Obtaining The Access Point Image File - Cisco Aironet AIR-AP1200 Hardware Installation Manual

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Enter the file name for the access point image file (such as c1200-k9w7-tar.123-7.JA.tar) in the Upload
Step 8
New System Image Tar File field. If the file is located in a subdirectory of the TFTP server root directory,
include the relative path of the TFTP server root directory with the filename. If the file is located in the
TFTP root directory, enter only the filename.
Step 9 Click the Upload button.
When a message appears that indicates the upgrade is complete, click OK.
Step 10
For additional information click the Help icon on the Software Upgrade screen.

Obtaining the Access Point Image File

Your access point must be running specific Cisco IOS software releases before you upgrade its radios;
Caution
otherwise your access point might not be able to complete the boot sequence until the radio is removed
(see
page
Table 9-3
Radio Upgrade
IEEE 802.11g
RM21A or RM22A
The access point image file can be obtained from the Cisco.com software center using these steps:
Use your Internet browser to access the Cisco Software Center at the following URL:
Step 1
http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/sw-wireless.shtml
Click Option 2: Aironet Wireless Software Display Tables.
Step 2
Find the access point firmware and utilities section and click Cisco Aironet 1200 Series (Cisco IOS
Step 3
Software).
Click on the access point image file, such as c1200-k9w7-tar.123-7.JA.tar.
Step 4
On the Encryption Authorization Form, enter the requested information, read the encryption
Step 5
information, and check the boxes that apply.
Step 6 Click Submit.
Step 7 Read and accept the terms and conditions of the Software License Agreement.
Step 8 Select the image file again to download it.
Download and save the image file to your hard drive and then exit the Internet browser.
Step 9
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Table 9-3). For additional information, refer to the
7-10.
Required Cisco IOS Software Release
"Finding the Software Version" section on
Required Cisco IOS Software Release
12.2(13)JA or later
12.3(2)JA or later
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