⚠️ Do not confuse with K9W8 (autonomous) or other AP models (e.g., 1240, 2600). This image is for AP1G3-based hardware.
AP803 Access Point Module * Autonomous AP IOS Software. WIRELESS LAN (ap1g3-k9w7-tar.153-3.JH1.tar) * Lightweight AP IOS Software. Cisco IOS Release 15.9(3)M2a - Cisco ap1g3-k9w7-tar
The identifier refers to the Autonomous Cisco IOS software image for Cisco Aironet 1530 series outdoor access points and the embedded AP803 module in IR829 routers. This specific "w7" image allows the access point to operate in standalone (Autonomous) mode rather than requiring a central Wireless LAN Controller (WLC). Converting to Autonomous Mode ⚠️ Do not confuse with K9W8 (autonomous) or
: This is the most critical part. In Cisco-speak , k9w7 denotes the Autonomous image . If you see k9w8 , you’re looking at a Lightweight image that requires a controller to function. WIRELESS LAN (ap1g3-k9w7-tar