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is a Cisco IOS software image used to run Cisco Aironet Access Points in Autonomous (Standalone) mode . Specifically, this "ap3g2" image is designed for the Aironet 3700 Series (including the 3702i) and 3600 Series access points. Software Identification Platform Identifier (ap3g2):

AP(config)# dot11 ssid MyCorpNet AP(config-ssid)# authentication open AP(config-ssid)# authentication key-management wpa version 2 AP(config-ssid)# wpa-psk ascii 0 StrongPassphrase AP(config-ssid)# guest-mode

: Primarily for Cisco Aironet 3700 series (e.g., AIR-CAP3702I).

Once the file is extracted (which may take a few minutes), set the AP to boot the new image: # Check the folder name created in flash ap: dir flash: # Set the boot variable (example directory name) BOOT flash:/ap3g2-k9w7-tar.153- .jbb1/ap3g2-k9w7-mx.153- # Save settings and reboot Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Post-Installation

Console cable and terminal software (e.g., PuTTY) to connect to the AP. IP Configuration: Set your PC IP to