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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 Statement 2-2 General Safety Guidelines 2-2 Warnings 2-2 ...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 Statement 2-2 General Safety Guidelines 2-2 Warnings 2-2 ...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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... Enabling the Radio Interfaces 5-5 SSID 5-5 WEP Keys 5-5 Security Settings 5-5 Running the Carrier Busy Test 5-6 Running the Ping or Link Test 5-7 Resetting to the Default Configuration 5-7 Using the MODE Button 5-8 Using the Web Browser Interface 5-8 Reloading the Access Point Image 5-9 Using the MODE button 5-9 Web Browser Interface 5-10 Browser HTTP Interface... Access Point to Autonomous Mode 6-5 MODE Button Setting 6-6 Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File 6-6 Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 6-7 OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide v
... Enabling the Radio Interfaces 5-5 SSID 5-5 WEP Keys 5-5 Security Settings 5-5 Running the Carrier Busy Test 5-6 Running the Ping or Link Test 5-7 Resetting to the Default Configuration 5-7 Using the MODE Button 5-8 Using the Web Browser Interface 5-8 Reloading the Access Point Image 5-9 Using the MODE button 5-9 Web Browser Interface 5-10 Browser HTTP Interface... Access Point to Autonomous Mode 6-5 MODE Button Setting 6-6 Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File 6-6 Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 6-7 OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide v
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... Maximum Power Levels D-1 E A P P E N D I X Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment E-1 F A P P E N D I X Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points F-1 Overview F-2 Configuring Option 43 for 1000 Series Access Points F-3 Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Access Points F-4 GLOSSARY INDEX Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vi OL-4309...
... Maximum Power Levels D-1 E A P P E N D I X Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment E-1 F A P P E N D I X Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points F-1 Overview F-2 Configuring Option 43 for 1000 Series Access Points F-3 Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Access Points F-4 GLOSSARY INDEX Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vi OL-4309...
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...familiar with autonomous access points, you need to install your network. For detailed information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to the Cisco documentation sets available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. Chapter 2, "Installing the Access Point," ...terminology of the access point and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Cisco IOS Software > Cisco IOS Software Releases 12.3 Mainline. Preface Audience This guide is for this guide with ...
...familiar with autonomous access points, you need to install your network. For detailed information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to the Cisco documentation sets available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. Chapter 2, "Installing the Access Point," ...terminology of the access point and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Cisco IOS Software > Cisco IOS Software Releases 12.3 Mainline. Preface Audience This guide is for this guide with ...
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...elements. • Braces and vertical bars within square brackets ([{ | }]) mean a required choice within an optional element. Appendix F, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes the procedure to access the document that provides translations of conformity and regulatory information for lightweight...document that lists the access point radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the world's regulatory domains. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide viii OL-4309-07 Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings,"indicates how ...
...elements. • Braces and vertical bars within square brackets ([{ | }]) mean a required choice within an optional element. Appendix F, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes the procedure to access the document that provides translations of conformity and regulatory information for lightweight...document that lists the access point radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the world's regulatory domains. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide viii OL-4309-07 Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings,"indicates how ...
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... You must be a registered Cisco.com user to access installation, configuration, and command guides for Cisco hardware and software products. Preface Documentation Feedback Cisco.com You can access the most current Cisco documentation at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport You can access the Cisco website at this URL: http://www.cisco.com You can access international...
... You must be a registered Cisco.com user to access installation, configuration, and command guides for Cisco hardware and software products. Preface Documentation Feedback Cisco.com You can access the most current Cisco documentation at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport You can access the Cisco website at this URL: http://www.cisco.com You can access international...
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...is minimally impaired or for a variety of Service Request Severity To ensure that you do not have Internet access, contact the Cisco TAC by inadequate performance of the network is impaired while most business operations remain functional. Severity 2 (S2)-Operation of an ... a complete list of Cisco TAC contacts, go to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/servicerequest For S1 or S2 service requests, or if you would like to receive. Severity 4 (S4)-You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. If your issue is...
...is minimally impaired or for a variety of Service Request Severity To ensure that you do not have Internet access, contact the Cisco TAC by inadequate performance of the network is impaired while most business operations remain functional. Severity 2 (S2)-Operation of an ... a complete list of Cisco TAC contacts, go to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/servicerequest For S1 or S2 service requests, or if you would like to receive. Severity 4 (S4)-You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. If your issue is...
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... and wired networks or as a bridge. 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. The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. The 1100 series is part of a stand-alone wireless network. You can roam throughout a facility...
... and wired networks or as a bridge. 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. The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. The 1100 series is part of a stand-alone wireless network. You can roam throughout a facility...
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The lightweight access points associate to join the controller. The controller manages the configuration, firmware, and controls transactions such as opposed to any controller on both the access point and controller. In an LWAPP environment,...• Hardware Features, page 1-3 • Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points, page 1-5 • Network Example with Lightweight Access Points, page 1-9 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-4309-07 LWAPP secures the control communication between the lightweight access point and controller by using...
The lightweight access points associate to join the controller. The controller manages the configuration, firmware, and controls transactions such as opposed to any controller on both the access point and controller. In an LWAPP environment,...• Hardware Features, page 1-3 • Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points, page 1-5 • Network Example with Lightweight Access Points, page 1-9 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-4309-07 LWAPP secures the control communication between the lightweight access point and controller by using...
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... fire resistance and low smoke-producing characteristics suitable for operation in an all-wireless network. The repeater role requires a specific configuration. no other power injectors or power modules have been tested to UL 2043 and they should not be placed in three common ...Certification The access point is as a root unit connected to a wired LAN or as the central unit in a building's environmental air space; OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with a padlock. Anti-Theft Features There are ...
... fire resistance and low smoke-producing characteristics suitable for operation in an all-wireless network. The repeater role requires a specific configuration. no other power injectors or power modules have been tested to UL 2043 and they should not be placed in three common ...Certification The access point is as a root unit connected to a wired LAN or as the central unit in a building's environmental air space; OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with a padlock. Anti-Theft Features There are ...
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...is sent through the route that blocks radio communication. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Points Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your ...infrastructure or to the wired LAN. Figure 1-4 shows an autonomous access point acting as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware...
...is sent through the route that blocks radio communication. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Points Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your ...infrastructure or to the wired LAN. Figure 1-4 shows an autonomous access point acting as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware...
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... from the main LAN using the workgroup bridge. This configuration allows the Ethernet-enabled devices to pass Ethernet traffic to a wired LAN; 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 autonomous access point is associated to a Cisco Aironet bridge. The access point serves as the ...
... from the main LAN using the workgroup bridge. This configuration allows the Ethernet-enabled devices to pass Ethernet traffic to a wired LAN; 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 autonomous access point is associated to a Cisco Aironet bridge. The access point serves as the ...
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...to and from the main LAN using the workgroup bridge. Layer 3 operation is associated to a Cisco Aironet root bridge as a wireless bridge device. This configuration allows the Ethernet-enabled devices pass Ethernet traffic to -bridge wireless link can communicate over a ... Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access points support Layer 3 network operation. 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 Typically, an access point can communicate over approximately...
...to and from the main LAN using the workgroup bridge. Layer 3 operation is associated to a Cisco Aironet root bridge as a wireless bridge device. This configuration allows the Ethernet-enabled devices pass Ethernet traffic to -bridge wireless link can communicate over a ... Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access points support Layer 3 network operation. 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 Typically, an access point can communicate over approximately...
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... Lightweight Access Points" section on page F-1. • DNS server discovery-The access point uses the name CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER. Cisco switches provide a DHCP server option that your switch is reachable by your controllers are connected to the "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for each access point perform these steps: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Obtain the...
... Lightweight Access Points" section on page F-1. • DNS server discovery-The access point uses the name CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER. Cisco switches provide a DHCP server option that your switch is reachable by your controllers are connected to the "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for each access point perform these steps: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Obtain the...
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... method. For additional information, refer to the "Mounting on a Suspended Ceiling" section on page 3-8). - d. A master controller should only be used for configuring access points and not in a working network. Below a suspended ceiling (refer to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 5-2 or the... on page 3-7 and the "Using the Cable Lock Feature" section on the Wireless Network Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step 4 b. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-4309-07 Deploying the Access Points on page 3-11).
... method. For additional information, refer to the "Mounting on a Suspended Ceiling" section on page 3-8). - d. A master controller should only be used for configuring access points and not in a working network. Below a suspended ceiling (refer to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 5-2 or the... on page 3-7 and the "Using the Cable Lock Feature" section on the Wireless Network Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step 4 b. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-4309-07 Deploying the Access Points on page 3-11).
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Chapter 3 Mounting Instructions Using the Security Hasp Adapter Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Configure the ends of the T-bar box hanger to the ceiling grid T-rails. Make sure the clips are not rated for maximum clearance above . Connect...the T-rails. National Electrical Safety Code. Step 1 Step 2 Connect the Ethernet cable and power jack. Figure 3-6 Security Hasp Adapter 81177 OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 Therefore, you must use the Ethernet cable to the access point. See the illustration above the ceiling...
Chapter 3 Mounting Instructions Using the Security Hasp Adapter Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Configure the ends of the T-bar box hanger to the ceiling grid T-rails. Make sure the clips are not rated for maximum clearance above . Connect...the T-rails. National Electrical Safety Code. Step 1 Step 2 Connect the Ethernet cable and power jack. Figure 3-6 Security Hasp Adapter 81177 OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 Therefore, you must use the Ethernet cable to the access point. See the illustration above the ceiling...
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... the access point's back cover. 8. Remove all configurable radio settings will be able to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for upgrading the autonomous access point 2.4-GHz radio. Install the new 2.4-GHz radio card. 7. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-2 OL...-4309-07 Place the access point on configuring the new radio. Remove the access point's back cover. 5. Note After you...
... the access point's back cover. 8. Remove all configurable radio settings will be able to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for upgrading the autonomous access point 2.4-GHz radio. Install the new 2.4-GHz radio card. 7. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-2 OL...-4309-07 Place the access point on configuring the new radio. Remove the access point's back cover. 5. Note After you...
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Chapter 4 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade for Cisco Aironet Access Points. Finding the Software Version To find the version of operating system software running on your new wireless network settings, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Autonomous Access Points Finding the Software Version The radio card installation is now complete. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-9 To configure the new radio with your autonomous access point, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points.
Chapter 4 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade for Cisco Aironet Access Points. Finding the Software Version To find the version of operating system software running on your new wireless network settings, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Autonomous Access Points Finding the Software Version The radio card installation is now complete. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-9 To configure the new radio with your autonomous access point, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points.
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... the Ping or Link Test, page 5-7 • Resetting to the Default Configuration, page 5-7 • Reloading the Access Point Image, page 5-9 • Obtaining the Access Point Image File, page 5-11 • Obtaining the TFTP Server Software, page 5-11 OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-1 CH A P T E R 5 Troubleshooting Autonomous...
... the Ping or Link Test, page 5-7 • Resetting to the Default Configuration, page 5-7 • Reloading the Access Point Image, page 5-9 • Obtaining the Access Point Image File, page 5-11 • Obtaining the TFTP Server Software, page 5-11 OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-1 CH A P T E R 5 Troubleshooting Autonomous...
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...Green - - - Green - - Maximum retries or buffer full occurred on the radio. Red Firmware failure; OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-3 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs Table 5-1... Signals Message type Boot loader status Ethernet LED Green - - Ethernet failure during image recovery. Resetting the configuration options to factory defaults. Starting Cisco IOS. Amber Red Amber Blinking amber - Boot environment error. General warning. - At least one wireless client...
...Green - - - Green - - Maximum retries or buffer full occurred on the radio. Red Firmware failure; OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-3 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs Table 5-1... Signals Message type Boot loader status Ethernet LED Green - - Ethernet failure during image recovery. Resetting the configuration options to factory defaults. Starting Cisco IOS. Amber Red Amber Blinking amber - Boot environment error. General warning. - At least one wireless client...