return "status": "valid", "platform": "Cisco 1500/1600 Series", "version": "15.2(2)JB", "security_note": cve_status

: Some users have reported better success using Windows 7 over Windows 8/10 for certain TFTP transfers. Image Sourcing

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: The file format. Unlike simple bin files, a .tar image contains the IOS binary plus radio firmware and HTML GUI files necessary for web management.

The file is distributed as a .tar archive because Cisco AP images contain more than just the core operating system; they bundle radio firmware, the HTML-based GUI, and other support files necessary for standalone operation .