You cannot upgrade a lightweight AP directly via console. You must push the image from the Wireless LAN Controller. There are three standard methods:
: Download the file from the Cisco Software Central (requires a valid service contract) and place it on your TFTP server. Access the AP : Connect via the console port. Ap3g3-k9w8-tar.153-3.jpo.tar
: This could be a file used in a software project, a firmware image for a device, a dataset for a specific application, or any kind of data package that needs to be archived or identified uniquely. You cannot upgrade a lightweight AP directly via console
This filename corresponds to a specific for Cisco Aironet Access Points. Access the AP : Connect via the console port
: If the AP’s local image is corrupted, this full lightweight image can restore functionality. Key Command for Deployment