Input stage
: This identifies the hardware platform. The "g3" refers to Generation 3 hardware architectures used in certain Cisco outdoor and indoor APs. k9w7 : This is the feature set indicator.
| Issue | Possible Fix | |-------|---------------| | TFTP fails to upload | Check cable, server IP, file permissions, and AP’s IP settings. | | AP rejects the image | Wrong model or incompatible feature set. | | File appears corrupt | Re-download and verify checksum. | | AP still boots into recovery | Try archive download-sw /force or format flash before install. |
⚠️ Do not confuse with K9W8 (autonomous) or other AP models (e.g., 1240, 2600). This image is for AP1G3-based hardware.
This file is often used to convert an AP from "Lightweight" (w8) mode back to "Autonomous" (w7) mode. Installation & Recovery