Chapter 1 FAQs and Troubleshooting
Configuration FAQs and Troubleshooting
Q.What is startup configuration?
Startup configuration is used right after a device (access point) reboots. It requires DHCP server to be properly set up to allow the access point to pick its startup configuration from WLSE. For this to work, you must set up the following:
a.Enter the <IP address of the WLSE> in the Boot Server Host Name
field (option number 066) on the DHCP server.
b.Enter <startup file name> in the BootfileName field (option number 067) on the DHCP server.
For additional information, or for information about configuring a router as a
DHCP server, see the online help.
Q.What is auto configuration?
A.Auto configuration is used after the device has been discovered and inventory has been collected for it. This template can be applied based on criteria you define while saving your
Q.If I make changes to the startup template, will those modifications be automatically uploaded to the access points that already had that startup template applied?
A.No. If you make modifications to the startup template, you will have to reapply the template.
Q.Can I give a configuration job a name that is used for a firmware or radio management job?
A.No. Job names cannot be duplicated.
Configuration Troubleshooting
•HTTP configuration jobs are picking up the wrong template.
•An IOS template job failed.
•Configuration jobs fail because the Telnet/SSH credentials are not valid, even though credentials have been entered on the WLSE.
FAQ and Troubleshooting Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine
