How to convert Mobility Express Image to CAPWAP Image?

--> I recently got the chance to work with some Cisco 1832i APs and Cisco 3504 wireless controller.

--> The problem I faced with Cisco 1832i AP is, they were not able to join to the wireless controller.

--> When I did console to the Cisco 1832i AP and find out the operating system installed in the access point is Mobility Express Image.

--> In order to join this Cisco 1832i AP to the wireless controller, we need to convert Mobility Express Image to Capwap Image.

--> Follow the below steps to convert Mobility Express Image to CAPWAP Image,

Step1: Login into the CLI of the Access Point

Step2: Navigate to Privilege Mode from user mode.

AP>enable

password:

AP#

Note: Password was set during the initial configuration or you can use Cisco

Step3: Execute the following command in the privilege mode.

AP# ap-type capwap

Note: Once you execute the above command then the access point reboots and gets connected with Wireless Controller.