09-04-2013 07:48 PM - edited 07-04-2021 12:45 AM
Hello there.
I was told that a controller-based AP, specifically the Aironet 1600 (AIR-CAP) can be converted to a stand alone AP via IOS update.
Can someone please provide me the steps on how to do the update mentioned above upon purchase of the Access-Point?
I am not yet quite familiar on how to update the IOS of an AP.
Thank you.
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09-17-2013 04:14 PM
Hello,
Please follw the stpes below:-
Retrieve the latest IOS image for your AP from Cisco.com
Retreive TFTPD for use as your TFTP server
You’ll need a PC with a static IP (10.0.0.1/24 for this example) to wire your AP straight into during the procedure, with the TFTP server running, all firewalls disabled and the IOS image available in the TFTP root.
Step 1: Make sure that the PC contains the access point image file in the TFTP server folder and that the TFTP server is activated.
Step 2: Set the timeout value on the TFTP server to 30 seconds.
Step 3: On the PC where the TFTP server is located, perform these steps:
a. Disable any software firewall products, such as Windows firewall, ZoneAlarm firewall, McAffee firewall, or others.
b. Ensure all Windows files are visible. From Windows Explorer, click Tools > Folder Options > View; then uncheck the Hide extensions for known file types check box.
Step 4: Connect the PC to the access point using a Category 5 Ethernet cable.
Step 5: Disconnect power from the access point.
Step 6: Press and hold MODE while you reconnect power to the access point.
Step 7: Hold the MODE button until the status LED turns red (approximately 20 to 30 seconds) and then release.
Step 8: Enable LWAPP console CLI allow/disallow debugging
#debug lwapp con cli
Step 9: Enable LWAPP ignore internal reload debugging
#debug lwapp client no-reload
Step 10: Configure IP Address on the fast ethernet interface of the AP
#conf t
(config)#interface fa0
(config-if)#ip addr 10.0.0.2 255.255.255.0
Step 11: Download the image file from the TFTP server to the AP
#archive download-sw /overwrite tftp://10.0.0.1/
Step 12: Reload the unit once the image has been written and the process reports complete.
#reload.
You’ll now be running an autonomous image which you can work with.
09-04-2013 09:51 PM
I was told that a controller-based AP, specifically the Aironet 1600 (AIR-CAP) can be converted to a stand alone AP via IOS update.
In a layman's term, yes. In reality, all you need is the software, a TFTP server and the "Mode" button.
09-15-2013 03:56 AM
Thanks!
09-15-2013 08:24 AM
If you never done this before, I would suggest looking at the videos. There are many out there and you don't have to read, just listen:)
https://www.google.com/search?q=lightweight+to+autonomous&client=safari&hl=en&source=lnms&tbm=vid&sa=X&ei=09A1Us7nDYq8qgHQr4DgCg&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAA&biw=320&bih=504&dpr=2
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09-04-2013 10:55 PM
Please refer to this discussion explaining Lightweight AP to standalone conversion
09-15-2013 10:24 AM
Please refer to another post in the community which has already been answered with the same question-
09-17-2013 04:14 PM
Hello,
Please follw the stpes below:-
Retrieve the latest IOS image for your AP from Cisco.com
Retreive TFTPD for use as your TFTP server
You’ll need a PC with a static IP (10.0.0.1/24 for this example) to wire your AP straight into during the procedure, with the TFTP server running, all firewalls disabled and the IOS image available in the TFTP root.
Step 1: Make sure that the PC contains the access point image file in the TFTP server folder and that the TFTP server is activated.
Step 2: Set the timeout value on the TFTP server to 30 seconds.
Step 3: On the PC where the TFTP server is located, perform these steps:
a. Disable any software firewall products, such as Windows firewall, ZoneAlarm firewall, McAffee firewall, or others.
b. Ensure all Windows files are visible. From Windows Explorer, click Tools > Folder Options > View; then uncheck the Hide extensions for known file types check box.
Step 4: Connect the PC to the access point using a Category 5 Ethernet cable.
Step 5: Disconnect power from the access point.
Step 6: Press and hold MODE while you reconnect power to the access point.
Step 7: Hold the MODE button until the status LED turns red (approximately 20 to 30 seconds) and then release.
Step 8: Enable LWAPP console CLI allow/disallow debugging
#debug lwapp con cli
Step 9: Enable LWAPP ignore internal reload debugging
#debug lwapp client no-reload
Step 10: Configure IP Address on the fast ethernet interface of the AP
#conf t
(config)#interface fa0
(config-if)#ip addr 10.0.0.2 255.255.255.0
Step 11: Download the image file from the TFTP server to the AP
#archive download-sw /overwrite tftp://10.0.0.1/
Step 12: Reload the unit once the image has been written and the process reports complete.
#reload.
You’ll now be running an autonomous image which you can work with.
09-18-2013 05:21 PM
Thanks a bunch!
05-07-2022 03:12 AM
is it work properly
07-14-2023 03:09 AM
Do you have firmware version of Air 1600?
So I can flash for my app from light weight to stand alone ap
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