Description
This article describes the steps to install the AP and Controller Patch via FortiWLC GUI or CLI methods.
Scope
FortiWLC v8.6; v8.5 and below versions are end-of-support. Refer to Fortinet Product Life Cycle: https://support.fortinet.com/support/#/lifecycle
Solution
For the AP patch installation steps, follow the steps below:
GUI:
- Navigate to Controller GUI -> Maintenance -> File Management-> Patches -> Select Import -> Import the patch and hit Save.
- Select the patch and hit Install.
- To verify if the patch has been installed, execute the command below on the controller CLI:
show patch installed
CLI:
copy ftp://anonymous@<FTP_Server_IP>/<Patch_Version> .
show patch
patch install <version>
show patch installed
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Turn off Auto-AP-Upgrade:
config terminal
auto-ap-upgrade disable
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Force upgrades the APs in batches for them to come up with the new patch:
upgrade ap same <Range> force
upgrade ap same 1-50 force
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After 5-10 mins, verify if the APs have come up with the new firmware version in the Enabled/Online state:
show ap
For the Controller patch installation steps, follow the steps below:
- Navigate to controller GUI -> Maintenance -> File Management-> Patches -> Select Import -> Import the patch and hit save:
- To verify if the patch has been installed, you can execute the command below on the controller CLI:
show patch installed
4. After patch installation, save the running-config config and reload the Controller:
copy running-config startup-config
reload controller
Note:
Controller reboot is an optional step. Check with Fortinet Support if a reboot is required after patch installation. Before rebooting the Controller, download WLC diagnostics and the running-config files: Technical Tip: Steps to export FortiWLC diagnostics and running-config files
