Ap3g3-k9w8-tar.153-3.jpo.tar [verified] ★ Popular

| Component | Value | Meaning | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | ap3g3 | Refers to the 3rd generation 802.11n/ac APs (3600/3700/2600 series). "3g" stands for 3rd generation. | | Feature Set | k9w8 | K9 = Crypto (SSL/SSH support). W8 = Lightweight AP (LAP) image. Note: This is NOT a Mobility Express or autonomous image. | | File Format | .tar | Tape archive. Must be extracted; contains multiple sub-images (bootloader, primary OS, FPGA code). | | Version | 15.3-3.JPO | Major release 15.3, maintenance release 3. The JPO tag indicates a Japan-specific regulatory patch (TELEC/MIC compliance). | | Extension | .tar | The final file delivered to the AP via TFTP or Upgrade Tool. |

: Denotes the hardware platform. The "3g3" designation is specifically associated with the 3800, 2800, 1560, and 4800 series APs. Ap3g3-k9w8-tar.153-3.jpo.tar

Note: If you intended to use the AP without a controller, you would typically look for a k9w7 (Autonomous) image. | Component | Value | Meaning | |

| Feature | ap3g3-k9w8-tar.153-3.jpo.tar | ap3g1-k9w7-tar.153-3.JA.tar | ap3g3-k9w8-tar.153-3.JAB.tar | |---------|----------------------------------|---------------------------------|----------------------------------| | Platform | AP 2700/3700/3600 | AP 1600/2600/3500 | AP 2700/3700 (later rev) | | Mode | Lightweight (w8) | Lightweight (w7) | Lightweight (w8) | | Regulatory | Japan (jpo) | North America (JA) | Rest of world (JAB) | | WLC compat | 7.6+ | 7.4+ | 7.6+ | W8 = Lightweight AP (LAP) image