Not able to use Aironet 3500 web interface

[castrogeneris]

Hi, I can ping my aironet 3500 AP but when I put the ip on the address bar of web browser it wont give the interface.

I can not set it up, how can i enable the web interface?

i really appreciate your help,

Thanks

[Leo Laohoo]

That's because the 3500 is not to be used "autonomously".  You need a WLC to be able to get the 3500 to work.

[castrogeneris]

Hi, thanks, I did not see that in the documentation before purchasing... are other AP models setup web based enabled? Is there a workaround on this? do you have a reference link to expand this discovery?

thank you!

[Leo Laohoo]

APs like the 1130, 1040, 1140, 1260 can operate with and without a wireless LAN controller (WLC).  The 3500, however, needs a WLC.

[castrogeneris]

Is there a way I can upgrade the software so its autonomus?

Thanks for your help Im really troubled with this...

[Leo Laohoo]

Is there a way I can upgrade the software so its autonomus?

Yes and no.

Yes, you can upgrade to autonomous ... IF you can find the software.

No, if you run into configuration issues, TAC will not help you and you're on your own.

Thanks for your help Im really troubled with this...

Talk to the vendor who sold you the item and tell them to replace it with the ones I've mentioned previously.