Using Cisco AP in home use

gvozdano — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 19:56:26 GMT

Hello,

Recently I got "Cisco AIR-AP2802-I-E-K9" and would like to use it in combination with my home router at my home.

Is it possible without buying more equipment and what are my options.

Thanks

Re: Using Cisco AP in home use

jagan.chowdam — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 23:51:36 GMT

The following are required to make the 2800 AP work at home environment.

You need a PoE+ power to power the AP. If you have PoE+ switch then you can use it. If don't have PoE+ capable switch, you need a power injector AIR-PWRINJ6=.
You need Mobility Express image on the AP to run as a Controller/AP. If you have a valid service contract, you can download the image from Cisco software download page for 2800 AP. The image file you need - AIR-AP2800-K9-ME-8-10-151-0.tar
Convert the AP to ME using the following links
- https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/technotes/8-2/b_Mobility_Express_Deployment_guide/b_Mobility_Express_Deployment_guide_chapter_01100.html
- https://semfionetworks.com/blog/convert-a-cisco-capwap-ap-to-a-mobility-express-ap/
You can use DHCP services from your home router.

- CJ

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