Meru MC1000 Firmware

[Grooverider]

Hi All

 

Just joined up as I am trying to find a copy of the latest Meru MC1000 Wireless controller firmware.

I have just purchased a 2nd hand MC1000 controller and 5 AP320 access points to learn about managed wireless networks. After spending a few weeks figuring out how to factory reset the controller I hve got all the basics set up but I am unable to bring my access points online or manage them as the runtimes etc are different versions between the AP's and the controller.

I have read online that I can do an upgrade via serial console cable and CLI to the latest version on the MC1000 controller and then force an upgrade of the firmware on the AP320's via CLI. The issue I'm having is being able to obtain the latest firmware as Fortinet have no record of my controller and it is EOL now.

Was hoping someone on here would have a copy they could email me and perhaps offer a little guidance in the correct process.

 

Meru MC1000 system version is 3.5-48

AP's runtime versions are:

3.4.SR3-120

3.4.SR3-94

5.3-132

 

Thanks in advance

[thedman83]

I am in sorta the same boat with a MC1500, seems like Fortinet really abandoned all Meru Legacy equipment when they acquired them. Meru was awesome with support before and didn't lock down firmware to old equipment. I am trying to bring up donated hardware for a small private grade school, and Fortinet just want's to sell me new equipment, I understand that with businesses, but this school obviously can't afford (hence the donated hardware). So if you happen to run into anyone that is willing go give you some assistance let me know. The company I work for actually upgraded from MC1000 to MC1500, I will look around to see if we have anything still lying around. Any former Meru employees out there that have access to license generators or firmware ???? Hate to just throw good (still very usable kit into the recycling bin) when good causes with not much of a budget could use it. It would go a long way yet! Edited August 30, 2017 by thedman83