Unable to import the controller license file; Issues in importing the license file to the controller. It gives an error from the GUI that "one field is incorrect" against the browse option.
KB ARTICLE TYPE: Troubleshooting
RELATED PRODUCTS: Controller
RELATED SOFTWARE VERSIONS: N/A
KEYWORDS: controller, FTP server, CLI
STEP 1 : | Check if the license file is saved in the .lic format |
STEP 2 : | Try uploading the license from the GUI: Go to "Maintenance" >> "Licensing" >> "Import License" Select "Controller Type" as "Active" >> Select the License File >> Click on "Import License" button to start the Import Process. |
STEP 3: | If the import is still not successful, try using a different browser and check if you are able to upload the license. |
STEP 4 : | Try importing the license via CLI using an FTP server. |
| meru#config terminal meru(config)#license ftp://username:password@x.x.x.x/filename.lic active |
STEP 5: | Verify the date of issuance of the license and check the date set in the controller and make sure that the date of issuance is ahead or the same date as that of the controller's date. If the date is not set correctly try updating the date of the controller by using the syntax #calendar set |
| Meru# calendar set <MM/DD/YYYY> <hh:mm:ss> Try importing the license file again to the controller. This should fix the issue. Once after importing the license successfully verify the license file under the View License option. |
RESOLUTION : | Verify the license file format, Try with different browser, try importing the license via FTP from CLI, check the date set in the controller is correct. These should help you in uploading the license file. |
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