: This indicates that the file is archived using the tar command-line utility, a common method for bundling files in Unix and Linux.
| Device Model | Supported? | Notes | |------------------|------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------| | AIR-AP3602I-A-K9 | Yes | Internal antennas, 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz. Requires 802.3af PoE (15.4W). | | AIR-AP3602E-A-K9 | Yes | External antennas (RP-TNC). Best for high-density venues. | | AIR-AP3600-B-K9 | Yes | Regulatory domain: Brazil. | | AIR-CAP3602I-A-K9| Yes | "CAP" variant – same hardware, ships as lightweight. | | AP802 (Embedded) | No | Use AP802-specific images (ap802-k9w7). | | 3700 series | No | Requires ap3g2 or ap3g3 images (CDET traint). | ap3g1-k9w7-tar.153-3.jf15.tar
To make them work as standalone routers, you need the image. The gold standard for the 3500 series is ap3g1-k9w7-tar.153-3.jf15.tar . Why This Specific File? : This indicates that the file is archived
: The file is a compressed archive containing the IOS binary, radio firmware, and the web-based GUI management files. Requires 802