Converting Cisco CAP to SAP

When converting CAP to SAP, more easier way is there.


generally, CAP does not support configuration mode.
but exceptionally, configuration mode is supported in debug mode.
using this way, you could converting AP more easier.

AP0000.0000.0000#debug capwap console cli    ## This command allow that admin could access configure mode on CAP
AP0000.0000.0000#debug capwap client no-reload    ## This command makes that CAP does not find WLC during debug
AP0000.0000.0000#conf t
AP0000.0000.0000(config)#int BVI1
AP0000.0000.0000(config-if)#ip address 10.0.0.1 255.255.255.0
AP0000.0000.0000(config-if)#no sh


After copying the SAP IOS image using TFTP, issue this command.

AP0000.0000.0000#archive download-sw /force-reload /overwrite flash:ap1g1-k9w7-tar.152-4.JB5.tar


and newest 1700/2700/3700 series AP is support more easy way.
this command could apply only first time before connecting WLC.

AP0000.0000.0000#capwap ap autonomous
Convert to Autonomous image. Proceed? (yes/[no]):yes



Have a nice day!