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Contents Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-7 Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-8 Workgroup Bridge Configuration 1-8 Network Example with Lightweight Access Points 1-9 2 C H A P T E R Installing the Access Point 2-1 Safety Information 2-2 FCC Safety Compliance ... 3-9 Using the Cable Lock Feature 3-11 4 C H A P T E R 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade for Autonomous Access Points 4-1 Upgrade Overview 4-2 Unpacking the Radio 4-2 Removing the Back Cover 4-3 Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio 4-4 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iv OL-4309-07
Contents Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-7 Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-8 Workgroup Bridge Configuration 1-8 Network Example with Lightweight Access Points 1-9 2 C H A P T E R Installing the Access Point 2-1 Safety Information 2-2 FCC Safety Compliance ... 3-9 Using the Cable Lock Feature 3-11 4 C H A P T E R 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade for Autonomous Access Points 4-1 Upgrade Overview 4-2 Unpacking the Radio 4-2 Removing the Back Cover 4-3 Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio 4-4 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iv OL-4309-07
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... organized by product category to direct you quickly to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/go /marketplace/ • Cisco Press publishes a wide range of "What's New in Cisco Documentation" is available from these publications. Both new and experienced users will benefit from Cisco. To order and find out more about the latest documentation releases for...
... organized by product category to direct you quickly to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/go /marketplace/ • Cisco Press publishes a wide range of "What's New in Cisco Documentation" is available from these publications. Both new and experienced users will benefit from Cisco. To order and find out more about the latest documentation releases for...
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Autonomous Access Points The autonomous access point (models: AIR-AP1120B or AIR-AP1121G) (model: AIR-AP1252) supports a management system based on Cisco IOS software. In large installations, wireless users within radio range of an access point can roam throughout a facility while maintaining seamless access ... Access Points The Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Lightweight Access Point (AIR-LAP1121G) is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver and uses a single mini-PCI radio (IEEE 802.11b-compliant or IEEE 802.11g-compliant). Overview CH A P T E R 1 The Cisco Aironet Cisco Aironet 1100 Series ...
Autonomous Access Points The autonomous access point (models: AIR-AP1120B or AIR-AP1121G) (model: AIR-AP1252) supports a management system based on Cisco IOS software. In large installations, wireless users within radio range of an access point can roam throughout a facility while maintaining seamless access ... Access Points The Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Lightweight Access Point (AIR-LAP1121G) is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver and uses a single mini-PCI radio (IEEE 802.11b-compliant or IEEE 802.11g-compliant). Overview CH A P T E R 1 The Cisco Aironet Cisco Aironet 1100 Series ...
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... to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users. Figure 1-3 shows access points acting as Root Units on a Wired LAN Access point Access point 135445 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-4309-07 Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Root Unit on a wired LAN. Figure... one access point, they automatically connect to the network (associate) through another without losing their connection to another access point. As users move out of range of one area of a facility to the network.
... to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users. Figure 1-3 shows access points acting as Root Units on a Wired LAN Access point Access point 135445 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-4309-07 Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Root Unit on a wired LAN. Figure... one access point, they automatically connect to the network (associate) through another without losing their connection to another access point. As users move out of range of one area of a facility to the network.
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... Overview Network Examples with repeater access points. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Figure 1-4 shows an autonomous access point acting as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to the wired LAN. Note... Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Points Repeater Unit that provides the best ...
... Overview Network Examples with repeater access points. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Figure 1-4 shows an autonomous access point acting as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to the wired LAN. Note... Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Points Repeater Unit that provides the best ...
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...workgroup bridge mode, the autonomous unit provides a wireless connection for communications, increasing the communication range of wireless users. In Figure 1-6, the unit is associated to a Cisco Aironet bridge. This configuration allows the Ethernet-enabled devices to pass Ethernet traffic to a wired... an autonomous access point acts as a wireless client device. Figure 1-6 Workgroup Bridge Configuration 1 Access point Workgroup bridge 135448 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-4309-07 The access point serves as a hub linking all stations ...
...workgroup bridge mode, the autonomous unit provides a wireless connection for communications, increasing the communication range of wireless users. In Figure 1-6, the unit is associated to a Cisco Aironet bridge. This configuration allows the Ethernet-enabled devices to pass Ethernet traffic to a wired... an autonomous access point acts as a wireless client device. Figure 1-6 Workgroup Bridge Configuration 1 Access point Workgroup bridge 135448 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-4309-07 The access point serves as a hub linking all stations ...
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...Access Points In Figure 1-7, the autonomous unit is that the wireless communication link can communicate over approximately a 21-mile range. The main advantage of this configuration is configured in Layer 3 configurations use IP addresses and UDP packets, which can...an access point can be over approximately a 1-mile range; Figure 1-8 illustrates a typical Layer 3 network configuration containing lightweight access points. Figure 1-8 Typical Layer 3 Network Configuration Example LWAPP OL-4309-07 LWAPP Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 158085...
...Access Points In Figure 1-7, the autonomous unit is that the wireless communication link can communicate over approximately a 21-mile range. The main advantage of this configuration is configured in Layer 3 configurations use IP addresses and UDP packets, which can...an access point can be over approximately a 1-mile range; Figure 1-8 illustrates a typical Layer 3 network configuration containing lightweight access points. Figure 1-8 Typical Layer 3 Network Configuration Example LWAPP OL-4309-07 LWAPP Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 158085...
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...same frequency as the access point and can reduce throughput and range. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your controller under Wireless LAN Controllers at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html • ... surface mounting holster • Mounting hardware kit • Product quick start quide • Product safety warnings document • Cisco product registration and Cisco documentation feedback cards Basic Installation Guidelines Because the access point is susceptible to unpack the access point: Step 1 Step 2 Step...
...same frequency as the access point and can reduce throughput and range. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your controller under Wireless LAN Controllers at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html • ... surface mounting holster • Mounting hardware kit • Product quick start quide • Product safety warnings document • Cisco product registration and Cisco documentation feedback cards Basic Installation Guidelines Because the access point is susceptible to unpack the access point: Step 1 Step 2 Step...
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... point does not need to the access point. The default username is Cisco and the default password is no default SSID. The username and password are compatible with the access point settings. Click Enable in radio range, the client device will not associate. If a client device's SSID ... or Radio0-802.11G and the radio status page displays. SSID Wireless clients attempting to associate with the access point must also set up exactly the same on the access point to Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client adapter driver and firmware versions...
... point does not need to the access point. The default username is Cisco and the default password is no default SSID. The username and password are compatible with the access point settings. Click Enable in radio range, the client device will not associate. If a client device's SSID ... or Radio0-802.11G and the radio status page displays. SSID Wireless clients attempting to associate with the access point must also set up exactly the same on the access point to Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client adapter driver and firmware versions...
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...Point Specifications (continued) Category Typical Range Antenna Compliance Specifications Indoor (across office cubicle walls): IEEE 802.11b-compliant radio: (maximum output power) 400 ft (121.9 m) at 1 Mbps 150 ft (45.7 m) at 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11g-compliant radio: (maximum output power)...tested to UL 2043 for operation in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings. Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to UL 2043 and they...,Part1,C22.1. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-3
...Point Specifications (continued) Category Typical Range Antenna Compliance Specifications Indoor (across office cubicle walls): IEEE 802.11b-compliant radio: (maximum output power) 400 ft (121.9 m) at 1 Mbps 150 ft (45.7 m) at 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11g-compliant radio: (maximum output power)...tested to UL 2043 for operation in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings. Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to UL 2043 and they...,Part1,C22.1. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-3
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... address for example: name.com-commercial; ISPname.net-network provider (such as other devices on the network. A ratio of radio range or coverage in megabits per second (Mbps). The text name that is commonly used to measure antenna gain. name.ar-Argentina; ... can communicate with the base station. A protocol available with other factors. A type of antenna used by the IEEE 802.11 specification. GL-2 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4309-07 for a specific administrator-defined period. Dynamic host configuration protocol...
... address for example: name.com-commercial; ISPname.net-network provider (such as other devices on the network. A ratio of radio range or coverage in megabits per second (Mbps). The text name that is commonly used to measure antenna gain. name.ar-Argentina; ... can communicate with the base station. A protocol available with other factors. A type of antenna used by the IEEE 802.11 specification. GL-2 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4309-07 for a specific administrator-defined period. Dynamic host configuration protocol...
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...and sometimes error detection information. Any of the weakest signal a receiver can send a signal. R range A linear measure of physical objects. Q Quadruple Phase Shift Keying A modulation technique used in Ethernet data...distance that a transmitter can receive and still correctly translate it into data. GL-4 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4309-07 Glossary M MAC ...multicast packet Media Access Control address. A unique 48-bit number used by IEEE 802.11a-compliant wireless LANs for communication across a network. The echoes created as an...
...and sometimes error detection information. Any of the weakest signal a receiver can send a signal. R range A linear measure of physical objects. Q Quadruple Phase Shift Keying A modulation technique used in Ethernet data...distance that a transmitter can receive and still correctly translate it into data. GL-4 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4309-07 Glossary M MAC ...multicast packet Media Access Control address. A unique 48-bit number used by IEEE 802.11a-compliant wireless LANs for communication across a network. The echoes created as an...
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... 2-3 password reset 5-7 power connecting 2-7 injector 2-7 input C-1 output C-2 priming access points E-1 process, controller discovery 2-5 R radio indicator 5-2, 6-3 specifications C-2 range C-3 regulatory information B-1, C-3 reloading access point image 5-9 RF exposure B-6 U unpacking 2-3 V vendor class identifier (VCI) F-2 voltage range C-1 W warnings 2-2, A-1 web site, Cisco Software Center 5-11, 6-6 weight, access point C-1 WEP key 5-5 S safety warnings, translated A-1 size, access point C-1 SSID, troubleshooting 5-5 status...
... 2-3 password reset 5-7 power connecting 2-7 injector 2-7 input C-1 output C-2 priming access points E-1 process, controller discovery 2-5 R radio indicator 5-2, 6-3 specifications C-2 range C-3 regulatory information B-1, C-3 reloading access point image 5-9 RF exposure B-6 U unpacking 2-3 V vendor class identifier (VCI) F-2 voltage range C-1 W warnings 2-2, A-1 web site, Cisco Software Center 5-11, 6-6 weight, access point C-1 WEP key 5-5 S safety warnings, translated A-1 size, access point C-1 SSID, troubleshooting 5-5 status...