After the reboot, log in and verify the new version under the "Summary" page 1.2.3.
Before any upgrade, verify the following:
Establish an SSH, Telnet, or direct console connection to the WLC. Enter your administrative credentials. Define the transfer settings using these explicit commands:
Once the download completes, the controller will prompt you to reload. Before reloading, verify that the new image is correctly configured as the primary boot image. cisco 2500 series wireless controller firmware update
Ensure the file size matches the Cisco download page exactly. Re-download the .aes file if corruption is suspected.
Enter the exact filename (e.g., AIR-CT2500-K9-x-x-x-x.aes )
Before rebooting, verify that the image downloaded successfully into the secondary slot. After the reboot, log in and verify the
(Cisco Controller) >show boot
Log into your WLC CLI and run show sysinfo or check the main dashboard on the Web UI to note your current version.
transfer download datatype code transfer download mode tftp transfer download serverip <TFTP_IP_ADDRESS> transfer download filename <IMAGE_FILE_NAME.aes> transfer download start Define the transfer settings using these explicit commands:
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The feature changes this workflow:
