026- Converting Lightweight AP to Autonomous AP

To convert  LWAP mode to autonomous mode by loading a Cisco IOS release using a TFTP server:

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Step 1 Setup your PC

• Install TFTP server on you PC. 
• Assign static ip from following pool 10.0.0.2 to 10.0.0.3. 
• Ensure file extension are visible. From Windows Explorer, click Tools > Folder Options > View; then uncheck the Hide extensions for known file types check box.

Step 2: Downloading  IOS image

• Copy access point image file (such as c1200-k9w7-tar.122-15.JA.tar for a 1200 series access point) in the TFTP server folder and activate TFTP. Set the timeout value on the TFTP server to 30 seconds.
• Rename the access point image file in the TFTP server folder to  
• c1200-k9w7-tar.default for a 1200 series access point,  
• c1130-k9w7-tar.default for an 1130 series access point,  
• c1240-k9w7-tar.default for a 1240 series access point, and  
• c1250-k9w7-tar.default for a 1250 series access point.

Step 3: Uploading IOS

• Disconnect power from the access point.
• Connect the PC to the access point using a Crossover cable.
• Press and hold MODE while you reconnect power to the access point. Keep holding the MODE button until the status LED turns red (approximately 20 to 30 seconds) and then release.
• Wait until the access point reboots, as indicated by all LEDs turning green followed by the Status LED blinking green.

Step 4: Configure Autonomous AP

•  After the access point reboots, reconfigure it using the GUI or the CLI.

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