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Add Access Point To Cisco WLAN 2100

Can't figure out how to get access point added to our Cisco AIR-WLC2112-K9.
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Can you provide more details as to what you're trying to do? Are you looking to expand it etc ?
Do you have APs linked to the WLC already?
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What I'm dealing with is a very complex configuration on this WLAN controller that I was left to mange when we lost the other IT person.  I'm not familiar with this at all, currently we have 3 Cisco AIR-LAP1131AG-A-K9 deployed.  I'm afraid to  mess around with this to much as I don't want to crash the Wi-Fi for the building however, I'm sure that there are firmware updates needed on WLAN & AP's I've been placing Linksys WPA55AG around to boost Wi-Fi coverage.  What im trying to do is add Cisco AIR-LAP1121G-A-KP.  Also not sure if this is due to old firmware or just compatibility but for some reason newer Wi-Fi Cards will not connect to this Wi-Fi, even though the info is correct it will say it has wrong SSID or Passphrase.  Also on certain (Droid TURBO) smart phones it shows full strength when it attempts to connect is loses the signal. After the attempt to connect fails Full strength returns.
What version of code do you have on the controller?

Can you post the config from the controller?  At the CLI:

config paging disable
show run-config commands

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Not sure how to obtain this info, do i need to use TFTP?
No, just SSH to the WLC, log in and enter the commands, then copy and paste.
I've attached the config commands.
New-Text-Document.txt
When I said copy/paste I meant copy from the window and paste into a notepad.

I've managed to decipher the config, but there's nothing there to stop an AP connecting.  Are you connecting an AP to a new port on a switch?  I'd suggest you look at a switch where an AP connects and copy the port config to the port where the new AP is connected, then see what happens.

How many APs are already connected to the WLC?
That is what I did used putty to SSH into WLC, ran suggested commands, copied & pasted the output in notepad.

There are currently three AP's connected to this device, which should support up to five, the switches the AP's get plugged into are non configurable switches.  What about the firmware version, does this need to be updated?  How would i do this?  Did you notice anything to prevent connections from newer WiFi cards?

Thank You
The WLC is a 2112 - it supports 12 APs.

If the APs are connected to an unmanaged switch you should be able to simply connect the AP to the switch and let it find the WLC.

What APs are you trying to connect?  Model number??

What version of code do you have on the WLC?
How would I find the version of code?
Just log in to the GUI.  The version is on the first page you see.

It's also important to tell us what model your new APs are.
I've attached a screen shot of main page, the AP's I'm trying to add are Cisco AIR-LAP1121G-A-K9
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Ok thanks.  What model are the current APs?  If you go to the Wireless tab you can see in there.
see attached
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Thanks.

Ok, I'd have a look at the console of one of the new APs while it's booting up.  That will show you where it's failing.
How can I provide you this ?
Serial cable to AP.  Use PuTTY or another terminal emulator to see the output.  Log the session and upload it here.
This AP doesn't have a serial port, you mean use putty to serial into Controller & watch AP boot>?
Could you please provide more details on your last post?  Forgive my ignorance.
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Thanks for the assitance