Articles by tag "Smart Licensing"

1. Wireless AP Smart Licensing for WLC 5520, 8540 and Virtual Wireless Controllers
   leo peng

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   In brief, Smart Licensing is a simplified license management system in which all customers’ licenses (for products that are smart license enabled) are managed through a central Cisco smart license cloud portal. The cloud portal maintains an account of what the customer has ...
2. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Troubleshooting Hub – Quick Fixes & FAQ Guides
   Selene Gong

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   The Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series is widely deployed in enterprise networks for its reliability, advanced features, and scalability. However, like any enterprise-grade switch, issues can arise during daily operations—ranging from PoE failures, stack instability, boot loops, Smart Licensing ...
3. Cisco Smart Licensing vs Traditional Licensing: Key Differences & Migration Guide
   Selene Gong

   21
   Effective software license management is critical for IT admins, network engineers, and procurement teams. Cisco has shifted from Traditional PAK-based licensing to a centralized Smart Licensing model, simplifying activation, management, and compliance. Understanding the differences between ...
4. How to Register a Cisco Product by Serial Number or PAK: Complete Guide for Activation & Smart Licensing
   Selene Gong

   20
   For IT administrators, network engineers, and procurement specialists, properly registering and activating newly purchased Cisco equipment is a critical step before deployment. This guide covers registration activation using Serial Numbers, Product Authorization Keys (PAK), and Smart Licensing ...
5. How to Validate Cisco Licenses (PLR, SLR, Smart Licensing) for Compliance and Operational
   Selene Gong

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   In today’s enterprise networks, simply purchasing Cisco licenses is not enough. IT teams and procurement managers need to ensure each license is authentic, correctly assigned, and fully functional before deployment. With licensing models ranging from cloud-based Smart Licensing to offline ...
6. Cisco ISR 4000 Factory Reset Guide: When to Reset, What You’ll Lose, and Whether to Keep or Replace Your Router
   Selene Gong

   20
   Factory resetting a Cisco ISR 4000 router is rarely a routine maintenance task. In real enterprise environments, it usually happens under pressure—lost credentials, inherited hardware with unknown history, unstable deployments, or security concerns. This guide goes beyond basic commands. It ...
7. Cisco Switch License Upgrade Guide: Smart Licensing & Feature Set Management for Catalyst Switches
   Selene Gong

   19
   Upgrading your Cisco Catalyst switch license is not just a formality—it unlocks advanced features, enhances security, and ensures full compatibility with modern network deployments. Whether you are managing a Catalyst 9000 Series, upgrading a 9200 or 9300 stack, or transitioning from legacy ...