According to Cisco DevNet guides , the general workflow for an embedded AP803 involves:
: This identifies the hardware platform. The "g3" refers to Generation 3 hardware architectures used in certain Cisco outdoor and indoor APs. k9w7 : This is the feature set indicator. ap1g3-k9w7-tar
: Denotes the Autonomous (SAP) mode. Unlike lightweight images (k9w8), which require a Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) to function, a k9w7 image allows the AP to operate as a standalone device with its own GUI and CLI management. According to Cisco DevNet guides , the general
This is a guide for working with the file, which is a specific lightweight Cisco Access Point (AP) image bundle. This file type is typically used for AP1G3 series access points (e.g., 1500 series outdoor APs) running autonomous or lightweight firmware packaged as a .tar archive. : Denotes the Autonomous (SAP) mode