Can Cisco AIR-CAP1602I-ZK9 Access Point work without Controller?

[Naderi]

Hey Guys,

I Have several 1600 Series AP's (AIR-CAP1602I-ZK9) that was working with WLC before, I changed them with 1800 series but would like to use 1600 Access Points series independently and without WLC for somewhere else,  so I want to know do they work without the Wireless LAN Controller? or I have to have the controller for them to work? they will be in different locations so i cant have a controller per each location and if yes how can I convert them to Mobility Express or a Mood that I can use them as a simple Access point. 

Thanks,

[Leo Laohoo]

If the 1600 is loaded with Autonomous IOS then the AP can/will work without the need for a WLC. 
NOTE:  1600 do not support Mobility Express.

[Naderi]

Thanks @Leo Laohoo ,
Sorry, I tried to loaded with Autonomous IOS but I got some error to BOOT it, so should I use this IOS :
https://software.cisco.com/download/home/284366503/type/284180979/release/15.3.3-JF12i

I tried to change it via TFTP.

Regards,

[Leo Laohoo]

I have already responded to the other thread (LINK) with a solution.

[Naderi]

Yes Thanks I saw it, because I have several 1600 Series AP's and need to loaded all of them with Autonomous IOS.
I will try again and I hope to solve it soon,
Thanks for your help 

[Naderi]

Hi Leo, 
Thanks for your help, I loaded with Autonomous IOS all is ok but when I login on web gui and try save or apply anything I get error 404 not found!
is it because of software version issue? I'm using : ap1g2-k9w7-tar.153-3.JF12i
Thanks

[Leo Laohoo]

Post the complete output to the command "sh version".

[Naderi]

Cisco IOS Software, C1600 Software (AP1G2-K9W7-M), Version 15.3(3)JF12i, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc3)
Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Copyright (c) 1986-2020 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Thu 16-Apr-20 00:52 by prod_rel_team

ROM: Bootstrap program is C1600 boot loader
BOOTLDR: C1600 Boot Loader (AP1G2-BOOT-M) LoaderVersion 15.2(2)JAX, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)

ap uptime is 45 minutes
System returned to ROM by power-on
System image file is "flash:/ap1g2-k9w7-mx.153-3.JF12i/ap1g2-k9w7-xx.153-3.JF12i"
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cisco AIR-SAP1602I-Z-K9 (PowerPC) processor (revision B0) with 187386K/74672K bytes of memory.
Processor board ID FGL1910X8QN
PowerPC CPU at 533Mhz, revision number 0x2151
Last reset from power-on
1 Gigabit Ethernet interface
2 802.11 Radios

32K bytes of flash-simulated non-volatile configuration memory.
Base ethernet MAC Address: A8:9D:21:03:2C:DC
Part Number                          : 73-14671-04
PCB Serial Number                    : FOC19075PJ9
Top Assembly Part Number             : 800-38552-03
Top Assembly Serial Number           : FGL1910X8QN
Top Revision Number                  : A0
Product/Model Number                 : AIR-CAP1602I-Z-K9



Configuration register is 0xF

[Leo Laohoo]

Ok, so the AP is loaded with Autonomous IOS. 
What happens if you try to save the config using CLI?

[Naderi]

CLI is ok just when I trying save or apply anything on web gui I get error 404 not found!