AIR-CAP3702I-Z-K9 Mobility Controller

[mohdumer]

Dear Team.

Currently i have total of 100Access Points of model mentioned in the subject line, but unfortunately I don't have controller to manage the access points. Please guide how can i make these access points as Mobility controller so that it can manage all the access points.

[Scott Fella]

You would need to search on google "cisco 3702 mobility express".  This would provide you with links and videos on how to go about using Mobility Express.  I'm not a fan of this and also this is no longer being deployed, but why not just get a WLC 3504 and manage all your ap's from that.  That is what I would do.

Keep in mind, there is no way we can provide step by step instructions here to do that.  You just have to familiarize yourself with the technology and do some testing.

[Rich R]

The 3702 AP runs IOS and does not support running Mobility Express so that is not an option at all.
Your options are:
- Purchase a Wireless LAN Controller - like 3504 as Scott has suggested
- Convert the 3702 APs to autonomous mode but then you lose the advantage of them being managed from a controller and you must configure every single AP separately.

You should be aware that these APs will be end of support by Cisco from 30 April 2024 and they're already long past end of software maintenance (no more bug or security fixes):
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/aironet-3700-series/eos-eol-notice-c51-740710.html