Ap1g2-k9w7-tar May 2026
| Field | Meaning | |-------|---------| | ap1g2 | Hardware platform – 1st Generation 802.11ac Wave 1 APs (e.g., 1700, 2700, 3700) | | k9 | Crypto (encryption enabled – 3DES/AES) | | w7 | Wireless controller mode (LWAPP/CAPWAP) | | tar | Tape archive – contains bootloader, OS, and partition layout |
Typical full filename example:
ap1g2-k9w7-tar.153-3.JF17.tar
Guide for Ap1g2-k9w7-tar Update
Preparation
Updating
Troubleshooting
Conclusion
Once booted (controller mode):
show version | include Image
show controllers dot11Radio 0
debug capwap console cli
Expected output: AP running image: ap1g2-k9w7-tar.xxx Ap1g2-k9w7-tar
If your AP is joined to a controller, you typically do not need to handle the TAR file manually. You simply: