Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide Cisco IOS Release 12.2(13)JA October 2003 Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.
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Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL C ON T E N T S Audience Purpose i i Organization i Conventions ii Related Publications iv Obtaining Documentation iv Cisco.com iv Documentation CD-ROM v Ordering Documentation v Documentation Feedback v Obtaining Technical Assistance vi Cisco.
Contents Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Warnings 2-2 Unpacking the Access Point 2-3 Package Contents 2-3 Basic Installation Guidelines 2-3 Before Beginning the Installation Installation Summary 2-4 2-4 Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables 2-5 Connecting to an Ethernet Network with an Inline Power Source Connecting to an Ethernet Network with Local Power 2-6 Powering Up the Access Point 2-7 CHAPTER 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time 3-1 Before You Start 3-2 Resetting the
Contents Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Using no and default Forms of Commands Understanding CLI Messages 5-3 5-4 Using Command History 5-4 Changing the Command History Buffer Size 5-5 Recalling Commands 5-5 Disabling the Command History Feature 5-5 Using Editing Features 5-6 Enabling and Disabling Editing Features 5-6 Editing Commands through Keystrokes 5-6 Editing Command Lines that Wrap 5-7 Searching and Filtering Output of show and more Commands Accessing the CLI 5-8 Opening the CLI with Telne
Contents Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Security Settings 8-4 Resetting to the Default Configuration Using the MODE Button 8-5 Using the Web Browser Interface 8-4 8-5 Reloading the Access Point Image 8-6 Using the MODE button 8-6 Web Browser Interface 8-7 Browser HTTP Interface 8-7 Browser TFTP Interface 8-7 Obtaining the Access Point Image File Obtaining the TFTP Server Software APPENDIX A Translated Safety Warnings 8-8 8-8 A-1 Dipole Antenna Installation Warning Explosive Device Proximit
Contents Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL IEEE 802.11b (2.4-GHz Band) IEEE 802.11g (2.
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Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Preface Audience This guide is for the networking professional who installs and manages the Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point, hereafter referred to as the access point. To use this guide, you should have experience working with the Cisco IOS software and be familiar with the concepts and terminology of wireless local area networks.
Preface Conventions Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Chapter 4, “Using the Web-Browser Interface,” describes how to use the web-browser interface to configure the access point. Chapter 5, “Using the Command-Line Interface,” describes how to use the command-line interface (CLI) to configure the access point. Chapter 6, “Mounting Instructions,” describes how to mount the access point on a desktop, wall, or ceiling. Chapter 7, “2.4 GHz Radio Upgrade,” provides upgrade instructions for changing the 2.
Preface Conventions Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Caution Warning Waarschuwing Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result equipment damage or loss of data. This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents.
Preface Related Publications Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Aviso Este símbolo de aviso indica perigo. Encontra-se numa situação que lhe poderá causar danos fisicos. Antes de começar a trabalhar com qualquer equipamento, familiarize-se com os perigos relacionados com circuitos eléctricos, e com quaisquer práticas comuns que possam prevenir possíveis acidentes.
Preface Obtaining Documentation Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Documentation CD-ROM Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in a Cisco Documentation CD-ROM package, which may have shipped with your product. The Documentation CD-ROM is updated regularly and may be more current than printed documentation. The CD-ROM package is available as a single unit or through an annual or quarterly subscription. Registered Cisco.
Preface Obtaining Technical Assistance Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Obtaining Technical Assistance Cisco provides Cisco.com, which includes the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) website, as a starting point for all technical assistance. Customers and partners can obtain online documentation, troubleshooting tips, and sample configurations from the Cisco TAC website. Cisco.
Preface Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Cisco TAC Website The Cisco TAC website provides online documents and tools to help troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with Cisco products and technologies. To access the Cisco TAC website, go to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/tac All customers, partners, and resellers who have a valid Cisco service contract have complete access to the technical support resources on the Cisco TAC website.
Preface Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL • Packet magazine is the Cisco quarterly publication that provides the latest networking trends, technology breakthroughs, and Cisco products and solutions to help industry professionals get the most from their networking investment.
Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL C H A P T E R 1 Overview Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to-use wireless LAN solution that combines mobility and flexibility with the enterprise-class features required by networking professionals. With a management system based on Cisco IOS software, the 1100 series is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. The 1100 series access point uses a single mini-PCI radio (IEEE 802.11b-compliant or IEEE 802.
Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Hardware Features This section describes access point features. Refer to Appendix C, “Access Point Specifications,” for a list of access point specifications.
Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL LEDs The three LEDs on the top of the access point report Ethernet activity, association status, and radio activity. • The Ethernet LED signals Ethernet traffic on the wired LAN, or Ethernet infrastructure. This LED is normally green when an Ethernet cable is connected, and blinks green when a packet is received or transmitted over the Ethernet infrastructure. The LED is off when the Ethernet cable is not connected.
Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL UL 2043 Certification The access point is encased in a durable plastic enclosure having adequate fire resistance and low smoke-producing characteristics suitable for operation in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings, in accordance with Section 300-22(c) of the NEC, and with Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, C22.1.
Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Network Configuration Examples This section describes the access point’s role in three common wireless network configurations. The access point’s default configuration is as a root unit connected to a wired LAN or as the central unit in an all-wireless network. The repeater role requires a specific configuration.
Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An access point can be configured as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to overcome an obstacle that blocks radio communication. The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either another repeater or to an access point connected to the wired LAN.
Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network In an all-wireless network, an access point acts as a stand-alone root unit. The access point is not attached to a wired LAN; it functions as a hub linking all stations together. The access point serves as the focal point for communications, increasing the communication range of wireless users. Figure 1-5 shows an access point in an all-wireless network.
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Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL C H A P T E R 2 Installing the Access Point This chapter describes the setup of the access point and includes the following sections: • Safety Information, page 2-2 • Warnings, page 2-2 • Basic Installation Guidelines, page 2-3 • Unpacking the Access Point, page 2-3 • Before Beginning the Installation, page 2-4 • Installation Summary, page 2-4 • Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables, page 2-5 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installatio
Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Safety Information Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Safety Information Follow the guidelines in this section to ensure proper operation and safe use of the access point. FCC Safety Compliance Statement The FCC with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment.
Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Unpacking the Access Point Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Unpacking the Access Point Follow these steps to unpack the access point: Step 1 Open the shipping container and carefully remove the contents. Step 2 Return all packing materials to the shipping container and save it. Step 3 Ensure that all items listed in the “Package Contents” section are included in the shipment. Check each item for damage.
Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Before Beginning the Installation Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Before Beginning the Installation Before you begin the installation process, please refer to Figure 2-1 to familiarize yourself with the access point’s layout, features, and connectors.
Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables The access point receives power through the Ethernet cable or an external power module. Figure 2-2 shows the power options for the access point.
Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Connecting to an Ethernet Network with an Inline Power Source Follow these steps to connect the access point to the Ethernet LAN when you have an inline power source: Step 1 Connect the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 Ethernet connector labeled Ethernet on the access point.
Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Powering Up the Access Point When power is applied to the access point, it begins a routine power-up sequence that you can monitor by observing the three LEDs on top of the access point. After you observe all three LEDs turning green to indicate the starting of the IOS operating system, the Status LED blinks green signifying that IOS is operational.
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Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL C H A P T E R 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time This chapter describes how to configure basic settings on your access point for the first time. The contents of this chapter are similar to the instructions in the quick start guide that shipped with your access point.
Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Before You Start Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Before You Start Before you install the access point, make sure you are using a computer connected to the same network as the access point, and obtain the following information: • The following information from your network system administrator: – A system name – The case-sensitive wireless service set identifier (SSID) for your radio network – If not connected to a DHCP server, a unique IP a
Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Note If the access point is configured with a static IP address, the IP address will not be changed. Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address To browse to the access point’s Express Setup page, you must either obtain or assign the access point’s IP address using one of the following methods: • Use default address 10.0.0.1 when you connect to the access point locally.
Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Assigning Basic Settings Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Caution When an access point with default settings is connected on a wired LAN and does not receive an IP address from a DHCP server, the access point provides an IP address to any DHCP requests it receives.
Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Assigning Basic Settings Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Figure 3-1 Step 5 Summary Status Page Click Express Setup. The Express Setup screen appears. Figure 3-2 shows the Express Setup page.
Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Assigning Basic Settings Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Step 6 Enter the configuration settings you obtained from your system administrator. The configurable settings include: • System Name— The system name, while not an essential setting, helps identify the access point on your network. The system name appears in the titles of the management system pages.
Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Assigning Basic Settings Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL • Step 7 SNMP Community—If your network is using SNMP, enter the SNMP Community name provided by your network administrator and select the attributes of the SNMP data (also provided by your network administrator). Click Apply to save your settings. If you changed the IP address, you lose your connection to the access point.
Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Protecting Your Wireless LAN Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Protecting Your Wireless LAN After you assign basic settings to your access point, you need to configure security settings to prevent unauthorized access to your network. Because it is a radio device, the access point can communicate beyond the physical boundaries of your building.
Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Using the IP Setup Utility Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Step 10 Double-click Setup.exe and follow the steps provided by the installation wizard to install IPSU. The IPSU icon appears on your computer desktop. Using IPSU to Find the Access Point’s IP Address If your access point receives an IP address from a DHCP server, you can use IPSU to find its IP address.
Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Using the IP Setup Utility Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Using IPSU to Set the Access Point’s IP Address and SSID If you want to change the default IP address (10.0.0.1) of the access point, you can use IPSU. You can also set the access point’s SSID at the same time. Note The computer you use to assign an IP address to the access point must have an IP address in the same subnet as the access point (10.0.0.x).
Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Step 6 Click Set Parameters to change the access point’s IP address and SSID settings. Step 7 Click Exit to exit IPSU. Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI When you connect the access point to the wired LAN, the access point links to the network using a bridge virtual interface (BVI) that it creates automatically.
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Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL C H A P T E R 4 Using the Web-Browser Interface This chapter describes the web-browser interface that you can use to configure the access point.
Chapter 4 Using the Web-Browser Interface Using the Web-Browser Interface for the First Time Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Using the Web-Browser Interface for the First Time Use the access point’s IP address to browse to the management system. See the “Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address” section on page 3-3 for instructions on assigning an IP address to the access point. Follow these steps to begin using the web-browser interface: Step 1 Start the browser.
Chapter 4 Using the Web-Browser Interface Using the Management Pages in the Web-Browser Interface Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Figure 4-1 Web-Browser Interface Home Page Using Action Buttons Table 4-1 lists the page links and buttons that appear on most management pages.
Chapter 4 Using the Web-Browser Interface Using the Management Pages in the Web-Browser Interface Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Table 4-1 Common Buttons on Management Pages (continued) Button/Link Description Network Interfaces Displays status and statistics for the Ethernet and radio interfaces and provides links to configuration pages for each interface. Security Displays a summary of security settings and provides links to security configuration pages.
Chapter 4 Using the Web-Browser Interface Using Online Help Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Character Restrictions in Entry Fields Because the 1100 series access point uses Cisco IOS software, there are certain characters that you cannot use in the entry fields on the web-browser interface. Table 4-2 lists the prohibited characters and the fields in which you cannot use them.
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Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL C H A P T E R 5 Using the Command-Line Interface This chapter describes the IOS command-line interface (CLI) that you can use to configure your access point.
Chapter 5 Using the Command-Line Interface IOS Command Modes Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL IOS Command Modes The Cisco IOS user interface is divided into many different modes. The commands available to you depend on which mode you are currently in. Enter a question mark (?) at the system prompt to obtain a list of commands available for each command mode. When you start a session on the access point, you begin in user mode, often called user EXEC mode.
Chapter 5 Using the Command-Line Interface Getting Help Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Getting Help You can enter a question mark (?) at the system prompt to display a list of commands available for each command mode. You can also obtain a list of associated keywords and arguments for any command, as shown in Table 5-2. Table 5-2 Help Summary Command Purpose help Obtain a brief description of the help system in any command mode.
Chapter 5 Using the Command-Line Interface Understanding CLI Messages Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Configuration commands can also have a default form. The default form of a command returns the command setting to its default. Most commands are disabled by default, so the default form is the same as the no form. However, some commands are enabled by default and have variables set to certain default values.
Chapter 5 Using the Command-Line Interface Using Command History Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Changing the Command History Buffer Size By default, the access point records ten command lines in its history buffer. Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, enter this command to change the number of command lines that the access point records during the current terminal session: ap# terminal history [size number-of-lines] The range is from 0 to 256.
Chapter 5 Using the Command-Line Interface Using Editing Features Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Using Editing Features This section describes the editing features that can help you manipulate the command line.
Chapter 5 Using the Command-Line Interface Using Editing Features Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Table 5-5 Editing Commands through Keystrokes (continued) Keystroke1 Capability Purpose Delete entries if you make a mistake Delete or Backspace or change your mind. Ctrl-D Capitalize or lowercase words or capitalize a set of letters. Erase the character to the left of the cursor. Delete the character at the cursor. Ctrl-K Delete all characters from the cursor to the end of the command line.
Chapter 5 Using the Command-Line Interface Searching and Filtering Output of show and more Commands Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL In this example, the access-list global configuration command entry extends beyond one line. When the cursor first reaches the end of the line, the line is shifted ten spaces to the left and redisplayed. The dollar sign ($) shows that the line has been scrolled to the left.
Chapter 5 Using the Command-Line Interface Accessing the CLI Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Step 1 Select Start > Programs > Accessories > Telnet. If Telnet is not listed in your Accessories menu, select Start > Run, type Telnet in the entry field, and press Enter. Step 2 When the Telnet window appears, click Connect and select Remote System. Note In Windows 2000, the Telnet window does not contain drop-down menus.
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Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL C H A P T E R 6 Mounting Instructions This appendix contains mounting instructions for the access point and contains the following topics: • Overview, page 6-2 • Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface, page 6-3 • Mounting on a Suspended Ceiling, page 6-4 • Using the Security Hasp Adapter, page 6-6 • Mounting on a Cubical Wall Partition, page 6-7 • Using the Desktop Holster, page 6-8 • Using the Cable Lock Feature, page 6-9 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series
Chapter 6 Mounting Instructions Overview Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Overview The mounting brackets and hardware shipped with your access point enables you to mount it on any of the following surfaces: • Horizontal or vertical flat surfaces, such as walls or ceilings • Suspended ceilings • Cubical partition walls • Desktop or other suitable horizontal surface The 1100 series access point provides adequate fire resistance and low smoke-producing characteristics suitable for operation in
Chapter 6 Mounting Instructions Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL The wall or ceiling mounting bracket also serves as a template for transferring the location of the bracket’s mounting holes to the mounting surface. Refer to Figure 6-1 to locate the various mounting holes for the method you intend to use.
Chapter 6 Mounting Instructions Mounting on a Suspended Ceiling Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Mounting on a Suspended Ceiling Follow these steps to mount your access point on a suspended ceiling. It may be helpful to refer to Figure 6-2 before beginning the process.
Chapter 6 Mounting Instructions Mounting on a Suspended Ceiling Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Step 8 Line up the mounting slots on the access point with the mounting rail on the wall or ceiling mounting bracket and slide it down the mounting rails until it clicks into place. See Figure 6-3.
Chapter 6 Mounting Instructions Using the Security Hasp Adapter Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Using the Security Hasp Adapter The security hasp on the wall or ceiling mounting bracket and the security hasp adapter locks the access point to the bracket to make it more secure. After you have installed the access point on the detachable mounting bracket, follow these steps to secure it with a padlock (Master Lock model 120T, 121T or equivalent). Step 1 Connect the Ethernet cable and power jack.
Chapter 6 Mounting Instructions Mounting on a Cubical Wall Partition Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Mounting on a Cubical Wall Partition Follow these steps to mount the access point on a cubical wall partition. Step 1 Select the place on the partition where you want to mount the access point. Step 2 Determine the width of the partition you are going to mount the access point on. Step 3 Assemble the cubical partition mounting bracket by sliding the two pieces together.
Chapter 6 Mounting Instructions Using the Desktop Holster Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Using the Desktop Holster Follow these steps to mount the access point on a desktop or other horizontal surface using the supplied desktop holster. Step 1 Select a suitable location to place the holster. Step 2 Connect the Ethernet and power cables. • If you are going to secure the access point with a Kensington lock, attach it now. Step 3 Position the holster so that its back side is facing you.
Chapter 6 Mounting Instructions Using the Cable Lock Feature Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Using the Cable Lock Feature When you mount the access point using the cubical partition mount or desktop holster, you can secure the access point with your own security cable. Follow these steps to install the security cable. Note Cisco recommends using a Kensington Notebook Microstar (model number 64068) to secure your access point. Step 1 Loop the security cable around a nearby immovable object.
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Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL C H A P T E R 7 2.4 GHz Radio Upgrade This chapter provides upgrade instructions for the 2.4-GHz (IEEE 802.11b-compliant or IEEE 802.11g-compliant) radio card and includes the following sections: • Upgrade Overview, page 7-2 • Unpacking the Radio, page 7-2 • Removing the Back Cover, page 7-3 • Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio, page 7-4 • Installing a 2.
Chapter 7 2.4 GHz Radio Upgrade Upgrade Overview Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Upgrade Overview This section provides instructions for upgrading the access point 2.4-GHz radio. The following operations summarize the upgrade procedure: Caution Note 1. Remove all cables and power connections from the access point. 2. Follow standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures. 3. Place the access point on an ESD-protected work surface. 4. Remove the access point’s back cover. 5.
Chapter 7 2.4 GHz Radio Upgrade Removing the Back Cover Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Removing the Back Cover To remove the access point’s back cover, follow these steps: Step 1 Remove all cables and power connections from the access point. Step 2 Remove all static-generating items from the work area, such as plastic material, styrofoam cups, and other similar items. Step 3 Place the access point and the new 2.4-GHz radio (in its antistatic bag) on an antistatic work surface.
Chapter 7 2.4 GHz Radio Upgrade Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio To remove a 2.4-GHz radio card from your access point, follow these steps: Caution The internal access point components and the 2.4-GHz radio can be damaged by ESD from improper handling. Step 1 Gently lift the top of the antenna card until it clears the plus shaped (+) support post (see Figure 7-2).
Chapter 7 2.4 GHz Radio Upgrade Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Step 6 Use your fingers to carefully remove the antenna wire connectors from the 2.4-GHz radio card. Do not remove the antenna wire connectors from the antenna board. Caution The antenna connectors can be damaged by using a pair of long-nose pliers during the removal process. Caution To avoid damaging the antenna wire assemblies, handle them by their connectors.
Chapter 7 2.4 GHz Radio Upgrade Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Step 4 Step 5 Use your fingers to carefully connect the antenna wire connectors to the connectors on the 2.4-GHz radio card (see Figure 7-3). Caution The antenna connectors can be damaged by using a pair of long-nose pliers. Caution To avoid damaging the antenna wire assemblies, handle them by their connectors. Insert the radio card into the access point’s mini-PCI connector by following these steps: a.
Chapter 7 2.4 GHz Radio Upgrade Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Step 7 Insert the antenna card into the notch in the support bracket and gently push until it is seated (see Figure 7-5). Figure 7-5 1 Inserting Antenna Card Antenna card 2 Support bracket notch Step 8 Align the hole on the top of the antenna board with the support post and gently push down until the board is fully seated on the support post.
Chapter 7 2.4 GHz Radio Upgrade Replacing the Back Cover Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Replacing the Back Cover To replace the back cover on the access point, follow these steps: Step 1 While holding the back cover near the connector end, carefully place the antenna end’s latches into the detents on the antenna end of the front cover (refer to Figure 7-6).
Chapter 7 2.4 GHz Radio Upgrade Replacing the Back Cover Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL The radio card installation is now complete. To configure the new radio with your new wireless network settings, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points.
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Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL C H A P T E R 8 Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the access point. For the most up-to-date, detailed troubleshooting information, refer to the Cisco TAC website at the following URL (select Hardware Support > Wireless Devices): http://www.cisco.
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Checking the Top Panel LEDs Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Checking the Top Panel LEDs If your access point is not communicating, check the three LEDs on the top panel. You can use them to quickly assess the unit’s status. Figure 8-1 shows the LEDs.
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Checking the Top Panel LEDs Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Table 8-1 Top Panel LED Signals Message type Ethernet LED Status LED Radio LED Meaning Boot loader status Green – Green DRAM memory test. – Amber Red Board initialization test – Blinking green Blinking green Flash memory test. Amber Green – Ethernet initialization test. Green Green Green Starting IOS. – Green – At least one wireless client device is associated with the unit.
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Checking Basic Settings Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Checking Basic Settings Mismatched basic settings are the most common causes of lost connectivity with wireless clients. If the access point does not communicate with client devices, check the following areas. SSID Wireless clients attempting to associate with the access point must use the same SSID as the access point.
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Resetting to the Default Configuration Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Using the MODE Button Follow these steps to delete the current configuration and return all access point settings to the factory defaults using the MODE button: Step 1 Disconnect power (the power jack for external power or the Ethernet cable for in-line power) from the access point. Step 2 Press and hold the MODE button while you reconnect power to the access point.
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Reloading the Access Point Image Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Reloading the Access Point Image If your access point has a firmware failure, you must reload the complete access point image file using the Web browser interface or by pressing and holding the MODE button for about 20 to 30 seconds. You can use the browser interface if the access point firmware is still fully operational and you want to upgrade the firmware image.
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Reloading the Access Point Image Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Web Browser Interface You can also use the Web browser interface to reload the access point image file. The Web browser interface supports loading the image file using HTTP or TFTP interfaces. Note Your access point configuration is not changed when using the browser to reload the image file.
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Obtaining the Access Point Image File Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Step 8 Enter the file name for the access point image file in the Upload New System Image Tar File field. If the file is located in a subdirectory of the TFTP server root directory, include the relative path of the TFTP server root directory with the filename. If the file is located in the TFTP root directory, enter only the filename. Step 9 Click the Upload button.
Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL A P P E N D I X A Translated Safety Warnings This appendix provides translations of the safety warnings that appear in this publication. These translated warnings apply to other documents in which they appear in English.
Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Dipole Antenna Installation Warning Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Dipole Antenna Installation Warning Warning In order to comply with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, dipole antennas should be located at a minimum of 7.9 inches (20 cm) or more from the body of all persons. Waarschuwing Om te voldoen aan de FCC radiofrequentie (RF) blootstellingslimieten dienen dipoolantennes zich minstens 20 cm of meer van de lichamen van alle personen bevinden.
Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Explosive Device Proximity Warning Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Explosive Device Proximity Warning Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be especially qualified for such use.
Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Lightning Activity Warning Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Lightning Activity Warning Warning Waarschuwing Varoitus Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. Tijdens onweer dat gepaard gaat met bliksem, dient u niet aan het systeem te werken of kabels aan te sluiten of te ontkoppelen. Älä työskentele järjestelmän parissa äläkä yhdistä tai irrota kaapeleita ukkosilmalla.
Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Installation Warning Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Installation Warning Warning Waarschuwing Varoitus Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source. Raadpleeg de installatie-aanwijzingen voordat u het systeem met de voeding verbindt. Lue asennusohjeet ennen järjestelmän yhdistämistä virtalähteeseen. Attention Avant de brancher le système sur la source d'alimentation, consulter les directives d'installation.
Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Circuit Breaker (15A) Warning Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Warnung Dieses Produkt ist darauf angewiesen, daß im Gebäude ein Kurzschluß- bzw. Überstromschutz installiert ist. Stellen Sie sicher, daß eine Sicherung oder ein Unterbrecher von nicht mehr als 240 V Wechselstrom, 10 A (bzw. in den USA 120 V Wechselstrom, 15 A) an den Phasenleitern (allen stromführenden Leitern) verwendet wird.
Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL A P P E N D I X B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information This appendix provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for the Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Points.
Appendix B Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Models: AIR-AP1120B-A-K9 or AIR-AP1121G-A-K9 FCC Certification number: LDK 102042 (AIR-MPI350) or LDK102048 (AIR-MP21G-A-K9) Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc.
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Department of Communications—Canada Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Department of Communications—Canada Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte les exigences du Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada. This device complies with Class B Limits of Industry Canada.
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Italiano: Questo apparato é conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed agli altri principi sanciti dalla Direttiva 1999/5/EC. Nederlands: Deze apparatuur voldoet aan de belangrijkste eisen en andere voorzieningen van richtlijn 1999/5/EC.
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure The radio module has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C and found compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2.1091, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. The access point should be installed more than 20 cm from your body or nearby persons.
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges in Japan Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL 3. If this equipment causes RF interference to a specified low-power radio station of RF-ID, contact the number below.
Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL A P P E N D I X C Access Point Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point. Table C-1 lists the technical specifications for the access point. Table C-1 Access Point Specifications Category Specifications Physical Size 4.1 in. W x 1.5 in. D x 8.1 in. H 10.4 cm W x 3.8 cm D x 20.
Appendix C Access Point Specifications Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Table C-1 Access Point Specifications (continued) Category Specifications Radio 2.4-GHz Radio Power Output With IEEE 802.11b-compliant radio: 100, 50, 30, 20, 5, or 1 mW (at 1, 2, 5.5, and 11Mbps) With IEEE 802.11g-compliant radio: 100, 50, 30, 20, 5, or 1 mW (at 1, 2, 5.
Appendix C Access Point Specifications Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Table C-1 Access Point Specifications (continued) Category Compliance Specifications The 1100 series access point provides adequate fire resistance and low smoke-producing characteristics suitable for operation in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings, in accordance with Section 300-22(C) of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100 of the Canadian Electrical Co
Appendix C Access Point Specifications Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-4 OL-4309-02
Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL A P P E N D I X D Channels and Antenna Settings This appendix lists the IEEE 802.11b (2.4-GHz) and IEEE 802.11g (2.4-GHz) channels and the maximum power levels supported by the world’s regulatory domains.
Appendix D Channels and Antenna Settings Channels Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Channels IEEE 802.11b (2.4-GHz Band) The channel identifiers, channel center frequencies, and regulatory domains of each IEEE 802.11b 22-MHz-wide channel are shown in Table D-1. Table D-1 Channels for IEEE 802.
Appendix D Channels and Antenna Settings Channels Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL IEEE 802.11g (2.4-GHz Band) The channel identifiers, channel center frequencies, and regulatory domains of each IEEE 802.11g 22-MHz-wide channel are shown in Table D-2. Table D-2 Channels for IEEE 802.
Appendix D Channels and Antenna Settings Maximum Power Levels Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Maximum Power Levels IEEE 802.11b (2.4-GHz Band) An improper combination of power level and antenna gain can result in equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP) above the amount allowed per regulatory domain. Table D-3 indicates the maximum power levels allowed with the Cisco integrated antenna for each IEEE 802.11b regulatory domain. Table D-3 Maximum Power Levels Per Antenna Gain for IEEE 802.
Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL G L O S S A RY 802.11 The IEEE standard that specifies carrier sense media access control and physical layer specifications for 1- and 2-megabit-per-second (Mbps) wireless LANs operating in the 2.4-GHz band. 802.11a The IEEE standard that specifies carrier sense media access control and physical layer specifications for wireless LANs operating in the 5-GHz frequency band. 802.
Glossary Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL C CCK Complementary code keying. A modulation technique used by IEEE 802.11b-compliant wireless LANs for transmission at 5.5 and 11 Mbps. cell The area of radio range or coverage in which the wireless devices can communicate with the base station. The size of the cell depends upon the speed of the transmission, the type of antenna used, and the physical environment, as well as other factors.
Glossary Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL E EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol. An optional IEEE 802.1x security feature ideal for organizations with a large user base and access to an EAP-enabled Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) server. Ethernet The most widely used wired local area network. Ethernet uses carrier sense multiple access (CSMA) to allow computers to share a network and operates at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps, depending on the physical layer used.
Glossary Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL M MAC Media Access Control address. A unique 48-bit number used in Ethernet data packets to identify an Ethernet device, such as an access point or your client adapter. modulation Any of several techniques for combining user information with a transmitter’s carrier signal. multipath The echoes created as a radio signal bounces off of physical objects. multicast packet A single data message (packet) sent to multiple addresses.
Glossary Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL roaming A feature of some Access Points that allows users to move through a facility while maintaining an unbroken connection to the LAN. RP-TNC A connector type unique to Cisco Aironet radios and antennas. Part 15.203 of the FCC rules covering spread spectrum devices limits the types of antennas that may be used with transmission equipment.
Glossary Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide GL-6 OL-4309-02
Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL I N D EX no and default forms of commands A 5-3 command-line interface, see CLI abbreviating commands access point, image 5-3 command modes 8-6 commands antenna abbreviating connectors warnings C-2 5-3 no and default A-1 Apply button 5-2 compliance 4-4 connectors B 5-3 C-3 C-1, C-2 D Back button 4-4 data rates basic settings, checking 8-4 C-2 declarations of conformity default commands B-1 5-3 default configuration, resetting to default
Index Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL frequency range modulation C-2 G C-2 N global configuration mode no commands 5-2 H 5-3 O help, for the command line OK button 5-3 history 4-4 operating temperature changing the buffer size described 5-4 disabling 5-5 recalling commands Home button C-1 5-5 P 5-5 package contents 4-3 password reset 2-3 8-4 power connecting I injector input power input C-1 installation guidelines interface configuration mode IP address, finding an
Index Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL size C-1 SSH 5-9 SSH Communications Security, Ltd.
Index Fi r st Dr aft - CISCO CON FIDENTIAL Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide IN-4 OL-4309-02