Add AP1852i to my home setup

[t-batarfi]

I have 9 access point all are ME capable mode and one works as controller, I need more wireless coverage now, so I added on more 1852i AP but due to different software version it works as standalone ME AP with its own controller , I tried to upgrade the software version by joining it to the same network with no help , tried to reset it to factory but it keep asking for the same configuration of my current ME controller which I afraid it will lead to miss up the current setup 

any thoughts ?

[Flavio Miranda]

@t-batarfi 

 Share the 'show version' command output.

[t-batarfi]

Cisco Controller) >show sysinfo

Manufacturer's Name.............................. Cisco Systems Inc.
Product Name..................................... Cisco Controller
Product Version.................................. 8.3.150.0

[Flavio Miranda]

I meant show version on the AP 1852. I want to check if this AP is actully ME

[t-batarfi]

I am not able to SSH the AP IP although its pingable  

[Flavio Miranda]

The AP is probably in capwap mode. Need to be converted to ME. You are going to need a console cable to convert it.

[t-batarfi]

its already plugged, but my initial issue was that's it runs ME as standalone where I need it to join the Primary AP in my network like others 

[Flavio Miranda]

1850 can only be Master AP, not subordinate.  That´s why it is not joining.

Table 1 Cisco APs Supported in Cisco Mobility Express

Master APs	Subordinate APs
Cisco Aironet 1830 Series Cisco Aironet 1850 Series	Cisco Aironet 700i Series Cisco Aironet 700w Series Cisco Aironet 1600 Series Cisco Aironet 1700 Series Cisco Aironet 1810W Series Cisco Aironet 2600 Series Cisco Aironet 2700 Series Cisco Aironet 3500 Series Cisco Aironet 3600 Series Cisco Aironet 3700 Series

[Do Tien Dung]

I am supporting them, their physical model is to take 1 access point in ME mode to use the virtual controller, the remaining access points can join the controller of that access point.

[t-batarfi]

all the 9 APs are 1852i model