Converting AP3800i from Autonomous to LWAPP

[fdharmawan]

Hi Guys,

So I have this one requirement where I have to convert the current LWAPP AP to autonomous and then convert it back to LWAPP. I found the way how to it on this page https://mrncciew.com/2012/10/20/lightweight-to-autonomous-conversion/. The page said that when I want to convert the autonomous AP to LWAPP I will need the recovery image. But the thing is, I cannot find the recovery image for 3800 series.
Do you guys know where to find the 3800 recovery image? Or do you have any other insight to do this? Thanks.

[Haydn Andrews · Accepted solution]

the x800 series APs can not be converted to an autonomous mode AP.

They support a feature called Mobility Express

Have a look at the ME deployment guide of how to convert a LWAPP 3800 to an ME Controller and back again

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/technotes/8-3/b_Cisco_Mobility_Express_Deployment_Guide/b_Cisco_Mobility_Express_Deployment_Guide_chapter_010.html