Originally, when an AP running a later version connects to an AC, the AC version needs to be upgraded. However, upgrading the AC version on the live network affects services of all APs. If the AC also provides wired services, upgrading the AC version also affects services of wired users. In this case, you can configure the AC to support the types of APs running later versions. In this way, the AC supports these AP types with no need of an immediate upgrade.
You can configure an AC to support the types of APs running later versions through automatic import or manual configuration.
Generally, you are not advised to run the ap-type command to create an AP type for a new model. If you want to create an AP type using this command, ensure that the mapping between type-id and type-description is configured correctly. Otherwise, the new AP model fails to connect to the AC. For the mapping between type-id and type-description, see the AP Type Names and IDs sheet in Quick Reference for WLAN AP Version Mapping and Models.
The AC does not support the type of a central AP running a later version and matching RUs.
The system view is displayed.
The WLAN view is displayed.
The types of APs that fail to connect to the AC because the AC does not support these AP types are displayed.
A specified AP type or all AP types are automatically imported.
After this command is executed, the import result is displayed.
An AP type is manually created if automatic import of AP types fails.