You saw the download succeed, but after a reboot, the AP is still on the old version (e.g., 8.5.135.0 ).
This specific version, 8.3.133.0, was often used in enterprise environments to stabilize functionality for 802.11ac Wave 2 APs. Where to Download the AIR-AP2800-K9-ME-8.3.133.0.tar File
| Issue | Symptom | Fix | |-------|---------|-----| | Corrupt download | tar: unexpected EOF | Re-download, use curl -C - or wget -c | | Wrong file type | .bin instead of .tar | Wrong image — get ME bundle | | Incomplete signature | AP rejects upgrade | Check Cisco SHA256 | | Untrusted source | AP bricks | Download from Cisco.com | airap2800k9me831330tar download work
: Look for AIR-AP2800-K9-ME-8-3-133-0.tar . Do not download the .zip file if you plan to upgrade directly via the CLI; use the .tar archive for command-line installs.
archive download-sw /overwrite tftp://10.0.0.5/airap2800k9me831330.tar You saw the download succeed, but after a
# Disable console logging to avoid interruptions logging console disable
Compare with Cisco’s published hash (login required on Cisco.com). Do not download the
Since this is copyrighted software from Cisco, you must obtain it directly from them to ensure file integrity and avoid malware. A valid Cisco Service Contract is typically required for direct download.
Are you looking to use this in mode (controller-based) or Autonomous mode (standalone)? Do you have an active Cisco support contract ?
Before attempting the transfer, ensure your local setup is ready to handle the Use a Reliable TFTP/HTTP Server
You saw the download succeed, but after a reboot, the AP is still on the old version (e.g., 8.5.135.0 ).
This specific version, 8.3.133.0, was often used in enterprise environments to stabilize functionality for 802.11ac Wave 2 APs. Where to Download the AIR-AP2800-K9-ME-8.3.133.0.tar File
| Issue | Symptom | Fix | |-------|---------|-----| | Corrupt download | tar: unexpected EOF | Re-download, use curl -C - or wget -c | | Wrong file type | .bin instead of .tar | Wrong image — get ME bundle | | Incomplete signature | AP rejects upgrade | Check Cisco SHA256 | | Untrusted source | AP bricks | Download from Cisco.com |
: Look for AIR-AP2800-K9-ME-8-3-133-0.tar . Do not download the .zip file if you plan to upgrade directly via the CLI; use the .tar archive for command-line installs.
archive download-sw /overwrite tftp://10.0.0.5/airap2800k9me831330.tar
# Disable console logging to avoid interruptions logging console disable
Compare with Cisco’s published hash (login required on Cisco.com).
Since this is copyrighted software from Cisco, you must obtain it directly from them to ensure file integrity and avoid malware. A valid Cisco Service Contract is typically required for direct download.
Are you looking to use this in mode (controller-based) or Autonomous mode (standalone)? Do you have an active Cisco support contract ?
Before attempting the transfer, ensure your local setup is ready to handle the Use a Reliable TFTP/HTTP Server