Autonomous Aironet Access Point

This guide shows how to configure autonomous Aironet WLAN access points to work as a standalone device without a WLAN controller. 

Introduction

Autonomous Aironet WLAN Access Points (APs) are wireless network devices that allow devices to connect to a Wi-Fi network. These APs are called "autonomous" because they operate independently without a centralized controller managing the configuration and operation. In contrast to controller-based APs, which require a central controller to configure and manage the wireless network, autonomous APs are designed to be self-contained and independently to manage. They are ideal for small networks or for situations where a controller-based deployment is not feasible or necessary. Autonomous APs can be configured via a web-based interface, which allows network administrators to configure and manage the APs and the wireless network they create. These APs support a variety of wireless standards, including IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, and can operate in either the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz frequency band. Autonomous APs also offer advanced security features such as WPA2 encryption and dot1x authentication, as well as support for guest access and other network services.

Description
Autonomous Aironet WLAN Access Points operate independently without a centralized controller
Autonomous APs are designed to be self-contained and independently to manage
Autonomous APs can be configured via a web-based interface or the CLI
They support IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, can operate in either the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz frequency band
Autonomous APs also offer WPA2 encryption and dot1x authentication
K9w7 image are used to run wireless access points in autonomous mode
K9w8 image are used to run wireless access points in lightweight mode
Cisco Aironet 2600 & 2700 Series have been used for this guide

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