-519930.html

Before you use a Cisco AP802 series lightweight access point with Cisco Wireless Release 8.0.13x.0, you must upgrade the software in the Cisco 880 Series ISRs to Cisco IOS 15.1(4)M or later releases.

Unsupported Cisco Wireless Controller Platforms

The following Cisco WLC platforms are not supported:

• Cisco 4400 Series Wireless Controller
• Cisco 2100 Series Wireless Controller
• Cisco Catalyst 3750G Integrated Wireless Controller
• Cisco Wireless Controller software on Cisco SRE running on ISM 300, SM 700, SM 710, SM 900, and SM 910
• Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series and 7600 Series WiSM1
• Cisco Wireless Controller Module (NM/NME)

Impact on Cisco Aironet 1570 Series Access Points with –B Regulatory Domain

The Cisco Wireless Release 8.0.135.0 is a repost of the Cisco Wireless Release 8.0.132.0 and 8.0.133.0. This release impacts only the Cisco Aironet 1570 Series APs with -B regulatory domain and meet the following criteria:

1. The Cisco 1570 APs that are made available on or after June 2, 2016, for the USA region

2. The Cisco 1570 APs that are identified with version ID 02 (V02)

This release ensures that Cisco 1570 APs that are made available to customers in the USA are in compliance with the new FCC rules that come into effect on June 2, 2016. Therefore, for customers who meet the above criteria, we recommend that you upgrade to Release 8.0.135.0.

There are no other updates in this release.

Important Notes

• Customers who do not use Cisco 1570 APs and/or are not in the USA region are not required to upgrade to this release.
• Customers in the USA region with -B domain Cisco 1570 APs that were shipped before June 2, 2016, and identified by version ID 01 (V01) can continue to use Release 8.0.133.0.
• Support for version ID V02 (V02) in later Cisco Wireless releases will be announced at a later date; for more information, see Cisco Aironet 1570 Series AP product bulletin.

Resolved Caveats

Support for –B Domain

The FCC (USA) rule making on 5 GHz released on April 1, 2014 (FCC 14-30 Report and Order) goes into effect for products that are sold or shipped on or after June 2, 2016. Cisco APs and Cisco WLCs will comply with the new rules by supporting the new regulatory domain (–B) for the US and will create new AP SKUs that are certified under the new rules. Examples of new rules include new 5-GHz band channels permitted for outdoor use, and transmission (Tx) power level increased to 1W for indoor, outdoor, and point-to-point transmissions.

Note Cisco APs and Cisco WLCs that are in the –A domain category can continue to operate and even coexist with –B domain devices without any issues.

We recommend that you upgrade Cisco APs and Cisco WLCs to the appropriate software release that supports –B domain.

–B Domain Compliant Cisco APs in this Release

• AP803
• AP700i/w
• AP1570 (V02)
• AP1532i/e
• AP1552

– H

– SA

– SD

– WU

• AP1600i/e
• AP1700i
• AP2600i/e
• AP2700i/e
• AP3600i/e
• AP3700i/e
• AP3700p
• IW3702
• AP702i

–B Domain Compliant Cisco APs Prior to this Release

• AP1810 t/w
• AP1830
• AP1850i/e

Types of Releases

Software Release Recommendations

For detailed release recommendations, see the software release bulletin:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/8500-series-wireless-controllers/bulletin-c25-730741.html

For more information about the Cisco Wireless solution compatibility matrix, see http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/compatibility/matrix/compatibility-matrix.html.

Guidelines and Limitations

• When you change the WLAN profile name, then FlexConnect APs (using AP-specific VLAN mapping) will become WLAN-specific. If FlexConnect Groups are properly configured, the VLAN mapping will become Group-specific.
• Cisco WLC Release 7.3.112.0, which is configured for new mobility, might revert to old mobility after upgrading to Release 7.6 or later, even though Release 7.6 supports new mobility. This issue occurs when new mobility, which is compatible with the Cisco 5760 Wireless Controller and the Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series Switch, are in use. However, old mobility is not affected.

The workaround is as follows:

a. Enter the following commands:

b. After the reboot, press Esc on the console, and use the boot menu to select Release 7.6.

c. After booting on Release 7.6, set back the primary boot, and save the configuration by entering the following command:

Note Mobility epings are not available when New Mobility is enabled.

Note If you downgrade from a Cisco WLC release that supports new mobility to a Cisco WLC release that does not support new mobility (for example, Release 7.6 to Release 7.3.x) and you download the 7.6 configuration file with new mobility in enabled state, the release that does not support new mobility will have the new mobility feature in enabled state.

• If you downgrade from Release 8.0.13x.0 to a 7.x release, the trap configuration is lost and must be reconfigured.
• If you have ACL configurations in the Cisco WLC and downgrade from a 7.4 or a later release to a 7.3 or an earlier release, you might experience XML errors on rebooting the Cisco WLC. However, these errors do not have any impact on any functionality or configurations.
• If you are upgrading from a 7.4.X or an earlier release to a later release, the Called Station ID type information is mapped to the RADIUS Accounting Called Station ID type; the RADIUS Authentication Called Station ID type, by default, is set to ap-macaddr-ssid. You can configure the RADIUS Authentication Called Station ID type information by using the config radius auth callStationIdType command.
• When FlexConnect access points (known as H-REAP access points in the 7.0.x releases) that are associated with a Cisco WLC that has all the 7.0.x software releases prior to Release 7.0.240.0 upgrade to Release 8.0.13x.0, the access points lose the enabled VLAN support configuration. The VLAN mappings revert to the default values of the VLAN of the associated interface. The workaround is to upgrade from Release 7.0.240.0 or a later 7.0.x release to Release 8.0.13x.0.
• We recommend that you install Release 1.9.0.0 of Cisco Wireless Controller Field Upgrade Software (FUS), which is a special AES package that contains several system-related component upgrades. These include the bootloader, field recovery image, and FPGA/MCU firmware. Installing the FUS image requires special attention because it installs some critical firmware. The FUS image is independent of the runtime image. For more information, see http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/controller/release/notes/fus_rn_OL-31390-01.html.

Note The FUS image installation process reboots the Cisco WLC several times and reboots the runtime image. The entire process takes approximately 30 minutes. We recommend that you install the FUS image in a planned outage window.

Note If you are using a Cisco 2500 Series controller and you intend to use the Application Visibility and Control (AVC) and NetFlow protocol features, you must install Release 1.9.0.0 of Cisco Wireless Controller Field Upgrade Software (FUS). This is not required if you are using other controller hardware models.

Note FUS 2.0 upgrade is required for those WLCs with PIC version 1.0.19 and are impacted by CSCuu46671.

• On Cisco Flex 7500 Series WLCs, if FIPS is enabled, the reduced boot options are displayed only after a bootloader upgrade.

Note Bootloader upgrade is not required if FIPS is disabled.

• If you have to downgrade from one release to another, you might lose the configuration from your current release. The workaround is to reload the previous Cisco WLC configuration files saved on the backup server, or to reconfigure the Cisco WLC.
• It is not possible to directly upgrade to Release 8.0.13x.0 release from a release that is earlier than Release 7.0.98.0.
• You can upgrade or downgrade the Cisco WLC software only between certain releases. In some instances, you must first install an intermediate release prior to upgrading to Release 8.0.13x.0. Table 7 shows the upgrade path that you must follow before downloading Release 8.0.13x.0.

Caution If you upgrade from a release that is prior to Release 7.5 directly to Release 7.6.X or a later release, the predownload process on Cisco AP2600 and AP3600 fails. After the Cisco WLC is upgraded to Release 7.6.X or a later release, the new image is loaded on Cisco AP2600 and AP3600. After the upgrade to a Release 7.6.X image, the predownload functionality works as expected. The predownload failure is only a one-time failure, which is limited to the predownload process.

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• When you upgrade the Cisco WLC to an intermediate software release, you must wait until all of the access points that are associated with the Cisco WLC are upgraded to the intermediate release before you install the latest Cisco WLC software. In large networks, it can take some time to download the software to all access points.
• You can upgrade to a new release of the Cisco WLC software or downgrade to an earlier release even if Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) is enabled.
• When you upgrade to the latest software release, the software on the access points associated with the Cisco WLC is also automatically upgraded. When an access point is loading software, each of its LEDs blinks in succession.
• We recommend that you access the Cisco WLC GUI using Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 or a later version or Mozilla Firefox 17 or a later version.

Note Older browsers, for example Microsoft Internet Explorer 8, might fail to connect over HTTPS because of compatibility issues. In such cases, you can explicitly enable SSLv3 by entering the config network secureweb sslv3 enable command.

• Cisco WLCs support standard SNMP Management Information Base (MIB) files. MIBs can be downloaded from the Software Center on Cisco.com.
• The Cisco WLC software is factory installed on your Cisco WLC and is automatically downloaded to the access points after a release upgrade and whenever an access point joins a Cisco WLC. We recommend that you install the latest software version available for maximum operational benefit.
• Ensure that you have a TFTP, FTP, or SFTP server available for the software upgrade. Follow these guidelines when setting up a server:

– Ensure that your TFTP server supports files that are larger than the size of Cisco WLC software Release 8.0.13x.0. Some TFTP servers that support files of this size are tftpd32 and the TFTP server within the Prime Infrastructure. If you attempt to download the 8.0.13x.0 Cisco WLC software and your TFTP server does not support files of this size, the following error message appears:

“TFTP failure while storing in flash.”

– If you are upgrading through the distribution system network port, the TFTP or FTP server can be on any subnet because the distribution system port is routable.

• When you plug a Cisco WLC into an AC power source, the bootup script and power-on self test is run to initialize the system. During this time, press Esc to display the bootloader Boot Options menu. The menu options for the Cisco 5500 Series WLC differ from the menu options for the other Cisco WLC platforms.

Bootloader menu for Cisco 5500 Series WLC:

Bootloader menu for other Cisco WLC platforms:

Enter 1 to run the current software, enter 2 to run the previous software, enter 4 (on a 5500 series Cisco WLC), or enter 5 (on another Cisco WLC platform) to run the current software and set the Cisco WLC configuration to factory defaults. Do not choose the other options unless directed to do so.

Note See the Installation Guide or the Quick Start Guide pertaining to your Cisco WLC platform for more details on running the bootup script and power-on self test.

• The Cisco WLC bootloader stores a copy of the active primary image and the backup image. If the primary image becomes corrupted, you can use the bootloader to boot with the backup image.

With the backup image stored before rebooting, choose Option 2: Run Backup Image from the boot menu to boot from the backup image. Then, upgrade with a known working image and reboot the Cisco WLC.

• You can reduce the network downtime using the following options:

– You can predownload the AP image.

– For FlexConnect access points, use the FlexConnect AP upgrade feature to reduce traffic between the Cisco WLC and the AP (main site and the branch). For more information about the FlexConnect AP upgrade feature, see the Cisco Wireless Controller FlexConnect Configuration Guide.

Note Predownloading Release 8.0.13x.0 on a Cisco Aironet 1240 access point is not supported when upgrading from a previous Cisco WLC release. If predownloading is attempted on a Cisco Aironet 1240 access point, an AP disconnect will occur momentarily.

• Do not power down the Cisco WLC or any access point during the upgrade process; otherwise, you might corrupt the software image. Upgrading a Cisco WLC with a large number of access points can take as long as 30 minutes, depending on the size of your network. However, with the increased number of concurrent access point upgrades supported, the upgrade time should be significantly reduced. The access points must remain powered, and the Cisco WLC must not be reset during this time.
• If you want to downgrade from Release 8.0.13x.0 to Release 6.0 or an earlier release, perform either of these tasks:

– Delete all the WLANs that are mapped to interface groups, and create new ones.

– Ensure that all the WLANs are mapped to interfaces rather than interface groups.

• After you perform these functions on the Cisco WLC, you must reboot the Cisco WLC for the changes to take effect:

– Enable or disable link aggregation (LAG)

– Enable a feature that is dependent on certificates (such as HTTPS and web authentication)

– Add a new license or modify an existing license

– Increase the priority for a license

– Enable the HA

– Install the SSL certificate

– Configure the database size

– Install the vendor-device certificate

– Download the CA certificate

– Upload the configuration file

– Install the Web Authentication certificate

– Make changes to the management interface or the virtual interface

– For TCP MSS to take effect

Upgrading to Cisco WLC Software Release 8.0.13x.0 (GUI)

Step 1 Upload your Cisco WLC configuration files to a server to back them up.

Note We highly recommend that you back up your Cisco WLC configuration files prior to upgrading the Cisco WLC software.

Step 2 Follow these steps to obtain the 8.0.13x.0 Cisco WLC software:

a. Click this URL to go to the Software Center:

https://software.cisco.com/download/navigator.html

b. Choose Wireless from the center selection window.

c. Click Wireless LAN Controllers.

The following options are available:

– Integrated Controllers and Controller Modules

– Standalone Controllers

d. Depending on your Cisco WLC platform, select one of these options.

e. Click the Cisco WLC model number or name.

The Download Software page is displayed.

f. Click a Cisco WLC software release number. The software releases are labeled as follows to help you determine which release to download:

• Early Deployment (ED) —These software releases provide new features and new hardware platform support as well as bug fixes.
• Maintenance Deployment (MD) —These software releases provide bug fixes and ongoing software maintenance.
• Deferred (DF) —These software releases have been deferred. We recommend that you migrate to an upgraded release.

g. Click a software release number.

h. Click the filename ( filename.aes).

i. Click Download.

j. Read the Cisco End User Software License Agreement and click Agree.

k. Save the file to your hard drive.

l. Repeat steps a. through k. to download the remaining file.

Step 3 Copy the Cisco WLC software file ( filename.aes) to the default directory on your TFTP, FTP, or SFTP server.

Step 4 (Optional) Disable the Cisco WLC 802.11a/n and 802.11b/g/n networks.

Note For busy networks, Cisco WLCs with high utilization, or small Cisco WLC platforms, we recommend that you disable the 802.11a/n and 802.11b/g/n networks as a precautionary measure.

Step 5 Choose Commands > Download File to open the Download File to Controller page.

Step 6 From the File Type drop-down list, choose Code.

Step 7 From the Transfer Mode drop-down list, choose TFTP, FTP, or SFTP.

Step 8 In the IP Address text box, enter the IP address of the TFTP, FTP, or SFTP server.

Step 9 If you are using a TFTP server, the default values of 10 retries for the Maximum Retries text field, and 6 seconds for the Timeout text field should work correctly without any adjustment. However, you can change these values if desired. To do so, enter the maximum number of times that the TFTP server attempts to download the software in the Maximum Retries text box and the amount of time (in seconds) that the TFTP server attempts to download the software, in the Timeout text box.

Step 10 In the File Path text box, enter the directory path of the software.

Step 11 In the File Name text box, enter the name of the software file ( filename.aes).

Step 12 If you are using an FTP server, follow these steps:

a. In the Server Login Username text box, enter the username to log on to the FTP server.

b. In the Server Login Password text box, enter the password to log on to the FTP server.

c. In the Server Port Number text box, enter the port number on the FTP server through which the download occurs. The default value is 21.

Step 13 Click Download to download the software to the Cisco WLC.

A message appears indicating the status of the download.

Step 14 After the download is complete, click Reboot.

Step 15 If you are prompted to save your changes, click Save and Reboot.

Step 16 Click OK to confirm your decision to reboot the Cisco WLC.

Step 17 For Cisco WiSM2 on the Catalyst switch, check the port channel and re-enable the port channel if necessary.

Step 18 If you have disabled the 802.11a/n and 802.11b/g/n networks in (Optional) Disable the Cisco WLC 802.11a/n and 802.11b/g/n networks., re-enable them.

Step 19 To verify that the 8.0.13x.0 Cisco WLC software is installed on your Cisco WLC, click Monitor on the Cisco WLC GUI and view the Software Version field under Controller Summary.

Downloading and Installing a DTLS License for an LDPE Cisco WLC

Step 1 Download the Cisco DTLS license.

a. Go to the Cisco Product License Registration at this URL:

https://tools.cisco.com/SWIFT/LicensingUI/Quickstart

b. Click Get Other Licenses drop down menu.

c. Choose IPS, Crypto, Other Licenses.

d. Under Wireless, choose Cisco Wireless Controllers (2500/5500/7500/8500/WiSM2) DTLS License.

e. Complete the remaining steps to generate the license file. The license file information will be sent to you in an e-mail.

Step 2 Copy the license file to your TFTP server.

Step 3 Install the DTLS license. You can install the license either by using the Cisco WLC web GUI interface or the CLI:

• To install the license using the web GUI, choose:

Management > Software Activation > Commands > Action : Install License

• To install the license using the CLI, enter this command:

license install tftp ://ipaddress /path /extracted-file

After the installation of the DTLS license, reboot the system. Ensure that the DTLS license that is installed is active.

Upgrading from an LDPE to a Non-LDPE Cisco WLC

Step 1 Download the non-LDPE software release:

a. Go to the Cisco Software Center at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/cisco/software/navigator.html?mdfid=282585015&i=rm

b. Choose the Cisco WLC model.

c. Click Wireless LAN Controller Software.

d. In the left navigation pane, click the software release number for which you want to install the non-LDPE software.

e. Choose the non-LDPE software release: AIR-X-K9-X-X.X.aes

f. Click Download.

g. Read the Cisco End User Software License Agreement and then click Agree.

h. Save the file to your hard drive.

Step 2 Copy the Cisco WLC software file ( filename.aes) to the default directory on your TFTP server or FTP server.

Step 3 Upgrade the Cisco WLC with this version by performing Copy the Cisco WLC software file ( filename.aes) to the default directory on your TFTP, FTP, or SFTP server. through To verify that the 8.0.13x.0 Cisco WLC software is installed on your Cisco WLC, click Monitor on the Cisco WLC GUI and view the Software Version field under Controller Summary. detailed in the “Upgrading to Cisco WLC Software Release 8.0.13x.0” section.

Features Not Supported on Cisco 2500 Series WLCs

• Autoinstall
• Bandwidth Contract
• Service Port
• AppleTalk Bridging
• Right-to-Use licensing
• PMIPv6
• AP stateful switchover (SSO) and client SSO
• Multicast-to-Unicast

Note The features that are not supported on Cisco WiSM2 and Cisco 5500 Series WLCs are also not supported on Cisco 2500 Series WLCs.

Note Directly connected APs are supported only in the Local mode.

Features Not Supported on WiSM2 and Cisco 5500 Series WLCs

• Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
• Port Mirroring
• VPN Termination (such as IPsec and L2TP)
• VPN Passthrough Option

Note You can replicate this functionality on a Cisco 5500 Series WLC by creating an open WLAN using an ACL.

• Configuration of 802.3 bridging, AppleTalk, and Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)
• Fragmented Pings on any interface
• Right-to-Use licensing

Features Not Supported on Cisco Flex 7500 WLCs

• Static AP-manager interface

Note For Cisco Flex 7500 Series WLCs, it is not necessary to configure an AP-manager interface. The management interface acts like an AP-manager interface by default, and the access points can join on this interface.

• TrustSec SXP
• IPv6/Dual Stack client visibility

Note IPv6 client bridging and Router Advertisement Guard are supported.

• Internal DHCP Server
• Access points in local mode

Note An AP associated with the Cisco WLC in the local mode should be converted to the FlexConnect mode or Monitor mode, either manually or by enabling the autoconvert feature. On the Cisco Flex 7500 WLC CLI, enable the autoconvert feature by entering the config ap autoconvert flexconnect command.

• Mesh (use Flex + Bridge mode for mesh enabled FlexConnect deployments)
• Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
• Cisco Flex 7500 Series WLC cannot be configured as a guest anchor Cisco WLC. However, it can be configured as a foreign Cisco WLC to tunnel guest traffic to a guest anchor Cisco WLC in a DMZ.
• Multicast

Note FlexConnect local-switched multicast traffic is bridged transparently for both wired and wireless on the same VLAN. FlexConnect access points do not limit traffic based on IGMP or MLD snooping.

• PMIPv6

Features Not Supported on Cisco 8500 WLCs

• TrustSec SXP
• Internal DHCP Server

Features Not Supported on Cisco Virtual WLCs

• Internal DHCP server
• TrustSec SXP
• Access points in local mode
• Mobility/Guest Anchor
• Wired Guest
• Multicast

Note FlexConnect local-switched multicast traffic is bridged transparently for both wired and wireless on the same VLAN. FlexConnect access points do not limit traffic based on IGMP or MLD snooping.

• FlexConnect central switching

Note FlexConnect local switching is supported.

• AP and Client SSO in High Availability
• PMIPv6
• WGB
• Mesh (use Flex + Bridge mode for mesh enabled FlexConnect deployments)

Note Outdoor APs in the FlexConnect mode are supported.

• Application Visibility and Control (AVC)
• Client downstream rate limiting for central switching
• SHA2 certificates

Features Not Supported on 1130 and 1240 APs

All the features introduced in Release 7.2 and later releases are not supported on 1130 and 1240 APs. In addition to these, the following features are not supported on 1130 and 1240 APs:

• Central-DHCP functionality
• Split tunneling
• Configuration of Network Address Translation (NAT) and Port Address Translation (PAT) on FlexConnect locally switched WLANs
• Point to Point Protocol (PPP) and Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) for APs in FlexConnect mode
• 802.11u
• 802.11r Fast Transition
• LLDP
• Rate Limiting per AP
• mDNS AP
• EAP-TLS and PEAP for Local Authentication support as EAP method
• WLAN-to-VLAN mapping when AP part of FlexConnect Group
• Per user AAA AireSpace ACL name override
• Local MFP
• DNS-based (fully qualified domain name) access control lists (ACLs)
• Flex + Bridge mode (introduced in Release 8.0.100.0)

Features Not Supported on 1520 and 1550 APs (with 64 MB memory)

• PPPoE
• PMIPv6

Note To see the amount of memory in a 1550 AP, enter the following command:

(Cisco Controller) >show mesh ap summary

Features Not Supported on Mesh Networks

• Multicountry support
• Load-based CAC (mesh networks support only bandwidth-based CAC or static CAC)
• High availability (fast heartbeat and primary discovery join timer)
• AP acting as supplicant with EAP-FASTv1 and 802.1X authentication
• Access point join priority (mesh access points have a fixed priority)
• Location-based services

Open Caveats

Table 12 Open Caveats in Release 8.0.132.0

Bug ID	Headline
CSCup29095	Mesh: PI not showing the neighbor details in mesh links page of the parent
CSCup92480	802.11ac module reloads unexpectedly due to PCI reset
CSCuq36265	Cisco 3600 AP with 802.11ac module non broadcast SSID client connectivity issues
CSCuq45110	M1 is sometimes encrypted leading to M1 refusal on station side
CSCur02514	Cisco 8.0.100.x release: SNMP trap is not sent out on HA switch-over
CSCur40006	WLC: Group size exceeds when static RF Group member is added
CSCur53809	Cisco 2702 AP sometimes unable to receive packets/ACK from STA with 20MHz wide
CSCur80841	Apple remote app not working with MDNS snooping enabled
CSCur88123	Invalid PSK for layer 2 security after controller reboot
CSCus06589	Cisco 2700 AP flooding AP sourced packets out of auxiliary Gig 1
CSCus46848	Cisco WLC becomes non-responsive on rf-profile page if too many rf-profiles are created
CSCus49607	Cisco 5500 WLC -HA reloads unexpectedly with taskname:tosapiReaper
CSCus52826	Rogue client detection on serving channel on WIPS enabled non monitor APs
CSCus52828	SNMP v3 rw user credentials not working if key length is greater than 32
CSCus55192	Cisco 8500 WLC reloads unexpectedly during removing SNMP communities
CSCus58120	Traplog is wrong about temperature status
CSCus58468	Multicast address set issue using SNMP
CSCus61679	Problem in client statistics reports: including RSSI and SNR can be lost at WLC
CSCus68363	Rogue Policies are not applied correctly
CSCus71140	Bonjour service learnt via Mdns AP is being forwarded to wired
CSCus75120	Cisco FlexConnect local authentication not working in 8.0.100.0 release
CSCus79046	CAPWAP AP does not fallback to IPv6 if ACL blocks IPv4 CAPWAP packets
CSCus79056	Cisco 5508 WLC - management frames are not marked with CS6
CSCus79791	Client connected to 802.11n AP shows as 802.11ac client on Cisco WLC
CSCus80562	Power client settings does not work
CSCus83638	Cisco 3702AP 5-GHz radio beaconing but not accepting client association
CSCus84770	Unable to delete the SNMP community Public from GUI
CSCus90178	AIR-OEAP602I has TCP port 5162 open
CSCut10131	Cisco WLC fails to resend ciscoLwappDot11ClientMovedToRunState traps
CSCut27312	AP group VLAN not overridden on client when AAA override is enabled on WLAN
CSCut31568	Updating oui on vWLC delete the existing oui database
CSCut40765	Cisco WLC reporting incorrect remote address to TACACS+ sever
CSCut44986	Cisco WLC throwing error when accounting is disabled on WLAN
CSCut55043	FlexConnect Group with space in name renders terminal session unusable
CSCut60058	Cisco WLC does not deauthenticate client when AAA Flex-ACL is not present on AP
CSCut61668	AID errors on the controller for Cisco FlexConnect APs
CSCut63868	Cisco 8500 WLC reloads unexpectedly on Taskname emWeb when configuring AVC profile via CLI
CSCut64180	AP holds BW after call when WLC HA SO happens during call setup
CSCut81253	Ethernet bridging does not work on RAP with 5-GHz backhaul
CSCut83422	Cisco vWLC SN changed after management interface IP change
CSCut88319	FF08::/16 range of organization-local IPv6 multicast addresses
CSCut90276	AireOS Traceback: APF-4-PROC_ACTION_FAILED
CSCut91086	Client associated to MAP does not get AAA override in Flex+Bridge mode
CSCut92934	Cisco vWLC - AP with expired manufacturing installed certificates (MIC) not able to join with ignore MIC settings
CSCuu08012	Cisco 2700 AP CleanAir sensors died (src/dspm_main.c:389) - slot 0
CSCuu13860	Autoconvert FlexConnect is stored as disable on startup-commands
CSCuu14124	RF-profile losing the channel and coverage values after downloading config file
CSCuu16052	Do not set DF bit for non-CAPWAP traffic from WLC such as RADIUS
CSCuu16348	Cisco OEAP600 RLAN quiet wired clients timing out
CSCuu17338	Cisco 1142AP configuration loss after cold reboot
CSCuu21625	Session not cleared on Cisco 5508 WLC as anchor and Cisco 3850 switch as foreign causing authentication issues
CSCuu33740	Cisco WLC reloads unexpectedly while editing SNMP community - waFormSubmit_snmp_comm_list
CSCuu42378	Rx-SoP threshold not working correctly
CSCuu51641	WiSM2: config ap tcp-mss-adjust enable all 1363 missing in HA configuration
CSCuu59340	SNR alarms for mesh APs have invalid content not working as expected
CSCuu70442	Cisco WLC reloads unexpectedly after config mesh linktest APsource APdest 1 1
CSCuu71471	MTU value stacks in HA
CSCuu83548	Traceback observed in export-foreign standby WLC while dissociating client
CSCuu89294	Primary AP in Flex Group not saved in WLC CFG nor commands backup
CSCuu97761	Foreign WLC upgraded to 8.1 release fails to export clients to Anchor WLC
CSCuv03380	During mesh roam security error gateway is not reachable leading to CAPWAP restart
CSCuv03937	Unexpected WLC reload with RLDP enabled Note This bug is resolved in Release 8.0.133.0.
CSCuv10692	AckFailureCount getting huge value in short period
CSCuv40794	AP impersonator alarm for Cisco 3602i AP
CSCuv43466	Garbage character are shown in CLI show run-config startup-command
CSCuv54033	Egress ACL does not work when it is switched from Ingress to Egress
CSCuv79354	Cannot configure IP address x.x.x.255 or x.x.x.0 as gateway in GUI
CSCuv93380	AP radio resets in disc_tx_client_dq_one(0x8b1984)+0x180
CSCuv97132	Show ap image all output will not fetch spamPreDownLoadInProgress
CSCuv99415	AP should bootup even if CAPWAP iOS download is corrupted
CSCuv99434	Roams using PMF + OKC not working correctly
CSCuw02258	Severity filter for monitoring CleanAir interferer does not work as expected
CSCuw03323	Cisco 702w AP draws additional power (22.1 watts) when LAN port 4 is disabled
CSCuw09545	Incorrect DHCP Pool Usage on the Cisco WLC when queried via SNMP
CSCuw18306	Mesh AP 5GHz channel on non-configured channel in DCA list on Cisco WLC
CSCuw21213	Downstream: QoS Bronze Profile not marking traffic to AF11 on FlexConnect AP
CSCuw23023	Cisco 3700 AP sniffer mode not capturing on 5-GHz radio with Rx-SoP set
CSCuw27160	RF Grouping Algorithm > update interval not synchronized on Cisco WLC
CSCuw30129	Debugging logging quickly falls behind real-time
CSCuw34201	SKC Enabled: WLC denying client association due to Max Client on AP Radio
CSCuw34565	Cisco Flex7500 WLC reloads unexpectedly after deleting AP crash logs from GUI
CSCuw36069	Threshold MIBs incorrectly set for WSSI modules.
CSCuw38795	Cisco 5508 WLC reloads unexpectedly upon pushing RF calibration template from PI
CSCuw41092	AP not send traffic indication in beacon for power-save client after FT
CSCuw46766	Cisco 2700 AP and 3700 AP reloads unexpectedly after upgrade to 8.1.111.x
CSCuw48090	Cisco 1602 AP 5-GHz radio stops transmitting / receiving frames
CSCuw48488	4-way handshake fails on 802.11r+802.11w (FT+PMF) WLAN
CSCuw61901	Local auth EAP-FAST not working for Flex AP authenticated user with Cisco AnyConnect
CSCuw62172	System reloads unexpectedly on HA standby while setting authentication priority order from PI in Cisco 7.6 release
CSCuw62850	WiSM2 running 8.0.120.x release reloads unexpectedly on mwar_ms_deadlock.crash
CSCuw63311	Increased ping latency and reduced traffic on Cisco 8510 WLC
CSCuw65933	Client statistics mismatch in client roaming scenarios
CSCuw66299	Cisco WLC msglog showing NMSP Transmit Failure even when there is no MSE
CSCuw70789	AP using a reserved port to join the WLC
CSCuw95126	Optimized Roaming Rejection function does not work
CSCux00803	New Mobility clients stuck in DHCP_REQD state with NAT IP on foreign controller
CSCux08557	Reaper reset because of SNMPTASK : VALIDATE_GUEST_SESSION_FAILED
CSCux11666	Cisco 8500 WLC returns differing cLMobilityGroupMembersTable values
CSCux15311	Cisco WLC does not send all accounting messages to TACACS+ server
CSCux20994	Cisco WLC error for MAG code: PMIPv6 MAG callback returned failure for station
CSCux21803	Client not receive broadcast ARP request after AP failover
CSCux24575	8.2.15.5 release- MAPs are unstable if convergence is standard
CSCux28775	WLC per-WLAN client traffic statistics accuracy enhancements
CSCux32328	Token Bucket leak with QoS Roles and with web authentication on Cisco 8.0.120.x release
CSCux34439	802.11ac module clients can not connect to Cisco 3600 AP radio slot2
CSCux36516	Client count mismatch Under Monitor >Clients and Wireless >Specific AP
CSCux45077	Cisco 3500 AP reloads unexpectedly due to LWAPP CLIENT process
CSCux53607	Cisco WLC SNMP for cLAPGroups802dot11bgRFProfileName returns wrong value
CSCux58953	Can not set channel from web interface
CSCux59359	Cisco 8510 WLC behind NAT on New mobility and client stuck in DHCP_REQD state
CSCux60012	With New Mobility - mobility members do not survive reload
CSCux60873	RADIUS interface overwrite does not work when choosing AP group interface
CSCux61747	WLC hangs when configuring DNS-based ACL
CSCux62529	LAP reloads unexpectedly at disc_client_txq_dump
CSCux62936	IPv6 address delete in MSCB failing when client hops between WLANs
CSCux63218	Cisco WLC upgrade to 8.0 release moved APs to EAP-MD5 authentication on wired dot1x
CSCux63383	Cisco Flex AP not processing discovery response
CSCux63449	Cisco WLC running 8.0.120.x reloads unexpectedly on TransferMsgPeerSend
CSCux65703	In Cisco 3602 AP radio shutdown (2.4GHz and 5GHz)
CSCux69221	HP printer not seen by iOS devices after returning from sleep mode
CSCux75330	Mismatch AP count and unable to add more APs to WLC
CSCux78464	Cisco WLC reloads unexpectedly in Process Bonjour_Process_Task
CSCux82955	Anchor WLC does not forward DHCP request to server as VLAN is set to 0
CSCux85357	Cisco WLC sends GARP for flex local switching clients after HA switch-over
CSCux91996	Rogue containment not starting if no client info on best RSSI AP
CSCux95319	Roaming central to local authentication causes in flex causes 802.1x table failures
CSCux95662	PMIPv6 client fails to get an IP if there is no DHCP server configured
CSCux96500	WiSM2/WLC reloads unexpectedly on bcastReceiveTask
CSCux96731	DP reloads unexpectedly on Cisco 8500 WLC
CSCuy02774	PMIPv6 client binding clean up issues
CSCuy04572	Wrong times tamp sent on rogue traps when delta value set on controller
CSCuy06005	vWLC reloads unexpectedly after auto provision from PI
CSCuy09488	ACL’s not getting pushed to AP using flex-autoconvert for Flex groups
CSCuy11885	Cisco 3500 AP reloads unexpectedly by the Pid 128: Process CAPWAP CLIENT
CSCuy23295	Interface NAS ID given priority over WLAN NAS ID in default AP group
CSCuy31962	APs detect different WPA Support value from Rogue AP
CSCuy35659	Local policy with action session timeout not enforced for newly profiled client
CSCuy42459	Cisco WLC reboots - Localeap (EapFramework) memory leak - Negative testing
CSCuy45485	Containment to choose AP based on rogue client detected as well as RSSI
CSCuy47407	Client leak at anchor controller
CSCuy54406	Flex SSID going to centrally switched WLANs list
CSCuy58091	Evaluation of Cisco WLC for OpenSSL March 2016
CSCuy59147	Mobility control path does not come up after deleting and adding again in scale
CSCuy63671	Not able to edit mobility group member with edit all option from WEB GUI
CSCuy64520	Access Points (AP) sending CDP packets to the wireless clients
CSCuz04212	Single radio functionality issues Note This bug is resolved in Release 8.0.133.0.
CSCuz16883	Address registration at a foreign subnet when subnet mask does not match the anchor Note This bug is resolved in Release 8.0.133.0.
CSCuz24121	mDNS is disabled on Cisco 2500 WLC platform Note This bug is resolved in Release 8.0.133.0.
CSCvc65568	Cisco Wireless IP Phone 8821 fails 802.11r FT roam with 'Invalid FTIE MIC'

Resolved Caveats

Warnings

Warning This warning means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device. Statement 1071

Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 1030

Warning Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come into contact with such circuits. When installing the antenna, take extreme care not to come into contact with such circuits, as they may cause serious injury or death. For proper installation and grounding of the antenna, please refer to national and local codes (e.g. U.S.: NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 810, Canada: Canadian Electrical Code, Section 54). Statement 280

Warning This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 120 VAC, 15A U.S. (240 VAC, 10A international) is used on the phase conductors (all current-carrying conductors). Statement 13

Warning This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground connector. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Statement 1024

Warning Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source. Statement 10

Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect any cables (Ethernet, cable, or power) during periods of lightning activity. The possibility of serious physical injury exists if lightning should strike and travel through those cables. In addition, the equipment could be damaged by the higher levels of static electricity present in the atmosphere. Statement 276

Warning Do not operate the unit near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be especially qualified for such use. Statement 364

Warning In order to comply with radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, the antennas for this product should be positioned no less than 6.56 ft. (2 m) from your body or nearby persons. Statement 339

Warning This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security. Statement 1017

Safety Information

Follow the guidelines in this section to ensure proper operation and safe use of the Cisco WLCs and access points.

FCC Safety Compliance Statement

FCC Compliance with its action in ET Docket 96-8, has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to RF electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC-certified equipment. When used with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991. Proper operation of this radio device according to the instructions in this publication results in user exposure substantially below the FCC recommended limits.

Safety Precautions

For your safety, and to help you achieve a good installation, read and follow these safety precautions. They might save your life!

1. If you are installing an antenna for the first time, for your own safety as well as others, seek professional assistance. Your Cisco sales representative can explain which mounting method to use for the size and type of antenna you are about to install.

2. Select your installation site with safety as well as performance in mind. Electric power lines and phone lines look alike. For your safety, assume that any overhead line can kill you.

3. Call your electric power company. Tell them your plans and ask them to come look at your proposed installation. This is a small inconvenience considering your life is at stake.

4. Plan your installation carefully and completely before you begin. Successfully raising a mast or tower is largely a matter of coordination. Each person should be assigned to a specific task and should know what to do and when to do it. One person should be in charge of the operation to issue instructions and watch for signs of trouble.

5. When installing an antenna, remember:

a. Do not use a metal ladder.

b. Do not work on a wet or windy day.

c. Do dress properly—shoes with rubber soles and heels, rubber gloves, long-sleeved shirt or jacket.

6. If the assembly starts to drop, get away from it and let it fall. Remember that the antenna, mast, cable, and metal guy wires are all excellent conductors of electrical current. Even the slightest touch of any of these parts to a power line completes an electrical path through the antenna and the installer: you!

7. If any part of an antenna system should come in contact with a power line, do not touch it or try to remove it yourself. Call your local power company. They will remove it safely.

8. If an accident should occur with the power lines, call for qualified emergency help immediately.

Installation Instructions

See the appropriate quick start guide or hardware installation guide for instructions on installing Cisco WLCs and access points.

Note To meet regulatory restrictions, all external antenna configurations must be installed by experts.

Personnel installing the Cisco WLCs and access points must understand wireless techniques and grounding methods. Access points with internal antennas can be installed by an experienced IT professional.

The Cisco WLC must be installed by a network administrator or qualified IT professional, and the proper country code must be selected. Following installation, access to the Cisco WLC should be password protected by the installer to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and ensure proper unit functionality.

Troubleshooting

For the most up-to-date, detailed troubleshooting information, see the Cisco TAC website at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/index.html

Click Product Support > Wireless. Then choose your product and Troubleshooting to find information on the problem you are experiencing.

Related Documentation

For more information about the Cisco WLCs, lightweight access points, and mesh access points, see these documents:

• The quick start guide or installation guide for your particular Cisco WLC or access point
• Cisco Wireless Controller Configuration Guide
• Cisco Wireless Controller Command Reference
• Cisco Wireless Controller System Message Guide
• Cisco Wireless Mesh Access Points, Design and Deployment Guide

You can access these documents at:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/index.html

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