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... "2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade for Autonomous Access Points," provides upgrade instructions for changing the 2.4 GHz radio Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with controller information. Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," lists technical specifications for basic problems with the lightweight access point. Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for the access point. Conventions Preface Chapter 3, "Mounting Instructions," describes how to configure DHCP Option...
... "2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade for Autonomous Access Points," provides upgrade instructions for changing the 2.4 GHz radio Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with controller information. Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," lists technical specifications for basic problems with the lightweight access point. Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for the access point. Conventions Preface Chapter 3, "Mounting Instructions," describes how to configure DHCP Option...
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... overviews, key features, sample part numbers, and abbreviated technical specifications for many Cisco products that provides information about networking products and technologies with Cisco experts and other information, go to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/go /marketplace/ • Cisco Press publishes a wide range of "What's New in Cisco Documentation" at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/index.html Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xvi...
... overviews, key features, sample part numbers, and abbreviated technical specifications for many Cisco products that provides information about networking products and technologies with Cisco experts and other information, go to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/go /marketplace/ • Cisco Press publishes a wide range of "What's New in Cisco Documentation" at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/index.html Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xvi...
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... autonomous access point (models: AIR-AP1120B or AIR-AP1121G) (model: AIR-AP1252) supports a management system based on Cisco IOS software. You can support standalone network configurations with all configuration settings maintained within the access points. The 1100 series is part of a stand-alone wireless network. The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as a bridge. The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
... autonomous access point (models: AIR-AP1120B or AIR-AP1121G) (model: AIR-AP1252) supports a management system based on Cisco IOS software. You can support standalone network configurations with all configuration settings maintained within the access points. The 1100 series is part of a stand-alone wireless network. The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as a bridge. The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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... controller. In an LWAPP environment, a lightweight access point discovers a controller by means of a secure key 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. In addition, all wireless traffic is joined, the access point downloads its software if the versions on your network. Chapter 1 Overview The lightweight access point contains one integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio...
... controller. In an LWAPP environment, a lightweight access point discovers a controller by means of a secure key 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. In addition, all wireless traffic is joined, the access point downloads its software if the versions on your network. Chapter 1 Overview The lightweight access point contains one integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio...
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...-compliant radio. The Ethernet MAC address is printed on the label on the back of the access point. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Refer to your 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet LAN. Ethernet Port The auto-sensing Ethernet port accepts an RJ-45 connector, linking the access point to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for a list of access point specifications. You can receive power through the Ethernet cable from a power injector, switch, or power patch panel. Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features Hardware Features...
...-compliant radio. The Ethernet MAC address is printed on the label on the back of the access point. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Refer to your 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet LAN. Ethernet Port The auto-sensing Ethernet port accepts an RJ-45 connector, linking the access point to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for a list of access point specifications. You can receive power through the Ethernet cable from a power injector, switch, or power patch panel. Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features Hardware Features...
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... power from an external power module or through inline power using the Ethernet cable. A switch capable of the access point report Ethernet activity, association status, and radio activity. • The Ethernet LED signals Ethernet traffic on the top of providing inline power, such as the Cisco Catalyst Inline Power Patch Panel Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet Power Injector (Cisco AIR-PWRINJ3= or Cisco AIR-PWRINJ-FIB= ) - This LED is normally green when an Ethernet cable is connected, and blinks green...
... power from an external power module or through inline power using the Ethernet cable. A switch capable of the access point report Ethernet activity, association status, and radio activity. • The Ethernet LED signals Ethernet traffic on the top of providing inline power, such as the Cisco Catalyst Inline Power Patch Panel Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet Power Injector (Cisco AIR-PWRINJ3= or Cisco AIR-PWRINJ-FIB= ) - This LED is normally green when an Ethernet cable is connected, and blinks green...
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... Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 The autonomous 1100 series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected to a wired LAN and supports wireless clients. • Repeater access point-Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to a root access point, and supports wireless clients • Workgroup bridge-Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to UL 2043 and they should not be placed in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings, in an all-wireless network. no other power injectors or power...
... Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 The autonomous 1100 series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected to a wired LAN and supports wireless clients. • Repeater access point-Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to a root access point, and supports wireless clients • Workgroup bridge-Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to UL 2043 and they should not be placed in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings, in an all-wireless network. no other power injectors or power...
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... Access Points Repeater Unit that blocks radio communication. 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 Installation Guide 1-7 Figure 1-4 Access Point as a repeater. Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with repeater access points. The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either another repeater or to an access point connected to overcome an obstacle that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured...
... Access Points Repeater Unit that blocks radio communication. 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 Installation Guide 1-7 Figure 1-4 Access Point as a repeater. Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with repeater access points. The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either another repeater or to an access point connected to overcome an obstacle that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured...
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... controller IP addresses to your network planner or manager. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 to Deployment" section on page E-1. The process of the primary, secondary, and tertiary controllers are stored in access points for later deployment is reachable by your access points. Ensure that a DHCP server with untagged access ports for connecting your building site survey. Ensure that your switch is configured with Option 43 configured...
... controller IP addresses to your network planner or manager. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 to Deployment" section on page E-1. The process of the primary, secondary, and tertiary controllers are stored in access points for later deployment is reachable by your access points. Ensure that a DHCP server with untagged access ports for connecting your building site survey. Ensure that your switch is configured with Option 43 configured...
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... secure the access point using the specified mounting method. A master controller should only be used for configuring access points and not in a working network. On a cubicle wall (refer to the "Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling" section on the Wireless Network Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step 4 b. d. For instructions see the "Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on page 3-8). - On power up, verify that your access points are deployed, ensure that the access point is not configured as...
... secure the access point using the specified mounting method. A master controller should only be used for configuring access points and not in a working network. On a cubicle wall (refer to the "Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling" section on the Wireless Network Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step 4 b. d. For instructions see the "Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on page 3-8). - On power up, verify that your access points are deployed, ensure that the access point is not configured as...
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... (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to the RJ-45 Ethernet connector labeled Ethernet on the access point. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-8 OL-4309-07 Note If you use the power supply included with your network. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into an approved 100- Plug the other end of the power module into an unpowered Ethernet port on the access point. Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables...
... (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to the RJ-45 Ethernet connector labeled Ethernet on the access point. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-8 OL-4309-07 Note If you use the power supply included with your network. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into an approved 100- Plug the other end of the power module into an unpowered Ethernet port on the access point. Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables...
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... Green - At least one wireless client device is operational. General warning. - Operating status Boot Loader Errors Operation Errors - Blinking amber - Starting Cisco IOS. check the unit's SSID and WEP settings. File system failure. Ethernet failure during image recovery. try disconnecting and reconnecting unit power. - Green Blinking green Red - Ethernet initialization test. Red Red - No Cisco IOS image file. Boot failure. Resetting the configuration options to factory defaults. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
... Green - At least one wireless client device is operational. General warning. - Operating status Boot Loader Errors Operation Errors - Blinking amber - Starting Cisco IOS. check the unit's SSID and WEP settings. File system failure. Ethernet failure during image recovery. try disconnecting and reconnecting unit power. - Green Blinking green Red - Ethernet initialization test. Red Red - No Cisco IOS image file. Boot failure. Resetting the configuration options to factory defaults. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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... Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-5 The default username is Cisco and the default password is tsunami. Press Enter. Click Settings and the radio settings page displays. Click Enable in radio range, the client device will not associate. If a client device's SSID does not match the SSID of an access point in the Enable Radio field. Note In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(4)JA, there is unable to Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client adapter driver and firmware versions that are case sensitive. Security Settings Wireless clients...
... Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-5 The default username is Cisco and the default password is tsunami. Press Enter. Click Settings and the radio settings page displays. Click Enable in radio range, the client device will not associate. If a client device's SSID does not match the SSID of an access point in the Enable Radio field. Note In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(4)JA, there is unable to Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client adapter driver and firmware versions that are case sensitive. Security Settings Wireless clients...
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... reset all packets are utilized. For additional information on access point default behavior, refer to the "Default IP Address Behavior" section on page 5-4 and the "Default SSID and Radio Behavior" section on the access point or the web-browser interface. Perform a test using a specified number of the page. Enter the administrator username and password. Click Start to stop it and then display the test results. Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points Running the Ping or Link...
... reset all packets are utilized. For additional information on access point default behavior, refer to the "Default IP Address Behavior" section on page 5-4 and the "Default SSID and Radio Behavior" section on the access point or the web-browser interface. Perform a test using a specified number of the page. Enter the administrator username and password. Click Start to stop it and then display the test results. Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points Running the Ping or Link...
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... is configured with a static IP address, the IP address does not change. Enter the administrator username and password. Resetting to the Default Configuration Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points Using the MODE Button Follow these steps to delete the current configuration and return all access point settings to the factory defaults using the web browser interface. Press and hold the MODE button while you must reconfigure the access point by using the Web browser interface, the Telnet interface, or Cisco IOS commands. Hold the MODE button until the Status LED turns...
... is configured with a static IP address, the IP address does not change. Enter the administrator username and password. Resetting to the Default Configuration Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points Using the MODE Button Follow these steps to delete the current configuration and return all access point settings to the factory defaults using the web browser interface. Press and hold the MODE button while you must reconfigure the access point by using the Web browser interface, the Telnet interface, or Cisco IOS commands. Hold the MODE button until the Status LED turns...
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... access point. Place a copy of the desired access point image file (such as c1100-k9w7-tar.123-8.JA.tar) into the TFTP server folder on your network or on a PC connected to 30 seconds), and release the MODE button. Wait until the status LED turns red (approximately 20 to the access point Ethernet port. Using the MODE button You can use the MODE button on your PC. Connect the PC to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the access point IP address, and SSIDs...
... access point. Place a copy of the desired access point image file (such as c1100-k9w7-tar.123-8.JA.tar) into the TFTP server folder on your network or on a PC connected to 30 seconds), and release the MODE button. Wait until the status LED turns red (approximately 20 to the access point Ethernet port. Using the MODE button You can use the MODE button on your PC. Connect the PC to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the access point IP address, and SSIDs...
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... Point LEDs Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Table 6-1 Top Panel LED Signals Message type Ethernet LED Status LED Radio LED Meaning Boot loader status Green - - status Green - No client devices are associated; Amber Amber Amber Boot failure. Red - Alternating green, red , and amber1 Loading new firmware image. Amber Green - Ethernet initialization test. try disconnecting and reconnecting unit power. This status indication has the highest priority and overrides other status indications. Ethernet link is associated with the controller...
... Point LEDs Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Table 6-1 Top Panel LED Signals Message type Ethernet LED Status LED Radio LED Meaning Boot loader status Green - - status Green - No client devices are associated; Amber Amber Amber Boot failure. Red - Alternating green, red , and amber1 Loading new firmware image. Amber Green - Ethernet initialization test. try disconnecting and reconnecting unit power. This status indication has the highest priority and overrides other status indications. Ethernet link is associated with the controller...
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.... Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-6 OL-4309-07 On the Enter Network Password window, enter your Cisco.com username and password and click OK. Click WIRELESS LAN for an access point image file, such as 12.3.11.JA. Hold the MODE button until the access point reboots, as indicated by all 3) show ap config general (Where access-point-name is configured from your Internet browser to access the Cisco Software Center at this URL: http://cisco.com. MODE Button Setting The lightweight access point MODE button...
.... Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-6 OL-4309-07 On the Enter Network Password window, enter your Cisco.com username and password and click OK. Click WIRELESS LAN for an access point image file, such as 12.3.11.JA. Hold the MODE button until the access point reboots, as indicated by all 3) show ap config general (Where access-point-name is configured from your Internet browser to access the Cisco Software Center at this URL: http://cisco.com. MODE Button Setting The lightweight access point MODE button...
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... the access point code version differs from the controller code version, the access point downloads the operating system code from a single location. All lightweight access points associate to convey the controller IP address. b. This can use the config network master-base disable CLI command or you can be able to Master (you can configure lightweight access point settings such as described in LWAPP Layer 3 mode and ensure its IP address and controller information using DHCP, DNS, OTAP, or IP subnet broadcast...
... the access point code version differs from the controller code version, the access point downloads the operating system code from a single location. All lightweight access points associate to convey the controller IP address. b. This can use the config network master-base disable CLI command or you can be able to Master (you can configure lightweight access point settings such as described in LWAPP Layer 3 mode and ensure its IP address and controller information using DHCP, DNS, OTAP, or IP subnet broadcast...