Signing & verification
If your AP currently has a Lightweight ("w8") image and you need to switch to Autonomous mode, follow these steps sourced from Cisco Community guides : ap1g3-k9w7-tar
| Problem | Likely Fix | |---------|-------------| | tar: invalid magic | Corrupted image – re-download, check MD5 | | TFTP timeout | Firewall blocks port 69; try FTP or recheck cabling | | AP boots into image recovery loop | Bootloader set BOOT points to old image. Use set BOOT flash:/<new-image-name> | | AP1G3 won't join WLC | Check WLC model compatibility (supports 1500 series). Upgrade WLC code if needed. | | No console after flash | Console defaults to 9600 baud; try 9600 8N1 . Image may take 3–5 min first boot. | Signing & verification If your AP currently has
Even in autonomous mode, security is paramount. Ensure you are using the most recent releases to protect against vulnerabilities. For instance, recent release notes for Cisco IOS 15.9(3)M12 continue to provide updates for these industrial modules. | | No console after flash | Console