C1200-k9w7-mx.123-8.ja2: A Cisco IOS Software Release for Aironet 1200 Series Access Points
The C1200-k9w7-mx.123-8.ja2 is a Cisco IOS software release for the Aironet 1200 series access points, which are wireless devices that provide secure and reliable wireless connectivity for enterprise networks. The C1200-k9w7-mx.123-8.ja2 is part of the 12.3(8)JA software family, which includes several other releases for different Aironet models and features.
C1200-k9w7-mx.123-8.ja2
The C1200-k9w7-mx.123-8.ja2 release supports the following features and enhancements for the Aironet 1200 series access points:
Support for IEEE 802.11g standard, which offers higher data rates and backward compatibility with IEEE 802.11b devices.
Support for IEEE 802.11i/WPA2 security standard, which provides stronger encryption and authentication methods for wireless networks.
Support for Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX) version 3, which enables interoperability and enhanced functionality with Cisco wireless LAN controllers and clients.
Support for Cisco Wireless Domain Services (WDS), which simplifies the configuration and management of wireless networks by providing centralized authentication, roaming, and load balancing.
Support for Cisco Aironet Client Utility (ACU), which is a software application that allows users to configure and monitor their wireless connection status and parameters.
Support for Cisco Aironet Desktop Utility (ADU), which is a software application that provides additional features and information for users of Cisco Aironet client adapters.
The C1200-k9w7-mx.123-8.ja2 release is available as a compressed TAR file that can be downloaded from the [Cisco website]. The file name is c1200-k9w7-tar.123-8.JA2.tar, and its size is 4.8 MB. The file contains the following components:
A boot loader image (c1200-boot-mx.123-8.JA2)
A system image (c1200-k9w7-mx.123-8.JA2)
A radio firmware image (c1200-rcvk9w8-mx.123-8.JA2)
A HTML management interface (c1200-k9w7-web-mx.123-8.JA2)
To upgrade the Aironet 1200 series access point to the C1200-k9w7-mx.123-8.ja2 release, the following steps are required:
Connect the access point to a PC or a network device that has a TFTP server running.
Copy the TAR file to the root directory of the TFTP server.
Log in to the access point using Telnet or a console port.
Enter the privileged EXEC mode by typing enable and entering the password.
Enter the following command to download and install the TAR file: archive download-sw /overwrite /reload tftp:///c1200-k9w7-tar.123-8.JA2.tar
Wait for the access point to reboot and verify that the new software version is running by typing show version.
The C1200-k9w7-mx.123-8.ja2 release is compatible with other Cisco IOS software releases in the 12.3(8)JA family, such as C1240-k9w7-mx.123-8.JEA or C1310-k9w7-mx.123-8.JEA. However, it is recommended to use the same software version on all access points in a network to ensure optimal performance and functionality.
For more information about the C1200-k9w7-mx.123-8.ja2 release, please refer to the following resources:
[Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide]
[Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points, 12.3(8)JA]
[Cisco IOS Release Notes for Cisco Aironet Access Points, 12.3(8)JA]
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