AIR-LAP1242AG-E-K9 led flashing amber/red I need to reload firmware via console cable

[Chomots11]

                   I have a AIR-LAP1242AG-E-K9 that I was working to flash to the Autonomas version AP1242AG and during that process I guess I held the mode button down longer than 2 seconds when I tried to factory reset it as now everytime I boot it and connect the ethernet cable the led starts flashing amber & red and the radio and ethernet leds flash in sequance as well.  It will not ping when flashing and it will not go to the GUI.  I can see it on my router DNS table that it gets a valid IP but it only pings during the boot up once fully booted it will not ping.

My first quesiton is.... is this a hopless brick?

If not help me flash it as I have a console cable but I do not know how to use it or telnet.  I have an old Win XP box that has hyperterminal and a 9 pin serial port to work with.

I need to flash it with the c1240-k9w7-tar.124-25d.JA2.tar  file.

Thanks in advance

[Scott Fella]

Post what the output shows from the console.

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[Chomots11]

That is the problem, I do not know how to get into it via the colsole or that is not working either.  I have a feeling it is more likely the first reason.

I did want to add that when I power it up without the eithernet cable pluged in the led starts off as blue and then switches to green with the radio led showing traffic flashing.  That looks healthy to me, but the moment I plug in the ethernet cable the led starts to flash amber/red and the radio and ethernet leds flash sequentially as well.  I have to reboot it without the ethernet cable and it goes back to blue green.

Does anyone have a telnet tutorial?  I downloaded the IPSU and the TFTPD32.  The IPSU will not find an IP address even when I put the confimed one from my DNS server from my router in there and the TFTPD32 I am not smart enought to get working.

Thanks for the help

[vlad.mihailov]

David,

Install kitty, putty or teraterm terminal programms (free) and connect to console port of the AP. Choose settings 9600 bods, point terminal to the right COM port and have the AP boot up. You will see things happening on the terminal. Then post the output as was suggested earlier.

[Chomots11]

The Tera Term program you suggested rocks.  That did the trick and now I feel I have some control on this AP

This is the boot up you asked for

AP001a.e253.e186>
AP001a.e253.e186>Xmodem file system is available.
flashfs[0]: 9 files, 3 directories
flashfs[0]: 0 orphaned files, 0 orphaned directories
flashfs[0]: Total bytes: 15998976
flashfs[0]: Bytes used: 6731776
flashfs[0]: Bytes available: 9267200
flashfs[0]: flashfs fsck took 30 seconds.
Base ethernet MAC Address: 00:1a:e2:53:e1:86
Initializing ethernet port 0...
Reset ethernet port 0...
Reset done!
link auto-negotiating....
auto-negotiation takes 10000 milli-seconds to complete
ERROR: timeout waiting for auto-negotiation to complete
ERROR: fail to bring ethernet link up

The system has been encountered an error initializing
ethernet port. You may need to check hardware
The system is ignoring the error and continuing boot.
If you interrupt the system boot process, the following
commands will reinitialize ethernet, tftp, and finish
loading the operating system software:

    ether_init
    tftp_init
    boot

Loading "flash:/c1240-rcvk9w8-mx/c1240-rcvk9w8-mx"...#############################################################################################################################################################################

File "flash:/c1240-rcvk9w8-mx/c1240-rcvk9w8-mx" uncompressed and installed, entry point: 0x3000
executing...

              Restricted Rights Legend

Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is
subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph
(c) of the Commercial Computer Software - Restricted
Rights clause at FAR sec. 52.227-19 and subparagraph
(c) (1) (ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer
Software clause at DFARS sec. 252.227-7013.

           cisco Systems, Inc.
           170 West Tasman Drive
           San Jose, California 95134-1706

Cisco IOS Software, C1240 Software (C1240-RCVK9W8-M), Version 12.3(11)JX1, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Copyright (c) 1986-2006 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Mon 17-Jul-06 11:44 by alnguyen
Image text-base: 0x00003000, data-base: 0x0035C940

Initializing flashfs...

flashfs[1]: 9 files, 3 directories
flashfs[1]: 0 orphaned files, 0 orphaned directories
flashfs[1]: Total bytes: 15998976
flashfs[1]: Bytes used: 6731776
flashfs[1]: Bytes available: 9267200
flashfs[1]: flashfs fsck took 4 seconds.
flashfs[1]: Initialization complete....done Initializing flashfs.
cisco AIR-LAP1242AG-E-K9   (PowerPCElvis) processor (revision A0) with 24566K/8192K bytes of memory.
Processor board ID FCZ111481Z0
PowerPCElvis CPU at 266Mhz, revision number 0x0950
Last reset from power-on
LWAPP image version 3.0.51.0
1 FastEthernet interface

32K bytes of flash-simulated non-volatile configuration memory.
Base ethernet MAC Address: 00:1A:E2:53:E1:86
Part Number                          : 73-10256-06
PCA Assembly Number                  : 800-26918-05
PCA Revision Number                  : A0
PCB Serial Number                    : FOC11080HAH
Top Assembly Part Number             : 800-29152-02
Top Assembly Serial Number           : FCZ111481Z0
Top Revision Number                  : A0
Product/Model Number                 : AIR-LAP1242AG-E-K9

Press RETURN to get started!

*Mar  1 00:00:06.466: %CDP_PD-4-POWER_OK: Full power - AC_ADAPTOR inline power source
*Mar  1 00:00:06.472: %SYS-5-RESTART: System restarted --
Cisco IOS Software, C1240 Software (C1240-RCVK9W8-M), Version 12.3(11)JX1, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Copyright (c) 1986-2006 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Mon 17-Jul-06 11:44 by alnguyen
*Mar  1 00:00:07.406: %LINK-3-UPDOWN: Interface FastEthernet0, changed state to up
*Mar  1 00:00:08.406: %LINEPROTO-5-UPDOWN: Line protocol on Interface FastEthernet0, changed state to down

[Chomots11]

I see what is going on now, it is giving the errors because it cannot locate the main controler.

*Mar  1 00:00:06.466: %CDP_PD-4-POWER_OK: Full power - AC_ADAPTOR inline power source
*Mar  1 00:00:06.472: %SYS-5-RESTART: System restarted --
Cisco IOS Software, C1240 Software (C1240-RCVK9W8-M), Version 12.3(11)JX1, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Copyright (c) 1986-2006 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Mon 17-Jul-06 11:44 by alnguyen
*Mar  1 00:00:07.406: %LINK-3-UPDOWN: Interface FastEthernet0, changed state to up
*Mar  1 00:00:08.406: %LINEPROTO-5-UP
AP001a.e253.e186>
AP001a.e253.e186>DOWN: Line protocol on Interface FastEthernet0, changed state to down
AP001a.e253.e186>
*Mar  1 00:00:25.479: %LWAPP-5-CHANGED: LWAPP changed state to DISCOVERY
*Mar  1 00:00:46.296: %LINEPROTO-5-UPDOWN: Line protocol on Interface FastEthernet0, changed state to up
*Mar  1 00:00:55.295: %DHCP-6-ADDRESS_ASSIGN: Interface FastEthernet0 assigned DHCP address 192.168.0.199, mask 255.255.255.0, hostname AP001a.e253.e186

Translating "CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER.net.sahm.ae"...domain server (192.168.0.15)

*Mar  1 00:01:14.883: LWAPP_CLIENT_ERROR: lwapp_name_lookup - Could Not resolve CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER.net.sahm.ae
Translating "CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER.net.sahm.ae"...domain server (192.168.0.15)

*Mar  1 00:01:33.882: LWAPP_CLIENT_ERROR: lwapp_name_lookup - Could Not resolve CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER.net.sahm.ae
Translating "CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER.net.sahm.ae"...domain server (192.168.0.15)

*Mar  1 00:01:52.882: LWAPP_CLIENT_ERROR: lwapp_name_lookup - Could Not resolve CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER.net.sahm.ae
Translating "CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER.net.sahm.ae"...domain server (192.168.0.15)

*Mar  1 00:02:11.882: LWAPP_CLIENT_ERROR: lwapp_name_lookup - Could Not resolve CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER.net.sahm.ae

Once I flash it back to Autonomous version it should be ok after that.

Do you know the consol way to flash this as I cannot find that bit of info in the Cisco page, not that those are easy to read.

Thanks

[Chomots11]

I think I am on to something here

I set the PC IP address to10.0.0.4 and loaded the tar file into the C:/ root dir and then did the AP reboot wile holding the mode button for 20 seconds and this is the results.  I turned off the win firewall and the antivirious etc.

flashfs[0]: 9 files, 3 directories
flashfs[0]: 0 orphaned files, 0 orphaned directories
flashfs[0]: Total bytes: 15998976
flashfs[0]: Bytes used: 6731776
flashfs[0]: Bytes available: 9267200
flashfs[0]: flashfs fsck took 32 seconds.
Base ethernet MAC Address: 00:1a:e2:53:e1:86
Initializing ethernet port 0...
Reset ethernet port 0...
Reset done!
ethernet link up, 100 mbps, full-duplex
Ethernet port 0 initialized: link is up
button pressed for 25 seconds
process_config_recovery: set IP address and config to default 10.0.0.1
process_config_recovery: image recovery
image_recovery: Download default IOS tar image tftp://255.255.255.255/c1240-k9w7-tar.default

examining image...tftp://255.255.255.255/c1240-k9w7-tar.default: connection timed out

ERROR: Failed to open archive file tftp://255.255.255.255/c1240-k9w7-tar.default
Loading "flash:/c1240-rcvk9w8-mx/c1240-rcvk9w8-mx"...#############################################################################################################################################################################

File "flash:/c1240-rcvk9w8-mx/c1240-rcvk9w8-mx" uncompressed and installed, entry point: 0x3000
executing...

This is the log from the tftpd32 program, I can see it trying to work but for some reason no matter what I do for the file lociaton it will not link up

Connection received from 10.0.0.1 on port 1024 [07/09 16:31:09.921]

Read request for file . Mode octet [07/09 16:31:09.937]

File : error 2 in system call CreateFile The system cannot find the file specified. [07/09 16:31:09.937]

Connection received from 10.0.0.1 on port 1024 [07/09 16:31:13.734]

Read request for file . Mode octet [07/09 16:31:13.734]

File : error 2 in system call CreateFile The system cannot find the file specified. [07/09 16:31:13.734]

Connection received from 10.0.0.1 on port 1024 [07/09 16:31:17.546]

Read request for file . Mode octet [07/09 16:31:17.546]

File : error 2 in system call CreateFile The system cannot find the file specified. [07/09 16:31:17.546]

Connection received from 10.0.0.1 on port 1024 [07/09 16:31:21.343]

Read request for file . Mode octet [07/09 16:31:21.343]

File : error 2 in system call CreateFile The system cannot find the file specified. [07/09 16:31:21.343]

Connection received from 10.0.0.1 on port 1024 [07/09 16:31:25.156]

Read request for file . Mode octet [07/09 16:31:25.156]

File : error 2 in system call CreateFile The system cannot find the file specified. [07/09 16:31:25.156]

Connection received from 10.0.0.1 on port 1024 [07/09 16:31:28.953]

Read request for file . Mode octet [07/09 16:31:28.953]

File : error 2 in system call CreateFile The system cannot find the file specified. [07/09 16:31:28.953]

Connection received from 10.0.0.1 on port 1024 [07/09 16:31:32.765]

Read request for file . Mode octet [07/09 16:31:32.765]

File : error 2 in system call CreateFile The system cannot find the file specified. [07/09 16:31:32.765]

[Scott Fella]

Here are various ways to convert the AP image. You will need a tftp server and access to download the image from Cisco's download page.

Using a TFTP Server to Return to a Previous Release

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/access_point/conversion/lwapp/upgrade/guide/lwapnote.html#wp160918

https://supportforums.cisco.com/docs/DOC-18268

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/access_point/conversion/lwapp/upgrade/guide/lwapnote.html#wp160918

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQ_NuxdRhQ4

https://supportforums.cisco.com/docs/DOC-14960

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[Scott Fella]

This is the file name the AP is looking for.

c1240-k9w7-tar.default

Make sure you check the md5 hash to verify the file image isn't corrupt and make sure the file name matches what I posted. You also should be able to ping the AP IP address of 10.0.0.1



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[Scott Fella]

I also use 3cdeamon for my tftp server. Try downloading that and using that one. Also you can try to use another machine just in case.

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[Chomots11]

I have a good file name, verifed that.  I do not know what an md5 hash is but you may be onto something wth the ping.

I cannot ping it, at first I was going through a four port home router but then I went direct PC to AP and that did not work and then I tried PC to AP via cross over cable and that did not work either.  The PC is set a 10.0.0.4 with a subnet of 255.0.0.0  I noticed that in the AP console scroll that the image was ftfp://255.255.255.255/c1240-k97w-tar.default  so I tried to set the subnet to 255.255.255.255 and that gave me a windows error of "the combination of IP address and subnet mask is invalid.  All the bits in the host address portion of the IP address are set to 1.  Please enter a valid combination of IP and subnet"

[Scott Fella]

You need to set your PC to 10.0.0.2 255.0.0.0 and try to connect it back to a switch along with the AP.

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