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Release Notes for Cisco Wireless Controllers
and Lightweight Access Points for Release
8.0.115.0
First Published: February 20, 2015

These release notes describe what is new in this release, instructions to upgrade to this release, and open
and resolved caveats for this release. Unless otherwise noted, all Cisco Wireless Controllers are referred
to as Cisco WLCs, and all Cisco lightweight access points are referred to as access points or Cisco APs.

Revision History
Table 1

Revision History

Modification Date
November 10, 2017

Modification Details
•

Open Caveats, page 25
– Added CSCvc65568

October 10, 2017

•

Features Not Supported on Cisco Virtual WLCs, page 23
– Added Wired Guest and FlexConnect central switching.

Contents
These release notes contain the following sections:
•

Cisco Wireless Controller and Access Point Platforms, page 2

•

What’s New in This Release, page 3

•

Software Release Support for Access Points, page 4

•

Software Release Types and Recommendations, page 8

•

Upgrading to Cisco WLC Software Release 8.0.115.0, page 10

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Cisco Wireless Controller and Access Point Platforms

•

Special Notes for Licensed Data Payload Encryption on Cisco Wireless Controllers, page 17

•

Interoperability With Other Clients in Release 8.0.115.0, page 18

•

Features Not Supported on Cisco WLC Platforms, page 21

•

Features Not Supported on Access Point Platforms, page 24

•

Caveats, page 25

•

Installation Notes, page 29

•

Service and Support, page 32

Cisco Wireless Controller and Access Point Platforms
The section contains the following subsections:
•

Supported Cisco Wireless Controller Platforms, page 2

•

Supported Access Point Platforms, page 2

•

Unsupported Cisco Wireless Controller Platforms, page 3

Supported Cisco Wireless Controller Platforms
The following Cisco WLC platforms are supported in this release:
•

Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers

•

Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controllers

•

Cisco Flex 7500 Series Wireless Controllers

•

Cisco 8500 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 Cisco WLC Platforms, page 21.

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, 3500p, 3600,
3700, Cisco 600 Series OfficeExtend, 702, 702W, AP801, and AP802 Series indoor access points

•

Cisco Aironet 1520 (1522, 1524), 1530, 1550 (1552), 1570 Series outdoor access points

For information about features that are not supported on some access point platforms, see Features Not
Supported on Access Point Platforms, page 24.

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What’s New in This Release

Note

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_4615
43.html

•

AP880:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/routers/887-integrated-services-router-isr/data_s
heet_c78_459542.html
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/routers/800-series-routers/data_sheet_c78-61348
1.html
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/routers/880-3g-integrated-services-router-isr/dat
a_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_c78-51993
0.html
AP802 is an integrated access point on the next generation Cisco 880 Series ISRs.
Before you use an AP802 series lightweight access point with Cisco WLC software release
8.0.115.0, you must upgrade the software in the Next Generation 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 WiSM

•

Cisco Wireless Controller Module (NM/NME)

What’s New in This Release
There are no new features or enhancements in this release. For other updates in this release, see the
“Caveats” section on page 25.

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Software Release Support for Access Points

Note

For an overview of features/enhancements introduced in Release 8.0.x, see
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/wireless/wireless-lan-controller-software/products-release-notes
-list.html.

Software Release Support for Access Points
Table 2 lists the Cisco WLC software releases that support specific Cisco access points. The First
Support column lists the earliest Cisco WLC software release that supports the access point. For access
points that are not supported in ongoing releases, the Last Support column lists the last release that
supports the access point.
Note

Third-party antennas are not supported with Cisco indoor access points.
Table 2

Software Support for Access Points

Access Points

First Support

Last Support

AIR-CAP702I-x-K9

7.5.102.0

—

AIR-CAP702I-xK910

7.5.102.0

—

AIR-CAP702Wx-K9

7.6.120.0

—

AIR-CAP702W-xK910

7.6.120.0

—

AIR-AP1010

3.0.100.0

4.2.209.0

AIR-AP1020

3.0.100.0

4.2.209.0

AIR-AP1030

3.0.100.0

4.2.209.0

Airespace AS1200

—

4.0

AIR-LAP1041N

7.0.98.0

—

AIR-LAP1042N

7.0.98.0

—

1100 Series

AIR-LAP1121

4.0.155.0

7.0.x

1130 Series

AIR-LAP1131

3.1.59.24

—

1140 Series

AIR-LAP1141N

5.2.157.0

—

AIR-LAP1142N

5.2.157.0

—

AIR-AP1220A

3.1.59.24

7.0.x

AIR-AP1220B

3.1.59.24

7.0.x

AIR-AP1230A

3.1.59.24

7.0.x

AIR-AP1230B

3.1.59.24

7.0.x

AIR-LAP1231G

3.1.59.24

7.0.x

AIR-LAP1232AG

3.1.59.24

7.0.x

AIR-LAP1242G

3.1.59.24

—

AIR-LAP1242AG

3.1.59.24

—

700 Series
700W Series
1000 Series

1220 Series
1230 Series

1240 Series

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Table 2

Software Support for Access Points (continued)

Access Points

First Support

Last Support

AIR-LAP1250

4.2.61.0

—

AIR-LAP1252G

4.2.61.0

—

AIR-LAP1252AG

4.2.61.0

—

AIR-LAP1261N

7.0.116.0

—

AIR-LAP1262N

7.0.98.0

—

1300 Series

AIR-BR1310G

4.0.155.0

7.0.x

1400 Series

Standalone Only

—

—

1600 Series

AIR-CAP1602I-x-K9

7.4.100.0

—

AIR-CAP1602I-xK910

7.4.100.0

—

AIR-SAP1602I-x-K9

7.4.100.0

—

AIR-SAP1602I-xK9-5

7.4.100.0

—

AIR-CAP1602E-x-K9

7.4.100.0

—

AIR-SAP1602E-xK9-5

7.4.100.0

—

AIR-CAP1702I-x-K9

8.0.100.0

—

AIR-CAP1702I-xK910

8.0.100.0

—

AP801

5.1.151.0

—

AP802

7.0.98.0

—

AP802H

7.3.101.0

—

AIR-CAP2602I-x-K9

7.2.110.0

—

AIR-CAP2602I-xK910

7.2.110.0

—

AIR-SAP2602I-x-K9

7.2.110.0

—

AIR-SAP2602I-x-K95

7.2.110.0

—

AIR-CAP2602E-x-K9

7.2.110.0

—

AIR-CAP2602E-xK910

7.2.110.0

—

AIR-SAP2602E-x-K9

7.2.110.0

—

AIR-SAP2602E-x-K95

7.2.110.0

—

AIR-CAP2702I-x-K9

7.6.120.0

—

AIR-CAP2702I-xK910

7.6.120.0

—

AIR-CAP2702E-x-K9

7.6.120.0

—

AIR-CAP2702E-xK910

7.6.120.0

—

AIR-AP2702I-UXK9

8.0.110.0

—

AIR-CAP3501E

7.0.98.0

—

AIR-CAP3501I

7.0.98.0

—

AIR-CAP3502E

7.0.98.0

—

AIR-CAP3502I

7.0.98.0

—

AIR-CAP3502P

7.0.116.0

—

1250 Series

1260 Series

1700 Series

2600 Series

2700 Series

3500 Series

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Table 2

Software Support for Access Points (continued)

Access Points
3600 Series

3700 Series

600 Series
Note

First Support

Last Support

AIR-CAP3602I-x-K9

7.1.91.0

—

AIR-CAP3602I-xK910

7.1.91.0

—

AIR-CAP3602E-x-K9

7.1.91.0

—

AIR-CAP3602E-xK910

7.1.91.0

—

USC5101-AI-AIR-K9

7.6

AIR-CAP3702I

7.6

—

AIR-CAP3702E

7.6

—

AIR-CAP3702P

7.6

—

AIR-OEAP602I

7.0.116.0

—

The Cisco 3600 Access Point was introduced in Release 7.1.91.0. If
your network deployment uses Cisco 3600 Access Points with
Release 7.1.91.0, we highly recommend that you upgrade to Release
7.2.115.2 or a later release.

1500 Mesh
Series

AIR-LAP-150

3.1.59.24

4.2.207.54M

AIR-LAP-1510

3.1.59.24

4.2.207.54M

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Table 2

Software Support for Access Points (continued)

Access Points
1520 Mesh
Series

AIR-LAP1522AG

First Support

Last Support

-A and N:
4.1.190.1 or
5.2 or later1

—

All other reg. —
domains:
4.1.191.24M
or 5.2 or later1
AIR-LAP1522HZ

-A and N:
4.1.190.1 or
5.2 or later1

—

All other reg. —
domains:
4.1.191.24M
or 5.2 or later1
AIR-LAP1522PC

-A and N:
4.1.190.1 or
5.2 or later1

—

All other reg. —
domains:
4.1.191.24M
or 5.2 or later1

1530
1550

AIR-LAP1522CM

7.0.116.0 or
later.

—

AIR-LAP1524SB

-A, C and N:
6.0 or later

—

All other reg.
domains:
7.0.116.0 or
later.

—

AIR-LAP1524PS

-A:
—
4.1.192.22M
or 5.2 or later1

AIR-CAP1532I-x-K9

7.6

—

AIR-CAP1532E-x-K9

7.6

—

AIR-CAP1552C-x-K9

7.0.116.0

—

AIR-CAP1552E-x-K9

7.0.116.0

—

AIR-CAP1552H-x-K9

7.0.116.0

—

AIR-CAP1552I-x-K9

7.0.116.0

—

AIR-CAP1552EU-x-K9

7.3.101.0

—

AIR-CAP1552CU-x-K9

7.3.101.0

—

AIR-CAP1552WU-x-K9

8.0.100.0

—

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Table 2

Software Support for Access Points (continued)

Access Points
1552S
1570

First Support

Last Support

AIR-CAP1552SA-x-K9

7.0.220.0

—

AIR-CAP1552SD-x-K9

7.0.220.0

—

AIR-AP1572EAC-x-K9

8.0.110.0

2

AIR-AP1572ICy -x-K9

8.0.110.0

AIR-AP1572ECy-x-K9

8.0.110.0

1. These access points are supported in a separate 4.1.19x.x mesh software release or in Release
5.2 or later releases. These access points are not supported in the 4.2, 5.0, or 5.1 releases.

An access point must always be connected to the POE-IN port to associate
with the Cisco WLCs. The POE-OUT port is for connecting
external devices only.
2. y—Country DOCSIS Compliance, see ordering guide for details.

Software Release Types and Recommendations
This section contains the following topics:
•

Types of Releases, page 8

•

Software Release Recommendations, page 9

•

Solution Compatibility Matrix, page 9

Types of Releases
Table 3

Types of Releases

Type of Release

Description

Benefit

Maintenance Deployment (MD) releases

Software releases that provide
bug-fix support and ongoing
software maintenance. These
releases are categorized as Maintenance Deployment (MD) and may be
part of the AssureWave program.1

Provides you with a software
release that offers stability and
long support duration with
periodic maintenance releases
(MRs).

These are long-lived releases with
ongoing software maintenance.
Early Deployment (ED)
releases

Software releases that provide new Allows you to deploy the latest
features and new hardware platform features and new hardware
platforms or modules.
support in addition to bug fixes.
These releases are categorized as
Early Deployment (ED). These are
short-lived releases.

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1. AssureWave is a Cisco program that focuses on satisfying customer quality requirements in key industry segments in the
mobility space. This program links and expands on product testing conducted within development engineering, regression
testing, and system test groups within Cisco. The AssureWave program has established partnerships with major device and
application vendors to help ensure broader interoperability with our new release. The AssureWave certification marks the
successful completion of extensive wireless controller and access point testing in real-world use cases with a variety of
mobile client devices applicable in a specific industry.

Software Release Recommendations
Table 4

Software Release Recommendations

Type of Release

Deployed Release

Recommended Release

Maintenance Deployment
(MD) release

7.0 MD release train (latest release: 7.4 MD release train
7.0.250.0)
(7.4.121.0 is the MD release)

Early Deployment (ED)
7.2 ED releases
releases for pre-802.11ac de- 7.3 ED releases
ployments

7.4 MD release train
(7.4.121.0 is the MD release)

Early Deployment (ED)
7.5 ED release
releases for 802.11ac deploy- 7.6 ED release
ments

7.6 ED release
(7.6.130.0 is MR3 on 7.6 release
train)

For detailed release recommendations, see the software release bulletin:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/8500-series-wireless-controllers/bulletin-c2
5-730741.html

Solution Compatibility Matrix
Table 5

Solution Compatibility Matrix

Software Release

ISE

Cisco Prime Infrastructure
Cisco MSE

7.0 (MD train)

1.2

2.0

7.6

7.4 (MD train)

1.2

2.0

7.6

7.6 (ED)

1.2

Update 1 for 1.4.0.45

7.6

8.0 (MD train)

1.3

2.1.1

8.0

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.

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Upgrading to Cisco WLC Software Release 8.0.115.0
Guidelines and Limitations
•

Cisco WLCs validate client IP address at the time of learning, using the dynamic interface IP address
as per the VLAN assigned to the client. Ensure that the clients and the dynamic interface VLAN of
the clients are on the same subnet, even if DHCP proxy is disabled at the Cisco WLC.

•

Cisco WLC Release 7.3.112.0, which is configured for new mobility, might revert to old mobility
after upgrading to Release 7.6, 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:
config boot backup
show boot
Primary Boot Image.................. 7.6.100.0
Backup Boot Image................... 7.3.112.0 (default) (active)

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:
config boot primary

Note

The epings are not available in Cisco 5500 Series WLC 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 8.0.115.0 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 apradio-mac-ssid. You can configure the
RADIUS Authentication Called Station ID type information by using the config radius auth
callStationIdType command.

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•

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 8.0.115.0, 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 8.0.115.0.

•

When a client sends an HTTP request, the Cisco WLC intercepts it for redirection to the login page.
If the HTTP request intercepted by the Cisco WLC is fragmented, the Cisco WLC drops the packet
because the HTTP request does not contain enough information required for redirection.

•

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/c/en/us/td/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.

•

After you upgrade to Release 7.4, networks that were not affected by the existing preauthentication
ACLs might not work because the rules are now enforced. That is, networks with clients configured
with static DNS servers might not work unless the static server is defined in the preauthentication
ACL.

•

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 8.0.115.0 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 8.0.115.0.
Table 6 shows the upgrade path that you must follow before downloading Release 8.0.115.0.

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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.
Table 6

Upgrade Path to Cisco WLC Software Release 8.0.115.0

Current Software Release

Upgrade Path to 8.0.115.0 Software

7.0.x releases

You can upgrade directly to 8.0.115.0.
Note

If you have VLAN support and VLAN mappings defined on
H-REAP access points and are currently using a 7.0.x Cisco
WLC software release that is prior to 7.0.240.0, we
recommend that you upgrade to the 7.0.240.0 release and
then upgrade to 8.0.115.0 to avoid losing those VLAN
settings.

7.1.91.0

You can upgrade directly to 8.0.115.0.

7.2.x releases

You can upgrade directly to 8.0.115.0.
Note

If you have an 802.11u HotSpot configuration on the
WLANs, we recommend that you first upgrade to the
7.3.101.0 Cisco WLC software release and then upgrade to
the 8.0.115.0 Cisco WLC software release.
You must downgrade from the 8.0.115.0 Cisco WLC
software release to a 7.2.x Cisco WLC software release if
you have an 802.11u HotSpot configuration on the WLANs
that is not supported.

7.3.x releases

You can upgrade directly to 8.0.115.0.

7.4.x releases

You can upgrade directly to 8.0.115.0.

7.5.x releases

You can upgrade directly to 8.0.115.0.

7.6.x releases

You can upgrade directly to 8.0.115.0.

8.0.100.0
8.0.110.0

You can upgrade directly to 8.0.115.0.

•

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 on each access point.

•

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.

•

We recommend that you insert Interoperability test for RADIUS to show Cisco ISE.

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•

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 8.0.115.0. 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 8.0.115.0 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 the same subnet or a different 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:
Boot Options
Please choose an option from below:
1. Run primary image
2. Run backup image
3. Change active boot image
4. Clear Configuration
5. Format FLASH Drive
6. Manually update images
Please enter your choice:

Bootloader menu for other Cisco WLC platforms:
Boot Options
Please choose an option from below:
1. Run primary image
2. Run backup image
3. Manually update images
4. Change active boot image
5. Clear Configuration
Please enter your choice:

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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 control the address(es) are sent in the CAPWAP discovery responses when NAT is enabled
on the Management Interface using the following command:
config network ap-discovery nat-ip-only {enable | disable}
Here:
– enable— Enables use of NAT IP only in a discovery response. This is the default. Use this

command if all the APs are outside the NAT gateway.
– disable—Enables use of both NAT IP and non-NAT IP in a discovery response. Use this

command if APs are on the inside and outside the NAT gateway; for example, Local Mode and
OfficeExtend APs are on the same Cisco WLC.
Note

To avoid stranding APs, you must disable AP link latency (if enabled) before you use the disable
option for the config network ap-discovery nat-ip-only command. To disable AP link latency,
use the config ap link-latency disable all command.

•

You can configure 802.1p tagging by using the config qos dot1p-tag {bronze | silver | gold |
platinum} tag. For Release 7.2.103.0 and later releases, if you tag 802.1p packets, the tagging has
impact only on wired packets. Wireless packets are impacted only by the maximum priority level set
for QoS.

•

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 8.0.115.0 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

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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 8.0.115.0 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 8.0.115.0 (GUI)
Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Follow these steps to obtain the 8.0.115.0 Cisco WLC software:
a.

Click this URL to go to the Software Center:
http://www.cisco.com/cisco/software/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.

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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 on 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:

Step 13

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.

Click Download to download the software to the Cisco WLC.
A message appears indicating the status of the download.

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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 Step 4, re-enable them.

Step 19

To verify that the 8.0.115.0 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.

Special Notes for Licensed Data Payload Encryption on
Cisco Wireless Controllers
Datagram Transport Layer Security (DTLS) is required for all Cisco 600 Series OfficeExtend Access
Point deployments to encrypt data plane traffic between the APs and the Cisco WLC. You can purchase
Cisco Wireless Controllers with either DTLS that is enabled (non-LDPE) or disabled (LDPE). If DTLS
is disabled, you must install a DTLS license to enable DTLS encryption. The DTLS license is available
for download on Cisco.com.
Important Note for Customers in Russia

If you plan to install a Cisco Wireless Controller in Russia, you must get a Paper PAK, and not download
the license from Cisco.com. The DTLS Paper PAK license is for customers who purchase a Cisco WLC
with DTLS that is disabled due to import restrictions, but have authorization from local regulators to add
DTLS support after the initial purchase. Refer to your local government regulations to ensure that DTLS
encryption is permitted.
Note

Paper PAKs and electronic licenses that are available are outlined in the respective Cisco WLC platform
data sheets.

Downloading and Installing a DTLS License for an LDPE Cisco WLC
Step 1

Download the Cisco DTLS license.
a.

Go to the Cisco Software Center at this URL:
https://tools.cisco.com/SWIFT/LicensingUI/Home

Step 2

b.

On the Product License Registration page, choose Get New > IPS, Crypto, Other Licenses.

c.

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

d.

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

Copy the license file to your TFTP server.

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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 Step 3 through Step 19 detailed in the
“Upgrading to Cisco WLC Software Release 8.0.115.0” section on page 10.

Interoperability With Other Clients in Release 8.0.115.0
This section describes the interoperability of Release 8.0.115.0 of the Cisco WLC software with other
client devices.
Table 7 describes the configuration used for testing the clients.
Table 7

Test Bed Configuration for Interoperability

Hardware/Software Parameter

Hardware/Software Configuration Type

Release

8.0.115.0

Cisco WLC

Cisco 5500 Series Controller

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Table 7

Test Bed Configuration for Interoperability (continued)

Access points

1142, 3500e, 3500i, 3600, 2602, 3702, 2702, 702W

Radio

802.11ac, 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n2, 802.11n5

Security

Open, WEP, PSK (WPA and WPA2), 802.1X (WPA-TKIP and
WPA2-AES) (LEAP, PEAP, EAP-FAST, EAP-TLS)

RADIUS

ACS 4.2, ACS 5.2

Types of tests

Connectivity, traffic, and roaming between two access points

Table 8 lists the client types on which the tests were conducted. The clients included laptops, handheld
devices, phones, and printers.
Table 8

Client Types

Client Type and Name

Version

Laptop
Intel 4965

v13.4

Intel 5100/5300/6200

v14.3.2.1

Intel 6300

v15.11.0.7

Intel 1000/1030/6205

v14.3.0.6

Intel 7260 (11AC)

17.1

Intel 3160 (11AC)

17.1

Broadcom 4360 (11AC)

6.30.163.2005

Linksys AE6000 (USB 11AC)

5.0.7.0

Netgear A6200 (USB 11AC)

6.30.145.30

D-Link DWA-182 (USB 11AC)

6.30.145.30

Dell 1395/1397/Broadcom 4312HMG(L)

5.30.21.0

Dell 1501 (Broadcom BCM4313)

v5.60.48.35/v5.60.350.11

Dell 1505/1510/Broadcom 4321MCAG/4322HM

5.60.18.8

Dell 1515(Atheros)

8.0.0.239

Dell 1520/Broadcom 43224HMS

5.60.48.18

Dell 1530 (Broadcom BCM4359)

v5.100.235.12

Cisco CB21

v1.3.0.532

Atheros HB92/HB97

8.0.0.320

Atheros HB95

7.7.0.358

MacBook Pro (Broadcom)

10.10

MacBook Air

OSX 10.10

Macbook Pro with Retina Display 2013

OSX 10.10

Tablets
Apple iPad2

iOS 8.1.2(12B440)

Apple iPad3

iOS 8.1.2(12B440)

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Table 8

Client Types (continued)

Client Type and Name

Version

Apple iPad mini with Retina display

iOS 8.1.2(12B440)

Apple iPad Air

iOS 8.1.2(12B440)

Asus Transformer

Android 4.0.3

Sony Tablet S

Android 3.2.1

Toshiba Thrive

Android 3.2.1

Samsung Galaxy Tab

Android 3.2

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1- 2014 SM-P600 (11AC)

Android 4.4.2

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900(11AC)

Android 4.4.2

Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Tablet (11AC)

Windows 8.1
Driver: 15.68.3044.85

Microsoft Surface Pro 2

Windows 8.1
Driver: 14.69.24039.134

Motorola Xoom

Android 3.1

Nexus 7 2nd Gen

Android 4.4.2

Intermec CK70

Windows Mobile 6.5 / 2.01.06.0355

Intermec CN50

Windows Mobile 6.1 / 2.01.06.0333

Symbol MC5590

Windows Mobile 6.5 / 3.00.0.0.051R

Symbol MC75

Windows Mobile 6.5 / 3.00.2.0.006R

Phones and Printers
Cisco 7921G

1.4.5.3.LOADS

Cisco 7925G

1.4.5.3.LOADS

Ascom i75

1.8.0

Spectralink 8030

119.081/131.030/132.030

Apple iPhone 4S

iOS 8.1.2(12B440)

Apple iPhone 5

iOS 8.1.2(12B440)

Apple iPhone 5s

iOS 8.1.2(12B440)

Apple iPhone 5c

iOS 8.1.2(12B440)

Apple iPhone 6

iOS 8.1.2(12B440)

Apple iPhone 6 Plus

iOS 8.1.2(12B440)

HTC One(11AC)

Android 4.2.2

Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 (11AC)

Android 4.3

Sony Xperia Z Ultra(11AC)

Android 4.3

Nokia Lumia 1520 (11AC)

Windows Phone 8.1

Google Nexus 5 (11AC)

Android 4.4.3

Samsung Galaxy S5-SM-G900A (11AC)

Android 4.4.2

HTC Sensation

Android 2.3.3

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Table 8

Client Types (continued)

Client Type and Name

Version

Samsung Galaxy S III

Android 4.3

SpectraLink 8450

3.0.2.6098/5.0.0.8774

Samsung Galaxy Nexus GTI9200

Android 4.2.2

Sony Xperia Z Ultra (11AC)

Android 4.4.2

Samsung Galaxy Mega SM900 (11AC)

Android 4.4.2

Features Not Supported on Cisco WLC Platforms
This section lists the features that are not supported on the different Cisco WLC platforms:
•

Features Not Supported on Cisco 2500 Series WLCs

•

Features Not Supported on WiSM2 and Cisco 5500 Series WLCs

•

Features Not Supported on Cisco Flex 7500 WLCs

•

Features Not Supported on Cisco 8500 WLCs

•

Features Not Supported on Cisco Virtual WLCs

•

Features Not Supported on Mesh Networks

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 not supported on
Cisco 2500 Series WLCs too.

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)

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•

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
enable 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

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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 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)

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•

Location-based services

Features Not Supported on Access Point Platforms
•

Features Not Supported on 1130 and 1240 APs, page 24

•

Features Not Supported on 1520 and 1550 APs (with 64 MB memory), page 24

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)

Note

•

PPPoE

•

PMIPv6

To see the amount of memory in a 1550 AP, enter the following command:
(Cisco Controller) >show mesh ap summary

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Caveats

Caveats
•

Cisco Bug Search Tool, page 25

•

Open Caveats, page 25

•

Resolved Caveats, page 29

Cisco Bug Search Tool
The Bug Search Tool (BST), which is the online successor to Bug Toolkit, is designed to improve the
effectiveness in network risk management and device troubleshooting. The BST allows partners and
customers to search for software bugs based on product, release, and keyword, and aggregates key data
such as bug details, product, and version. The tool has a provision to filter bugs based on credentials to
provide external and internal bug views for the search input.
To view the details of a caveat listed in this document:

Note

1.

Access the BST (use your Cisco user ID and password) at https://tools.cisco.com/bugsearch/.

2.

Enter the bug ID in the Search For: field.

Using the BST, you can also find information about the bugs that are not listed in this section.

Open Caveats
Use the BST to view the details of a caveat listed in this section. For more information about the BST,
see the “Cisco Bug Search Tool” section on page 25.
Table 9

Open Caveats

ID

Headline

CSCus44802

WLAN NAS-id is not applied when AP Group NAS-id is changed

CSCus64073

1700/2700 APs native VLAN field missing in Flex tab

CSCus56713

WLC5508 HA: Frequent Switchovers with Release 8.0.110.0

CSCus55004

WLC2504 on Release 8.0.110.0: Kernel Panic with preauthentication ACL and
external web-redirect

CSCur53041

DTLS connection failure

CSCus02070

FlexConnect AP losing VLAN mapping and falling on native VLAN

CSCup57618

2700 series AP sends DHCP request with AUX MAC address on recovery image

CSCus45806

Enable CDP Spare pair TLV for 1570 and 1530 series access points

CSCsv54436

SSH to WLC is sometimes denied “Sorry, Telnet is not allowed on...”

CSCuc78713

dWEP client cannot receive broadcast after broadcast key rotation

CSCuh20715

“WLC 5508 crashed on 7.3.101.0 Reaper Reset: Task “LDAP DB Task 2”

CSCui57047

Cisco WLC stopped working with taskname SXP SOCK

CSCuj60872

WLC crash due to reaper reset for apfMsConnTask_6

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Table 9

Open Caveats (continued)

ID

Headline

CSCuj93777

Mesh AP should block data packets before BPDU packets are handled

CSCul40203

Interface is not marked as dirty because of dual stack clients

CSCul53090

IPv6 stopped to be forwarded through WLC BCast queue full

CSCum25947 PPPoE configurations are still retained after write erase on AP
CSCun20584

AP replicates broadcast packets to the default gateway

CSCun34295

WiSM2 crash on task radiusTransportThread

CSCun59052

Page error occurs after applying the configuration on the VLAN mapping page

CSCun83393

Cannot compile CISCO-LWAPP-DOT11-CLIENT-MIB by MG-Soft

CSCun96815

OEAP ACLs and network lists are deleted after upload/download of the configuration

CSCuo05142

EAP-AKA Client Unable to Reauth Using Fast Re-Auth Id & Mult Auth Server

CSCuo19677

Cisco WLC does not update AP with new bandwidth setting

CSCuo43002

Enabling IP Protocol 119 from GUI does not display on show-run

CSCuo48442

Stale old DTLS data_encryption session histories are left on WLC

CSCuo70310

Flex+bridge with PPPoE mode AP not associating with Cisco WLC

CSCuo96366

WLC sends RADIUS packets with same ID without doing RADIUS ID check

CSCup00196

Local auth EAP-FAST not working for Flex AP Auth users on AP1240

CSCup02792

CLI configuration issues regarding enabling or disabling of rogue traps

CSCup29095

Mesh: PI not showing the neighbor details in mesh links page of Parent

CSCup31640

Changing channel to Auto does not set maximum bandwidth for FlexConnect APs

CSCup46302

Virtual WLC: RSSI missing from Monitor mode AP

CSCup49763

RRM: All channel scan option does not work in AP702 and AP702w

CSCup50512

Webauth Redirect Loops with guest user role

CSCup54560

AP2600 in mesh mode dissociates from Cisco WLC

CSCup57457

WS-SVC-WISM2-K9 unable to change Rogue state

CSCup60282

Ping generated from WLC seen as incorrect ICMP type

CSCup64468

WLC device sends invalid format “#” in front of syslog message

CSCup71136

MAC filter: MAC delimiter does not change in accounting message

CSCup72502

Cisco 5500 Series WLC using Release 7.6 does not deauthenticate the client when
FlexConnect ACL is not present on the Cisco AP

CSCup77631

IPv6 queue full and continuous IPv6 message logs

CSCup80403

Low iMac throughput; supported rate IE in association response has zero length

CSCup81511

Incorrect WMM UP to DSCP markings on AP1131 and AP1242

CSCup85896

Interference profile failure for secondary40 channel

CSCup86941

GUI: Policy type for “Static WEP” clients is showing as N/A

CSCup88910

630937505 - AP impersonation flood of events on WLC 8510-SR14-00512

CSCup92480

802.11ac crash due to PCI reset

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Table 9

Open Caveats (continued)

ID

Headline

CSCup96492

IPv6 route with /128 prefix removes after reboot

CSCup97263

Flex 7500 WLC: System Crash Dot1x_NW_MsgTask_2

CSCup98731

https-redirect command is missing in the uploaded config file

CSCuq05410

vWLC/SRE: Boot option 3 to change active boot image is not working

CSCuq08623

WLC crash due to Double free in cdpFreeCacheTable()

CSCuq09859

APs sending GARP and ARP requests approximately every 2 seconds

CSCuq14231

7500 WLC: Efficient upgrade IPv6—slaves cannot download new image

CSCuq20950

AVC profile not able to block BitTorrent traffic

CSCuq21626

IP address reversed in duplicate IP trap in 8500 WLC

CSCuq21999

CAPWAPv6 DTLS sessions tear down when data DTLS is enabled

CSCuq26793

PPPoE: Beacons stuck RLDP_STOP payload not received AP after RLDP_START

CSCuq28038

Hop2—multiple attempts to rejoin WLC in very-fast convergence

CSCuq28973

8500 WLC crashed on “IPv6_Msg_Task”

CSCuq32731

WLC stopped working on mmRemoveHbMbr while peering with new mobility

CSCuq36265

802.11ac: Surface client not associating on 802.11ac if SSID is not broadcast

CSCuq48800

Low throughput due to UAPSD for Intel 7260 Wi-Fi chipset

CSCuq50069

SHA1 key cipher not working between WLC 8.0 and MSE 8.0 releases.

CSCuq54548

5508 WLC Silent crash on 7.6.120.x

CSCuq56829

Flex+Bridge MAPs drop after association; failed to receive data keep-alive

CSCuq60042

Memory leak on WLC when using PMIPv6 clients pem_api.c

CSCuq61208

RADIUS + Webauth + Anchoring + Accounting is causing webauth loop

CSCuq63642

Internal web page appears after successful redirect to external webauth

CSCuq66684

802.11ac capable MacBook 2014 unable to get ARP response from LAP

CSCuq68753

5500 anchor running 7.6.x.x crashed on osapiBsnTimer

CSCuq71068

AP traffic issue causing client to lose layer 3 connectivity

CSCuq72285

Unable to insert line break in Internal Web-Auth message window

CSCuq73072

Mesh Convergence list includes incorrect channel

CSCuq73590

WLC adds incorrect class attribute in accounting stop

CSCuq74491

WLC 8.0.100.0 crashes due to Task Name: apfRogueTask_0

CSCuq86252

DFS false detection on manufacturing plant

CSCuq86263

DFS on AP1600

CSCuq86269

DFS detection due to Broadcom spurious emissions

CSCuq86274

AP1530 DFS detection across all channels

CSCuq88333

FlexConnect AP2700 5-GHz radio stops accepting clients

CSCuq88748

Rogue APs wrong classification from malicious to unclassified

CSCuq90632

AP3702 crashed with a traceback

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Table 9

Open Caveats (continued)

ID

Headline

CSCuq91056

Interface Dot11Radio1 flapping on AP3702

CSCuq94678

WiSM2 not responding to ARP requests

CSCuq96986

WLC 2504 crash on upgrade to 8.0

CSCuq97914

PI 1.4 cannot finish auditing WLC

CSCuq98802

WLC 7.6 memory leak on aaaqueuereader

CSCur02514

Release 8.0.100.0: SNMP trap is not sent out on HA switchover

CSCur07086

AP1142 Config loss after cold reboot

CSCur10713

Wireless controller returns a null value using SNMP for memory usage

CSCur10853

Several APs crashes on Release 8.0.100.0

CSCur11060

False positive on honeypot alert with multiple SSIDs

CSCur19331

Clients cannot complete DHCP and are deauthenticated from vWLC

CSCur20154

HA SSO pair memory leak

CSCur23915

WLC Reaper Reset during AP image predownload

CSCur24512

AP3602i crash at dot11_driver_ie_find

CSCur30074

AP802- Radio Reset Mode - Code 71

CSCur31693

AP1570: 9 Mbps Link Test fails. 100% packet loss

CSCur32475

New Mobility Web Auth on MAC Filter Failure always send client to web auth

CSCur33320

SC1/SC2/SC3 Radio reset w/ FW stuck in macenb (Cont. of CSCuo27106)

CSCur37475

WiSM2 system crash - at client stats AVL corruption

CSCur38682

FlexConnect AP—Local switch/local auth sends deauth 802.1x on PSK WLAN

CSCur40312

AVC does not mark YouTube traffic from Android devices in Release 8.0.100.0

CSCur40950

FlexConnect Clients with AAA override randomly default to management VLAN

CSCur45862

APs cannot discover WLC through option 43 in Release 8.0.100.0

CSCur46884

Bouncing power to WiSM2 causes second 10-GHz link to stop forwarding data

CSCur49165

WiSM2 system crash radiusTransportThread aaaRadiusAuth

CSCur52246

PMIPv6 GRE key database gets full during scale testing

CSCur54531

Interface Dot11Radio1 resets on AP3702 causing operational down state

CSCur92472

PMIPv6: Roaming WLC1->WLC2 does not work; wrong handoff indicator

CSCuq45110

M1 is sometimes encrypted leading to M1 refusal on station side

CSCuq55962

Non-WMM Client outer CAPWAP DSCP is not marked as per WLAN QoS profile

CSCuq91181

Client does not regain IP connectivity after roaming

CSCur00288

Release 8.0.100.0 client is shown with “IP address unknown” and “DHCP required”

CSCur10487

External webauth redirect not working properly for https://

CSCur19519

MAP stuck on 802.1x after error condition + roaming

CSCur22714

AP3602 trying to contain its own RM3000AC module

CSCur47745

Client unable to join WLAN with FlexConnect Central DHCP processing

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Table 9

Open Caveats (continued)

ID

Headline

CSCur48944

Problem in Client Stats Reports and Optimized Roaming

CSCur54332

Failed to parse RADIUS AVP XML file in standby WLC

CSCur54681

GUI: Flex+Bridge Parent inherited Flex VLAN mappings not reflected on MAP

CSCur56576

WLC does not support 802.11a for Qatar

CSCur63456

Delay on Apple iOS devices to show connection

CSCur71427

“Flex: Client roaming fails “not processing DOT1X_4WAY_COMPLETED_AT_AP”

CSCur91376

Memory corruption on Rogue task for Release 8.0

CSCus00818

Some BlackBerry Z10 devices reported as Android device

CSCus06920

Preauth bit set in RSN IE when WLAN is wpa2AES

CSCvc65568

Cisco Wireless IP Phone 8821 fails 802.11r FT roam with 'Invalid FTIE MIC'

Resolved Caveats
Use the BST to view the details of a caveat listed in this section. For more information about the BST,
see the “Cisco Bug Search Tool” section on page 25.
Table 10

Resolved Caveats

ID

Headline

CSCus35411 3702P access points have only 36, 40 two channels available in Release 8.0.110.0
CSCus48365 CAP3702P crashed with Release 8.0.110.0
CSCur86600 ap3g2 recovery image sends BPDU to the network

Installation Notes
This section contains important information to keep in mind when installing Cisco WLCs and access
points.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

Service and Support
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 this URL: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/index.html.

Obtain Documentation and Submit a Service Request
For information on obtaining documentation, using the Cisco Bug Search Tool (BST), submitting a
service request, and gathering additional information, see What’s New in Cisco Product Documentation.
To receive new and revised Cisco technical content directly to your desktop, you can subscribe to
the What’s New in Cisco Product Documentation RSS feed. The RSS feeds are a free service.
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Cisco trademarks, go to this URL: www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. The
use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company. (1110R)
Any Internet Protocol (IP) addresses and phone numbers used in this document are not intended to be actual addresses and phone numbers. Any
examples, command display output, network topology diagrams, and other figures included in the document are shown for illustrative purposes only.
Any use of actual IP addresses or phone numbers in illustrative content is unintentional and coincidental.
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