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a521qsg.fmb Page 1 Monday, March 12, 2007 10:40 AM DRAFT - CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Read This First You should review this table and the instructions for opening the top cover. The table contains important information you need to know so you can successfully configure your access point. Setting Default Login Password IP address Service Set Identifier (SSID) Status LED Status Description Radio and IP Address Configuration The access point ships with its radio disabled.
a521qsg.fmb Page 2 Monday, March 12, 2007 10:40 AM DRAFT - CISCO CONFIDENTIAL a DHCP server. If your network does not use a DHCP server, you must connect to the access point’s console port and assign a static IP address (See the “Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI” section on page 17. How to Open the Top Cover The top cover provides access to the cable and power connections. Caution Do not open the access point top cover as you would a hatch or door. You could damage the cover by doing so.
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a521qsg.fmb Page 4 Monday, March 12, 2007 10:40 AM DRAFT - CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Gently push the cover away from you until it stops, as shown in this illustration. 3. Remove the opening instruction label from the top cover. 121423 2. Note 4 We recommend that you save the label for reference.
a521qsg.fmb Page 5 Monday, March 12, 2007 10:40 AM DRAFT - CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Safety Information 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. When used with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991.
a521qsg.fmb Page 6 Monday, March 12, 2007 10:40 AM DRAFT - CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Warning In order to comply with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas should be located a minimum of 7.9 in. (20 cm) or more from the body of all persons. 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.
a521qsg.fmb Page 7 Monday, March 12, 2007 10:40 AM DRAFT - CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Warning This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 20A. Overview This guide is designed to help you minimally configure a Cisco Aironet 521 Series Access Point using the access point graphical user interface (GUI) through your web browser. The GUI is the primary-configuration tool.
a521qsg.fmb Page 8 Monday, March 12, 2007 10:40 AM DRAFT - CISCO CONFIDENTIAL • This guide Complete these steps to prepare for installation. 1. Carefully unpack and remove the access point and hardware kit from the shipping box. 2. Return all packing material to the shipping container, and save it. 3. Verify all the package contents, and inspect each item for damage. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative for support. 4.
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a521qsg.fmb Page 11 Monday, March 12, 2007 10:40 AM DRAFT - CISCO CONFIDENTIAL If you are not connected to a DHCP server, you can assign an IP address to the access point using the CLI. In this situation, obtain a unique IP address for your access point, a default gateway, and subnet mask from your network system administrator. Mounting the Access Point The access point uses a detachable universal mounting plate to mount the access point to flat surfaces such as a wall or ceiling.
a521qsg.fmb Page 12 Monday, March 12, 2007 10:40 AM DRAFT - CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Connecting Power Connect the 521 series access point to a power source. The access point can be powered locally by using an AC power module or over the Ethernet using power sourcing equipment (PSE). When power is supplied to the access point, a routine power-up sequence begins which you can monitor by observing the access point status LED. During the power up sequence the LED displays a series of colors.
a521qsg.fmb Page 13 Monday, March 12, 2007 10:40 AM DRAFT - CISCO CONFIDENTIAL You must know your access point’s IP address before you can use the web-based management GUI. If your access point obtained its IP address from your network’s DHCP server, you or your network administrator can find it by querying the DHCP server using the access point’s MAC address. You can also find the access point’s IP address using Cisco’s IP Setup Utility You can download IPSU from Cisco.com.
a521qsg.fmb Page 14 Monday, March 12, 2007 10:40 AM DRAFT - CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Configuring Security Settings After you assign basic settings to your access point, you must 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 work site.
a521qsg.fmb Page 15 Monday, March 12, 2007 10:40 AM DRAFT - CISCO CONFIDENTIAL In Case of Difficulty If you followed the instructions in previous sections of this guide, you should have had no trouble getting your access point installed and running. If you do experience difficulty, the following sections provide basic troubleshooting information.
a521qsg.fmb Page 16 Monday, March 12, 2007 10:40 AM DRAFT - CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Checking the Access Point LEDs If your access point is not working properly, check the Status LED on the top panel or the Ethernet and Radio LEDs in the cable bay area. You can use the LED colors to assess the unit status. Note To see the Ethernet and Radio LEDs you must open the access point cover. (Refer to the “How to Open the Top Cover” section on page 2.) The LED meanings are in this table.
a521qsg.fmb Page 17 Monday, March 12, 2007 10:40 AM DRAFT - CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Top of Unit Cable Bay Area Status LED Ethernet LED Radio LED Meaning For more details on these LED status codes, see the “Troubleshooting” chapter of the Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide. Checking Basic Settings Mismatched basic settings are the most common causes of lost connectivity with wireless clients.
a521qsg.fmb Page 18 Monday, March 12, 2007 10:40 AM DRAFT - CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Resetting to Default Configuration If you forget your password that allows you to configure the access point, you may need to completely reset the configuration. You can use the MODE button on the access point to reset the configuration. Note These steps reset all configuration settings to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the IP address, and the SSID.
a521qsg.fmb Page 19 Monday, March 12, 2007 10:40 AM DRAFT - CISCO CONFIDENTIAL 5. After the access point reboots, you must reconfigure it using the web browser interface, the Telnet interface, or the access point console port.
a521qsg.fmb Page 20 Monday, March 12, 2007 10:40 AM DRAFT - CISCO CONFIDENTIAL The Declarations of Compliance for this product relevant to the European Union and other countries following EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) can be found in the Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide. This guide is available on Cisco.com.
a521qsg.fmb Page 21 Monday, March 12, 2007 10:40 AM DRAFT - CISCO CONFIDENTIAL c. Click Go. The Cisco Limited Warranty and Software License page from the Information Packet appears. d. Read the document online, or click the PDF icon to download and print the document in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). Note 3. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print PDF files. You can download the reader from Adobe’s website: http://www.adobe.
a521qsg.fmb Page 22 Monday, March 12, 2007 10:40 AM DRAFT - CISCO CONFIDENTIAL http://www.cisco.com/public/Support_root.shtml. Duration of Hardware Warranty Ninety (90) days. Replacement, Repair, or Refund Policy for Hardware Cisco or its service center will use commercially reasonable efforts to ship a replacement part within ten (10) working days after receipt of a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) request. Actual delivery times can vary, depending on the customer location.
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a521qsg.fmb Page 24 Monday, March 12, 2007 10:40 AM DRAFT - CISCO CONFIDENTIAL USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.
