((hot)) — Ap3g1-k9w7-tar.152-2.jb.tar

: Allows the AP to manage its own security, SSIDs, and radio settings without a WLC.

: This is an Autonomous image (indicated by "k9w7" in the filename), which enables the AP to operate as a standalone device with its own management interface, rather than a Lightweight AP that requires a controller .

Here is a feature design based on that file:

The filename follows Cisco's standardized naming convention, which tells us exactly what is inside the package:

The AP will extract the files, update the radio firmware, and reboot. Method 2: Conversion from Lightweight (LAP to AAP)