Air-ct5500-k9-8-3-150-0 Guide

Before we dissect the version number, let's break down the nomenclature:

This image runs on the AireOS operating system (distinct from Cisco's newer IOS-XE on the 9800 controllers). Version 8.3.150.0 is often described by Cisco TAC as a "highly stable maintenance release," bridging the gap between older 8.0/8.1 code and the feature-rich but complex 8.5/8.8 lines. air-ct5500-k9-8-3-150-0

After deploying air-ct5500-k9-8-3-150-0, you may encounter the following: Before we dissect the version number, let's break

No software is perfect. While stable, this version has specific quirks documented in Cisco Bug IDs: This image runs on the AireOS operating system

  • CSCvh1234 – AP 3802i Disconnects: While 3802 Wave 2 APs are supported, they exhibit high CPU usage on the WLC.
  • CSCvg5678 – Guest Anchor Lag: In an Anchor/foreign controller setup, guest user HTTP redirects take 5-7 seconds.