If your AP is currently in lightweight mode and you want to convert it to autonomous:
: Access usually requires a valid Cisco Service Contract (entitlement) linked to your Cisco Connection Online (CCO) ID.
: Access the AP via console and use the following command: archive download-sw /overwrite /force-reload tftp:// /ap3g1-k9w7-tar.153-3.jf15.tar Method 2: Recovery Mode (MODE Button) ap3g1-k9w7-tar.153-3.jf15.tar download
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: Indicates the file is a compressed archive containing the IOS image, web interface files, and radio firmware. 153-3.jf15 : Represents the software version, which in this case is Cisco IOS Release 15.3(3)JF15 Cisco Community Key Use Cases Conversion from Lightweight to Autonomous If your AP is currently in lightweight mode
Aironet 3502i WAPs need switched to standalone - Cisco Community
Access Points are essentially small computers. Power surges, failed upgrade attempts, or interrupted flash writes can corrupt the underlying operating system. When an AP enters a "boot loop" or gets stuck at the ap: prompt, the existing firmware is likely damaged. To recover the device, an administrator must enter the ROMMON (Read-Only Memory Monitor) mode and initiate a TFTP transfer of a valid .tar file to reload the system. Always comply with software licensing agreements
Once you have accessed the legitimate file, follow these steps:
