The AP cannot boot a .tar file directly; it must be "unbundled" into the flash memory using the archive command.
Understanding the naming convention is crucial for identifying the software's capabilities and deployment type: Ap3g2-k9w7-tar.153-3.jf15.tar
: Host the .tar file on a reachable TFTP or FTP server. The AP cannot boot a
: Flashing an AP from the k9w8 (Lightweight) image it shipped with to the k9w7 (Autonomous) image. : This image is frequently used to "flash"
: This image is frequently used to "flash" access points originally bought as Lightweight (CAP) models so they can run as standalone units. Activation Bug
Once the AP reboots with the new image:
If you are converting from a Lightweight image to this Autonomous one, you typically use the ROMMON recovery method or the CLI: Cisco Community Preparation : Set up a TFTP server on your laptop and place the file in the root directory. CLI Command