topic Re: Can Cisco AIR-CAP3502I-A-K9 be used in standalone mode? in Wireless

Can Cisco AIR-CAP3502I-A-K9 be used in standalone mode?

smunzani — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 03:13:09 GMT

Hi,

We are trying to deploy AIR-CAP3502I-A-K9 with 5508 controller. However the controller is back order and we don't want to delay our site survey. Can we use the AP in stand alone mode for the site survey? We don't need it to operate or pass traffic. As long as it can power it self that's detected by Ekahau Site survey tool, I am fine. I can power it through a PoE switch.

Thanks,

Re: Can Cisco AIR-CAP3502I-A-K9 be used in standalone mode?

Roman Rodichev — Wed, 18 May 2011 20:16:07 GMT

You can use it as a regular autonomous AP without restrictions. Yould need to download this code and convert it from CAPWAP to Autonomous IOS:

ap3g1-k9w7-tar.124-25d.JA.tar

You can find instructions how to do conversion on Cisco's site

Re: Can Cisco AIR-CAP3502I-A-K9 be used in standalone mode?

smunzani — Wed, 18 May 2011 20:23:35 GMT

I found the image. However the instructions are for autonomous To Lightweight Mode Upgrade Image-12.4.23c-JA2 only. I have yet to find instructions for other way. Does that mean the AP comes in autonomous mode out of the box?

Thanks,

Re: Can Cisco AIR-CAP3502I-A-K9 be used in standalone mode?

Roman Rodichev — Wed, 18 May 2011 20:29:59 GMT

Nevermind, it is not supported officially by TAC, but you can load that autonomous image on it for survey purposes.

Converting a Lightweight Access Point Back to Autonomous Mode

Re: Can Cisco AIR-CAP3502I-A-K9 be used in standalone mode?

Leo Laohoo — Wed, 18 May 2011 22:15:21 GMT

Roman's right. The autonomous IOS of the 3500 is only available as for site-survey purposes only. It's not meant to be for wireless service.

To convert the AP from lightweight to autonomous, try this:

Using a TFTP Server to Return to a Previous Release

Re: Can Cisco AIR-CAP3502I-A-K9 be used in standalone mode?

Roman Rodichev — Wed, 18 May 2011 22:16:29 GMT

heheh I think I got that info from one of your previous posts

Re: Can Cisco AIR-CAP3502I-A-K9 be used in standalone mode?

Leo Laohoo — Wed, 18 May 2011 22:32:03 GMT

No worries Roman.

Re: Can Cisco AIR-CAP3502I-A-K9 be used in standalone mode?

smunzani — Thu, 19 May 2011 13:04:38 GMT

The URL posted by leolaohoo doesn't mention 3502 but I assume same process would apply to 3502? As far as the IOS is concerned, I can see only two files in CCO for this AP.

ap3g1-k9w7-tar.124-25d.JA.tar <= Use this for conveting to standalone mode?

ap3g1-rcvk9w8-tar.124-23c.JA2.tar <= Use this for reverting back to LAP mode?

Thanks,

Sam

Re: Can Cisco AIR-CAP3502I-A-K9 be used in standalone mode?

Surendra BG — Thu, 19 May 2011 13:14:47 GMT

Ok!! lets generalize... 3500 series APs IOS image is only for Site survey not for usage..

Lemme know if this answered ur question!!

Regards

Surendra

Re: Can Cisco AIR-CAP3502I-A-K9 be used in standalone mode?

smunzani — Thu, 19 May 2011 13:21:38 GMT

Understood it loud and clear. My need is only for site survey. 5508 controller is on its way but its 2+ week back ordered. I want to use the time now to do the site survey and do the wiring so when controller arrives, its matter of roll out. I have no intention to even route any traffic while the AP in standalone mode. As long as it sends wireless waves that can be detected by Ekahau site survey software, I am good.

Re: Can Cisco AIR-CAP3502I-A-K9 be used in standalone mode?

Leo Laohoo — Thu, 19 May 2011 22:05:23 GMT

The URL posted by leolaohoo doesn't mention 3502 but I assume same process would apply to 3502?

That's correct. The process will fit any AP as long as it says "Cisco" (Linksys is not included).

ap3g1-k9w7-tar.124-25d.JA.tar

This is the autonomous IOS TAR file that you need to rename as per my instructions.

Re: Can Cisco AIR-CAP3502I-A-K9 be used in standalone mode?

eoinwhite — Tue, 31 May 2011 10:45:40 GMT

When its converted to standalone mode will it also pass traffic and operate as a standalone 1142 ?

(Obvoiously you loose the clean-air, this is just a temporary scenario im in)

Re: Can Cisco AIR-CAP3502I-A-K9 be used in standalone mode?

smunzani — Tue, 31 May 2011 12:52:13 GMT

Technically yes. Cisco would not support it in standalone mode. My need was limited to site survey so I didn't try to pass traffic through it my self but from configuration stand point I don't think it would be an issue.

Re: Can Cisco AIR-CAP3502I-A-K9 be used in standalone mode?

pcristina — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 23:40:23 GMT

Hi Can somesdasdbody help my? im triyng to convert my Cisco Air-cap-3502i-a-k9 into autonomus AP but i cant find this ap3g1-k9w7-tar.124-25d.JA.tar on cisco web page.

do you know which of this ios are the correct one? 15.2 or 15.3?

Re: Can Cisco AIR-CAP3502I-A-K9 be used in standalone mode?

Scott Fella — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 00:32:41 GMT

As long as the image has K9W7, that is autonomous. K9W8 is lightweight.

Re: Can Cisco AIR-CAP3502I-A-K9 be used in standalone mode?

MuhammadNadeemAshraf72970 — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 12:52:34 GMT

yes please