CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide April 2004 Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.
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CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft C ON T E N T S Preface ix Objectives Audience ix ix Organization ix Conventions x Related Publications xi Obtaining Documentation xii Cisco.
Contents CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft CHAPTER 2 Installation Overview Warnings 2-1 2-2 Safety Information 2-3 FCC Safety Compliance Statement 2-3 Safety Precautions 2-3 Typical Bridge Installation Components 2-4 Installation Guidelines Site Surveys 2-5 2-5 Unpacking the Bridge 2-5 Package Contents 2-6 Before Beginning the Installation Installation Summary CHAPTER 3 2-6 2-8 Mounting and Alignment Overview Mounting the Bridge 3-1 3-2 Mounting Hardware 3-2 Multi-function Mount 3-2 Bri
Contents CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft What To Do Next 5-9 Output Power Level 5-9 Protecting Your Wireless LAN 5-9 Using the IP Setup Utility 5-9 Obtaining and Installing IPSU 5-10 Using IPSU to Find the Bridge’s IP Address 5-10 Using IPSU to Set the Bridge’s IP Address and SSID Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI 5-13 Using a Telnet Session to Access the CLI CHAPTER 6 Using the Web-Browser Interface 5-12 5-13 6-1 Using the Web-Browser Interface for the First Time 6-2 Using the Manag
Contents CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft CHAPTER Troubleshooting 8 8-1 Checking the Bridge LEDs 8-2 Bridge Normal Mode LED Indications Power Injector Checking Power 8-2 8-4 8-5 Checking Basic Configuration Settings SSID 8-5 Security Settings 8-5 Antenna Alignment 8-5 8-5 Resetting to the Default Configuration - TBD 8-6 Using the Serial Console Port -TBD 8-6 Using the Web Browser Interface - TBD 8-6 Reloading the Bridge Image - TBD 8-7 Using the Serial Console Port - TBD 8-7 Web Browser Inte
Contents CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges in Japan Japanese Translation B-5 English Translation B-5 Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Bridges in Taiwan All Bridges B-6 Chinese Translation B-6 English Translation B-6 APPENDIX APPENDIX C D Specifications C-1 Operating Range B-5 B-6 C-5 Channels and Antenna Settings Channels D-2 IEEE 802.11g (2.4-GHz Band) D-1 D-2 Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains D-3 IEEE 802.11g (2.
Contents CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide viii OL-5048-01
CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Preface This section describes the objectives, audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide. Objectives This publication explains the steps for initial setup and basic configuration of the Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Bridge (hereafter called the bridge) supporting 2.4-GHz operation. This publication also provides troubleshooting information and detailed specifications.
Preface Conventions CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Appendix A, “Translated Safety Warnings,” lists translations of the safety warnings in this publication. Appendix B, “Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information,” describes the regulatory conventions to which the bridge conforms and provides guidelines for operating bridges in Japan. Appendix C, “Bridge Specifications,” describes the channels and antenna settings supported by the regulatory organizations.
Preface Related Publications CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Warnung Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu einer Körperverletzung führen könnte. Bevor Sie mit der Arbeit an irgendeinem Gerät beginnen, seien Sie sich der mit elektrischen Stromkreisen verbundenen Gefahren und der Standardpraktiken zur Vermeidung von Unfällen bewußt.
Preface Obtaining Documentation CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft • Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges describes the IOS commands supported by Cisco Aironet access points and bridges. This document is available on the Cisco CCO web site at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/wireless/index.htm • Release Notes for Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Bridge describes features and caveats for the bridge running IOS release 12.2(11)JA.
Preface Obtaining Technical Assistance CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Ordering Documentation You can find instructions for ordering documentation at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/es_inpck/pdi.htm You can order Cisco documentation in these ways: • Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order Cisco product documentation from the Networking Products MarketPlace: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/ordering/index.shtml • Nonregistered Cisco.
Preface Obtaining Additional Publications and Information CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Opening a TAC Case The online TAC Case Open Tool (http://www.cisco.com/tac/caseopen) is the fastest way to open P3 and P4 cases. (Your network is minimally impaired or you require product information). After you describe your situation, the TAC Case Open Tool automatically recommends resources for an immediate solution.
Preface Obtaining Additional Publications and Information CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft • 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.
Preface Obtaining Additional Publications and Information CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide xvi OL-5048-01
CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft C H A P T E R 1 Overview The Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Bridget (hereafter called the bridge) is a wireless device designed for building-to-building wireless connectivity. Operating in the 2.4-GHz band (2.400 to 2.497 GHz), using the IEEE 802.11g standard, the bridge delivers 1 to 54 Mbps data rates without the need for a license. The bridge is a self-contained unit designed for outdoor installations, providing differing antenna gains as well as coverage patterns.
Chapter 1 Overview Key Features CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Key Features Key features of the bridge: • Unlicensed IEEE 802.11g 2.
Chapter 1 Overview Key Features CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Power The bridge receives inline power from the Cisco Aironet Power Injector (hereafter called the power injector). Dual-coax cables are used to provide Ethernet data and power from the power injector to the bridge. The power injector is an external unit designed for operation in a sheltered environment, such as inside a building or vehicle.
Chapter 1 Overview Key Features CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Note Some international regulatory regions may restrict the use of some external antennas. Ethernet Ports The bridge’s power injector dual-coax ports accept a pair of 75-ohm F-type connectors, linking the bridge to your 100BASE-T Ethernet LAN through the power injector. The dual-coax cables are used to send and receive Ethernet data and to supply inline 48-VDC power from the power injector.
Chapter 1 Overview Key Features CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Figure 1-2 Bridge Connector Locations 1 Ground lug mounting screws 3 Bridge mounting posts 2 Left antenna connector (external antenna bridge configuration only) 4 Dual-coax Ethernet ports Primary right antenna connector (external antenna bridge configuration only) 5 Bridge LEDs Bridge LEDs Four LEDs are located on back of the housing to report installation and alignment conditions, bridge status, radio activity, and Etherne
Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft The bridge LEDs are shown in Figure 1-3. • The install LED indicates that installation mode is activated. During installation mode, the other LEDs provide signal strength readings used for antenna alignment. • The radio LED blinks green to indicate radio traffic activity. The light is normally off, but it blinks green whenever a packet is received or transmitted over the bridge radio link.
Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Port Aggregation or Redundancy Bridge Configuration Bridge Bridge Bridge Bridge 88834 Figure 1-5 Point-to-Multipoint Configuration The point-to-multipoint configuration (Figure 1-6) connects the main LAN network to multiple remote LAN networks.
Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Access Point Configuration The bridge’s access point configuration mode (Figure 1-8) supports remote bridge networks and wireless client devices.
CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft C H A P T E R 2 Installation Overview This chapter provides warnings, safety information, and information needed before you begin the installation of your bridge system.
Chapter 2 Installation Overview Safety Warnings CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Safety Warnings Translated versions of the following safety warnings are provided in Appendix A, “Translated Safety Warnings.” Warning 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.
Chapter 2 Installation Overview Safety Information CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Safety Information Follow the guidelines in this section to ensure proper operation and safe use of the bridge. FCC Safety Compliance Statement The FCC, with its action in ET Docket 96-8, has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to RF electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC-certified equipment.
Chapter 2 Installation Overview Safety Information CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft 7. If any part of the antenna system should come in contact with a power line, don’t touch it or try to remove it yourself. Call your local power company. They will remove it safely. If an accident should occur with the power lines call for qualified emergency help immediately.
Chapter 2 Installation Overview Installation Guidelines CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Installation Guidelines Because the bridge is a radio device, it is susceptible to common causes of interference that can reduce throughput and range. Follow these basic guidelines to ensure the best possible performance: • Install the bridge in an area where structures, trees, or hills do not obstruct radio signals to and from the bridge.
Chapter 2 Installation Overview Before Beginning the Installation CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Package Contents Each bridge package contains the following items: • Bridge unit • Power injector unit (with mounting screws and wall anchors) • Power module and AC power cord (with mounting screws and wall anchors) • Two dual-coax cables [20 ft (6.1 m) and 50 ft (15.
Chapter 2 Installation Overview Before Beginning the Installation CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Figure 2-2 Bridge Layout 1 Grounding studs 4 Power injector dual-coax ports (F-Type connectors) 2 Antenna connectors 5 Bridge LEDs 3 Mounting studs Figure 2-3 Power Injector Indicators and Connectors 1 Power injector dual-coax ports (F-Type connectors) 4 Ethernet port (RJ-45 connector) 2 Power LED 5 Serial Console Port (RJ-45 connector) 3 Power jack (12 to 48 VDC) Cisco Aironet 1
Chapter 2 Installation Overview Installation Summary CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Figure 2-4 Power Module 3 2 88829 1 1 48-VDC power output cable 2 Power module Figure 2-5 3 AC power cord Grounding Block 1 2 88830 1 1 F-type coaxial connectors 2 Ground wire lug Installation Summary Warning Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source.
Chapter 2 Installation Overview Installation Summary CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Note Warning Warning You should securely tighten the cable connectors (15 to 20 inch-pounds) using a small wrench. • Connect a ground wire to the grounding block. • Mount the bridge to the external tower or mast. For additional information, refer to the Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Bridge Mounting Instructions that shipped with your bridge. This equipment must be grounded.
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CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft C H A P T E R 3 Mounting and Alignment Overview This chapter provides an overview of bridge mounting and antenna alignment.
Chapter 3 Mounting and Alignment Overview Mounting the Bridge CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Mounting the Bridge Typically, the bridge is installed on a rooftop, mast, tower, wall, or a suitable flat surface. Each of these installations requires a different approach. This document provides a mounting overview. For detailed mounting instructions, refer to the Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Bridge Mounting Instructions that shipped with your bridge.
Chapter 3 Mounting and Alignment Overview Bridge LEDs CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Bridge Bracket The bridge bracket mounts on the back side of the bridge housing. The bracket mounts on four screw posts on the unit. The support pins on the bridge bracket must be facing the sides of the unit. These support pins are used to suspend the bridge in the notches on the mast mounting bracket until you secure the mounting bolts.
Chapter 3 Mounting and Alignment Overview Bridge LEDs CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft The LEDs are mounted on the back of the housing (see Figure 3-1). Figure 3-1 Bridge LEDs 1 Radio LED (R) 3 Ethernet LED (E) 2 Status LED (S) 4 Install LED (I) When the bridge is initially powered-up, installation mode is activated and the bridge attempts to associate to a root bridge for 60 seconds. If it is unable to associate with a root bridge, it automatically assumes the root bridge role.
Chapter 3 Mounting and Alignment Overview Aligning the Antenna Using RSSI LED Indications CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Use the Install LED to determine when the bridge successfully associates with a remote bridge and to verify its mode of operation. After association, the other three LEDs indicate signal strength.
Chapter 3 Mounting and Alignment Overview Aligning the Antenna Using RSSI LED Indications CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft When using LEDs to maximize the signal, adjust the antenna until as many LEDs as possible are turned on and the rest are blinking as fast as possible.
CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft C H A P T E R 4 Stacking Bridges This chapter describes how to install stacked bridges for increased bandwidth and how to verify their isolation.
Chapter 4 Stacking Bridges Overview CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Overview You can double the throughput, or create a standby link, by stacking two bridges. A stacked installation consists of two bridge systems installed at the same physical location. For detailed mounting instructions refer to the Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Bridge Mounting Instructions that shipped with your bridge.
Chapter 4 Stacking Bridges Verifying Isolation - TBD CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Step 1 Install the link 1 bridges (bridges A and C) normally, but leave room at each site to install the link 2 bridges (bridges B and C). Step 2 Activate the link 1 bridges, align the antennas, and verify proper operation of the link. Step 3 At each site location, choose a candidate location for the second bridge that is at least TBD ft (TBD m) away from the first bridge.
Chapter 4 Stacking Bridges Verifying Isolation - TBD CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Step 5 b. Activate the link 2 bridge (bridge D) as a non-root bridge and the link1 bridge (bridge C) as a root bridge and let bridge D associate to bridge C. c. Observe bridge D’s LEDs and verify that the RSSI signal level is -54 dBm or less. If the signal level exceeds -54 dBm, move the bridge farther away and repeat this step. d.
CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft C H A P T E R 5 Configuring the Bridge for the First Time This chapter describes how to configure basic settings on your bridge for the first time. The contents of this chapter are similar to the instructions in the quick start guide that shipped with your bridge.
Chapter 5 Configuring the Bridge for the First Time Before You Start CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Before You Start Before you install the bridge, make sure you are using a computer connected to the same network as the bridge, and obtain 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 address for your bridge (such as 172.17.255.
Chapter 5 Configuring the Bridge for the First Time Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Note If the bridge is configured with a static IP address, the IP address is not changed. Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address To browse to the bridge’s Express Setup page, you must either obtain or assign the bridge’s IP address using one of the following methods: • Use default address 10.0.0.1 when you connect to the bridge locally.
Chapter 5 Configuring the Bridge for the First Time Assigning Basic Settings CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Follow these steps to connect to the bridge locally: Step 1 Make sure that the PC you intend to use is configured to obtain an IP address automatically, or manually assign it an IP address from 10.0.0.31 to 10.0.0.40. Connect your PC to the power injector using a Category 5 Ethernet cable. You can use either a crossover cable or a straight-through cable.
Chapter 5 Configuring the Bridge for the First Time Assigning Basic Settings CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Step 4 Enter the case-sensitive password Cisco and press Enter. The Summary Status page appears. Figure 5-1 shows the Summary Status page.
Chapter 5 Configuring the Bridge for the First Time Assigning Basic Settings CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Step 5 Click Express Setup. The Express Setup screen appears. Figure 5-2 shows the Express Setup page. Figure 5-2 Step 6 Express Setup Page 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 bridge on your network.
Chapter 5 Configuring the Bridge for the First Time Assigning Basic Settings CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft • Note IP Address—Use this setting to assign or change the bridge’s IP address. If DHCP is enabled for your network, leave this field blank. If the bridge’s IP address changes while you are configuring the bridge using the web-browser interface or a Telnet session over the wired LAN, you lose your connection to the bridge.
Chapter 5 Configuring the Bridge for the First Time Assigning Basic Settings CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft • Optimize Radio Network for—Use this setting to select either preconfigured settings for the bridge radio or customized settings for the bridge radio. – Throughput—Maximizes the data volume handled by the bridge but might reduce its range. – Range—Maximizes the bridge’s range but might reduce throughput.
Chapter 5 Configuring the Bridge for the First Time What To Do Next CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft What To Do Next After your bridge has basic settings, you need to complete your bridge’s configuration. You might need to adjust the output power level and other network and security settings.
Chapter 5 Configuring the Bridge for the First Time Using the IP Setup Utility CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Obtaining and Installing IPSU IPSU is available on the Cisco web site. Follow these steps to obtain and install IPSU: Step 1 Use your web browser to go to the Cisco Software Center at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/sw-wireless.shtml Step 2 Select Option #1: Aironet Wireless Software Selector.
Chapter 5 Configuring the Bridge for the First Time Using the IP Setup Utility CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Figure 5-3 IPSU Get IP Address Screen Step 2 When the utility window opens, make sure the Get IP address radio button in the Function box is selected. Step 3 Enter the bridge’s MAC address in the Device MAC ID field. The bridge’s MAC address is printed on the label on the bottom of the unit. It should contain six pairs of hexadecimal digits.
Chapter 5 Configuring the Bridge for the First Time Using the IP Setup Utility CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Using IPSU to Set the Bridge’s IP Address and SSID You can use IPSU to change the default IP address (10.0.0.1) of the bridge. You can also set the bridge’s SSID at the same time. Note The computer you use to assign an IP address to the bridge must have an IP address in the same subnet as the bridge (10.0.0.x).
Chapter 5 Configuring the Bridge for the First Time Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Step 6 Click Set Parameters to change the bridge’s IP address and SSID settings. Step 7 Click Exit to exit IPSU. Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI When you connect the bridge to the wired LAN, the bridge links to the network using a bridge virtual interface (BVI) that it creates automatically.
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CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft C H A P T E R 6 Using the Web-Browser Interface This chapter describes the web-browser interface that you can use to configure the access point.
Chapter 6 Using the Web-Browser Interface Using the Web-Browser Interface for the First Time CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft 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 5-3 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 6 Using the Web-Browser Interface Using the Management Pages in the Web-Browser Interface CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Figure 6-1 shows the web-browser interface home page. Figure 6-1 Web-Browser Interface Home Page Using Action Buttons Table 6-1 lists the page links and buttons that appear on most management pages.
Chapter 6 Using the Web-Browser Interface Using the Management Pages in the Web-Browser Interface CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Table 6-1 Common Buttons on Management Pages (continued) Button/Link Description Association Displays a list of all devices on your wireless LAN, listing their system names, network roles, and parent-client relationships.
Chapter 6 Using the Web-Browser Interface Using Online Help CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft 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 6-2 lists the prohibited characters and the fields in which you cannot use them.
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CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft C H A P T E R 7 Using the Command-Line Interface This chapter describes the IOS command-line interface (CLI) that you can use to configure your access point.
Chapter 7 Using the Command-Line Interface IOS Command Modes CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft 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 7 Using the Command-Line Interface Getting Help CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft 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 7-2. Table 7-2 Help Summary Command Purpose help Obtain a brief description of the help system in any command mode.
Chapter 7 Using the Command-Line Interface Understanding CLI Messages CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft 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 7 Using the Command-Line Interface Using Command History CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft 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 7 Using the Command-Line Interface Using Editing Features CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Using Editing Features This section describes the editing features that can help you manipulate the command line.
Chapter 7 Using the Command-Line Interface Using Editing Features CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Table 7-5 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 7 Using the Command-Line Interface Searching and Filtering Output of show and more Commands CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft 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 7 Using the Command-Line Interface Accessing the CLI CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Accessing the CLI You can open the access point’s CLI using Telnet or Secure Shell (SSH). Opening the CLI with Telnet Follow these steps to open the CLI with Telnet. These steps are for a PC running Microsoft Windows with a Telnet terminal application. Check your PC operating instructions for detailed instructions for your operating system. Step 1 Select Start > Programs > Accessories > Telnet.
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CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft C H A P T E R 8 Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the bridge. 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 Bridge LEDs CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Checking the Bridge LEDs If your bridge is not associating with the remote bridge, check the four LEDs on the back panel. You can use them to quickly assess the unit’s status. For information on using the LEDs during the installation and alignment of the bridge antenna, refer to the “Bridge LEDs” section on page 3-3. Figure 8-1 shows the bridge LEDs.
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Checking the Bridge LEDs CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Table 8-1 Bridge Normal Mode LED Indications (continued) Ethernet LED Status LED Radio LED Meaning — Blinking green — Root mode—no remote bridges are associated. Non-root mode—not associated to the root bridge. If all bridges are powered up, this could be caused by incorrect SSID and security settings or improper antenna alignment.
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Power Injector CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft The bridge LED blinking error codes are described in Table 8-2. Table 8-2 Bridge LED Blinking Error Codes Blinking Codes LED First Digit Second Digit Ethernet 2 1 Ethernet cable problem—verify that the cable is properly connected and not defective. This error might also indicate a problem with the Ethernet link. If the cable is connected properly and not defective, contact technical support for assistance.
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Checking Power CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft 1 Dual-Coax Ethernet Ports 4 RJ-45 Ethernet Connector 2 Power LED 5 RJ-45 Serial Console Port 3 Power Jack (12 to 48 VDC) Checking Power You can verify the availability of power to the bridge by checking the power injector LED (see Figure 8-2): • Power LED – Green color indicates 48 VDC is available (see Figure 8-2).
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Resetting to the Default Configuration - TBD CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft For detailed alignment instructions, refer to the Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Bridge Mounting Instructions that shipped with your bridge. Note To meet regulatory restrictions, the external antenna BR1300 configuration and the external antenna must be professionally installed.
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Reloading the Bridge Image - TBD CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Step 4 Enter the bridge password (default Cisco) in the Password field and press Enter. The Summary Status page appears. Step 5 Click System Software and the System Software screen appears. Step 6 Click System Configuration and the System Configuration screen appears. Step 7 Click Default. Note Step 8 If the bridge is configured with a static IP address, the IP address does not change.
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Reloading the Bridge Image - TBD CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Step 6 Note After the bridge reboots, you must reconfigure the bridge by using the Web interface, the Telnet interface, or IOS commands (refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Bridges). The bridge is configured with the factory default values including the IP address (set to receive an IP address using DHCP).
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Reloading the Bridge Image - TBD CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Step 4 Enter the bridge password in the Password field and press Enter. The Summary Status page appears. Step 5 Click System Software and then click Software Upgrade. The HTTP Upgrade screen appears. Step 6 Click TFTP Upgrade. Step 7 Enter the IP address for the TFTP server in the TFTP Server field. Step 8 Enter the filename for the bridge image file (c1310-k9w7-tar.122-15.JA.
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CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft 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 Statement 84—Warning Definition CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Statement 84—Warning Definition Warning 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.
Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Statement 245B—Explosive Device Proximity Warning CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Aviso ¡Advertencia! Varning! 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.
Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Statement 332—Antenna Installation Warning CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Aviso ¡Advertencia! Varning! Não opere o dispositivo de rede sem fios perto de cápsulas explosivas não protegidas ou num ambiente explosivo, a não ser que o dispositivo tenha sido modificado para se qualificar especialmente para essa utilização.
Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Statement 1001—Work During Lightning Activity CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Statement 1001—Work During Lightning Activity Warning Waarschuwing Varoitus Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. Statement 1001 Tijdens onweer dat gepaard gaat met bliksem, dient u niet aan het systeem te werken of kabels aan te sluiten of te ontkoppelen.
Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Statement 1004—Installation Instructions CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Statement 1004—Installation Instructions Warning Waarschuwing Varoitus Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Statement 1004 Raadpleeg de installatie-instructies voordat u het systeem op de voedingsbron aansluit. Lue asennusohjeet ennen järjestelmän yhdistämistä virtalähteeseen.
Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Statement 1005—Circuit Breaker CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Statement 1005—Circuit Breaker Warning Waarschuwing Varoitus This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: (120 VAC, 15A U.S. (240 VAC, 10A international) Statement 1005 Dit product is afhankelijk van de installatie van het gebouw voor beveiliging tegen kortsluiting (overstroom).
Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Statement 1024—Ground Conductor CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft (120 VAC, 15A U.S. (240 VAC, 10A international) (120 VAC, 15A U.S. (240 VAC, 10A international) (120 VAC, 15A U.S. (240 VAC, 10A international) Statement 1024—Ground Conductor Warning This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor.
Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Statement 1040—Product Disposal CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Advarsel Dette utstyret må jordes. Omgå aldri jordingslederen og bruk aldri utstyret uten riktig montert jordingsleder. Ta kontakt med fagfolk innen elektrisk inspeksjon eller med en elektriker hvis du er usikker på om det finnes velegnet jordning. Aviso Este equipamento deve ser aterrado. Nunca anule o fio terra nem opere o equipamento sem um aterramento adequadamente instalado.
Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Statement 1040—Product Disposal CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Varoitus Tämä tuote on hävitettävä kansallisten lakien ja määräysten mukaisesti. Attention La mise au rebut ou le recyclage de ce produit sont généralement soumis à des lois et/ou directives de respect de l'environnement. Renseignez-vous auprès de l'organisme compétent. Warnung Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes erfolgen.
Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Statement 1052—Installing and Grounding the Antenna CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Statement 1052—Installing and Grounding the Antenna Warning Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come into contact with such circuits. When installing the antenna, take extreme care not to come into contact with such circuits, because they may cause serious injury or death.
Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Statement 1052—Installing and Grounding the Antenna CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Warnung Platzieren Sie die Antenne nicht in der Nähe von Starkstrom-Freileitungen oder Schwach- bzw. Starkstromkreisen oder an Stellen, wo sie damit in Kontakt kommen könnte. Gehen Sie bei der Installation der Antenne besonders vorsichtig vor, damit Sie nicht in Kontakt mit derartigen Stromkreisen kommt, da dies zu schweren Verletzungen sogar mit Todesfolge führen kann.
Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Statement 1052—Installing and Grounding the Antenna CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide OL-5048-01 A-13
Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Statement 1052—Installing and Grounding the Antenna CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide A-14 OL-5048-01
CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft 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 1300 Series Bridge.
Appendix B Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Models: AIR-BR1310G-A-K9-R or AIR-BR1310G-A-K9 FCC Certification number: LDK102052P (AIR-MP21G-A-K9-B-P) or LDK102052 (AIR-MP21G-A-K9-B) Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc.
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Department of Communications—Canada CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft 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 CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft 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 CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure The radio module has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C and found compliant to the requirements in CFR 47 Sections 2.1091, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. The bridge should be installed more than 20 cm from your body or nearby persons.
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Bridges in Taiwan CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Bridges in Taiwan This section provides administrative rules for operating Cisco Aironet bridges in Taiwan. The rules are provided in both Chinese and English.
CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft A P P E N D I X C Bridge Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Bridge, power injector, and power module. Table C-1 lists the technical specifications - TBD. Table C-1 Bridge, Power Injector, and Power Module Specifications Category Bridge Power Injector and Power Module Size Integrated antenna configuration: Power injector: 4.62 in. W x 4.76 in. H x 1.07 in. D (11.74 cm W x 12.09 cm H x 2.72 cm D) 8.
Appendix C Bridge Specifications CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Table C-1 Bridge, Power Injector, and Power Module Specifications (continued) Category Bridge Power Injector and Power Module Humidity 0 to 90% (condensing) Power Injector: 0 to 90% (non-condensing) Power Module: 0 to 95% (non-condensing) 2 Operational Vibration 0.001 G /Hz from 5-100 Hz 0.001 G2/Hz from 5-100 Hz Non-Operational Vibration 0.01 G2/Hz from 5-100 Hz 0.
Appendix C Bridge Specifications CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Table C-1 Bridge, Power Injector, and Power Module Specifications (continued) Category Bridge Power Injector and Power Module Data rates IEEE 802.11g-compliant radio: — 100, 50, 30, 20, 5, or 1 mW (at 1, 2, 5.
Appendix C Bridge Specifications CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Table C-1 Bridge, Power Injector, and Power Module Specifications (continued) Category Bridge Power Injector and Power Module Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Bridge: Power injector and power module: Radio Type Approvals Bridge radio: FCC Part 15.107 and 15.109 Class B ICES-003 Class B (Canada) EN 55022 Class B EN 55024 FCC Part 15.107 and 15.
Appendix C Bridge Specifications CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Operating Range - TBD Each regulatory region limits the equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP) that can be supported within their region. This restricts the bridge output power that can be used with the bridge antennas and affects the resulting operating range of the bridge. Table C-2 and Table C-3 provide the calculated maximum operating ranges for IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 801.11g data rates. The calculations are based on 99.
Appendix C Bridge Specifications CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Table C-3 Calculated Maximum Operating Range (in miles) for IEEE 802.11g Data Rates (continued) Data Rate (Mbps) Bridge Antenna Configuration Point-to-multipoint configuration 12 dBi omnidirectional antenna 13 dBi integrated antennas Point-to-multipoint configuration 12 dBi omnidirectional antenna 21 dBi dish antennas 6 18 36 54 3.5 mi (Km) 2.0 mi (3.2 Km) 0.9 mi (1.4 Km) 0.5 mi (0.80 Km) 4.0 mi (6.4 Km) 2.3 mi (3.7 Km) 1.
CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft A P P E N D I X D Channels and Antenna Settings This appendix lists the IEEE 802.11g (2.4-GHz) channels, maximum power levels, and antenna gains supported by the world’s regulatory domains.
Appendix D Channels and Antenna Settings Channels CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Channels 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-1. Table D-1 Note Channels for IEEE 802.
Appendix D Channels and Antenna Settings Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains IEEE 802.11g (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-2 indicates the maximum power levels and antenna gains allowed for each IEEE 802.11g regulatory domain.
Appendix D Channels and Antenna Settings Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Changing the Bridge’s Output Power This section provides instructions for changing the bridge output power to comply with the maximum power limits imposed by regulatory domains (see “Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains” section on page D-3).
CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft G L O S S A RY Numeric 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 CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft broadcast packet A single data message (packet) sent to all addresses on the same subnet. bridge A wireless LAN transceiver that is used to connect two or more wired Ethernet networks. 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.
Glossary CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft 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 CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft multipath The echoes created as a radio signal bounces off of physical objects. multicast packet A single data message (packet) sent to multiple addresses. N non-root bridge A wireless transceiver connected to a remote Ethernet network that communicates only with another wireless transceiver connected to the main Ethernet network. O omni-directional This typically refers to a primarily circular antenna radiation pattern.
Glossary CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft 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 CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide GL-6 OL-5048-01
CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft I N D EX history A changing the buffer size abbreviating commands 7-3 antenna gains D-3 antennas 7-4 disabling 7-5 recalling commands C-3 Apply button audience described 7-5 7-5 no and default forms of commands 6-4 7-3 command-line interface, see CLI ix command modes 7-2 commands abbreviating B 7-3 no and default Back button connectors 6-4 basic settings, checking bridge, image 7-3 1-3, C-1, C-3 conventions, document 8-5 x 8-7 D C
Index CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft error messages, during command entry 7-4 N network configurations F no commands FCC Declaration of Conformity FCC Safety Compliance 2-3 O 7-8 obtaining documentation D-2 frequency range 7-3 B-2 filtering, show and more command output frequencies 1-6 OK button C-2 xi 6-4 operating temperature C-1 G P global configuration mode 7-2 package contents password reset H 2-6 8-6 power help, for the command line 7-3 history changing the buffer
Index CISCO CO NFID ENTIA L - Fir s t Draft T TAC Telnet 8-1 5-13 temperature, operating TFTP server C-1 8-7 troubleshooting 8-1 U unpacking 2-5 user EXEC mode 7-2 W warning, defined warnings x to xi 2-2, A-1 Web-based interface common buttons weight 6-3 C-2 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide OL-5048-01 IN-3
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