How to Convert a Cisco AP AIR-CAP3702I-D-K9 from LWAPP to Autonomous mode

[kishore.vutukuri1]

Hello all,

Recent past I had purchased one CISCO( AIR-CAP3702I-D-K9 ) AP. yes I understand that default it is a controller based AP.  

I wanted to convert it into Autonomous AP. can anybody help me ?
 

1. What is the software(IOS) version is need for particular model ?

2. From where I can download ?

3. what will be the default IP Address of the CISCO AP ?

Thanks,

Kishore

[Leo Laohoo]

Using a TFTP Server to Return to a Previous Release

[Prakash Parvathala]

Hello Kishore

I would recommend you to see the below community posts which is answered related to your issue.

https://supportforums.cisco.com/document/58026/lwapp-mode-autonomous-mode-conversion

https://supportforums.cisco.com/discussion/9893911/ligthweigth-mode-autonomous

[kishore.vutukuri1]

Hello Prakash,

Thanks for the response that you provided to me on my problem.

the correct and exact solution is for my particular model i.e 3702i model follow below link. it worked fine.

http://www.chainringcircus.org/cisco-3702-lightweight-to-autonomous-conversion/

Regards,

Kishore

[Prakash Parvathala]

Thank you Kishore for sharing the solution .

[Venkatesh Attuluri · Accepted solution]

15.3.3-JBB1 is Autonomous AP IOS Software for 3702i download file ap3g2-k9w7-tar.153-3.JBB1.tar from here

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/wireless/aironet-3700i-access-point/model.html#~tab-downloads

by default Cisco AP is set to received IP address from DHCP . console to AP and show interface bvi1 should show you details

[kishore.vutukuri1]

Hello Venkatesh,

I had followed the steps which you mentioned and downloaded ios/image(ap3g2-k9w7-tar.153-3.JBB1) as mentioned in your previous post.
Please find the attached console log, I have few queries .

1. In your post stated that after finishing the reboot go to web GUI and configure the AP? what will be the IP address after flashing ?

2. But I am sure my flashing is not been success because
#"sh ver" is showing :
AP84b8.02a0.f31c uptime is 37 minutes
System returned to ROM by power-on
System image file is "flash:/ap3g2-rcvk9w8-mx/ap3g2-rcvk9w8-xx"
Last reload reason:

#downloaded version:
ap3g2-k9w7-tar.153-3.JBB1.tar

could you please conform me that flashing has been successful ?

3. I could see one line keep on appearing on console. as mentioned below.
*Mar  1 00:02:34.179: %CAPWAP-3-DHCP_RENEW: Could not discover WLC. Either IP address is not assigned or assigned IP is wrong. Renewing DHCP IP.

NOTE: AP 3702i newly purchased and it wasn't connected with controller during the flashing using tftpd32.

Thanks for the help in advance....

4. I could see there are many release 15.3.3-JBB5,  15.3.3-JBB, 15.3.3-JAB 15.3.3-JBB1 may I know why can't I use the latest image from CISCO downloads?

Regards,
Kishore.