

Choose the Software Upgrade option and check the current Cisco IOS version from the System Software Version field. On the main page, click on the System Software menu from the left hand side. Open a browser and type in the address bar in order to log into the GUI. Complete these steps:Ĭheck the current software version of the AP. In this section, you are presented with the information on how to upgrade the access point through the GUI. Upgrade Process Upgrade Cisco IOS through the GUI In this document, the AP is upgraded to Cisco IOS Software Release 12.4.10b-JA3(ED). The IP address of the access point is 10.77.244.194 The IP address of the TFTP server is 10.77.244.196 These are the IP addresses used in this document: You can use either the GUI or CLI to upgrade Cisco IOS on an access point. It is usually performed as a part of regular maintenance task. The upgrade is performed in order to take advantage of the new features available in the new Cisco IOS image and to fix issues in the previous software version. Refer to Cisco Technical Tips Conventions for more information on document conventions.

Note: This procedure is applicable for any autonomous access point. The information in this document is based on Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point that runs Cisco IOS Software Release12.3(8)JEA.

This document shows how to upgrade a Cisco IOS ® image on an autonomous access point through the GUI or CLI.
