Many users seek this file to convert a "Lightweight" AP (which requires a Wireless LAN Controller) into a "Standalone" AP that can work on its own.
This firmware bundle is famous because the .tar includes the (a separate .bin file). If you want to run the AP without a controller (e.g., for home lab or small remote office): download ap3g2-k9w7-tar.153-3.jf15.tar
: Denotes an Autonomous (standalone) IOS image. This allows the AP to operate independently without requiring a physical or virtual Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC). (Note: Lightweight images contain k9w8 in the name). Many users seek this file to convert a
This image allows the access point to operate independently without a Wireless LAN Controller (WLC). How to Download Safely download ap3g2-k9w7-tar.153-3.jf15.tar
