If your AP is currently in Lightweight mode or the bootloader is stuck, use this method:
AP 3702i - IOS version for Autonomous Mode - Cisco Community
There are two common ways to make this firmware "work" on your access point:
The file name identifies its specific purpose within the Cisco ecosystem:
This firmware is primarily sought after by network administrators for:
: Refers to the internal hardware generation, specifically for the Aironet 1700, 2700, and 3700 series.
: Indicates that this is Autonomous software. (In contrast, k9w8 is for Lightweight/WLC-managed mode).
is the specific Cisco IOS firmware file used to run Cisco Aironet 3700 series access points in Autonomous mode . This version allows these access points to function as independent, standalone units without requiring a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC). Overview of the Firmware
: Autonomous mode is the industry standard for conducting "AP on a stick" wireless site surveys.
: Many used Cisco 3700s are sold as AIR-CAP (Lightweight) models; this file is the "magic key" needed to convert them to Autonomous . Installation Guide
