How to convert EWC AP 9115 to CAPWAP?

[dawnccier]

AP Model: C9115

Version: C9800-AP-K9_IOSXE-UNIVERSALK9-M 16.12.2s

I have one access point which looks like someone convert it to the Embedded Wireless Controller.

I have attached the logs of AP booting file.

Query1. How to convert this AP from EWC to CAPWAP to associate? Need the specific method step by step.

Query2. Is it supported that convert C9115 AP from lightweight to autonomous mode? If yes, how?

Query3. I have set the static IP address of EWC on interface interface GigabitEthernet0, but the ICMP is still unreachable even in the same subnet IP 10.10.10.1. I feel confused about it.

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interface GigabitEthernet0
mac-address 0000.5e00.0101
ip dhcp client client-id GigabitEthernet0
ip dhcp client broadcast-flag clear
ip address 10.10.10.10 255.255.255.0
no negotiation auto
!
ip default-gateway 10.10.10.1

WLC6C41.0EC5.9D10#show ip int bri
Interface              IP-Address    OK?    Method   Status   Protocol
GigabitEthernet0 10.10.10.10   YES     manual      up          up

[marce1000 · Accepted solution]

 - FYI : https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/wireless/embedded-wireless-controller-on-catalyst-access-points/215303-embedded-wireless-controller-conversion.html#anc18

 M.

[Arshad Safrulla · Accepted solution]

1. You are already running EWC in the AP as per the logs. So to convert it back to capwap just go to the CLI of the AP and type "ap-type capwap"

2. There is no autonomous mode in Catalyst AP's. You need to run EWC.

3. You need to configure connecting switchport as a trunk and set the management vlan as the native vlan for that port.

switchport mode trunk

switchport trunk native vlan (Management_VLAN-ID)

All of you questions are answered in the link shared by @marce1000 above.