Примечания к выпуску для Cisco Cisco Aironet 350 Wireless LAN Client Adapter
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Release Notes for Cisco Aironet 340, 350, and CB20A Client Adapter Firmware 5.30.17
OL-4533-01
Upgrading to a New Firmware Version
Ability to Disable Fast Roaming (CCKM)
In the previous client adapter release (Install Wizard version 1.1 and client adapter firmware version
5.20.17), fast roaming (CCKM) was enabled automatically by the client adapter firmware. Now,
however, you can enable or disable fast roaming in ACU by checking or unchecking the Allow Fast
Roaming (CCKM) check box on the Network Security screen.
5.20.17), fast roaming (CCKM) was enabled automatically by the client adapter firmware. Now,
however, you can enable or disable fast roaming in ACU by checking or unchecking the Allow Fast
Roaming (CCKM) check box on the Network Security screen.
Upgrading to a New Firmware Version
Caution
To minimize the risk of a power failure during the firmware flashing process, which could render your
client adapter inoperable, Cisco recommends that your computer be plugged into AC power or have a
fully charged battery at the start of flashing. If a power failure does occur, follow the instructions in the
client adapter inoperable, Cisco recommends that your computer be plugged into AC power or have a
fully charged battery at the start of flashing. If a power failure does occur, follow the instructions in the
“Obtaining Technical Assistance”
section to contact TAC for assistance.
This section describes how to upgrade to client adapter firmware version 5.30.17 on a computer running
the Windows 98, 98 SE, NT, 2000, Me, or XP operating system.
the Windows 98, 98 SE, NT, 2000, Me, or XP operating system.
Finding the Firmware Version
To find the firmware version that your client adapter is currently using, open ACU and click the Status
icon. The Firmware Version field on the Status screen shows the firmware version.
icon. The Firmware Version field on the Status screen shows the firmware version.
Upgrading the Firmware
Follow the steps below to upgrade your client adapter’s firmware to version 5.30.17.
Note
When you upgrade your client adapter’s firmware using ACU, the Automatically Load New Firmware
When NDIS Driver Is Updated parameter on the Aironet Client Utility Preferences screen becomes
disabled (or unchecked) automatically to prevent the newly loaded firmware from being overwritten by
the driver. If you ever want to enable this parameter, you must recheck the check box.
When NDIS Driver Is Updated parameter on the Aironet Client Utility Preferences screen becomes
disabled (or unchecked) automatically to prevent the newly loaded firmware from being overwritten by
the driver. If you ever want to enable this parameter, you must recheck the check box.
Step 1
Use the computer’s web browser to access the following URL:
Step 2
Select Option #2: Aironet Wireless Software Display Tables.
Note
You can download software from the Software Selector tool instead of the display tables. To do
so, select Option #1: Aironet Wireless Software Selector, follow the instructions on the
screen, and go to
so, select Option #1: Aironet Wireless Software Selector, follow the instructions on the
screen, and go to
.
Step 3
Select Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters.
Step 4
Under Individual Files, find the client adapter firmware.
Step 5
Click the link that corresponds to your client adapter’s model number (such as 340 or 350 series).