The file is the Cisco Mobility Express software image for Aironet 2800 Series Access Points (APs). Released as part of Cisco’s efforts to simplify enterprise Wi-Fi for small to medium-sized deployments, this specific version (8.5.182.0) allows a 2800 Series AP to function as its own wireless LAN controller. Key Features of Release 8.5.182.0
: If your network exceeds 25 APs, the primary AP (the one running the controller function) is limited to 20 direct client associations to preserve CPU resources. Air-ap2800-k9-me-8-5-182-0.tar
: A major highlight of 8.5.182.0 is the inclusion of a code fix for the Frame Aggregation and Fragmentation Implementations vulnerability. The file is the Cisco Mobility Express software
: The .tar file is typically uploaded to the AP via a TFTP or SFTP server. : A major highlight of 8
: This release expanded compatibility to include the Cisco Aironet 1540 Series and 1815m APs. Why Use the "ME" Image?