About the Release Notes

This release notes document describes what is new or changed in this release, instructions to upgrade to this release, and open and resolved caveats for this release. Unless otherwise noted, in this document, Cisco Wireless Controllers are referred to as controllers, and Cisco lightweight access points are referred to as access points or APs.

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Revision History

Table 1. Revision History

Modification Date

Modification Details

August 23, 2018

Open Caveat—Added CSCvk44249

January 29, 2018

Key Features Not Supported on Cisco Virtual WLCs section—Modified information about FlexConnect central switching.

October 16, 2017

Key Features Not Supported on Cisco Aironet 1810 OEAP, 1810W, 1815, 1830, 1850, 2800, and 3800 Series APs section—Added SIP snooping with FlexConnect in local switching mode

October 10, 2017

Key Features Not Supported on Cisco Virtual WLCs section—Added Wired Guest and FlexConnect central switching

August 08, 2017

Added Release 8.3.122.0 information.

July 21, 2017

What's New in Release 8.3.121.0 section—Updated Upgrade Warning for Deployments with TSPEC and CAC Enabled section.

June 28, 2017

What's New in Release 8.3.121.0 section—Added Upgrade Warning for Deployments with TSPEC and CAC Enabled section.

Cisco Wireless Controller and Access Point Platforms

Supported Cisco Wireless Controller Platforms

The following Cisco Wireless Controller Platforms are supported in this release:

  • Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers (Cisco 2504 Wireless Controller)

  • Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controllers (Cisco 5508 and 5520 Wireless Controllers)

  • Cisco Flex 7500 Series Wireless Controllers (Cisco Flex 7510 Wireless Controller)

  • Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controllers (Cisco 8510 and 8540 Wireless Controllers)

  • Cisco Virtual Wireless Controllers on VMware ESXi and Kernel-based virtual machine (KVM) systems.


    Note

    Kernel-based virtual machine (KVM) is supported in Cisco Wireless Release 8.1 and later releases. After KVM is deployed, we recommend that you do not downgrade to a Cisco Wireless release that is earlier than Release 8.1.
  • Cisco Wireless Controllers for High Availability for Cisco 2504 WLC, Cisco 5508 WLC, Cisco 5520 WLC, Cisco Wireless Services Module 2 (Cisco WiSM2), Cisco Flex 7510 WLC, Cisco 8510 WLC, and Cisco 8540 WLC.


    Note

    AP Stateful switchover (SSO) is not supported on Cisco 2504 WLCs.
  • Cisco WiSM2 for Catalyst 6500 Series Switches

  • Cisco Mobility Express Solution

Supported Access Point Platforms

The following access point platforms are supported in this release:

  • Cisco Aironet 1040 Series Access Points

  • Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Access Points

  • Cisco Aironet 1260 Series Access Points

  • Cisco Aironet 1600 Series Access Points

  • Cisco Aironet 1700 Series Access Points

  • Cisco Aironet 1810 Series OfficeExtend Access Points

  • Cisco Aironet 1810W Series Access Points

  • Cisco Aironet 1815 Series Access Points

  • Cisco Aironet 1830 Series Access Points

  • Cisco Aironet 1850 Series Access Points

  • Cisco Aironet 2600 Series Access Points

  • Cisco Aironet 2700 Series Access Points

  • Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points

  • Cisco Aironet 3500 Series Access Points

  • Cisco Aironet 3600 Series Access Points

  • Cisco Aironet 3700 Series Access Points

  • Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points

  • Cisco Aironet 600 Series OfficeExtend Access Points

  • Cisco Aironet 700 Series Access Points

  • Cisco Aironet 700W Series Access Points

  • Cisco AP802 Integrated Access Point

  • Cisco AP803 Integrated Access Point

  • Cisco ASA 5506W-AP702

  • Cisco Aironet 1530 Series Access Points

  • Cisco Aironet 1550 Series Access Points

  • Cisco Aironet 1560 Series Access Points

  • Cisco Aironet 1570 Series Access Points

  • Cisco Industrial Wireless 3700 Series Access Points


    Note

    The Cisco 1040 Series, 1140 Series, and 1260 Series access points have feature parity with Cisco Wireless Release 8.0. Features introduced in Cisco Wireless Release 8.1 and later are not supported on these access points.

Note

Before you associate Cisco Aironet 1830 Series and 1850 Series APs with Cisco vWLC running Cisco 8.3.112.0 release software, you must upgrade the APs to Cisco 8.3.112.0 release.



Note

Cisco AP802 and AP803 are integrated access points on the Cisco 800 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISRs). For more information about the stock-keeping units (SKUs) for the AP802s and AP803s Cisco ISRs, see http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/routers/800-series-routers/brochure-listing.html. Before you use a Cisco AP802 series lightweight access point with Cisco Wireless Release 8.4, you must upgrade the software in the Cisco 800 Series ISRs to Cisco IOS 15.1(4)M or later releases.

Note

For information about Cisco Wireless software releases that support specific Cisco access point modules, see the "Software Release Support for Specific Access Point Modules" section in https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/compatibility/matrix/compatibility-matrix.html.

What's New in Release 8.3.122.0

Release 8.3.122.0 is a repost of Release 8.3.121.0 with the inclusion of three caveats in the Resolved caveats list.

There are no other updates in this release, all resolved and open caveats in addition to three resolved bugs apply to this release.

Table 2. Resolved Caveats in Release 8.3.122.0

Caveat ID Number

Description

CSCvd27398

WLC management access stops working while WLAN services are still up

CSCve77722

WLAN in FlexConnect local switching drops NAC+802.1X and WPA2-PSK-WebAuth traffic on MAC filter fail

CSCvf31894

Backout changes - CSCvc78546 that leads to CSCve20123

What's New in Release 8.3.121.0

Multicast-to-Unicast Support for Passive Client ARPs

This feature enables the Cisco 5520 WLC to work along with Non-Cisco WGBs in Multicast-to-unicast mode to route ARP traffic from the wired clients behind the Non-Cisco WGBs to all the APs.

For more information, see the Multicast-to-Unicast Support for Passive Client ARPs section in the configuration guide.

AVC Based Selective Reanchoring

This feature is designed to reanchor clients when they roam from one Cisco WLC to another Cisco WLC. Reanchoring of Apple clients prevents depletion of IP addresses available for new clients in Cisco WLC.


Note

Some Apple clients roaming to another Cisco WLC fails to reassociate with the new Cisco WLC with the new IP address. These clients do not release the old IP address and therefore do not re-associate with the current Cisco WLC.


For more information, see the AVC Based Reanchoring section in the configuration guide.

Upgrade Warning for Deployments with TSPEC and CAC Enabled

If your network uses TSPEC (VoWLAN clients such as 792x, 882x, Spectralink) protocols, then do not upgrade to 8.3.121.0 if TSPEC and CAC are enabled. You can refer to the bug under open caveats—CSCve20123 for more information.

We recommend you to contact Cisco TAC for further support if you must upgrade to this release.

Important Upgrade Information for Cisco 2500 Series WLCs

If you are using a Cisco 2500 Series WLC and want to upgrade to Release 8.3.121.0, install the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Field Upgrade Software, Release 1.9.0.0, or a later release. For more information, see http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/wireless/2500-series-wireless-controllers/products-release-notes-list.html#anchor512.

Download the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Field Upgrade Software for Cisco 2500 Series WLC from the Download Software page.

For other Cisco WLC platforms, see the respective Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Field Upgrade Software release notes for recommended FUS images.

Software Release Types and Recommendations

Table 3. Release Types

Release Type

Description

Benefit

Maintenance Deployment (MD)

Software releases that provide bug-fix support and ongoing software maintenance. These releases are categorized as Maintenance Deployment (MD).

These are long-living releases with ongoing software maintenance.

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

Early Deployment (ED)

Software releases that provide new features and new hardware platform support in addition to bug fixes. These releases are categorized as Early Deployment (ED).

These are short-lived releases.

Allows you to deploy the latest features and new hardware platforms or modules.

For detailed release recommendations, see the Guidelines for Cisco Wireless Software Release Migration Bulletin at: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/8500-series-wireless-controllers/bulletin-c25-738147.html.

Upgrading the Cisco WLC Software Release

Guidelines and Limitations

  • We recommend that you install Release 1.9.0.0 of Cisco Wireless LAN 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 https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/release/notes/fus_rn_OL-31390-01.html.


    Note

    If you are using a Cisco 2500 Series controller, you must install Release 1.9.0.0 or higher of Cisco Wireless LAN Controller FUS. This is not required if you are using other controller hardware models.

    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.
  • Release 8.3 supports additional configuration options for 802.11r FT enable and disable. The additional configuration option is not valid for older releases. If you downgrade from Release 8.3.x to Release 8.2 or an earlier release, the additional configuration option is invalidated and defaulted to FT disable. When you reboot Cisco WLC with the downgraded image, invalid configurations are printed on the console. We recommend that you ignore this because there is no functional impact, and the configuration defaults to FT disable.

  • If you downgrade from Release 8.3.122.0 to a 7.x release, the trap configuration is lost and must be reconfigured.

  • If you downgrade from Release 8.3.122.0 to Release 8.1, the Cisco Aironet 1850 Series AP, whose mode prior to the downgrade was Sensor is shown to be in unknown mode after the downgrade. This is because the Sensor mode is not supported in Release 8.1.

  • If you have an IPv6-only network and are upgrading to Release 8.3.122.0 or a later release, ensure that the following is done:

    • Enable IPv4 and DHCPv4 on the network—Load a new Cisco WLC software image on all Cisco WLCs plus Supplementary AP Bundle images on the Cisco 2504 WLC, 5508 WLC, and WiSM2 or perform a predownload of AP images on the required Cisco WLCs.

    • Reboot Cisco WLC immediately or at the preset time.

    • Ensure that all Cisco APs are associated with Cisco WLC.

    • Disable IPv4 and DHCPv4 on the network.

  • After downloading new software to the Cisco APs, it is possible that a Cisco AP may get stuck in an “upgrading image” state. In such a case of a stranded Cisco AP, it may be necessary to forcefully reboot the Cisco WLC to download a new image or to reboot the Cisco WLC after the download of the new image. You can forcefully reboot the Cisco WLC by entering the reset system forced command.

  • It is not possible to download some of the older configurations from the Cisco WLC because of the Multicast and IP address validations. See the Restrictions on Configuring Multicast Mode section in the configuration guide for detailed information about platform support for Global Multicast and Multicast Mode.

  • If you upgrade from Release 8.0.110.0 to a later release, the config redundancy mobilitymac mac-addr command's setting is removed. You must manually reconfigure the mobility MAC address after the upgrade.

  • If you are upgrading from Release 8.0.140.0 or 8.0.15x.0 to a later release and also have the multiple country code feature configured, the feature configuration is corrupted after the upgrade. For more information, see CSCve41740.

  • If you have ACL configurations in a Cisco WLC, and downgrade from a 7.4 or later release to a 7.3 or earlier release, you might experience XML errors on rebooting the Cisco WLC. However, these errors do not have any impact on any of the functionalities or configurations.

  • If you are upgrading from a 7.4.x or an earlier release to a release later than 7.4, the Called Station ID type information is mapped to the RADIUS Accounting Called Station ID type; which, 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.

  • When FlexConnect APs (known as H-REAP APs 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 8.3.122.0, the APs 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 and later 7.0.x releases to Release 8.3.122.0.


    Note

    In case of FlexConnect VLAN mapping deployment, we recommend that the deployment be done using FlexConnect groups. This allows you to recover VLAN mapping after an AP rejoins the Cisco WLC without having to manually reassign the VLAN mappings.
  • When a client sends an HTTP request, the Cisco WLC intercepts it for redirection to the login page. If the HTTP GET request that is intercepted by the Cisco WLC is longer than 2000 bytes, the Cisco WLC drops the packet. Track CSCuy81133 for a possible enhancement to address this restriction.

  • After you upgrade to Release 7.4, networks that were not affected by the existing preauthentication access control lists 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 the 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 8.3.122.0 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 8.3.122.0. The following table shows the upgrade path that you must follow before downloading Release 8.3.122.0.


    Note

    If you upgrade directly to 7.6.x or a later release from a release that is earlier than 7.5, the predownload functionality on Cisco Aironet 2600 and 3600 APs fails. The predownload functionality failure is only a one-time failure. After the upgrade to 7.6.x or a later release, the new image is loaded on the said Cisco APs, and the predownload functionality works as expected.

For detailed release recommendations, see the Guidelines for Cisco Wireless Software Release Migration Bulletin at: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/8500-series-wireless-controllers/bulletin-c25-738147.html

Table 4. Upgrade Path to Cisco WLC Software Release 8.3.122.0

Current Software Release

Upgrade Path to 8.3.122.0 Software

8.0.x

You can upgrade directly to 8.3.122.0.

8.2.x

You can upgrade directly to 8.3.122.0.

See the "Changes in Images and Installation Procedure for Cisco 2504 WLC, Cisco 5508 WLC, and Cisco WiSM2" section about special upgrade instructions for Cisco 2504 WLC, 5508 WLC, and WiSM2.

8.3.x

You can upgrade directly to 8.3.122.0.

  • 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.

  • 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 10 or a later version or Mozilla Firefox 32 or a later version.


    Note

    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 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 8.3.122.0. 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 8.3.122.0 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:

    Enter 1 to run the current software, enter 2 to run the previous software, enter 4 (on Cisco 5508 WLC), or enter 5 (on Cisco WLC platforms other than 5508 WLC) 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 addresses that are sent in the Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points (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 of 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} command. For Release 7.2.103.0 and later releases, if you tag 802.1p packets, the tagging has an impact on only 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 Configuration Guide.

  • 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.

  • To downgrade from Release 8.3.122.0 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 the following functions on the Cisco WLC, 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 of a license

    • Enable 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

    • Make changes to TCP MSS settings

Changes in Images and Installation Procedure for Cisco 2504 WLC, Cisco 5508 WLC, and Cisco WiSM2

Due to an increase in the size of the Release 8.3.122.0 Cisco WLC software image, the Cisco 2504 WLC, Cisco 5508 WLC, and Cisco WiSM2 software images are split into the following two images:

  • Base Install image, which includes the Cisco WLC image and a subset of AP images (excluding some mesh AP images and AP80x images) that are packaged in the Supplementary AP Bundle image

  • Supplementary AP Bundle image, which includes AP images that are excluded from the Base Install image. The APs that feature in the Supplementary AP Bundle image are:

    • AP802

    • Cisco Aironet 1530 Series AP

    • Cisco Aironet 1550 Series AP (with 64-MB memory)

    • Cisco Aironet 1550 Series AP (with 128-MB memory)

    • Cisco Aironet 1570 Series APs


Note

There is no change with respect to the rest of the Cisco WLC platforms.

Image Details

The following table lists the Cisco WLC images that you have to download to upgrade to Release 8.3.122.0 for the applicable Cisco WLC platforms:

Table 5. Image Details of Cisco 2504 WLC, 5508 WLC, and WiSM2

Cisco WLC

Base Install Image

Supplementary AP Bundle Image 1

Cisco 2504 WLC

AIR-CT2500-K9-8-3-122-0.aes

AIR-CT2500-AP_BUNDLE-K9-8-3-122-0.aes

Cisco 5508 WLC

AIR-CT5500-K9-8-3-122-0.aes

AIR-CT5500-LDPE-K9-8-3-122-0.aes

AIR-CT5500-AP_BUNDLE-K9-8-3-122-0.aes

AIR-CT5500-LDPE-AP_BUNDLE-K9-8-3-122-0.aes

Cisco WiSM2

AIR-WISM2-K9-8-3-122-0.aes

AIR-WISM2-AP_BUNDLE-K9-8-3-122-0.aes

1

AP_BUNDLE or FUS installation files from Release 8.3 for the incumbent platforms should not be renamed because the filenames are used as indicators to not delete the backup image before starting the download.

If renamed and if they do not contain “AP_BUNDLE” or “FUS” strings in their filenames, the backup image will be cleaned up before starting the file download, anticipating a bigger sized regular base image.

Upgrading to Cisco WLC Software Release 8.3.122.0 (GUI)

Procedure


Step 1

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

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 Cisco Wireless Release 8.3.122.0 software:

  1. Browse to https://software.cisco.com/download/navigator.html.

  2. Choose Wireless from the center selection window.

  3. Click Wireless LAN Controllers. The following options are displayed. Depending on your Cisco WLC platform, select either of these options:

    • Integrated Controllers and Controller Modules

    • Mobility Express

    • Standalone Controllers

  4. Select the Cisco WLC model number or name.

    The Download Software page is displayed.
  5. The software releases are labeled as follows to help you determine which release to download. Click a Cisco WLC software release number:

    • 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.

  6. Click the filename (filename.aes).

    Note 

    In Release 8.3.102.0, for Cisco 2504 WLC, Cisco 5508 WLC, and Cisco WiSM2, the Cisco WLC software image is split into two images: the Base Install image and the Supplementary AP Bundle image. Therefore, to upgrade to Release8.3.122.0, repeat Step 2 through Step 14 to complete the installation of both the Base Install image and the Supplementary AP Bundle image.

    Download the Supplementary AP Bundle image only if you are using any of these APs: AP802, Cisco Aironet 1530 Series AP, Cisco Aironet 1550 Series AP (with 64-MB memory), Cisco Aironet 1550 Series AP (with 128-MB memory), and/or Cisco Aironet 1570 Series APs. For more information, see the "Changes in Images and Installation Procedure for Cisco 2504 WLC, Cisco 5508 WLC, and Cisco WiSM2" section.

  7. Click Download.

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

  9. Save the file to your hard drive.

  10. Repeat steps a through i 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, and 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 value 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) for which 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, perform these steps:

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

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

  3. 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.

Note 

In Release 8.3.102.0, for Cisco 2504 WLC, Cisco 5508 WLC, and Cisco WiSM2, the Cisco WLC software image is split into two images: the Base Install image and the Supplementary AP Bundle image. Therefore, to upgrade to Release8.3.122.0, repeat Step 2 through Step 14 to complete the installation of both the Base Install image and the Supplementary AP Bundle image.

Download the Supplementary AP Bundle image only if you are using any of these APs: AP802, Cisco Aironet 1530 Series AP, Cisco Aironet 1550 Series AP (with 64-MB memory), Cisco Aironet 1550 Series AP (with 128-MB memory), and/or Cisco Aironet 1570 Series APs. For more information, see the "Changes in Images and Installation Procedure for Cisco 2504 WLC, Cisco 5508 WLC, and Cisco WiSM2" section.

Note 

Ensure that you choose the File Type as Code for both the images.

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, re-enable them.

Step 19

To verify that the 8.3.122.0 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.


Interoperability With Other Clients in this Release

This section describes the interoperability of Cisco WLC Software, Release 8.3.122.0 with other client devices.

The following table describes the configuration used for testing the client devices.

Table 6. Test Bed Configuration for Interoperability

Hardware/Software Parameter

Hardware/Software Configuration Type

Release

8.3.122.0

Cisco WLC

Cisco 55xx Series Wireless Controller

Access points

AIR-CAP3802E-B-K9, AIR-AP1852E-B-K9

Radio

802.11ac, 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n (2.4 GHz / 5.0 GHz)

Security

Open, PSK (WPA-TKIP-WPA2-AES) (WPA-TKIP), 802.1X (WPA-TKIP-WPA2-AES) (LEAP, EAP-FAST)

RADIUS

ACS 5.3, ISE

Types of tests

Connectivity, traffic (ICMP), and roaming between two access points

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

Table 7. Laptops

Client Name

Version Details

Asus AC56(USB)

1027.515.2015

Broadcom 4360

6.30.163.2005

D-Link DWA-182 (USB)

6.30.145.30

Dell 1520/Broadcom 43224HMS

5.60.48.18

Dell 1530 (Broadcom BCM4359)

5.100.235.12

Dell 1540

6.30.223.215

Dell 1560

6.30.223.262

Engenius EUB 1200AC(USB)

1026.5.1118.2013

HP Chromebook

55.0.2883.103

Intel 3160

18.40.0.9

Intel 6205

15.16.0.2

Intel 6300

15.16.0.2

Intel 7260

18.33.3.2

Intel 7265

19.10.1.2

Intel 8260

19.50.1.5

Linksys AE6000 (USB)

5.1.2.0

MacBook Air new

OSX 10.11.5

MacBook Air old

macOS Sierra (10.12.3)

Macbook New 2015

macOS Sierra (10.12.5)

MacBook Pro

macOS Sierra (10.12.2)

Macbook Pro with Retina Display

OSX 10.12

Netgear A6200 (USB)

6.30.145.30

Netgear A6210(USB)

5.1.18.0

Samsung Chromebook

55.0.2883.103

Table 8. Tablets

Client Name

Version Details

Apple iPad Air

iOS 10.2.1

Apple iPad Air 2

iOS 10.2.1

Apple iPad mini with Retina display

iOS 10.2.1

Apple iPad Pro

iOS 10.2.1

Apple iPad2

iOS 10.3

Apple iPad3

iOS 10.2.1

Google 10.2" Pixel C

Andriod 7.1.1

Google Nexus 9

Android 6.0.1

Microsoft Surface Pro 2

Windows 8.1-Driver: 14.69.24039.134

Microsoft Surface Pro 3

Windows 8.1-Driver: 15.68.3093.197

Microsoft Surface Pro 4

Windows10-Driver: 15.68.9040.67

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 - SM-N900

Android 5.0

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1- 2014 SM-P600

Android 4.4.2

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro SM-T320

Android 4.4.2

Toshiba Thrive AT105

Android 4.0.4

Table 9. Mobile Devices and Printers

Client Name

Version Details

Apple iPhone 4S

iOS 10.2.1

Apple iPhone 5

iOS 10.2.1

Apple iPhone 5c

iOS 10

Apple iPhone 5s

iOS 10.2.1

Apple iPhone 6

iOS 10.2.1

Apple iPhone 6 Plus

iOS 10.2.1

Apple iPhone 6s

iOS 10.2.1

Apple iPhone 7

iOS 10.2.1

Cisco 7925G-EX

CP7925G-1.4.8.4.LOADS

Cisco 7926G

CP7925G-1.4.5.3.LOADS

Cisco-8821

SIP8821.11-0-3ES2-1

Cisco 8861

SIP 88xx.10-2-1-16

Cisco-9971

SIP9971.9-4-1-9

Datamax o'neil RL4e

18.06_0049 0004

Getac F110

Windows 7

Google Nexus 5

Android 6.0.1

Google Nexus 5X

Android 6.0.1

Google Pixel

Android 7.1.1

HP Color LaserJet Pro M452nw Printer

2.4.0.125

HTC One

Android 5.0

LG G4

Android 5.1

MC40N0

Andriod 4.4.4

MC55A

OS 05.02.29344

MC70

05.01.0476

MC9060

Microsoft Pocket PC Version 4.20.0

MC9090-d1cb

OS 5.1.478 (Build 15706.3.5.2)

MC9190G

OS 06.00.000

MC92

Andriod 4.4.4

Motorola MC 75A

OS 5.2.23137 ( Build 23137.5.3.9)

Motorola WT41N0

OS 7.00.2824 (OEM Version: 02.46.02) - WLAN Firmware: X_2.01.0.0200

Nokia Lumia 1520

Windows Phone 8.10.14219.341

OnePlusOne

Android 4.3

OnePlus3

Android 6.0.1

Samsung Galaxy Mega SM900

Android 4.4.2

Samsung Galaxy Nexus GTI9200

Android 4.4.2

Samsung Galaxy S III

Android 4.3

Samsung Galaxy S4

Android 5.0.1

Samsung Galaxy S4 T-I9500

Android 5.0.1

Samsung Galaxy S5

Android 4.4.2

Samsung Galaxy S5-SM-G900A

Android 4.4.2

Samsung Galaxy S6

Android 6.0.1

Samsung Galaxy S7

Android 6.0.1

Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Android 4.4.2

TC55

Andriod 4.1.2

TC70

Andriod 4.4.3

TC75

Andriod 4.4.3

TC8000

Andriod 4.4.3

VC5090

Microsoft Windows CE version 5.00 (Build 1400)

VC70N0

OS 7.00.2864

Xiaomi Mi 4c

Android 5.1

Xiaomi Mi 4i

Android 6.0.1

Zebra CC5000-15

Andriod 4.1.1

Zebra ET1

Andriod 2.3.4

Zebra TC51

Andriod 6.0.1

Zebra ZT230

V72.19.15Z

Zebra ZT410

V72.19.15Z

Key Features Not Supported on Cisco WLC Platforms

This section lists the features that are not supported on the different Cisco WLC platforms:


Note

In a converged access environment that has Cisco WLCs running AireOS code, High Availability Client SSO and native IPv6 are not supported.

Key Features Not Supported on Cisco 2504 WLCs

  • Autoinstall

  • Cisco WLC integration with Lync SDN API

  • Application Visibility and Control (AVC) for FlexConnect local switched access points

  • Application Visibility and Control (AVC) for FlexConnect centrally switched access points


    Note

    However, AVC for local mode APs is supported. 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 LAN Controller FUS. This is not required if you are using other controller hardware models.
  • URL ACL

  • Bandwidth Contract

  • Service Port

  • AppleTalk Bridging

  • Right-to-Use Licensing

  • PMIPv6

  • EoGRE

  • AP Stateful Switchover (SSO) and client SSO

  • Multicast-to-Unicast

  • Cisco Smart Software Licensing


Note

The features that are not supported on Cisco WiSM2 and Cisco 5508 WLC are not supported on Cisco 2504 WLCs too.

Note

Directly connected APs are supported only in the local mode.

Key Features Not Supported on WiSM2 and Cisco 5508 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

  • Cisco 5508 WLC cannot function as mobility controller (MC). However, Cisco 5508 WLC can function as guest anchor in a New Mobility environment.

  • Cisco Smart Software Licensing

Key Features Not Supported on Cisco Flex 7510 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 as an AP-manager interface by default, and the access points can join on this interface.
  • IPv6 and 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 Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) or MLD snooping.
  • PMIPv6

  • Cisco Smart Software Licensing

  • EoGRE

Key Features Not Supported on Cisco 5520, 8510, and 8540 WLCs

  • Internal DHCP Server

  • Mobility controller functionality in converged access mode


    Note

    Cisco Smart Software Licensing is not supported on Cisco 8510 WLC.
  • Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)

  • Port Mirroring

  • VPN Termination (such as IPsec and L2TP)

  • VPN Passthrough Option


    Note

    You can replicate this functionality 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

  • Cisco 5520, 8510, and 8540 WLCs cannot function as mobility controller (MC). However, they can function as guest anchor in a New Mobility environment.

Key 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 in large-scale deployments


    Note

    • FlexConnect central switching is supported in only small-scale deployments, wherein the total traffic on Cisco WLC ports is not more than 500 Mbps.

    • FlexConnect local switching is supported.


  • AP and Client SSO in High Availability

  • PMIPv6

  • Datagram Transport Layer Security (DTLS)

  • EoGRE (Supported in only local switching mode)

  • Workgroup Bridges

  • Client downstream rate limiting for central switching

  • SHA2 certificates

  • Cisco WLC integration with Lync SDN API

  • Cisco OfficeExtend Access Points

Key Features Not Supported on Access Point Platforms

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

  • PPPoE

  • PMIPv6

See the amount of memory in a Cisco Aironet 1550 AP by entering this command in Cisco WLC CLI:

show mesh ap summary

Key Features Not Supported on Cisco Aironet 1560, 1810 OEAP, 1810W, 1815, 1830, 1850, 2800, and 3800 Series APs

Table 10. Key Features Not Supported on Cisco Aironet 1560, 1810 OEAP, 1810W, 1815, 1830, 1850, 2800 and 3800 Series APs

Operational Modes

  • Spectrum Expert Connect

  • Autonomous Bridge and Workgroup Bridge (WGB) mode

  • Mesh mode

  • Flex plus Mesh

  • 802.1x supplicant for AP authentication on the wired port

  • Link aggregation (LAG) behind NAT/PAT environment

Protocols

  • 802.11u

  • Full Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX) support

  • Rogue Location Discovery Protocol (RLDP)

  • Native IPv6

  • Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) v3

Security

  • TrustSec SXP

  • CKIP, CMIC, and LEAP with Dynamic WEP

  • Static WEP for CKIP

  • WPA2 + TKIP

    Note 
    WPA +TKIP and TKIP + AES protocols are supported.

Quality of Service

  • Cisco Air Time Fairness (ATF)

Location Services

  • Data RSSI (Fast Locate)

FlexConnect Features

  • Per Client AAA (QoS Override)

  • Bidirectional rate-limiting

  • Split Tunneling

  • EoGRE

  • PPPoE

  • Multicast to Unicast (MC2UC)

  • Traffic Specification (TSpec)

  • Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX)

  • Call Admission Control (CAC)

  • DHCP Option 60

  • NAT/PAT support

  • VSA/Realm Match Authentication

  • Link aggregation (LAG)

  • MAC Authentication Flex Local Authentication

  • SIP with FlexConnect in local switching mode

Key Features Not Supported on Cisco Aironet 1810 OEAP and 1810W Series APs

Table 11. Key Features Not Supported on Cisco Aironet 1810 OEAP and 1810W Series APs

Operational Modes

  • Monitor Mode

  • Mobility Express

Key Features Not Supported on Cisco Aironet 1830 and 1850 Series and 1815i APs

Table 12. Key Features Not Supported on Cisco Aironet 1830 and 1850 Series and 1815i APs

Operational Modes

  • Monitor Mode

Key Features Not Supported on Mesh Networks

  • Load-based call admission control (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

Caveats

Open Caveats

Table 13. Open Caveats for Release 8.3.121.0 and 8.3.122.0

Caveat ID Number

Description

CSCuj27382

AP local auth, PEAP auth fails, with EAP-TLS enabled and no or expired certificate

CSCur89551

LWAPP-3-INVALID_AID: message observed for Flex 1240 APs

CSCus50404

AP Name is mismatched between controller and Cisco AP

CSCut91086

Client associated to MAP does not get AAA override in Flex+Bridge mode

CSCux92335

Cisco 3602 APs losing MAC address 8.0.120.0

CSCuy66962

Roaming fails with WLC not sending Sent 1x initiate message

CSCuy75333

Cisco 2504 WLC config restoration failure due to multicast mode command

CSCuy93000

SC2 Radio Randomly sending Corrupted timestamp BCN on Hidden SSID

CSCuz19004

Radio Resets on Cisco 702w AP

CSCva04984

WebUI displays wrong WLAN ID under AP for FlexConnect AVC mappings at Flex group

CSCva33956

After using SFTP transfer, spurious messages are observed and WLC goes non responsive

CSCva50180

AIR-CAP1602I-E-K9 stopped working

CSCva58323

AP3800 sends out multicast packets with no clients associated

CSCva58429

Cisco 1532i AP low throughput (Flex Local switching + EoGRE)

CSCva82261

Cisco 1532 AP uplink drops when sending heavy upstream traffic

CSCva87833

AIR-CT8510-K9 stopped working; SSO disabled

CSCvb71347

WLC multicast config not coherent for code upload/download

CSCvb86237

Cisco 8510 WLC stopped working Task Name: TempStatus

CSCvb90235

Cisco 3700 AP WGB inconsistently facing joining issues because of no probe response by 3600-802.11ac module root AP

CSCvb91832

Cisco 1810W radio firmware reloads unexpectedly @0x009C30A0/0x0000, memory corruption

CSCvb93124

Cisco WLC stopped working on spamApTask5

CSCvc01761

WLC Continuously Probes Active RADIUS Server

CSCvc06547

AP retransmits packet even though client sends ACK

CSCvc17678

Cisco 8.3.111.0: wrong enable global mDNS snooping message when clicking apply on Cisco 2800, 3800 APs edit page

CSCvc18786

WLC stops working during multiple login sessions either with local user or with TACACS+

CSCvc24917

Defect of msglog corresponding to 'AP Message Timeout: Max retransmissions reached on AP ...'

CSCvc28035

clDLApBootTable shows blank when WLC has 2800I AP

CSCvc30828

AP does not allow world mode to be set via GUI on 15.3(3)JD

CSCvc31268

CISCO-LWAPP-SYS-MIB::clsApTransferEntry isn't provided values for AP primary/ backup images

CSCvc31574

AP_2800 : Kernel Panic PC is at memset+0x74/0xe0

CSCvc35151

AP radio reset happens multiple times without trigger

CSCvc37641

Cisco 700 AP does not provide SSH access in WIPS submode for Cisco FlexConnect

CSCvc45620

Cisco WLC reloads unexpectedly in SNMPTask due to missed software watchdog

CSCvc51637

802.1x CCKM roams fail on WGB at GTK key rotation

CSCvc51666

IOS AP transmits on the disabled 24Mb rate band

CSCvc53441

AP3800 Flex not starting EAPOL process when PMF=Required with HotSpot STA

CSCvc53744

MFPR and MFPC disabled clients is not dissociated as per 8.4.3 (802.11w) specifications

CSCvc55430

WLC HA redundancy management interface not reachable for a short time after failover

CSCvc61795

IP call setup fail after L3 handover happens during call among Cisco 1832AP

CSCvc66547

CPU ACL configured to block access to Virtual IP does not work as expected

CSCvc70819

GUI: Could not configure Global multicast mode for Cisco 7500 WLC image

CSCvc71537

Cisco WLC profiles Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7925 incorrectly

CSCvc72724

Cisco 8510 AP SSO stopped working on portalProcessLogout

CSCvc76969

Silent reboot on Cisco 5508 and WiSM2 WLCs

CSCvc78857

AVC profile is not applied on client behind WGB.

CSCvc82559

CIsco 5508 WLC reaper rest stopped working on several tasks.

CSCvc84474

ISE Endpoint purge not working on Foreign-Anchor setup

CSCvc84637

Cisco 1810W APs sending invalid AC_NAME when WLC hostname is 31 bytes long

CSCvc89532

Cisco 1702i AP stopped working with DOT11-2-RADIO_RX_BUF: Corrupt buffer: errors

CSCvc93377

Tracebacks and MFP queue logs filling up the message log on WLC

CSCvc95821

GUI-ping o/p not throwing proper previlege error with read only user

CSCvc96076

Cisco WiSM2 HA - standby stopped working with task name spamApTask2 in ideal state

CSCvd02303

Flex-Bridge AP stopped working while joining to the Cisco WLC

CSCvd07243

Unable to change AP name nor location from the GUI

CSCvd09507

Rogue Rule substring-ssid turns invalid on WLC when user configured SSID is included in PI template

CSCvd16346

Cisco WLC memory corruption when TACACS+ respond with unknown attributes

CSCvd16800

Client associated to MAP does not get AAA override in Flex+Bridge mode. Bug ID CSCut91086 not fixed

CSCvd19417

Single A-MPDU fix TID 0 issues

CSCvd22402

WLAN-VLAN mapping is not removed after deleting WLAN

CSCvd23175

Cisco 2800, 3800 APs WCPD memory leak observed

CSCvd23185

WGB wired clients not seen by WLC.

CSCvd23301

WLC GUI Trapflags for client association with statistics does not display correct config

CSCvd23902

Cisco 1532 AP: Root bridge drops packets from non-root bridge in non-native VLAN

CSCvd26885

Unit of probe suppression hysteresis should be dB

CSCvd27365

Incorrect number of clients reported on Cisco AP by Cisco WLC

CSCvd28374

Cisco 802 AP incorrect base radio MAC assigned not ending with zero causing to only support one BSSID

CSCvd29653

iPhone7 dissociates after session-timeout

CSCvd34785

Mobility multicast ip address reverse in TACACS+ packets

CSCvd36190

Cisco 5520 WLC stopped working with Taskname haSSOServiceTask6

CSCvd37522

show run-config' commands: Incorrect index numbers for RADIUS Accounting Servers

CSCvd40203

Cisco 3700 AP FlexConnect reloads unexpectedly with FT or adaptive FT roaming with Iphone 6s plus + WGB + debugs on

CSCvd40978

COS APs (Cisco AP2800, 3800, 1850 APs) on 8.2 falsely show 100% channel utilization

CSCvd42321

Cisco 1832 APs drop CAC SIP 486 Packet

CSCvd42669

Cisco 2500 WLC stopped working

CSCvd44909

Client traffic dropped in Anchor foreign AirOS setup with new-mobility if foreign is behind NAT

CSCvd45744

Customer reporting that AP reboots after 4 hours while doing Site Survey

CSCvd46374

Client with lower signal strength than RX-SOP threshold can connect radio

CSCvd48852

Audit-Session-ID info is missing after re-authentication

CSCvd50134

Cisco 2600, 3700 APs not showing last reload reason

CSCvd52587

Cisco 1140 AP 2.4GHz radio resets with reason code 71 on event.r0

CSCvd55938

Client fails to pass traffic after 802.11r roaming with 802.11w set to optional

CSCvd56588

Cisco 2800, 3800 APs: Incorrect RSSI Values displayed when client associates to XOR radio

CSCvd62184

SC2: Radio reset /w reason reqsema on 8.3MR2

CSCvd63539

Getting 'max containments reached...:3' on Cisco 1852 AP in monitor mode

CSCvd64928

System stopped working on PMIPV6_Thread_0 during creation of LMA entry

CSCvd65773

Need to extend SC3 WiMAX reg change CSCuz23501 to all non-DFS channels

CSCvd67485

Flex AP reconnect, radio reset during DTLS setup

CSCvd67730

Client fails PSK SSID authentication after master AP reboot (EAPOL M3 not sent on 4-way handshake)

CSCvd68141

WLC stopped working at task nmspRxServerTask

CSCvd68412

Wireless client Rx stats not getting updated

CSCvd68648

cLApWlanStatsOnlineUserNum is not current number of online user

CSCvd72064

GUI does not show which accounting servers are active

CSCvd72117

Pending request Counter increments for acct and auth server to which no acct/auth request being send

CSCvd72131

Cisco 7500 Flex WLC reloads unexpectedly for SNMPTask Reaper reset

CSCvd72499

Cisco 3800APs: sometimes sending 802.11 deauthentication to clients just after a roaming event

CSCvd75965

AP Sends deauth to iphone leading to 11r roaming faliure while doing continous roaming using JFW

CSCvd76743

COS Flex: AP makes all QoS frames as Best Effort on Platinum WLAN

CSCvd76773

Antenna Gain on 2.4 GHz radio resets to default after Cisco 3800 E AP reboot

CSCvd77312

Cisco 3800 AP: Frequent AP radio reloads unexpectedly due to TCQVerify not equal to zero

CSCvd78053

Cisco AP vapID is missing in show CAPWAP reap saved

CSCvd79416

Cisco OEAP1810 GUI: In/Out packet count for LAN Port and Clients connected via switch get reset after few secs

CSCvd79464

APs with WSM module enabled sending RRM Data every 5sec for each radio

CSCvd79511

Radius Admin mode goes into disable state in LTB setup

CSCvd79745

Clients fail to pass auth when using L2 and Web-Auth on MAC failure on same WLAN

CSCvd80508

Cisco 1810W AP at a vWLC: LAN ports stuck on admin-down after modifying RLAN settings

CSCvd84229

Cisco WLC wrongly reporting 4SS rate for HT in 2.4GHz with Cisco 1850 APs

CSCvd84773

Cisco WLC reloads unexpectedly in an loop due to nmspRxServerTask

CSCvd86566

Client with incorrect NAI Realm gets Access-Accept from RADIUS server

CSCvd90110

Cisco 2800 APs sending incorrect AKM in Re-assoc response in Flex Mode with adaptive FT

CSCvd90151

Cisco 2800, 3800 APs: when WLC sends association reject, AP sends deauth with status 0

CSCvd90377

Cisco WLC applying wrong ACL to clients when doing CWA

CSCvd91152

Cisco 3700 APs in FlexConnect running on Cisco 8.3.111.0 release reloads unexpectedly

CSCvd96678

Vocera B3000N badge failing to associate

CSCvd96846

SXP debugs - IP address of client displayed in reverse

CSCve02041

Cisco 2800, 3800APs: AP printing 'radio off due to POE' when it is actually on

CSCve02210

Incorrect SNMP OID issue for FT - 1.3.6.1.4.1.9.9.521.1.1.1.1.10

CSCve02612

HA- Config sync failed on standby when Cisco Flex AP configs modified

CSCve02689

Silent reboot after memory usage goes to 85%

CSCve12254

cLApWlanStatsOnlineUserNum is not current number of online user

CSCve13779

Cisco 2802 AP: rogue detection configuration changed back to Enabled after AP reboot

CSCve15860

Cisco 8540 WLC is not responding to capwap-data keep-alive

CSCve18213

Foreign WLC leaks IPv6 and IPv4 multicast client traffic out of EoIP tunnel

CSCve20123

When client does inter AP roam DP may not plumb tclass while having active call
Note 
Do not upgrade to Release 8.3.121.0 if your network deployment uses TSPEC protocols (VoWLAN clients such as 792x, 882x, Spectralink) and if TSPEC and CAC is enabled on it. Contact Cisco TAC for further information if you must upgrade to this release.

CSCve23581

Cisco AP2800, 3800 AP sends multicast with AES when client is TKIP

CSCve24871

Flex ARP responds for wired clients

CSCve26935

Cisco 2800, 3800 AP: IPv4 TCP low throughput with Windows 10 Creator

CSCve26948

Cisco 2800, 3800 AP: CAPWAPd blocked during Cisco AP boot causing watchdog reset (WCPD)

CSCve27052

Cisco APs shows public IP on Cisco WLC GUI but private IP in CLI

CSCve38070

Cisco 2800, 3800 APs false 100% channel utilization observed

CSCvk44249

WLC 5508 - foreign mapping is missing on a WLAN when restoring a backup

Resolved Caveats

Table 14. Resolved Caveats for Release 8.3.121.0 and 8.3.122.0

Caveat ID Number

Description

CSCuq05475

Controller GUI shows AP's NAT IP instead of private IP

CSCuw45964

Mobility Express: While Editing a WLAN in HTTP session, user is getting logged out

CSCux11777

AP1532 non-root bridge high retransmission and latency rate

CSCux83260

"lbs-ssc" and" sha256-lbs-ssc" missing in Cisco WLC web UI

CSCux97132

AP starts CAC timer after rolling back to lower bandwidth

CSCuz03702

New mobility:Wired client behind WGB fails to pass traffic after roaming

CSCuz16883

Address registration issues for mobility scenarios

CSCuz45986

CWA not working on Cisco 8500 WLC as guest anchor with accounting enabled

CSCuz47559

Error saving config file happens on multiple Cisco 2702 APs

CSCuz70879

MAP reloads on hitting 40 mins timer even when it is downloading image

CSCva06617

Globally configured ATF mode not applied to newly joined AP2700

CSCva14667

GET on AP groups table after set - response missing

CSCva17630

WLC sends warm-start trap instead of cold-start during autoprovisioning

CSCva26821

Auto Anchor Deployment: scheduling deletion of mobile station fails

CSCva31890

MIB table bsnMobileStationPerRadioPerVapTable has no data

CSCva33212

Reintroduce auto provisioning feature on WLC 2504 running 8.0 release

CSCva39537

802.11h configuration not saved after restoring config backup

CSCva40580

BulkSync on active WLC never completes and is stuck in 'in-progress'

CSCva44397

WLC gateway not reachable after disabling LAG

CSCva46506

Flexgroup RADIUS configurations are not pushed to AP

CSCva49263

802.11r re-auth failure after roaming

CSCva64515

%SPECTRUM-3-CA_LOGMSG: SPECTRUM LOG: invalid radio type

CSCva66176

AP drop of from Network due to large set of Mobility groups in down/down

CSCva66489

802.11r session timeout after reassocition causing deauthentication 17 mismatch FTIE

CSCva68921

Cisco WiSM2 reaperWatcher got stuck on DP0 while retriving crash and reloads unexpectedly

CSCva77707

AIR-CT5508 SSO ARP request out redundancy management sent with wrong MAC

CSCva81406

WLC - Unmap deauth reason code 16 from reason code 15 exclusively

CSCva83802

HA: SSH on redundancy management interface rejected

CSCva85361

WLC losing IPv6 connectivity

CSCva90265

iPAD PRO with IOS10 is getting deauthenticated at times due to M3 timer

CSCva91483

AP2700 failing co-channel fairness with Samsung S5

CSCva92917

Observed Traceback logs in show msglog and logging

CSCva95121

Stale IP route left on Flex AP config if booting up in standalone mode

CSCva99052

Configuring 1810W to OEAP does not enable DHCP on Local port LAN3

CSCva99545

Invalid information displayed in show cert webauth/webadmin

CSCvb03237

ME contacting CCO byitself

CSCvb05067

Local EAP fails after wrong username login

CSCvb05494

Wrong format of SNMP trap - mobility flap alarm

CSCvb11778

Cisco WLC running 8.1.x release reloads unexpectedly on sisfSwitcherTask

CSCvb12026

Client Load Balance export to anchors fails with new mobility enabled

CSCvb12565

WLC stops working when running 'show run-config' command with no APs

CSCvb13666

WiSM2 stopped working with Task Name 'IPv6_Msg_Task'

CSCvb15871

aIOS does not forward broadcast multicast frames with dynamic VLAN

CSCvb16806

Cisco 5500 MC showing stale connections from MA clients

CSCvb20553

CoA for session timeout not working using free RADIUS server

CSCvb29996

Cisco 1810W AP hardware Watchdog reloads unexpectedly PC=0xc03b3ffc, LR=0xc008af24

CSCvb33076

WLC: GUI does not allow to change sniffer channel

CSCvb35865

AP2800 reloads unexpectedly for FlexConnect-Sensor-FlexConnect

CSCvb44979

WLC Local EAP with Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7925 handshake failure

CSCvb45130

Part of ATF config is not pushed to uploaded config

CSCvb46044

Standby reboots continuously with reason XMLs were not transferred from Active to Standby

CSCvb48354

RRM Not updating as per configured on WLC

CSCvb51570

WISM 2 reloads unexpectedly on upgrade to 8.3.102.0 with Task Name: spamApTask6

CSCvb53368

Validate rogue clients against AAA not work

CSCvb54306

Cisco 1815 AP: LED blikning green - light green even at full power and clients connected

CSCvb57350

SNMP trap for AP interface Up/down traps not getting generated

CSCvb57779

APs unable to join WLC in different subnet through gateways with proxy-arp disabled

CSCvb61023

DHCP Option 82(remote-id) not present is some AP

CSCvb62874

Radio interface input queue gets filled on Autonomous APs

CSCvb64042

WLC HA transfer download failure with legitimate network latency

CSCvb64560

CISCO-LWAPP-AAA-MIB: DEFVAL format incorrect for some objects

CSCvb67724

Cisco 5508 WLC is going out of memory

CSCvb69962

Client traps not showing session ID's

CSCvb70551

COS AP's rebooted due to Kernel Panic-Not Syncing: Out of Memory

CSCvb71600

Cisco WLC stopped woking after applyng CPU ACL

CSCvb74948

AVC - CISCO-JABBER-IM application is getting misclassified as SSL

CSCvb77390

WLC stopped working accessing MAC Address Database

CSCvb81940

VLAN tagging for external module removed from Cisco AP after upgrade to 8.3.102.0 release

CSCvb86157

Clients cannot connect anymore to vWLC- Instrumented code added

CSCvb88777

ME:Console lockup due to unwanted rsync failure messages

CSCvb89781

Cisco 2700-B AP unable to join WLC: Unable to create temp dir "flash:/update"

CSCvb91652

WLC sluggishness due to flooding probe, need probe throttling configs

CSCvb93189

AP drops Retransmitted M3 from WLC

CSCvb93365

WLC msglog showing a lot of traceback

CSCvb94413

Cisco 2800, 3800 APs: low Tx power observed in certain RF conditions

CSCvb96009

Cisco WLC running 8.3.102 reloads unexpectedly on emweb task

CSCvb97383

WLC deauthenticating roaming client with idle timeout

CSCvb97656

Unexpected reload: Task Name: mmListen on 8.3.102.0

CSCvb98859

AP in local sw/local auth disconnect EAP-SIM client idle for more than 0.5 second

CSCvb99468

AirOS WLC reloads unexpectedly in emWeb when serving an EmWebForm exclusion-list

CSCvc04089

Cisco 2700 series AP radio resets reason code 71 RADIO_RC_NO_REPORT

CSCvc07184

Media streaming behavior different between 1560/3800 and 3700

CSCvc07521

AP3800 sends A-MSDU larger than client can handle

CSCvc08052

DFS false detection on AP2700

CSCvc09824

AP2800 band select stats counter show zero

CSCvc11630

Radio reset in switching to connected mode from standalone

CSCvc12594

Controller fails to send SNMP when using untagged interfaces on different ports

CSCvc18670

WLC: Client stops passing traffic on DHCP Reqd. WLAN after sending a Reassoc request but no DHCP pkt

CSCvc23724

Cisco WLC reloads unexpectedly with EoGRE Heartbeat and skip count configured with value 0 which makes tunnel dead

CSCvc24485

#APF-3-UNKNOWN_RADIO_TYPE: [SS] apf_utils.c:571 Unknown Radio Type 0 from Standby flooding syslog

CSCvc28168

WLC set ZERO 802.11e QoS UP for part of the downstream voice packets and APs trust it

CSCvc33793

WLC tears down connected AP due to unequal loadbalance between SPAM queues high load

CSCvc39231

SNMP GETBULK on cLIpsecProfileTable returns with No response from controller

CSCvc40267

WLC sends wrong VLAN for AAA overriden client re-associating to AP belonging to FlexConnect Group

CSCvc40852

Active controller in HA pair shows different socket errors

CSCvc41438

WGB running 15.3(3)JD WGB takes ~500ms longer to scan DFS channels vs JBB

CSCvc41484

Cisco 1850 APs: high failure rate in off-channel operation

CSCvc44293

ME UI - Changing Transmit power on UI does not work

CSCvc49492

AP1852 detects high noise level on 5-GHz radio

CSCvc49713

AP generates flood of Received and decoded a DMS client request payload successfully

CSCvc50436

WGB wired client randomly stuck in the DHCP_REQD state after layer 2 roaming between the controllers

CSCvc52093

WLC send deauth 17 to phone in 4-way handshake

CSCvc55328

Cisco AP reloads unexpectedly due to kernel panic at WlLoadRateGrp

CSCvc61652

m25/1.0 is shown in client info

CSCvc62277

Cisco 5520 WC reloads unexpectedly on running RRM commands on task emWeb

CSCvc63169

Flex AP specific WLAN-VLAN Mapping lost on rebooting the AP

CSCvc65568

Cisco Wireless IP Phne 8821 fails 802.11r FT roam with invalid FTIE MIC

CSCvc65641

WLC reports tracebacks reported very frequently but no unexpected reloads

CSCvc65675

WLC: Constantly increasing memory consumption by SNMPTask

CSCvc66352

Cisco 5500 WLC reloads unexpectedly with taskname emweb

CSCvc67005

2802 AP drops client ARP packets after web authentication

CSCvc67465

Flex AP loses VLAN mapping if VLAN tagging is enabled

CSCvc68156

Full support for distance on AP1572

CSCvc74507

Fix incorrect commit of CSCuu59589

CSCvc74515

WLC Data plane stopped working due to fragmentation

CSCvc74876

Cisco 2800, 3800 APs runing 8.2.145.21 release: CAPWAP disconnect then stuck in discovery loop

CSCvc78510

Cisco 2702 AP aux port goes to disabled after the AP is rebooted

CSCvc78546

WLC sets Zero 802.11e QoS for downstream voice traffic when CAC is disabled

CSCvc79811

When adding or removing country codes 2.4-GHz channels change

CSCvc81929

ME reloads unexpectedly when DHCP screen is accessed

CSCvc82053

The NMSP info or probe notification queue is saturating

CSCvc82376

EAP-TLS certs and PMK cache are missing on Flex AP after reload

CSCvc82845

WLC returns nothing for SNMP get WEB ACL - cldcClientAaaOverrideAclName

CSCvc83175

vWLC does not learn client IP / Client stuck in DHCP_REQD

CSCvc83465

Cisco 3800 AP sometime stops sniffing on DFS channel

CSCvc83490

Redundancy Mobility MAC does not stay, Primary WLC's MAC is always set instead

CSCvc83583

Cisco 5520 WLC reloads unexpectedly with taskname apfProbeThread

CSCvc85164

802.11k: WNM neighbor report is empty in when WLAN ID is greater than 1

CSCvc85328

AP1832/1852 APs: Power injector/Normal mode inspite of power supply by AIR-PWR-C

CSCvc86170

ClickAP FlexConnect Local Auth doesn't work on WLAN with CCKM security

CSCvc86951

Cisco 1850 AP beacon missing or corrupted during downstream traffic test

CSCvc86979

2800 AP silent reboot with NUL print every 10 mins continuously

CSCvc87433

Webauth with proxy does not work after 8.2

CSCvc88997

FRA probe suppression config not saved after WLC reboot

CSCvc93398

AP2800/AP3800 MU-MIMO forms MU groups with 2SS clients

CSCvc94524

Cisco 2800, 3800 APs iphone and android phones are not getting IPv6 addresses

CSCvc94648

Evaluation of WLC for OpenSSL Jan 2017

CSCvc95222

Cisco 1810w AP LAN port dropping IPTV packets when wired device is 100M

CSCvc98310

AP 1830: 2.4-GHz radio stopped working @0x009915D7

CSCvd00067

Wired WGB client is removed from parent AP's association table

CSCvd00289

Cisco 2800, 3800 APs CAPWAPd init unsuccessful creating 2 CAPWAPd causing WCPD watchdogd reset

CSCvd01586

Cisco WLC reloads unexpectedly on task name: RRM-DCLNT-2_4 | rrmClientCoverageHoleAlgorithm

CSCvd06463

AMSDU packets Tx cause 5sec gap of packet Tx to Cisco Wireless IP Phone 8821 from IOS AP

CSCvd06848

WLC stopped working on SNMPTask

CSCvd06993

Upgrade to 8.3 requires to reconfigure DNS server IP

CSCvd07215

AP1810/2800 doesn't learn DHCP lease time from DHCP server and defaults to 24hr.

CSCvd07423

AP firmware corrupt after power cycle bad mzip file, unknown zip method reboot loop

CSCvd09240

Local-auth EAP-TLS win10 not working

CSCvd10363

Config uploads and downloads are not allowed in Cisco Mobility Express after flash error message

CSCvd12057

Flex AVC : Downstream QoS marking not working - 8.3

CSCvd14806

APs randomly not showing any neighbors on both radios

CSCvd15394

3800 AP will reject login for login credentials with childer ~ in password

CSCvd15404

Rule creation with CLRuleConfigEntry stops the controller from working

CSCvd15742

Cisco AP reloads unexpectedly with %ENTROPY-0-ENTROPY_ERROR: Unable to collect sufficient entropy

CSCvd18025

Anchor1 WLC does not free client sessions after client roaming to Anchor2 WLC-client entries stale

CSCvd18535

ROKH id inconsistent for 802.11r roaming in Flex - NAT setup

CSCvd18732

Cisco 1810 AP radio firmware assert @0x0099B2DA in overnight multi-client test

CSCvd18773

8.2 clients unable to authenticate for extra 3 seconds post 1 sec cleanup timeout

CSCvd19354

Cisco WLC reloads unexpectedly while editing config rf-profile hsr-mode disable | enable config rf-profile 11b

CSCvd20251

DP stopped working on Cisco 5508 WLC running 8.0.140.0 release

CSCvd20271

AP 3800 stopped working in Monitor mode with wIPS submode

CSCvd20843

Beacon stuck due to off-channel stuck

CSCvd21051

AP3800: Kernel crash at wlTxDone+0x190/0x688 [ap8x]

CSCvd21155

WLC stopped working when multicasting traffic and accessing WLC GUI

CSCvd21969

AAA AVC Override - AVC profile retained after roaming

CSCvd24540

SNMP System stopped working when tried to create tunnel with clGatewayTunnelEntry MiB

CSCvd25231

Collect stack info for silent reboot of 2800/3800 APs

CSCvd27065

EAP-FAST EAP-Chaining on wired Cisco 1810WAP port does not work

CSCvd27285

ME_1852E : CCO image download re-initiated on the APs on which the download was already completed

CSCvd27398

WLC management access stops working while WLAN services are still up

CSCvd28645

Cisco AP sending RTS at 6 data rate when data rate 6 is disabled

CSCvd29564

Layer 2 Packet Drop Of CDP Packets for COS APs

CSCvd30952

RM3010L-B-K9 Hyperlocation Module stopped working

CSCvd32632

Standby Controller stopped working @rmgrReboot

CSCvd33140

Constant increase in WLC Memory reaching 90% and above

CSCvd33219

AP 3800: FW hang detected - chatter: wl1: fwHangDetect(357): FTR!

CSCvd35231

AP1810W: Reload Reason: 0: Unknown aka Silent Reboot

CSCvd35988

8.5 5520WLC-HA causing DENY rule on WLC and Telnet&Gui access down

CSCvd36259

ME Controller intermittently Flaps with external AP.

CSCvd36736

AP in local sw/local auth disconnect EAP-SIM client idle for more than 0.5 second

CSCvd37808

Cisco 8510 WLC stopped working - iappSocketTask

CSCvd37960

Clients getting re-anchored if critical application is present on client

CSCvd39346

Cisco 2800, 3800 APs WCPD slow memory leak

CSCvd40646

AP2802 - Kernel Panic - Dot11Classifier: Mgmt frame not supported 0

CSCvd42348

Standby WLC stopped working on performing SNMP Set on bsnDot11QosProfileEntry

CSCvd44446

Retried EAP Response Dropped as a duplicate while First EAP Response was not even received on the AP

CSCvd46216

AP1832/AP1852 sometimes does not send authentication response

CSCvd48333

Controller stopped working : emWeb

CSCvd49909

Kernel panic @ ClientCapabilitiesTracker virtual address invalid band select

CSCvd50044

System stopped working multiple times on ping Rx task

CSCvd51674

AP1810W: Silent reboot : revert highest power table value

CSCvd53205

DCA lists in RF profiles are broken after backup/restore the WLC's config

CSCvd53765

After restarting WLC NMSP goes down on CMX

CSCvd54154

All AP1850 connected to master AP reloads unexpectedly in a loop due to watchdog reset

CSCvd56064

Flex local switching, local auth not supported when PMF is enabled in 8.3.114.22

CSCvd56422

Error cause 403 generated for 'RFC-3576 Disconnect-Request'

CSCvd56581

Client not getting IP address when moving between SSID

CSCvd56671

802.11r FT roaming across WLCs: WLC reloads unexpectedly in 'apfMsConnTask_0' in 8.3 MR2

CSCvd58113

Cisco WLC allowing telnet and SSH over IPv6 on global telnet and SSH disabled

CSCvd58664

AP dropping EAP packets on Radio which is seen on wired uplink

CSCvd61701

SSH to Standby RMI or Service port Fails

CSCvd61747

AP3800: Radio reloads unexpectedly due to off channel stuck due to defer_chchange_flag always set to TRUE

CSCvd61977

2800/3800 APs-radio coredump generation may stuck ca_status leading to IPC call function failures

CSCvd63242

Click AP not associating with 802.11r client in CiFlexConnect mode

CSCvd66657

AP 3802: SensorD stuck in offchannel causing radio stops working

CSCvd67178

Anchor not deleting webauth req client beyond webauth timeout

CSCvd69782

Roaming L3 test was failed with 50% in Talwar and Pata WLC

CSCvd69992

AP: 2800/3800 unable send proper sequence# and burst rate upstream

CSCvd70755

AIR-AP3802I reloads unexpectedly due to kernel panic

CSCvd72432

LocalEAP LDAP request With incorrect password lockout users

CSCvd72664

Mobility Express AP sometimes tags 802.1q VLAN for native WLAN, causing ARP packet drop

CSCvd74063

AP1832 reloads unexpectedly due to watchdog reset(wcpd no heartbeat)

CSCvd77037

AP1832 sending instant ACK after CTS that block data from client

CSCvd79597

Smart License 5520/8540 WLC : Unable to reset HTTP-Proxy on Call home configuration from GUI

CSCvd80962

LWAPP-3-AP_LOCK_ERR traceback observed on WLC for Cisco 2800, 3800 APs

CSCvd81303

Cisco 2800, 3800 APs: Limit 'best' DCA to 80 MHz also for RF profiles

CSCvd81926

CCX Proxy arp flag not set in IOS APs

CSCvd83741

AP: 1850 unable send proper sequence# and burst rate upstream from AP to MSE

CSCvd85995

AP3800: AP deauth client after roaming and does not send deauth when client sends QoS null

CSCvd86274

Cisco 1800/2800/3800 Series AP does not send the Platform value via CDP when it is brand new

CSCvd87065

Cisco WLC reloads unexpectedly due to task nmspTxServerTask

CSCvd88630

Cisco 3800 AP reloads unexpectedly due to 'WCPD' in 8.4 release

CSCvd90117

AP3800 - Radio unexpectedly reloads frequently due to beacon stuck

CSCvd90669

Need support for AAA override with MAC filtering on RLAN

CSCvd90707

Command mismatch traceback observed on 2.4 GHz radio

CSCvd91770

Trust-DSCP-Upstream broken on 8.2.151.0 release

CSCvd91894

Cisco 3800/2800 APs kernel panic unexpectedl reload on PC is at mv_dev_kfree_skb+0xc/0xa4 [ap8x]

CSCvd97103

IPv4 CPU ACL - IP-Address with netmask other than 255.255.255.255 does not work

CSCvd98548

Kernel panic inside ForwardFrame function!

CSCvd99909

Cisco 3800 AP- 5-GHz radio reloads unexpectedly - when SI enabled

CSCve00464

AP1852 detects high noise level on 5-GHz radio for every channel except the serving one

CSCve01109

SXP connection on WLC stays off

CSCve01552

Unknown Username when switching from open to 802.1x SSID

CSCve01859

With FIPS enabled on 5520WLC, 3802AP shows no 5-GHz neighbors

CSCve06701

Client stuck in DHCP_REQD on flex AP after changing native VLAN

CSCve07524

In GUI 802.11ac configuration behavior mismatch with CLI for different AP mode

CSCve10751

Clients cannot assocate with AP after changing from DFS to non-DFS channels during CAC, QCA 02910240

CSCve13183

Cisco 2800, 3800, 1800 APs WCPD reloads unexpectedly due to double-free in RRM Off-channel element

CSCve14081

AireOS: Same channel has been assigned to both the 5-GHz Radios after CAPWAP restart

CSCve14710

ME_3800 : Observed an EMWEB device unexpected reload

CSCve17355

Upgrade to Cisco WLC - 8.3 software enables 802.11k and 802.11v by default on all WLANs

CSCve21379

During Auto Provisioning feature, RADIUS server templates are getting applied but staying disabled.

CSCve23737

AP 3800: FIQ/NMI reloads unexpectedly with FIQ stack corruption for CPU1 and showing all zero

CSCve23874

Cisco 2800, 3800 APs:Client associates even if CAC timer start on AP log, when DFS channel is set

CSCve24313

ME internal AP loses timezone (in ssh) after reboot

CSCve26592

Cisco ME running 8.2.151.0 Master/Internal AP not able to join Controller

CSCve27955

Config upload failing due to WLANs having special or invalid characters

CSCve30199

CCKM PMK (Version 2) message flooding 8.3.x release

CSCve30922

Cisco 8540 WLC modifies IP Header 'Router Alert' to 'End of Option List' when IGMP snooping enabled

CSCve34143

WLAN-VLAN mapping not working sometime when AP is removed and added back in flex group

CSCve77722

WLAN in FlexConnect local switching drops NAC+802.1X and WPA2-PSK-WebAuth traffic on MAC filter fail

CSCvf31894

Backout changes - CSCvc78546 that leads to CSCve20123

Cisco Mobility Express Solution Release Notes

Overview


Note

The Cisco Mobility Express wireless network solution is available starting from Cisco Wireless Release 8.1.122.0.

The Cisco Mobility Express wireless network solution provides a wireless controller functionality bundled into the Cisco Aironet 1560, 1815, 1830, 1850, 2800, and 3800 Series access points.

In the Cisco Mobility Express wireless network solution, one AP, which runs the Cisco Mobility Express wireless controller, is designated as the Master AP. Other access points, referred to as Subordinate APs, associate to this Master AP.

The Master AP operates as a wireless controller, to manage and control the subordinate APs. It also operates as an AP to serve clients. The subordinate APs behave as normal lightweight APs to serve clients.

For more information about the solution, including the setup and configuration, see the Cisco Mobility Express User Guide for Release 8.3, at http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/access_point/mob_exp/83/user_guide/b_ME_User_Guide_83.html

Supported Cisco Aironet Access Points

APs Supported as Master (Support Integrated Wireless Controller Capability)

APs Supported as Subordinate

Cisco Aironet 1560 Series

Cisco Aironet 1830 Series

Cisco Aironet 1850 Series

Cisco Aironet 2800 Series

Cisco Aironet 3800 Series

In addition to the following, all the APs that are supported as Master APs are also supported as subordinate APs:

Cisco Aironet 700i Series

Cisco Aironet 700w Series

Cisco Aironet 1600 Series

Cisco Aironet 1700 Series

Cisco Aironet 1810W Series

Cisco Aironet 2600 Series

Cisco Aironet 2700 Series

Cisco Aironet 3500 Series

Cisco Aironet 3600 Series

Cisco Aironet 3700 Series

Cisco Mobility Express Features

The following new features and functionalities have been introduced in this release:

  • Support for the following access points:

    • Cisco Aironet 1560 Series

    • Cisco Aironet 2800 Series

    • Cisco Aironet 3800 Series

  • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Version 3 polling; configurable through the GUI.

  • Support for the Flexible Radio Assignment (FRA) functionality for the radio in slot 0 on Cisco Aironet 3800 Series access points. FRA automatically detects when a high number of devices are connected to a network, and changes the dual radios in an access point from 2.4GHz/5GHz to 5GHz/5GHz to serve more clients.

  • Improvements in software update and access point image management with direct download from Cisco.com.

  • Integration with Cisco CMX Cloud for both guest services and presence analytics. This is enabled by the integrated cloud connector on the Cisco Mobility Express controller for seamless integration and easier provisioning.

  • Localization to Japanese and Korean for the Cisco Mobility Express controller GUI.

  • Setting up and managing an internal DHCP server through the GUI.

  • Importing a customized guest login page.

  • Forced failover to a specified AP as master.

The following are existing features, with continued support in the current release:


Note

Even if the Cisco AP is 802.3ad (LACP)-compliant, link aggregation groups (LAG) are not supported on the AP while it has a Cisco Mobility Express software image.
  • Scalability:

    • Up to 25 APs

    • Up to 16 WLANs

    • Up to 100 rogue APs

    • Up to 1000 rogue clients

  • License—Does not require any licenses (Cisco Right-To-Use License or Swift) for APs.

  • Operation— The Master AP can concurrently function as controller (to manage APs) and as an AP (to serve clients).

  • GUI and CLI-based initial configuration wizards.

  • Up to three Network Time Protocol (NTP) servers, with support for FQDN names.

  • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Version 3 polling, configurable through the CLI.

  • IEEE 802.11r with support for Over-the-Air Fast BSS transition method, Over-the-DS Fast BSS transition method, and Fast Transition PSK authentication. Fast BSS transition methods are supported via CLI only.

  • CCKM, supported via CLI only.

  • Client ping test

  • Changing the country code on the controller and APs on the network, via the controller GUI.

  • Syslog messaging towards external server.

  • Software image download using TFTP and HTTP.

  • Priming at distribution site.

  • Default Service Set Identifier (SSID), set from factory. Available for initial provisioning only.

  • Management through the web interface Monitoring Dashboard.

  • Cisco Wireless Controller Best Practices.

  • Quality of Service (QoS).

  • Multicast with default settings.

  • Application Visibility and Control (AVC)—Limited HTTP, with only Application Visibility and not Control. Deep Packet inspection with 1,500+ signatures.

  • WLAN access control lists (ACLs).

  • Roaming—Layer 2 roaming without mobility groups.

  • IPv6—For client bridging only.

  • High Density Experience (HDX)—Supported when managing APs that support HDX.

  • Radio Resource Management (RRM)—Supported within AP group only.

  • WPA2 Security.

  • WLAN-VLAN mapping.

  • Guest WLAN login with Web Authorization.

  • Local EAP Authentication (local RADIUS server).

  • Local profile.

  • Network Time Protocol (NTP) Server.

  • Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) and Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP).

  • Clean Air.

  • Simple Network Management Protocol—SNMPv1, by default, and SNMPv2c.

  • Management—SSH, Telnet, Admin users.

  • Reset to factory defaults.

  • Serviceability—Core file and core options, Logging and syslog.

  • Cisco Prime Infrastructure.

  • BYOD—Onboarding only.

  • UX regulatory domain.

  • Authentication, Authorization, Accounting (AAA) Override.

  • IEEE 802.11k

  • IEEE 802.11r

  • Supported—Over-the-Air Fast BSS transition method

  • Not Supported—Over-the-DS Fast BSS transition and Fast Transition PSK authentication

  • Passive Client

  • Voice with Call Admission Control (CAC), with Traffic Specification (TSpec)

  • Fast SSID Changing

  • Terminal Access Controller Access Control System (TACACS)

  • Management over wireless

  • High Availability and Redundancy—Built-in redundancy mechanism to self-select a Master AP and to select a new AP as Master in case of a failure. Supported using VRRP.

  • Software upgrade with preimage download

  • Migration to controller-based deployment.

Compatibility with Other Cisco Wireless Solutions

See the Cisco Wireless Solutions Software Compatibility Matrix, at: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/compatibility/matrix/compatibility-matrix.html

Software Release Information

The following table lists the Cisco Mobility Express software for Cisco Wireless 8.3.133.0.

Access Points Supported As Master

Software to be Used only for Conversion from Unified Wireless Network Lightweight AP Software To Cisco Mobility Express Software

AP Software Image Bundle, to be Used for Software Update, or Supported Access Point Images, or Both

1560

AIR-AP1560-K9-8-3-130-0.tar

AIR-AP1560-K9-ME-8-3-130-0.zip

1830

AIR-AP1830-K9-8-3-130-0.tar

AIR-AP1830-K9-ME-8-3-130-0.zip

1850

AIR-AP1850-K9-8-3-130-0.tar

AIR-AP1850-K9-ME-8-3-130-0.zip

2800

AIR-AP2800-K9-8-3-130-0.tar

AIR-AP2800-K9-ME-8-3-130-0.zip

3800

AIR-AP3800-K9-8-3-130-0.tar

AIR-AP3800-K9-ME-8-3-130-0.zip

Installing Mobility Express Software

See the “Getting Started” section in the Mobility Express User Guide at http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/access_point/mob_exp/83/user_guide/b_ME_User_Guide_83.html

Caveats

The open caveats applicable to the Cisco Mobility Express solution are listed under the Open Caveats section. All caveats associated with the Cisco Mobility Express solution have Cisco Mobility Express specified in the headline.