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Import AP Config (Prime Infrastructure 3.x)
I recently had a requirement to rename approx 700 new APs, update the location and the WLCs. As the location and Name are unique to each AP a normal Prime template would not suffice. As the APs did not meet the software requirements of 8.2 in order to utilise APIC-EM (which I am keen to …
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CMX Direct Elasticsearch Connector
I recently had the chance to become one of the first people outside of Cisco to setup and configure the CMX to Elasticsearch Connector. Being one of the first meant that the install instructions were not the best, in fact some steps didn't work at all. The real benefit of being able to automatically have …
CMX into AWS
UPDATE: I have updated this post as we had to re-deploy a new template into AWS and ran into some issues following the original instructions. The below is working now As the company that I am working on has a directive from the CIO to go SaaS or Cloud first, I was tasked with attempting …
Connected Mobile Experiences (CMX)
Well what is the Cisco CMX product? It is the replacement to Cisco's Mobility Services Engine (MSE) in the sense that it can show you where wireless devices are on a map. The two big differences are that CMX is now a stand alone application (altho it does require connections to WLCs, Prime). Cisco have …
CMX – Installation / Configuration
Hardware Guidelines The following table lists the hardware guidelines for the Cisco MSE virtual appliance. I have installed to a VM with higher specifications than the High End Appliance and it appears that all extra vCPU are used, haven't done any benchmarking as to if it improves it. Hardware Platform Basic Appliance Standard Appliance High-End …
Using REST API to delete APs from Prime
I had a requirement to delete multiple access points that had been decommissioned from a network, but sitting there manually selecting them and deleting them would be painful. I decided to utilise the Prime Infrastructure 3.X published REST APIs to see if I could do this. The API Guide is here. (You Might need to sign …
Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)
So the first exam I am undertaking is the CWNA, I have just ordered the book By David Coleman which should turn up in the next 3-10 days I have been advised. Hopefully work commitments don't get crazy over the next few months and allow me to schedule and pass the exam before Christmas!! Can …
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CWNE
As stated I have decided to attempt to achieve certification as a CWNE prior to coming back and doing the CCIE Wireless Path. For those who aren't familiar with the CWNE Certification, this post is to detail the path required to achieve CWNE Certification. The CWNE consists of 4 exams and after passing each of these …
Configuring a Cisco AP for Site Survey
Unless you want to have to connect your survey AP to the network to reach the WLC (an therefore having UTP cabling everywhere) or carry around and power a WLC to each survey point you will need an Autonomous AP. This Autonomous AP should be the same model that you plan on installing. This post …
THE WLAN 