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How can i setup and config a cisco AIR-AP3802i-B-K9 to my home network

AdamParker99111 — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 18:08:26 GMT

Was just wondering if i could use a cisco air-ap3802i-B-K9 on my home network and if yes how to do it . Thanks in advance!

Re: How can i setup and config a cisco AIR-AP3802i-B-K9 to my home network

balaji.bandi — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 19:38:11 GMT

You can do by converting the AP :

Follow the below guide :

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/access_point/mob_exp/1/user_guide/b_ME_User_Guide/getg_start.html#task_7588F4C009744AEFBB9EB754A713E390

Re: How can i setup and config a cisco AIR-AP3802i-B-K9 to my home network

AdamParker99111 — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 19:46:24 GMT

This works for a cisco air-ap3802i-b-k9 model??

Re: How can i setup and config a cisco AIR-AP3802i-B-K9 to my home network

AdamParker99111 — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 20:13:31 GMT

Can you please tell me how to convert my AP , step by step if possible i am not familiar with this type of stuff. PM if possible thanks

Re: How can i setup and config a cisco AIR-AP3802i-B-K9 to my home network

Leo Laohoo — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 21:29:30 GMT

@AdamParker99111 wrote:
Can you please tell me how to convert my AP , step by step if possible i am not familiar with this type of stuff. PM if possible thanks

Did you see Balaji's response? It is a step-by-step instruction on how to convert the AP to Mobility Express.

Re: How can i setup and config a cisco AIR-AP3802i-B-K9 to my home network

AdamParker99111 — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 21:35:54 GMT

Yeah i saw his response but when i click on it , it says this would work on cisco 1850 or 1830 series AP. Mine is 3802i series so I'm not sure it will work on mine. Please help

Re: How can i setup and config a cisco AIR-AP3802i-B-K9 to my home network

Haydn Andrews — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 21:36:30 GMT

yes the steps given will work with a 3802i model AP.

Start at step in the link given: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/access_point/mob_exp/1/user_guide/b_ME_User_Guide/getg_start.html#task_7588F4C009744AEFBB9EB754A713E390

- checking if an AP has CAPWAP Lightweight AP Software or Cisco Mobility Express Software

if the AP does not have the software on it you will need to download it from Cisco.com which will require a support contract normally.

Re: How can i setup and config a cisco AIR-AP3802i-B-K9 to my home network

balaji.bandi — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 22:12:09 GMT

The procedure is the same, so kindly follow and let us know how it goes.

Re: How can i setup and config a cisco AIR-AP3802i-B-K9 to my home network

AdamParker99111 — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 22:13:06 GMT

How do i check to see if my AP has that software?

Re: How can i setup and config a cisco AIR-AP3802i-B-K9 to my home network

AdamParker99111 — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 22:23:03 GMT

This is way over my head but thanks for all your help

Re: How can i setup and config a cisco AIR-AP3802i-B-K9 to my home network

Haydn Andrews — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 22:48:32 GMT

please share a show version from the AP CLI

Re: How can i setup and config a cisco AIR-AP3802i-B-K9 to my home network

AdamParker99111 — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 23:04:15 GMT

Not sure what a show version from the AP CLI is, I dont do this for a living so Im in the dark on all this

Re: How can i setup and config a cisco AIR-AP3802i-B-K9 to my home network

Haydn Andrews — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 23:21:38 GMT

if you connect a console cable to the console port of the AP you will be able to login with Cisco/Cisco and then type show version and paste the output

Re: How can i setup and config a cisco AIR-AP3802i-B-K9 to my home network

AdamParker99111 — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 23:46:53 GMT

I don't have a console cable

Re: How can i setup and config a cisco AIR-AP3802i-B-K9 to my home network

Haydn Andrews — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 23:57:49 GMT

Normally the 3802 APs come as lightweight APs requiring a wireless lan controller to get up and running. You need to convert them to Mobility Express, which will require a console cable.

The other option is to run a DHCP server connect the AP to the network, look on the DHCP server what IP it gets and you might be able to SSH to that AP.

Otherwise you will need to purchase or borrow a console cable to connect to the AP to configure it. Dependant on your laptop you might need a converter to connect it to a USB port (USB to Serial convertor) or a USB-C console cable.

Might be easier if you have a network team at work to speak to them to borrow one.