C1130-k9w7-tar.124-3g.ja1.tar May 2026
C1130-k9w7-tar.124-3g.JA1.tar
The file is a Cisco IOS software image used for Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series access points. It specifically contains the Autonomous (standalone) version of the operating system. Image Breakdown
MODE button
They press and hold the while plugging the power back in. C1130-k9w7-tar.124-3g.JA1.tar
- Lightweight Access Point (LAP) firmware – requires a Wireless LAN Controller (WLC).
Autonomous
While modern Cisco deployments favor "Lightweight" mode (controlled by a Wireless LAN Controller), the mode allowed by the c1130-k9w7-tar.124-3g.JA1.tar image lets the AP function as a standalone unit. Here is everything you need to know about this specific firmware. Understanding the Firmware String C1130-k9w7-tar
Standalone Operation:
Required when you want to manage the AP directly via CLI or HTTP/HTTPS without a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller. Recovery/Conversion Procedure: Lightweight Access Point (LAP) firmware – requires a
Rename the file
: Rename c1130-k9w7-tar.124-3g.JA1.tar to c1130-k9w7-tar.default so the AP can recognize it during the boot process. Initiate the transfer : Power down the AP. Hold the MODE button and plug the power back in.
Ap's Registration Fails With "did not recieve config response"
: A Guide to the Autonomous IOS Image c1130-k9w7-tar.124-3g.JA1.tar