User's Manual
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Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points
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Appendix C Error and Event Messages
 802.11 Subsystem Messages
Error Message IF-4-MISPLACED_VLAN_TAG: “Detected a misplaced VLAN tag on source 
Interface %. Dropping packet.
Explanation
Received an 802.1Q VLAN tag was detected on the indicated interface which could not 
be parsed correctly. The received packet was encapsulated or deencapsulated incorrectly. 
Recommended Action None
Error Message DOT11-2-FW_LOAD_NET: “Interface %s cannot load on boot. Place image in 
flash root directory and reload.”
Explanation
The radio images cannot be loaded from a network when the access point boots.
Recommended Action Place the image on the root directory of the flash file system.
Error Message DOT11-4-FW_LOAD_DELAYED: “Interface %s, network filesys not ready. 
Delaying firmware (%s) load.”
Explanation
The network filesystem was not running or not ready when trying to flash new firmware 
into the indicated interface. Loading the identified firmware file has been delayed.
Recommended Action Make sure the network is up and ready before attempting to reflash the new 
firmware.
Error Message DOT11-3-FLASH_UNKNOWN_RADIO: “Interface %s has an unknown radio.”
Explanation
The radio type could not be determined when the user attempted to flash new firmware 
into the indicated interface.
Recommended Action Reboot the system and see if the firmware upgrade completes.
Error Message DOT11-4-UPLINK_ESTABLISHED: “Interface %s associated to AP %s %e %s.
Explanation
The indicated repeater has associated to the indicated root access point. Clients can now 
associate to the indicated repeater and traffic can pass.
Recommended Action None.
Error Message DOT11-2-UPLINK_FAILED: “Uplink to parent failed: %s.”
Explanation
The connection to the parent access point failed for the displayed reason. The uplink 
will stop its connection attempts.
Recommended Action Try resetting the uplink interface. Contact Technical Support if the problem 
persists.










