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Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide October 2003 Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 526-4100 Text Part Number: OL-4309-02
Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide October 2003 Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 526-4100 Text Part Number: OL-4309-02
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... specifications in part 15 of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any interference to this equipment in the U.S. and certain other company. (0304R) Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide Copyright © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. ALL STATEMENTS, INFORMATION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE BELIEVED TO BE...
... specifications in part 15 of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any interference to this equipment in the U.S. and certain other company. (0304R) Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide Copyright © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. ALL STATEMENTS, INFORMATION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE BELIEVED TO BE...
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...H A P T E R Audience ix Purpose ix Organization ix Conventions x Related Publications xii Obtaining Documentation xii Cisco.com xii Documentation CD-ROM xiii Ordering Documentation xiii Documentation Feedback xiii Obtaining Technical Assistance xiii Cisco TAC Website xiv Opening a TAC Case xiv TAC Case Priority Definitions xiv Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xv Overview ... Unit on a Wired LAN 1-5 Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-6 Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-7 CONTENTS OL-4309-02 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
...H A P T E R Audience ix Purpose ix Organization ix Conventions x Related Publications xii Obtaining Documentation xii Cisco.com xii Documentation CD-ROM xiii Ordering Documentation xiii Documentation Feedback xiii Obtaining Technical Assistance xiii Cisco TAC Website xiv Opening a TAC Case xiv TAC Case Priority Definitions xiv Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xv Overview ... Unit on a Wired LAN 1-5 Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-6 Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-7 CONTENTS OL-4309-02 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
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... with Local Power 2-6 Powering Up the Access Point 2-7 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time 3-1 Before You Start 3-2 Resetting the Access Point to Default Settings 3-2 Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address 3-3 Connecting to the Access Point Locally 3-3 Assigning Basic Settings 3-4 Default...Access the CLI 3-11 Using the Web-Browser Interface 4-1 Using the Web-Browser Interface for the First Time 4-2 Using the Management Pages in the Web-Browser Interface 4-2 Using Action Buttons 4-3 Character Restrictions in Entry Fields 4-5 Using Online Help 4-5 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point...
... with Local Power 2-6 Powering Up the Access Point 2-7 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time 3-1 Before You Start 3-2 Resetting the Access Point to Default Settings 3-2 Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address 3-3 Connecting to the Access Point Locally 3-3 Assigning Basic Settings 3-4 Default...Access the CLI 3-11 Using the Web-Browser Interface 4-1 Using the Web-Browser Interface for the First Time 4-2 Using the Management Pages in the Web-Browser Interface 4-2 Using Action Buttons 4-3 Character Restrictions in Entry Fields 4-5 Using Online Help 4-5 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point...
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... 5-6 Enabling and Disabling Editing Features 5-6 Editing Commands through Keystrokes 5-6 Editing Command Lines that Wrap 5-7 Searching and Filtering Output of show and more Commands 5-8 Accessing the CLI 5-9 Opening the CLI with Telnet 5-9 Opening the CLI with Secure Shell 5-9 Mounting Instructions 6-1 Overview 6-2 Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface... 7-1 Upgrade Overview 7-2 Unpacking the Radio 7-2 Removing the Back Cover 7-3 Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio 7-4 Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio 7-5 Replacing the Back Cover 7-8 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide v
... 5-6 Enabling and Disabling Editing Features 5-6 Editing Commands through Keystrokes 5-6 Editing Command Lines that Wrap 5-7 Searching and Filtering Output of show and more Commands 5-8 Accessing the CLI 5-9 Opening the CLI with Telnet 5-9 Opening the CLI with Secure Shell 5-9 Mounting Instructions 6-1 Overview 6-2 Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface... 7-1 Upgrade Overview 7-2 Unpacking the Radio 7-2 Removing the Back Cover 7-3 Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio 7-4 Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio 7-5 Replacing the Back Cover 7-8 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide v
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... Using the MODE Button 8-5 Using the Web Browser Interface 8-5 Reloading the Access Point Image 8-6 Using the MODE button 8-6 Web Browser Interface 8-7 Browser HTTP Interface 8-7 Browser TFTP Interface 8-7 Obtaining the Access Point Image File 8-8 Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 8-8 Translated Safety Warnings A-1...TTE Directive 1999/5/EC B-3 Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure B-5 Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges in Japan B-5 Japanese Translation B-5 English Translation B-5 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vi OL-4309-02
... Using the MODE Button 8-5 Using the Web Browser Interface 8-5 Reloading the Access Point Image 8-6 Using the MODE button 8-6 Web Browser Interface 8-7 Browser HTTP Interface 8-7 Browser TFTP Interface 8-7 Obtaining the Access Point Image File 8-8 Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 8-8 Translated Safety Warnings A-1...TTE Directive 1999/5/EC B-3 Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure B-5 Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges in Japan B-5 Japanese Translation B-5 English Translation B-5 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vi OL-4309-02
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C A P P E N D I X D A P P E N D I X GLOSSARY INDEX Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan B-6 All Access Points B-6 Chinese Translation B-6 English Translation B-6 Access Point Specifications C-1 Channels and Antenna Settings D-1 Channels D-2 IEEE 802.11b (2.4-GHz Band) D-2 IEEE 802.11g (2.4-GHz Band) D-3 Maximum Power Levels D-4 IEEE 802.11b (2.4-GHz Band) D-4 IEEE 802.11g (2.4-GHz Band) D-4 Contents OL-4309-02 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vii
C A P P E N D I X D A P P E N D I X GLOSSARY INDEX Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan B-6 All Access Points B-6 Chinese Translation B-6 English Translation B-6 Access Point Specifications C-1 Channels and Antenna Settings D-1 Channels D-2 IEEE 802.11b (2.4-GHz Band) D-2 IEEE 802.11g (2.4-GHz Band) D-3 Maximum Power Levels D-4 IEEE 802.11b (2.4-GHz Band) D-4 IEEE 802.11g (2.4-GHz Band) D-4 Contents OL-4309-02 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vii
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... referred to configure basic settings on the APWI pages. OL-4309-02 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix Chapter 3, "Configuring the Access Point for the First Time," describes how to as the access point. This guide also includes an overview of the access point web-based interface (APWI), which contains all APWI window descriptions and...
... referred to configure basic settings on the APWI pages. OL-4309-02 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix Chapter 3, "Configuring the Access Point for the First Time," describes how to as the access point. This guide also includes an overview of the access point web-based interface (APWI), which contains all APWI window descriptions and...
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... troubleshooting procedures for the access point. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-4309-02 Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings," provides translations of conformity and regulatory information for changing the 2.4 GHz radio. The tips information might not be troubleshooting or even an action, but could be useful information. Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," lists technical specifications...
... troubleshooting procedures for the access point. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-4309-02 Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings," provides translations of conformity and regulatory information for changing the 2.4 GHz radio. The tips information might not be troubleshooting or even an action, but could be useful information. Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," lists technical specifications...
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... partners, resellers, and distributors who hold valid Cisco service contracts, the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides 24-hour, award-winning technical support services, online and over the phone. OL-4309-02 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiii The Documentation CD-ROM ...is available as an online starting point for ordering documentation at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/es_inpck/pdi.htm You...
... partners, resellers, and distributors who hold valid Cisco service contracts, the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides 24-hour, award-winning technical support services, online and over the phone. OL-4309-02 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiii The Documentation CD-ROM ...is available as an online starting point for ordering documentation at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/es_inpck/pdi.htm You...
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...resources for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. You and Cisco will be assigned to this URL: http://tools.cisco.com/RPF/register/register.do not have Internet access, contact Cisco TAC by telephone. If you describe your... 805 227) EMEA: +32 2 704 55 55 USA: 1 800 553-2447 For a complete listing of Cisco TAC contacts, go to a Cisco TAC engineer. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiv OL-4309-02 If your business operations. Priority 4 (P4)-You require information or assistance ...
...resources for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. You and Cisco will be assigned to this URL: http://tools.cisco.com/RPF/register/register.do not have Internet access, contact Cisco TAC by telephone. If you describe your... 805 227) EMEA: +32 2 704 55 55 USA: 1 800 553-2447 For a complete listing of Cisco TAC contacts, go to a Cisco TAC engineer. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiv OL-4309-02 If your business operations. Priority 4 (P4)-You require information or assistance ...
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...Dictionary, Internetworking Technology Handbook, Internetworking Troubleshooting Guide, and the Internetworking Design Guide. Access the Cisco Product Catalog at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_catalog_links_launch.html • Cisco Press publishes a wide range of networking publications. Included are networking deployment and troubleshooting...certification information, and links to numerous in network training are listed at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/index.html OL-4309-02 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xv
...Dictionary, Internetworking Technology Handbook, Internetworking Troubleshooting Guide, and the Internetworking Design Guide. Access the Cisco Product Catalog at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_catalog_links_launch.html • Cisco Press publishes a wide range of networking publications. Included are networking deployment and troubleshooting...certification information, and links to numerous in network training are listed at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/index.html OL-4309-02 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xv
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Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Preface Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xvi OL-4309-02
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Preface Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xvi OL-4309-02
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... by networking professionals. This chapter provides information on Cisco IOS software, the 1100 series is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. Overview CH A P T E R 1 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to-use... OL-4309-02 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as the center point of an access point can roam throughout a facility while maintaining seamless, uninterrupted access to future radio technologies...
... by networking professionals. This chapter provides information on Cisco IOS software, the 1100 series is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. Overview CH A P T E R 1 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to-use... OL-4309-02 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as the center point of an access point can roam throughout a facility while maintaining seamless, uninterrupted access to future radio technologies...
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... power through the Ethernet cable from a power injector, switch, or power patch panel. The access point can perform a field upgrade to the mini-PCI radio and antennas to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for a list of access point specifications. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-4309-02 Refer to support new radio technologies, such as the...
... power through the Ethernet cable from a power injector, switch, or power patch panel. The access point can perform a field upgrade to the mini-PCI radio and antennas to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for a list of access point specifications. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-4309-02 Refer to support new radio technologies, such as the...
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... LED is off , but is not connected. • The status LED signals operational status. Figure 1-2 Access Point LEDs Ethernet Status Radio 81597 Power Sources The access point draws up to the access point. Cisco Aironet Power Injector for 1100 and 1200 series access points - Using inline power, you do not need to run a separate power cord to 4.9W of...
... LED is off , but is not connected. • The status LED signals operational status. Figure 1-2 Access Point LEDs Ethernet Status Radio 81597 Power Sources The access point draws up to the access point. Cisco Aironet Power Injector for 1100 and 1200 series access points - Using inline power, you do not need to run a separate power cord to 4.9W of...
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... suitable for operation in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings, in a building's air-handling spaces, such as above suspended ceilings. Caution Cisco Aironet 1100 series power injectors and the universal power supplies are Master Lock models 120T and 121T or equivalent. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-4309-02
... suitable for operation in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings, in a building's air-handling spaces, such as above suspended ceilings. Caution Cisco Aironet 1100 series power injectors and the universal power supplies are Master Lock models 120T and 121T or equivalent. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-4309-02
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... as root units on a Wired LAN Access Point (Root Unit) Wired LAN Access Point (Root Unit) 81173 81173 86301 OL-4309-02 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 If more than one access point is connected to the LAN, users can roam from one access point, they automatically connect to the user. The repeater role requires a specific configuration...
... as root units on a Wired LAN Access Point (Root Unit) Wired LAN Access Point (Root Unit) 81173 81173 86301 OL-4309-02 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 If more than one access point is connected to the LAN, users can roam from one access point, they automatically connect to the user. The repeater role requires a specific configuration...
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... obstacle that provides the best performance for instructions on setting up an access point as a repeater. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with repeater access points. Figure 1-4 Access Point as a repeater. Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Overview Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An access point can be configured as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range...
... obstacle that provides the best performance for instructions on setting up an access point as a repeater. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with repeater access points. Figure 1-4 Access Point as a repeater. Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Overview Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An access point can be configured as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range...
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...; Figure 1-5 Access Point as Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network In an all-wireless network, an access point acts as the focal point for communications, increasing the communication range of wireless users. Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access Point (Root Unit) 81173 86300 OL-4309-02 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware...
...; Figure 1-5 Access Point as Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network In an all-wireless network, an access point acts as the focal point for communications, increasing the communication range of wireless users. Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access Point (Root Unit) 81173 86300 OL-4309-02 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware...