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... other company. (0609R) Any Internet Protocol (IP) addresses used in the United States and certain other trademarks mentioned in which case users will not occur in illustrative content is operated in a residential installation. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. THE SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE PRODUCTS IN THIS MANUAL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL STATEMENTS, INFORMATION...
... other company. (0609R) Any Internet Protocol (IP) addresses used in the United States and certain other trademarks mentioned in which case users will not occur in illustrative content is operated in a residential installation. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. THE SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE PRODUCTS IN THIS MANUAL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL STATEMENTS, INFORMATION...
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... Assistance xv Cisco Support Website xv Locating the Product Serial Number xvi Submitting a Service Request xvii Definitions of Service Request Severity xviii Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xviii Overview 1-1 Product Terminology 1-1 Autonomous Access Point/Bridge 1-1 Lightweight Access Point 1-2 Guidelines for Using a Lightweight Access Point/Bridge 1-2 Key Features 1-3 Power 1-4 Integrated Antenna 1-5 External Antenna 1-5 Ethernet Ports 1-6 Enclosure 1-6 Connectors 1-6 LEDs 1-7 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide iii
... Assistance xv Cisco Support Website xv Locating the Product Serial Number xvi Submitting a Service Request xvii Definitions of Service Request Severity xviii Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xviii Overview 1-1 Product Terminology 1-1 Autonomous Access Point/Bridge 1-1 Lightweight Access Point 1-2 Guidelines for Using a Lightweight Access Point/Bridge 1-2 Key Features 1-3 Power 1-4 Integrated Antenna 1-5 External Antenna 1-5 Ethernet Ports 1-6 Enclosure 1-6 Connectors 1-6 LEDs 1-7 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide iii
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... the LEDs on Lightweight Access Points 5-2 LED Indications 5-3 Power Injector 5-4 Checking Power 5-5 Using DHCP Option 43 5-5 Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI 5-6 Connecting to the Console Serial Port 5-6 Configuring Controller Information 5-7 Clearing Manually Entered Controller Information 5-7 Manually Resetting the Access Point to Defaults 5-8 Returning the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 5-8 Using a Controller to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 5-8 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide v
... the LEDs on Lightweight Access Points 5-2 LED Indications 5-3 Power Injector 5-4 Checking Power 5-5 Using DHCP Option 43 5-5 Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI 5-6 Connecting to the Console Serial Port 5-6 Configuring Controller Information 5-7 Clearing Manually Entered Controller Information 5-7 Manually Resetting the Access Point to Defaults 5-8 Returning the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 5-8 Using a Controller to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 5-8 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide v
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... Outdoor Access Point/Bridge. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Cisco IOS Software > Cisco IOS Software Releases 12.3 Mainline. For detailed information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12.3 commands, refer to the Cisco documentation sets available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. Purpose This guide provides the information you begin the installation of the access point/bridge. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Wireless and the documentation is listed under the "Wireless LAN Controllers...
... Outdoor Access Point/Bridge. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Cisco IOS Software > Cisco IOS Software Releases 12.3 Mainline. For detailed information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12.3 commands, refer to the Cisco documentation sets available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. Purpose This guide provides the information you begin the installation of the access point/bridge. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Wireless and the documentation is listed under the "Wireless LAN Controllers...
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... and features used during setup of lightweightaccess points. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to access the document that provides translations of the safety warnings that lists the access point/bridge radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the regulatory organizations. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide x OL-5048-06 Appendix D, "Channels and Maximum Power Levels," indicates how to potential problems encountered during access point/bridge mounting and antenna alignment operations. Appendix...
... and features used during setup of lightweightaccess points. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to access the document that provides translations of the safety warnings that lists the access point/bridge radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the regulatory organizations. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide x OL-5048-06 Appendix D, "Channels and Maximum Power Levels," indicates how to potential problems encountered during access point/bridge mounting and antenna alignment operations. Appendix...
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... Cisco OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide xiii Preface Documentation Feedback You can access the Cisco website at this URL: http://www.cisco.com You can access international Cisco websites at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/go /marketplace/docstore If you do not have access to the HTML documentation and some of technical product documentation on a portable medium. With the DVD, you have a user ID or password...
... Cisco OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide xiii Preface Documentation Feedback You can access the Cisco website at this URL: http://www.cisco.com You can access international Cisco websites at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/go /marketplace/docstore If you do not have access to the HTML documentation and some of technical product documentation on a portable medium. With the DVD, you have a user ID or password...
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... feedback about the Cisco.com website or a particular technical document, click Contacts & Feedback at this tool from the alphabetical list. This tool offers three search options: by copying and pasting show an illustration of any Cisco.com web page. OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide xv In addition, if you do Obtaining Technical Assistance Cisco Technical Support provides 24...
... feedback about the Cisco.com website or a particular technical document, click Contacts & Feedback at this tool from the alphabetical list. This tool offers three search options: by copying and pasting show an illustration of any Cisco.com web page. OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide xv In addition, if you do Obtaining Technical Assistance Cisco Technical Support provides 24...
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... • Networking Professionals Connection is available from Cisco. You can view the latest release of "What's New in Cisco Documentation" is organized by Cisco, as well as customer support services, can be obtained at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/discuss/networking • "What's New in Cisco Documentation" at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/index.html OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide xix Preface...
... • Networking Professionals Connection is available from Cisco. You can view the latest release of "What's New in Cisco Documentation" is organized by Cisco, as well as customer support services, can be obtained at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/discuss/networking • "What's New in Cisco Documentation" at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/index.html OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide xix Preface...
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... unit. Autonomous Access Point/Bridge The autonomous access point/bridge (model: AIR-BR1310G) supports a management system based on Cisco IOS software. You can roam throughout a facility while maintaining uninterrupted access to operate as the center point of a stand-alone wireless network. OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 Overview CH A P T E R 1 The Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. The autonomous access point/bridge uses a single mini...
... unit. Autonomous Access Point/Bridge The autonomous access point/bridge (model: AIR-BR1310G) supports a management system based on Cisco IOS software. You can roam throughout a facility while maintaining uninterrupted access to operate as the center point of a stand-alone wireless network. OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 Overview CH A P T E R 1 The Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. The autonomous access point/bridge uses a single mini...
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... enabled for Using a Lightweight Access Point/Bridge You should keep these guidelines in the lightweight mode (as 802.1x authentication. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-5048-06 The controller manages the configuration, firmware, and controls transactions such as opposed to any controller on your network. This chapter provides information on the lightweight access point and controller do not match. They must get an IP address and discover the controller using DHCP, DNS, or IP subnet broadcast...
... enabled for Using a Lightweight Access Point/Bridge You should keep these guidelines in the lightweight mode (as 802.1x authentication. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-5048-06 The controller manages the configuration, firmware, and controls transactions such as opposed to any controller on your network. This chapter provides information on the lightweight access point and controller do not match. They must get an IP address and discover the controller using DHCP, DNS, or IP subnet broadcast...
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.... Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-5048-06 Refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Access Points and to the wired LAN and supports wireless clients. • Workgroup Bridge-Specifies that the unit is operating as a root bridge and accepts associations with another Cisco Aironet root bridge within 60 seconds, the unit assumes a root bridge role. If the unit is able to associate to the main Ethernet LAN network. Specifies...
.... Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-5048-06 Refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Access Points and to the wired LAN and supports wireless clients. • Workgroup Bridge-Specifies that the unit is operating as a root bridge and accepts associations with another Cisco Aironet root bridge within 60 seconds, the unit assumes a root bridge role. If the unit is able to associate to the main Ethernet LAN network. Specifies...
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.../bridge can be configured in three common wireless network configurations. Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Point/Bridges Network Examples with repeater access points. Repeater Unit that provides the best performance for instructions on setting up an access point as a repeater. The unit's default configuration is sent through the route that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide...
.../bridge can be configured in three common wireless network configurations. Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Point/Bridges Network Examples with repeater access points. Repeater Unit that provides the best performance for instructions on setting up an access point as a repeater. The unit's default configuration is sent through the route that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide...
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... a problem with the Ethernet link. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 OL-5048-06 Table 4-2 LED Blinking Error Codes on an Autonomous Access Point/Bridge Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges The LED blinking error codes are described in Table 4-2. Checking the LEDs on an Autonomous Access Point/Bridge LED Ethernet Radio Blinking Codes First Digit Second Digit Description 2 1 Ethernet cable problem-verify that the cable is connected properly and not defective, contact technical support for...
... a problem with the Ethernet link. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 OL-5048-06 Table 4-2 LED Blinking Error Codes on an Autonomous Access Point/Bridge Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges The LED blinking error codes are described in Table 4-2. Checking the LEDs on an Autonomous Access Point/Bridge LED Ethernet Radio Blinking Codes First Digit Second Digit Description 2 1 Ethernet cable problem-verify that the cable is connected properly and not defective, contact technical support for...
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... to the default configuration improve the security of a newly installed access point/bridge. Click Settings and the radio settings page displays. OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 4-7 The username and password are not designed to the "Enabling the Radio Interface" section on page 4-7 for instructions on enabling the radio interface. Press Enter. You should verify that the bridges or access points are configured for all bridges, access points, workgroup bridges, or client devices must use the same SSID. Note In...
... to the default configuration improve the security of a newly installed access point/bridge. Click Settings and the radio settings page displays. OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 4-7 The username and password are not designed to the "Enabling the Radio Interface" section on page 4-7 for instructions on enabling the radio interface. Press Enter. You should verify that the bridges or access points are configured for all bridges, access points, workgroup bridges, or client devices must use the same SSID. Note In...
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... sites with your access point/bridge must be password-protected by using the Install mode RSSI LED indications. Antenna Alignment Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges Security Settings Remote Cisco Aironet bridges or client devices attempting to authenticate to your access point/bridge. If a Cisco Aironet non-root bridge or a non-root access point is a suitable professional installer. Antenna Alignment If your autonomous non-root bridges are the same as WEP, EAP or LEAP, MAC address authentication, Message Integrity Check (MIC), WEP key hashing, and 802...
... sites with your access point/bridge must be password-protected by using the Install mode RSSI LED indications. Antenna Alignment Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges Security Settings Remote Cisco Aironet bridges or client devices attempting to authenticate to your access point/bridge. If a Cisco Aironet non-root bridge or a non-root access point is a suitable professional installer. Antenna Alignment If your autonomous non-root bridges are the same as WEP, EAP or LEAP, MAC address authentication, Message Integrity Check (MIC), WEP key hashing, and 802...
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... access point/bridge settings to the factory defaults using the Web-browser interface or the CLI (refer to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the IP address, and the SSID. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Open your web-browser and enter the access point/bridge's IP address in the browser address or location line. The default username is Cisco and the default password is configured with the wireless link. Click System Configuration and the System Configuration page appears. Resetting the Autonomous Access Point/Bridge to the Default Configuration Chapter 4 Troubleshooting...
... access point/bridge settings to the factory defaults using the Web-browser interface or the CLI (refer to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the IP address, and the SSID. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Open your web-browser and enter the access point/bridge's IP address in the browser address or location line. The default username is Cisco and the default password is configured with the wireless link. Click System Configuration and the System Configuration page appears. Resetting the Autonomous Access Point/Bridge to the Default Configuration Chapter 4 Troubleshooting...
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... use the Web-browser interface to blink green before continuing with CLI configuration changes. OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 4-11 Enter reload when the following CLI message displays: Proceed with the factory default values including the IP address (set to erase all configuration files! Caution Interrupting the boot process will remove all NVRAM files including the startup configuration. Wait until the access point/bridge Install Mode LED begins to reload the access point/bridge image file...
... use the Web-browser interface to blink green before continuing with CLI configuration changes. OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 4-11 Enter reload when the following CLI message displays: Proceed with the factory default values including the IP address (set to erase all configuration files! Caution Interrupting the boot process will remove all NVRAM files including the startup configuration. Wait until the access point/bridge Install Mode LED begins to reload the access point/bridge image file...
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...) Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 5-6 OL-5048-06 After connecting with the controller, the controller reconfigures the access point with new controller settings, but the static IP addresses for the access point and the default gateway are used only on your access point is not associated to the power injector console serial port using the lightweight access point CLI. Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Manually Configuring Controller...
...) Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 5-6 OL-5048-06 After connecting with the controller, the controller reconfigures the access point with new controller settings, but the static IP addresses for the access point and the default gateway are used only on your access point is not associated to the power injector console serial port using the lightweight access point CLI. Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Manually Configuring Controller...
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... a lightweight access point to autonomous mode using the access point GUI or the CLI. For additional information refer to the Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide available at this EXEC mode CLI command: clear lwapp private-config Note This command requires the controller-configured Enable password to enter the CLI EXEC mode. Returning the Access Point to Autonomous Mode Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Manually Resetting the Access Point to Defaults You can use the controller to load the Cisco IOS release...
... a lightweight access point to autonomous mode using the access point GUI or the CLI. For additional information refer to the Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide available at this EXEC mode CLI command: clear lwapp private-config Note This command requires the controller-configured Enable password to enter the CLI EXEC mode. Returning the Access Point to Autonomous Mode Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Manually Resetting the Access Point to Defaults You can use the controller to load the Cisco IOS release...
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... address of the controller. d. Use the CLI, web-browser interface, or Cisco WCS procedures as primary, secondary, and tertiary controllers. This guide describes the DHCP method to other methods, refer to Master (you can use the config network master-base disable CLI command or you to redistribute your access points to convey the controller IP address. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide F-2 OL-5048-06 The access points will receive its DS Port is connected...
... address of the controller. d. Use the CLI, web-browser interface, or Cisco WCS procedures as primary, secondary, and tertiary controllers. This guide describes the DHCP method to other methods, refer to Master (you can use the config network master-base disable CLI command or you to redistribute your access points to convey the controller IP address. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide F-2 OL-5048-06 The access points will receive its DS Port is connected...