Meru Technical Note - How to perform an AP swap in CLI?
How to perform an AP swap in CLI?
Scope
REFERENCE: NA
RELATED PRODUCTS: All Meru Controllers
RELATED SOFTWARE VERSIONS:All System Director Versions
KEYWORDS:Swap AP, Replace AP
Solution
Step 1: Login to the controller’s CLI, either through ssh or serial
Step 2: Show a list of APs, enter command: show ap
Step 3: Enter configuration mode in CLI, enter command: config terminal
Step 4: Swap desired APs using MAC addresses, enter command: swap ap XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:X1 XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:X2 (replace “XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:X1” with AP MAC address)
Step 5: Exit config terminal, enter command: exit
Step 6: To view the swap configuration, enter command: show ap-swap
Step 7: Now disconnect the old AP and make sure status show Disabled/Offline
Step 8: Replace the old AP with the new one
