This specific firmware is targeted at the Access Points.
This code signifies Autonomous (Standalone) IOS . It allows the AP to function independently without a Wireless LAN Controller (WLC).
For 3600 series, autonomous mode is rare. If you have an older w8 image (e.g., from 15.2(2)JA), you can:
rommon 1> tftpdnld ROMVAR: IP_ADDRESS=<ap-ip> ROMVAR: SERVER_IP=<tftp-ip> ROMVAR: DEFAULT_ROUTER=<gateway> ROMVAR: FILE=<Ap3g1-k9w7-tar.152-2.jb.tar>
: Must be unbundled into the flash memory using the archive download-sw command; simply copying the .tar file will not work as it contains firmware and GUI files that need extraction. Final Verdict
| Component | Meaning | |-----------|---------| | | Target Platform: Cisco Aironet 3600 series (AP3600) and also compatible with 3700 series. "3G1" refers to the third generation, first variant. | | K9 | Encryption capability. "K9" means strong cryptography (AES, 3DES) is included. | | W7 | Image type. "W7" denotes a full tar image that includes the web GUI (HTML/CSS/JS) for standalone (Autonomous) mode. | | TAR | Bundle format. This is a complete flash filesystem, not just a kernel. | | 152-2.JB | IOS version. Reads as 15.2(2)JB. The "JB" is the maintenance train. | | .tar | File extension confirming the archive format. |
: Designates the hardware platform, compatible with 3500 and 1260 series access points.
