This code signifies Autonomous (Standalone) IOS . It allows the AP to function independently without a Wireless LAN Controller (WLC).
If 15.2(2)JB is too old for your needs, there are more recent software releases available for this hardware platform, primarily within the 15.3 train. Ap3g1-k9w7-tar.152-2.jb.tar
| Component | Value | Meaning | Explanation | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | ap3g1 | Access Point Hardware Platform | ap3g1 is the AP platform identifier used by the 3500 series, 1260 series, and some 3600/2600 access points. | | Feature Set | k9w7 | Image Type | k9w7 stands for autonomous (or "site survey") IOS, meaning the access point can run and be configured independently without a Wireless LAN Controller (WLC). | | Delivery Format | tar | File Extension | The file is a tape archive ( .tar ), containing multiple files that can be loaded onto the AP. These can be obtained from a TFTP server and extracted using the archive exec command. | | Version | 152-2.jb | IOS Software Version | This indicates the Cisco IOS software version is 15.2(2)JB . The 15.2(2)JB release is part of the 15.2JB train. | This code signifies Autonomous (Standalone) IOS