Example TFTP command from the AP console:
: Represents the hardware platform family. This image is designated for Cisco Aironet 1700, 2600, 2700, 3600, and 3700 series access points. download ap3g2-k9w7-tar.153-3.jf15.tar
| Symptom | Likely Cause | Solution | |---------|--------------|----------| | File not found on TFTP | Wrong case or path | Linux TFTP is case-sensitive. Ensure filename matches exactly. | | * tar checksum error* | Corrupt download | Redownload from Cisco, validate MD5. | | Insufficient flash | Old AP with 32MB flash (rare on 2600) | Delete old image: delete /force /recursive flash:/old-image/ . | | AP stuck in boot loop | Incorrect image for AP model | Recover via ROMMON and XMODEM. | | Download hangs at 0% | Firewall blocking TFTP | Use FTP ( archive download-sw /overwrite ftp://... ) | Example TFTP command from the AP console: :
: Search for your specific hardware model (e.g., " Aironet 3600i Access Point Select Software Type : Choose "Autonomous AP IOS Software." Ensure filename matches exactly
: Indicates compatibility with specific hardware platforms, primarily the Aironet 2600 and 3600 series : Specifies the Autonomous feature set (standalone IOS). 153-3.JF15 : The specific software release version (IOS 15.3(3)JF15). Cisco Community Where to Download
shasum -a 512 ap3g2-k9w7-tar.153-3.jf15.tar 4. Installation Overview
(May not be necessary if AP is already lightweight)