10-13-2019 12:08 PM - edited 07-05-2021 11:08 AM
Was just wondering if i could use a cisco air-ap3802i-B-K9 on my home network and if yes how to do it . Thanks in advance!
10-13-2019 12:38 PM
You can do by converting the AP :
Follow the below guide :
10-13-2019 12:46 PM
This works for a cisco air-ap3802i-b-k9 model??
10-13-2019 02:36 PM
yes the steps given will work with a 3802i model AP.
Start at step in the link given: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/access_point/mob_exp/1/user_guide/b_ME_User_Guide/getg_start.html#task_7588F4C009744AEFBB9EB754A713E390
- checking if an AP has CAPWAP Lightweight AP Software or Cisco Mobility Express Software
if the AP does not have the software on it you will need to download it from Cisco.com which will require a support contract normally.
10-13-2019 03:13 PM
How do i check to see if my AP has that software?
10-13-2019 03:48 PM
please share a show version from the AP CLI
10-13-2019 04:04 PM
Not sure what a show version from the AP CLI is, I dont do this for a living so Im in the dark on all this
10-13-2019 04:21 PM
if you connect a console cable to the console port of the AP you will be able to login with Cisco/Cisco and then type show version and paste the output
10-13-2019 04:46 PM
10-13-2019 04:57 PM
Normally the 3802 APs come as lightweight APs requiring a wireless lan controller to get up and running. You need to convert them to Mobility Express, which will require a console cable.
The other option is to run a DHCP server connect the AP to the network, look on the DHCP server what IP it gets and you might be able to SSH to that AP.
Otherwise you will need to purchase or borrow a console cable to connect to the AP to configure it. Dependant on your laptop you might need a converter to connect it to a USB port (USB to Serial convertor) or a USB-C console cable.
Might be easier if you have a network team at work to speak to them to borrow one.
10-13-2019 01:13 PM
Can you please tell me how to convert my AP , step by step if possible i am not familiar with this type of stuff. PM if possible thanks
10-13-2019 02:29 PM
@AdamParker99111 wrote:
Can you please tell me how to convert my AP , step by step if possible i am not familiar with this type of stuff. PM if possible thanks
10-13-2019 02:35 PM
Yeah i saw his response but when i click on it , it says this would work on cisco 1850 or 1830 series AP. Mine is 3802i series so I'm not sure it will work on mine. Please help
10-13-2019 03:12 PM
The procedure is the same, so kindly follow and let us know how it goes.
10-13-2019 03:23 PM
This is way over my head but thanks for all your help
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