Once reset, the AP will reboot and broadcast a temporary SSID like Cisco_AP_1234 if it cannot find a controller.
For small deployments, you can flash image (if AP has enough RAM – 2602I supports it only on later hardware revisions). The image file: AIR-AP2600-K9-ME-8-10-185-0.tar cisco air-cap2602i-a-k9 setup
: After saving, ensure the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios are manually set to , as they are often disabled by default. Community Insights on Performance Once reset, the AP will reboot and broadcast
ap# capwap ap primary-base <WLC_name> <WLC_IP> ap# capwap ap controller ip address <WLC_IP> ap# reload Community Insights on Performance ap# capwap ap primary-base
This write-up covers the full lifecycle from unpacking to operational deployment. Choose your path: or converted (autonomous) based on available infrastructure.
for this setup, or are you planning to run the access point in standalone mode AIR-CAP2602I Edit Config File - No Username/Password
The AIR-CAP2602I expects a controller. You have three ways to tell it where the WLC lives: