C1130-k9w7-tar.124-3g.JA1.tar is a Cisco IOS software image used for the Aironet 1130AG Series access points. It is specifically an Autonomous (standalone)
Important: If you try to load this on an AP expecting autonomous operation (standalone), it may not work as expected. You would typically need a separate autonomous image (e.g., c1130-k9w8-tar.124-25d.JA.tar).
| Segment | Description |
|----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| C1130 | Device model identifier (Catalyst 1130 series wireless access point). |
| k9 | Cryptographic license (supports advanced security features like AES-CCMP). |
| w7 | Wireless firmware version (Wi-Fi edition, possibly version 7 of the wireless code)|
| tar | Packaging format (tarball archive). |
| 124 | Major version number of the Cisco IOS software. |
| 3g | Maintenance release level (3rd maintenance release, g indicates iteration). |
| JA1 | Sub-release/patch level (bug fixes, security updates; JA1 is a specific build).| C1130-k9w7-tar.124-3g.JA1.tar
c1130: Indicates the hardware platform (Cisco Aironet 1130AG series).
) typical of the 1130AG hardware, though configuration requires active radio installation in the software. Legacy Security: C1130-k9w7-tar
k9 = Encryption support (SSL/SSH/3DES/AES)w7 = IOS for access point (Lightweight or Autonomous mode; in this case, likely autonomous)The filename follows Cisco's standard naming convention for access point software: : The hardware platform (Cisco Aironet 1130 series). : The feature set. The indicates strong encryption (AES/TKIP), and specifies that this is an Autonomous
Security Features: Includes support for WPA2 (AES), 802.1X authentication, and multiple SSIDs with VLAN mapping. k9 = Encryption support (SSL/SSH/3DES/AES) w7 = IOS
To load this firmware onto an 1130AG access point, you typically use a TFTP server and the following steps: