REVIEW DRAFT — CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Quick Start Guide Cisco Small Business Pro AP541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide Package Contents • AP541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point that includes an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n radio. • Three Antennas (These might be black or black-and-silver. This does not affect performance.
REVIEW DRAFT — CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Welcome Thank you for choosing the Cisco AP541N. The Cisco AP541N, part of the Cisco Smart Business Communications System (SBCS), is a wireless network communications device. This guide is designed to familiarize you with the general layout of the access point, how to deploy the device in your network, and access the configuration interface. Your access point has more features or functionality than what is described in this guide.
REVIEW DRAFT — CISCO CONFIDENTIAL 1 Before You Begin Decide if you are going to configure the device by using a static IP address or the IP address assigned by a network DHCP server. NOTE It is expected that a static IP address to be assigned to the access point is based on the network topology and known prior to installation. If while displaying the configuration window the IP address is changed, either by a DHCP server or manually, you will loose connectivity between the PC and the access point.
REVIEW DRAFT — CISCO CONFIDENTIAL 2 Getting to Know the Cisco AP541N This section describes the exterior of the access point. Front Panel LEDs all Cisco Sm s Pro Busines t RESET PWR PoE DIAG SPEED LAN WLAN 2.4G Access Poin 235174 Radio d Single Dual Ban AP54 1N WLAN 5G PWR—Lights green while the access point is powered on. Blinks during a firmware upgrade. PoE—Lights green when Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) is powering the access point.
REVIEW DRAFT — CISCO CONFIDENTIAL WLAN 5.0G—Lights solid green when a 5.0 GHz wireless network link is established. Blinks green when the link is passing traffic. The light is off when the 5.0 GHz radio is off. Power Ethernet 235175 Back Panel Ports Ethernet Port—The access point is equipped with an auto-sensing, Gigabit Ethernet (802.3) port used for configuration and wired network communications.
REVIEW DRAFT — CISCO CONFIDENTIAL 3 Installing the Cisco AP541N The access point can be placed on a wall, a flat surface, a ceiling, or in a ceiling plenum space. A ceiling mount kit is available for this device (SKU#). Do not deploy the device in a location where any of the following conditions exist: High Ambient Temperature—The ambient temperature must not exceed 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40C). Reduced Air Flow—The air flow must be adequate to prevent overheating.
REVIEW DRAFT — CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Wall Mounting Before you begin, you need 2 wallboard screws (included) to mount the access point. We recommend using screws with a minimum of 4mm width at the head and a shaft diameter of at least 1.5mm. WARNING Cisco is not responsible for damages incurred by insecure wall- mounting. To mount the access point to the wall: STEP 1 Determine where you want to mount the access point. Verify that the surface is smooth, flat, dry, and sturdy.
REVIEW DRAFT — CISCO CONFIDENTIAL 15 cm P ow er Eth ern et 235432 17 mm Flat Surface Installation To prepare the device for placement the device on a flat surface, do the following: STEP 1 Install the four rubber feet (included) on the bottom of the device. STEP 2 Place the access point on a desktop near an AC power source, unless you are using PoE.
REVIEW DRAFT — CISCO CONFIDENTIAL 4 Connecting the Equipment This section describes the process for connecting the device to power and the network. STEP 1 Attach the power cord to the power connector and outlet (if used). STEP 2 Connect a network Ethernet cable to the access point Ethernet port. STEP 3 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your network or the Ethernet port of the PC you are using to configure the access point. WARNING DHCP is enabled by default.
REVIEW DRAFT — CISCO CONFIDENTIAL 6 Getting Started with the Configuration This section contains information for starting the configuration utility to provision the access point features. It also describes enabling the radio that is turned off by default. You can display the configuration utility by entering the access point IP address in the URL field of a Web browser.
REVIEW DRAFT — CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Parameter Default Value voice SSID cisco-voice (VLAN 100) wireless security None Display the Configuration GUI and Enable the Radio For security reasons, the radio is off by default. This procedure describes how to access the GUI and enable the radio. Before you begin: • Verify that you have a power source for theCisco AP541N.
REVIEW DRAFT — CISCO CONFIDENTIAL STEP 6 Enter the Cisco AP541N IP address in the address bar and press Enter. For example, enter http://192.168.10.10. The login window displays. STEP 7 Enter the default username cisco and the default password cisco. (Passwords are case sensitive.) The configuration window displays. NOTE We recommend that you change the username and password. STEP 8 Click Wireless > Basic Settings. STEP 9 Click the Radio Interface On radio button. STEP 10 Click Update.
REVIEW DRAFT — CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Pinging 192.168.10.10 with 32 bytes of data: Request timed out. Possible Cause of Failure The most likely cause of connectivity failure is an incorrect IP address. DHCP is enabled on the Cisco AP541N by default. When a DHCP server is enabled on your network and the access point is connected to the network, the DHCP server replaces the default static IP address with a DHCP server–assigned IP address.
REVIEW DRAFT — CISCO CONFIDENTIAL 7 Returning the Cisco AP541N to the Factory Default Settings To use the Reset button to reboot or reset the access point, do the following: • To reboot the access point, press the Reset button for less than 10 seconds. • To restore the access point to the factory default settings: 1. Disconnect the access point from the network or disable all DHCP servers on your network. 2. With the power on, press-and-hold the Reset button for more than 10 seconds.
REVIEW DRAFT — CISCO CONFIDENTIAL 8 Where to Go From Here Support Cisco Small Business Support Community www.cisco.com/go/smallbizsupport Online Technical Support and www.cisco.com/support Documentation (Login Required) Phone Support Contacts www.cisco.com/en/US/support/tsd_cisco_ small_business_support_center_contacts.html Software Downloads (Login Required) Go to tools.cisco.com/support/downloads, and enter the model number in the Software Search box.
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
operate this equipment. For operation within 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency range, it is restricted to indoor environment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 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.
Industry Canada statement This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada 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. IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
