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| − | ''CAUTION: This Procedure erases all configuration as well'' (which is not a problem if the access point (AP) is running in "lightweight mode", as all the config is stored on the WLAN controller in that case) | + | '''CAUTION: This Procedure erases all configuration as well''' (which is not a problem if the access point (AP) is running in "lightweight mode", as all the config is stored on the WLAN controller in that case) |
| − | * Connect to the AP with a serial | + | * Connect to the AP with a serial console cable |
* Hold the MODE button | * Hold the MODE button | ||
* Connect the power cord | * Connect the power cord | ||
Revision as of 14:28, 29 July 2014
AIR-CAP3502E-E-K9
CAUTION: This Procedure erases all configuration as well (which is not a problem if the access point (AP) is running in "lightweight mode", as all the config is stored on the WLAN controller in that case)
- Connect to the AP with a serial console cable
- Hold the MODE button
- Connect the power cord
- Keep holding the MODE button and watch the AP boot until the LED turns red
- Wait until you get to the
ap:prompt - Type
dir flash:and identify the filesprivate-multiple-fsandenv_vars - rename those two files:
rename flash:private-multiple-fs flash:old_private-multiple-fsrename flash:env_vars flash:old_env_vars- Type
dir flash:to verify the files have been successfully renamed
- Type
resetand confirm witchyto reset the AP - The AP will reboot now. Don't hold the MODE button this time.
- When you get to the login prompt, login with username/password
Cisco/Cisco
