So I wasn’t losing my mind after all. In between projects I attempted to update the bootloader on my personal controller and the new WiSMs I just deployed. Both running 6.0.188.0. I tried over 10 times, each time I got a successful TFTP transfer
and did a reload. But the new bootload wouldn’t take. I searched the release notes and docs. In fact I learned more about the WLC bootloader chasing this issue down.
So I gave in and called TAC. Here is what I was told:
There are two know bugs that fit the issue you are having 1) CSCsy99596 Need to bundle bootload into ER image and 2) CSCtd46886 WLC with version 6.0.188.0 shows incorrect boot loader version. Both are new bugs and have not been resolved as yet.
I understand CSCtd46886 is dated 11/25/09.
Just wanted to share incase you come across this issue…