How to Convert an Autonomous Access Point to a Lightweight Access Point Using Ap3g1 k9w8 tar 124 23c ja2 tar

    If you have an autonomous access point that you want to convert to a lightweight access point, you need to use a special file called Ap3g1 k9w8 tar 124 23c ja2 tar. This file is a lightweight recovery image that contains the necessary software and configuration to change the mode of the access point from autonomous to lightweight. This article will guide you through the steps of downloading and installing this file on your access point.

    Prerequisites

        An autonomous access point that supports the conversion to a lightweight access point. You can check the compatibility of your access point model on the Cisco website.

        A TFTP server that is accessible from the same network as the access point.

        The Ap3g1 k9w8 tar 124 23c ja2 tar file, which you can download from the Cisco website. You need to have a valid Cisco account and service contract to access this file.

        A Telnet or SSH client that can connect to the access point.

    Procedure

        Download the Ap3g1 k9w8 tar 124 23c ja2 tar file from the Cisco website and save it to your TFTP server.

        Connect the access point to the same network as the TFTP server.

        Log in to the access point using Telnet or SSH and enter privileged EXEC mode. You can use the default username and password of Cisco and Cisco, unless you have changed them.

        Use the archive download-sw command to download and install the new IOS image. For example, if your TFTP server has the IP address of 192.168.1.100 and the file is stored in the root directory, you can use the following command:

archive download-sw /overwrite /reload tftp://192.168.1.100/ap3g1-k9w8-tar.124-23c.JA2.tar

This command will overwrite the existing IOS image on the access point, reboot the device, and join it to a wireless LAN controller (WLC) on the network. If you do not have a WLC on your network, you can use the option /force-reload instead of /reload to force a reboot without joining a WLC.

        Verify that the conversion was successful by checking the IOS version and mode of the access point. You can use the show version command to see the IOS version, which should be 12.4(23c)JA2 or later. You can also use the show ap summary command to see the mode of the access point, which should be LWAPP or CAPWAP.

    Troubleshooting

    If you encounter any problems during or after the conversion process, you can refer to the following resources for help:

Ap3g1 K9w8 Tar 124 23c Ja2 Tar