C1130-k9w7-tar.124-3g.ja1.tar -

Installing or "flashing" this firmware is often done to convert a "Lightweight" AP back to "Autonomous" mode or to recover a "bricked" device. Method 1: Recovery via MODE Button (TFTP)

Operates simultaneously on both 2.4-GHz (802.11g) and 5-GHz (802.11a) bands. C1130-k9w7-tar.124-3g.JA1.tar

The k9w7 designation indicates the Autonomous IOS . In contrast, k9w8 or rcvk9w8 images are used for "Lightweight" mode, which requires a controller for management. Installing or "flashing" this firmware is often done

This is a compressed archive containing the actual IOS binary file ( .bin ), along with radio firmware, HTML management files for the GUI, and other necessary support scripts. Key Features of Autonomous Mode along with radio firmware

This is the most common method for converting or recovering units. Upgrading LAP1131AG - Cisco Community