: This part seems to be an identifier or a code. It could be a version number, a product identifier, or a specific code used within a system or project.
This file is used to manually upgrade or recover a Cisco Aironet 3G2 series access point that runs in lightweight mode. The .tar bundle includes the boot loader ( ap3g2-boot-m.153-3.jf15 ), the OS image ( ap3g2-k9w7-mx.153-3.jf15 ), and supporting files. It can be uploaded via a TFTP server during the AP’s recovery procedure (e.g., pressing MODE button during power-on). Ap3g2-k9w7-tar.153-3.jf15.tar
This .tar file is an archive that contains more than just the operating system. When unbundled on the AP, it includes: The (the core executable). : This part seems to be an identifier or a code
: Host the .tar file on a reachable TFTP or FTP server. When unbundled on the AP, it includes: The
: This identifies the hardware platform. The "3g2" designation generally refers to Cisco's "third-generation" 802.11ac platforms, which include the Aironet 1700 Go to product viewer dialog for this item. , 2700, and 3700 series.