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... Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xv Overview 1-1 Product Terminology 1-1 Autonomous Access Points 1-1 Lightweight Access Points 1-1 Hardware Features 1-3 Single Radio Operation 1-3 Ethernet Port 1-3 LEDs 1-4 Power Sources 1-4 UL 2043 Certification 1-5 Anti-Theft Features 1-5 Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points 1-5 Root Unit on a Wired LAN 1-6 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
... Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xv Overview 1-1 Product Terminology 1-1 Autonomous Access Points 1-1 Lightweight Access Points 1-1 Hardware Features 1-3 Single Radio Operation 1-3 Ethernet Port 1-3 LEDs 1-4 Power Sources 1-4 UL 2043 Certification 1-5 Anti-Theft Features 1-5 Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points 1-5 Root Unit on a Wired LAN 1-6 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
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... 2-2 Unpacking the Access Point 2-3 Package Contents 2-3 Basic Installation Guidelines 2-3 Access Point Layout and Connectors 2-4 LEDs 2-4 Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points 2-5 Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network 2-5 Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables 2-7 Connecting to an Ethernet Network with ... 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
... 2-2 Unpacking the Access Point 2-3 Package Contents 2-3 Basic Installation Guidelines 2-3 Access Point Layout and Connectors 2-4 LEDs 2-4 Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points 2-5 Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network 2-5 Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables 2-7 Connecting to an Ethernet Network with ... 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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...Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 5-12 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points 6-1 Guidelines for Using 1100 Series Lightweight Access Points 6-2 Using DHCP Option 43 6-2 Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs 6-3 Returning the Access... Point to Autonomous Mode 6-5 Using a Controller to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 6-5 Using the MODE Button to Return the 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...
...Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 5-12 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points 6-1 Guidelines for Using 1100 Series Lightweight Access Points 6-2 Using DHCP Option 43 6-2 Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs 6-3 Returning the Access... Point to Autonomous Mode 6-5 Using a Controller to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 6-5 Using the MODE Button to Return the 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...
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... Access Points B-7 Chinese Translation B-7 English Translation B-8 Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil B-8 Access Point Models B-8 Regulatory Information B-8 Portuguese Translation B-9 English Translation B-9 Declaration of Conformity Statements B-9 Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries B-9 C A P P E N D I X Access Point Specifications C-1 D A P P E N D I X Channels and 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...
... Access Points B-7 Chinese Translation B-7 English Translation B-8 Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil B-8 Access Point Models B-8 Regulatory Information B-8 Portuguese Translation B-9 English Translation B-9 Declaration of Conformity Statements B-9 Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries B-9 C A P P E N D I X Access Point Specifications C-1 D A P P E N D I X Channels and 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...
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... 1100 series access point is available in your autonomous or lightweight access point. For information about Cisco IOS commands used with autonomous access points, refer to the Cisco IOS documentation set available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. On the...the access point and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. Chapter 2, "Installing the Access Point," describes how to the Cisco documentation sets available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. Preface Audience This guide...
... 1100 series access point is available in your autonomous or lightweight access point. For information about Cisco IOS commands used with autonomous access points, refer to the Cisco IOS documentation set available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. On the...the access point and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. Chapter 2, "Installing the Access Point," describes how to the Cisco documentation sets available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. Preface Audience This guide...
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... point. 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 access points. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide viii OL...characters, such as passwords or tabs, are in screen font. • Information you solve a problem. Appendix E, "Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment," describes the procedure to access the document that appear in this publication. Interactive examples use these ...
... point. 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 access points. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide viii OL...characters, such as passwords or tabs, are in screen font. • Information you solve a problem. Appendix E, "Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment," describes the procedure to access the document that appear in this publication. Interactive examples use these ...
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Lightweight Access Points The Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Lightweight Access Point (AIR-LAP1121G) is part of a stand-alone wireless network. 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...controller. The autonomous access points can configure and monitor the access point using the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP). The 1100 series is automatically configured by a Cisco wireless LAN controller (hereafter called a controller) using the command-line interface (...
Lightweight Access Points The Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Lightweight Access Point (AIR-LAP1121G) is part of a stand-alone wireless network. 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...controller. The autonomous access points can configure and monitor the access point using the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP). The 1100 series is automatically configured by a Cisco wireless LAN controller (hereafter called a controller) using the command-line interface (...
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... distribution, using LWAPP discovery mechanisms and then sends it to autonomous mode). In the Cisco Centralized Wireless LAN architecture, access points operate in the lightweight mode (as 802.1x authentication. LWAPP is joined, the access point downloads its software...; 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 Chapter 1 Overview The lightweight access point contains one integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). ...
... distribution, using LWAPP discovery mechanisms and then sends it to autonomous mode). In the Cisco Centralized Wireless LAN architecture, access points operate in the lightweight mode (as 802.1x authentication. LWAPP is joined, the access point downloads its software...; 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 Chapter 1 Overview The lightweight access point contains one integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). ...
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... a longer distance than an access point supports. however, the bridge-to and from the main LAN using the workgroup bridge. Lightweight access points and controllers in workgroup bridge mode and is associated to a Cisco Aironet root bridge as a wireless bridge device. The main advantage of this configuration is scalable and recommended by...
... a longer distance than an access point supports. however, the bridge-to and from the main LAN using the workgroup bridge. Lightweight access points and controllers in workgroup bridge mode and is associated to a Cisco Aironet root bridge as a wireless bridge device. The main advantage of this configuration is scalable and recommended by...
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CH A P T E R 2 Installing the Access Point This chapter describes the setup of the access point and includes the following sections: • Safety Information, page 2-2 • Warnings, page 2-2 • Unpacking the Access Point, page 2-3 • Basic Installation Guidelines, page 2-3 • Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points, page 2-5 • Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network, page 2-5 • Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables, page 2-7 OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-1
CH A P T E R 2 Installing the Access Point This chapter describes the setup of the access point and includes the following sections: • Safety Information, page 2-2 • Warnings, page 2-2 • Unpacking the Access Point, page 2-3 • Basic Installation Guidelines, page 2-3 • Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points, page 2-5 • Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network, page 2-5 • Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables, page 2-7 OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-1
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... performance: • Ensure a site survey has been performed to determine the optimum placement of access points. • For lightweight access points, check the latest release notes to ensure that can reduce throughput and range. Return all packing materials to interference ...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 a radio device, it is damaged or missing, notify your...
... performance: • Ensure a site survey has been performed to determine the optimum placement of access points. • For lightweight access points, check the latest release notes to ensure that can reduce throughput and range. Return all packing materials to interference ...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 a radio device, it is damaged or missing, notify your...
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... Installing the Access Point Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access point supports these steps: a. Cisco switches support a DHCP server option. For lightweight access points, Cisco recommends that your building site survey. Ensure that ...and the access point locations on page F-1. • DNS server discovery-The access point uses the name CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER. For lightweight access points, record the access point MAC address on page E-1. The network operators can use the MAC ...
... Installing the Access Point Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access point supports these steps: a. Cisco switches support a DHCP server option. For lightweight access points, Cisco recommends that your building site survey. Ensure that ...and the access point locations on page F-1. • DNS server discovery-The access point uses the name CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER. For lightweight access points, record the access point MAC address on page E-1. The network operators can use the MAC ...
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Horizontal or vertical surface, such as a master controller. e. For lightweight access points, after your controller is operating normally by checking the LEDs. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-4309-07 On a desktop (see these sections: - d. For... network. Below a suspended ceiling (refer to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 5-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-4). - Connect the access point cables (Ethernet, optional power, optional antennas). On power up, verify...
Horizontal or vertical surface, such as a master controller. e. For lightweight access points, after your controller is operating normally by checking the LEDs. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-4309-07 On a desktop (see these sections: - d. For... network. Below a suspended ceiling (refer to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 5-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-4). - Connect the access point cables (Ethernet, optional power, optional antennas). On power up, verify...
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Refer to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 5-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on top of the Cisco IOS operating system, the Status LED blinks green signifying that you observe all three LEDs turning green to the access point, it...the starting of the access point. After you can monitor by observing the three LEDs on page 6-3 for LED descriptions. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-9 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables Powering Up the ...
Refer to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 5-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on top of the Cisco IOS operating system, the Status LED blinks green signifying that you observe all three LEDs turning green to the access point, it...the starting of the access point. After you can monitor by observing the three LEDs on page 6-3 for LED descriptions. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-9 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables Powering Up the ...
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...Cisco 4100 series, Airespace 4012 series, and Airespace 4024 series wireless LAN controllers are unable to manually configure controller information on page F-1. Guidelines for Using 1100 Series Lightweight Access Points Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Guidelines for Lightweight... Access Points" section on the 1100 series lightweight access point, because it . • The access points ...
...Cisco 4100 series, Airespace 4012 series, and Airespace 4024 series wireless LAN controllers are unable to manually configure controller information on page F-1. Guidelines for Using 1100 Series Lightweight Access Points Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Guidelines for Lightweight... Access Points" section on the 1100 series lightweight access point, because it . • The access points ...
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...; The radio LED blinks green to Table 6-1): • The Ethernet LED signals traffic on the top panel. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-3 Figure 6-1 shows the LEDs. Blinking green indicates that the access point is not... blinks green whenever a packet is received or transmitted over the access point's radio. Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs If your access point is not connected. • The status LED signals operational status...
...; The radio LED blinks green to Table 6-1): • The Ethernet LED signals traffic on the top panel. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-3 Figure 6-1 shows the LEDs. Blinking green indicates that the access point is not... blinks green whenever a packet is received or transmitted over the access point's radio. Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs If your access point is not connected. • The status LED signals operational status...
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.... Blinking green - Transmitting/receiving Ethernet packets. Red Green Red No Cisco IOS image file. General warning. Configuration - Failure Red Red Red Firmware failure; This status indication has the highest priority ... is unable to find the controller. Operation Errors - Blinking green - Red Red - Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-4 OL-4309-07 Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Table 6-1 Top Panel LED Signals Message type Ethernet LED Status LED Radio LED...
.... Blinking green - Transmitting/receiving Ethernet packets. Red Green Red No Cisco IOS image file. General warning. Configuration - Failure Red Red Red Firmware failure; This status indication has the highest priority ... is unable to find the controller. Operation Errors - Blinking green - Red Red - Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-4 OL-4309-07 Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Table 6-1 Top Panel LED Signals Message type Ethernet LED Status LED Radio LED...
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... Access Point to Autonomous Mode Follow these steps to return a lightweight access point to autonomous mode using the access point GUI or the CLI. Connect the PC to autonomous mode by loading a Cisco IOS release that the TFTP server is associated and enter this ...URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html To browse to c1100-k9w7-tar.default. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-5 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Returning the Access Point to...
... Access Point to Autonomous Mode Follow these steps to return a lightweight access point to autonomous mode using the access point GUI or the CLI. Connect the PC to autonomous mode by loading a Cisco IOS release that the TFTP server is associated and enter this ...URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html To browse to c1100-k9w7-tar.default. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-5 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Returning the Access Point to...