Cisco 1200 AP firmware upgradation

[aswathy23]

In our lab, we have one Cisco a-mode AP with model no: AIR-AP1230A-A-K9. Right now, it is supporting Qos and WPA. I wish to upgrade AP so that it will support WPA2 also. Which is the tar file for this particular service? What are the procedures for upgrading AP?

[ssoberlik]

Refer this link for more information AP firmware upgradation:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps430/prod_installation_guides_list.html

[aswathy23]

I have tar file: c1200-k9w7-tar.123-2.JA2 and I am using tftpd32. But after upgradation of Cisco A mode AP, I checked the firmware name. It is the new one. But still it is not supporting WPA2. I have a doubt that the particular model (AP with model no: AIR-AP1230A-A-K9.) does not have hardware capacity to support WPA2. Please check this and send me a reply as soon as possible, because our work is stuck in middle.

[padatta]

The a radio module required for supporting WPA2 is AIR-RM21A or AIR-RM22A. In case the radio module on this AP is AIR-RM20A, then it will support only WPA. Kindly check the radio module using 'show controllers'.

[aswathy23]

Radio module of our AP is Cisco RM20A. So in order to get WPA2 support, can i buy RM21A module separately? You have any idea about this? How much will be the cost?

[padatta]

Yes it can be bought seperately. You'll need to swap the old module with the new one after powering down the AP. Detail are available at the following link.

http://cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps430/products_data_sheet0900aecd801b90c8.html

http://cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps430/products_installation_guide_chapter09186a0080799c1d.html

I'm not sure about it's price. It should be between 100$ and 200$.