Help need. AIR-LAP1142N-A-K9

[nachitoro]

Hi all,

i was given three AIR-LAP1142N-A-K9 by a friend. I want to set them up but I dont have a lot money.  What are the very basic way to set them up. I know I have to buy a wireless controller but I dont if i have to buy a cisco switch or any switch will work.... Im kind of confused any help will be greatly appreciated.

thanks

[cralvara · Accepted solution]

Hello Ignacio,

You can configure them as autonomous mode and it will not be needed to get a wireless controller. Here there is guide of how to configure the Cisco Aironet 1140 series.

Getting Started Guide: Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Autonomous Access Point - Cisco

However, if the access points were previously deployed with a wireless controller that means that they were configure as lightweight access point and you must convert them back to autonomous. On the following document you will find how to do it.

Release Notes for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges for Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)JB4 - Cisco

Best Regards

Cristina Alvarado

Global Virtual Engineering - Partner Help.

[nachitoro]

Thank you Christina... I will try your suggestion. I keep you posted

[nachitoro]

Thank you Christina..

[admin11111]

Cristina or Anyone,

I am in need of the updated firmware for the Lan Controller 2106 and the 1142 AP's. I have a COO login but it will not let me download the "latest" firmware for these. How can I obtain the firmware?

Please email me if this is possible - flyritefozzy@gmail.com

Thanks.

[lanbrown]

You need to have a valid service contract for the WLC in order to download the updated software for it.  No contract, no access to download it.  If you are uncertain if you have a service contract, you can view contact methods for Cisco here:

Support Cisco Worldwide Contacts - Cisco

Note that the 1141 and 1142 were supported starting with release 5.2.157.0