Why cannot configure hostname for LAP via CLI

[kevinshkong11]

How can i change AP hostname for LAP via CLI?

I got the error 'command is disabled' when i try to use command 'capwap ap hostname <>'

I try to disconnect LAP from WLC, factory default, clear all private-configure and clear all files in nvram: but not working (still got error

Need help.

Thank you.

[Scott Fella]

Clearing the NVRAM is what you need to do. You also need to make sure that prior to trying to change the hostname, that the ap doesn't join the WLC. Once it joins, then you need to make changes in the WLC.  You also can deleted the config when you look at the flash.

Scott

[kevinshkong11]

Hi Scott,

I had tried but still same. What command you use to clear NVRAM?

Thank you.

[Scott Fella]

Here is what you need to do:

debug capwap console cli
erase /all nvram:
[confirm]
undebug all
reload
[confirm]

Scott

[Daniel Ordóñez Flores]

Hi

If your WLC has a code 5.2 or above you can use

"debug capwap console cli" "debug lapwap console cli"

After that the command will be allow

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[Daniel Ordóñez Flores]

and yes like Scott said don't let your AP join to WLC

[Saurav Lodh]

Please note that if AP is already associated to WLC,
the new hostname will only reflect on WLC after AP dis-associates and rejoins

[kevinshkong11]

Hi Salodh,

It is a brand new ap and yet associated to WLC.