Cisco USB BLE Beacon Installation Guide First Published: 2019-04-01 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.
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CONTENTS PREFACE Preface v Audience v Conventions v Related Documentation vi Communications, Services, and Additional Information vi CHAPTER 1 Overview of Cisco USB BLE Beacon 1 Product Information 1 Software Requirement 2 Cisco USB BLE Beacon as a Solution 2 CHAPTER 2 Installation and Initial Setup 3 Prerequisites for Cisco USB BLE Beacon Installation 3 Supported Hardware 3 Installation Guidelines 4 Installing the Cisco USB BLE Beacon 4 Importing Maps from Cisco Prime Infrastructure 4 Managing Cisco
Contents Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement 11 VCCI Statement for Japan 12 Guidelines for Operating Cisco USB BLE Beacon in Japan 13 Japanese Translation 13 English Translation 13 Canadian Compliance Statement 13 Industry Canada 15 This Device Meets FCC and International Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves 15 This Device Meets the Industry Canada Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves 15 Cet appareil est conforme aux directives internationales en matière d
Preface • Audience, on page v • Conventions, on page v • Related Documentation, on page vi • Communications, Services, and Additional Information, on page vi Audience This document is for network administrators who configure Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences (Cisco CMX) services. Conventions This document uses the following conventions: Table 1: Conventions Convention Indication bold font Commands and keywords and user-entered text appear in bold font.
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CHAPTER 1 Overview of Cisco USB BLE Beacon Cisco USB Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) Beacon is a USB-compatible device for use with the Cisco Aironet 1830/1850/2800/3800 Series Access Points (APs) and provides the BLE beacon functionality. Cisco USB BLE Beacon expands the Cisco Aironet 1800, 2800, and 3800 Series Wave 2 11ac AP platforms to add BLE radio capability.
Overview of Cisco USB BLE Beacon Software Requirement Part Number Description AIR-BLE-USB-10 Cisco USB BLE Beacon 10 Pack AIR-BLE-USB-50 Cisco USB BLE Beacon 5 x 10 Pack = Total QTY = 50 Platform Support Cisco USB BLE Beacon can be added to Cisco APs that have a USB slot and support the correct software. Table 2: Platform Support Product Family Platforms Supported Cisco IOS Software Cisco Aironet 1800 Series 1830 and 1850 Series Cisco Wireless Controller 8.
CHAPTER 2 Installation and Initial Setup • Prerequisites for Cisco USB BLE Beacon Installation, on page 3 • Supported Hardware, on page 3 • Installation Guidelines, on page 4 • Installing the Cisco USB BLE Beacon, on page 4 • Importing Maps from Cisco Prime Infrastructure, on page 4 • Managing Cisco CMX for Cisco USB BLE Beacon Configurations, on page 5 • Establishing the Connection Between Cisco CMX and Cisco DNA Spaces BLE Manager, on page 6 • Configuring a Cisco USB BLE Beacon Profile, on page 6 Prere
Installation and Initial Setup Installation Guidelines Table 3: Hardware Support Device Supported Version Cisco Wireless Controller 3504, 5520, 8540 8.8 MR2 released build Cisco CMX 10.6 or later Cisco Prime Infrastructure 3.6 or later Note Cisco DNA Spaces BLE Manager Use Cisco PI to export maps. Cloud Service Installation Guidelines The following is a list of installation guidelines pertaining to Cisco USB BLE Beacon: • It is compatible with AP 1830/1850/2800/3800 USB port.
Installation and Initial Setup Managing Cisco CMX for Cisco USB BLE Beacon Configurations To obtain maps for Cisco CMX, you have to export maps from Cisco Prime Infrastructure. Cisco CMX needs the heatmaps of the Cisco USB BLE Beacon antennas for managing the beacons. Ensure that the controller managing the APs with Cisco USB BLE Beacon is up-do-date with the AP and antenna names. Step 1 Log in to Cisco Prime Infrastructure. Step 2 Choose Monitor > Managed Elements > Network Devices.
Installation and Initial Setup Establishing the Connection Between Cisco CMX and Cisco DNA Spaces BLE Manager Step 6 Click the DETECT & LOCATE tab. Step 7 Using the left pane of the Activity Map window, navigate to the corresponding building and floor. Step 8 Click the Access Points icon to show or hide all the APs that have been deployed on a specific floor. Step 9 Select the AP with the Cisco USB BLE Beacon installed and then view the AP details.
Installation and Initial Setup Configuring a Cisco USB BLE Beacon Profile Cisco USB BLE Beacon firmware supports different profiles. Profiles are the different bluetooth signals in approved formats. Note Only one profile can be active at a time. The supported beacon profiles for an AP’s BLE firmware are: • iBeacon • Eddystone UID • Eddystone URL • Location (viBeacon) For more information about profiles, see the Cisco DNA Spaces-BLE Manager configuration guide at: https://www.cisco.
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CHAPTER 3 Technical Specifications This chapter contains information about the technical specifications of the Cisco USB BLE Beacon. • AIR-BLE-USB Technical Specifications, on page 9 • Performance and Scale Requirements, on page 10 AIR-BLE-USB Technical Specifications Table 4: Technical Specifications Note BLE Standard 4.
Technical Specifications Performance and Scale Requirements Performance and Scale Requirements We recommend that you deploy a Cisco USB BLE Beacon at every 2500 sq.ft. A Cisco USB BLE Beacon can accommodate at least 100 users in the specific coverage area. Each client can have a unique location accuracy experience without any degradation in location-accuracy or latency. A Cisco USB BLE Beacon (operating in 2.4 GHz) is expected to have a low impact on 2.
CHAPTER 4 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information This chapter provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for the Cisco USB BLE Beacon. You can find additional information at this location.
Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information VCCI Statement for Japan 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA This device complies with Part 15 rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Guidelines for Operating Cisco USB BLE Beacon in Japan Guidelines for Operating Cisco USB BLE Beacon in Japan This section provides guidelines for avoiding interference when operating Cisco USB BLE Beacon in Japan. These guidelines are provided in both Japanese and English.
Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Canadian Compliance Statement Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Industry Canada Industry Canada Table 8: Cisco USB BLE Beacon Models and Certification Numbers Cisco USB BLE Beacon Models Certification Number AIR-BLE-USB 2461N-CSPUD1977 This Device Meets FCC and International Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves Cisco USB BLE Beacon includes a radio transmitter and receiver.
Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Cet appareil est conforme aux directives internationales en matière d'exposition aux fréquences radioélectriques Table 10: Separation Distance Frequency MPE Distance Limit 2402 MHz 0.008 W/m² 20 cm (7.87 inches) 5.35 W/m² Health Canada states that present scientific information does not indicate the need for any special precautions for the use of wireless devices.
Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Statements • United Kingdom, National Radiological Protection Board at this location. • Cellular Telecommunications Association at this location. • The Mobile Manufacturers Forum at this location.
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