Uploading an AP Patch File

New AP models and firmware updates are supported without the need to upgrade the controller image by using the AP patch files supplied by RUCKUS.
  1. Go to Administration > Administration > Upgrade.
  2. Select the AP Patch tab.
  3. In Patch File Upload, click Browse to select the patch file (with extension .patch).
  4. Click Open.
  5. Click Upload. The upload status bar is displayed, and after the patch file is uploaded, the section is populated with the patch filename, size, firmware version, and supporting AP models.
  6. Click Apply Patch. The apply patch status bar is displayed.

    After the patch file is updated, you will be prompted to log out.

    When you login again, the AP Patch History section displays information about the patch file such as start time, AP firmware and model.

You have successfully updated the AP models and AP firmware with the patch file, without having to upgrade the controller software. You can apply this patch to the required zone or zones. For changing the AP firmware version of a zone, refer to the topic Changing the AP Firmware Version of the Zone.

Parent topic: AP Upgrade