topic Re: Change CW9162I-E E to MR in Wireless

Change CW9162I-E E to MR

Emil Ahmadov — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:45:01 GMT

Hello. Can we change CW9162I-E to MR? If yes, then how?

Re: Change CW9162I-E E to MR

aleabrahao — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:54:11 GMT

Yes, you can, just add it to your inventory and then add the AP to the desired network.

https://documentation.meraki.com/General_Administration/Inventory_and_Devices/Using_the_Organization_Inventory

https://documentation.meraki.com/General_Administration/Inventory_and_Devices/Adding_and_Removing_Devices_from_Dashboard_Networks#For_MR.2C_MS.2C_MC.2C_MV.2C_MT.2C_and.2For_MG_series.2C_as_well_as_legacy_products:

Re: Change CW9162I-E E to MR

Philip D'Ath — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:54:28 GMT

If this is attached to a Cisco Enterprise WLC, you'll need to convert it on the WLC to Meraki mode. These instructions look good.

https://www.jiribrejcha.net/2024/02/convert-cisco-catalyst-wireless-access-point-to-meraki-cloud-managed-mode/

Re: Change CW9162I-E E to MR

Emil Ahmadov — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 06:33:56 GMT

Hi, The article states that you need to order the correct AP with the part number -MR. But we have the wrong part number -E.

It also indicates how to migrate when the AP is already connected to the Catalyst 9800 series controller. We don't have a controller. We need to connect it to the Meraki cloud out of the box. We have Meraki licenses.

Re: Change CW9162I-E E to MR

Philip D'Ath — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 06:57:08 GMT

I've you have only just for the AP then return it and get the correct model.