: Platform identifier for Cisco Aironet 1600 series APs. k9w7 : Autonomous IOS (Self-managed). 153-3.jf15 : The specific IOS version (15.3(3)JF15).
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Denotes Autonomous mode software. This is distinct from k9w8 (Lightweight mode for use with a controller) or rcvk9w8 (recovery images).
: If no DHCP server is present, the AP may default to 10.0.0.1 .
