Hi Karolos,
you can of course use 1230 AP in standalone mode.
It can be administered both CLI (IOS-like) and GUI (web page).
configuration examples documents usually have both GUI and CLI.
Here is a list of configuration example that might be useufl to you:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps430/prod_configuration_examples_list.html
Note that if you have high number of APs then administration will be a headache if you are using them in standalone mode.
If you have high number of APs then it will be much wise idea to use a controller-based APs.
Good luck
Amjad
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