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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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...the Cisco documentation sets available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. For detailed information about Cisco IOS commands used with the concepts and terminology of the access point and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. ...The 1100 series access point is organized into these chapters: Chapter 1, "Overview," lists the software and hardware features of wireless local area networks. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
...the Cisco documentation sets available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. For detailed information about Cisco IOS commands used with the concepts and terminology of the access point and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. ...The 1100 series access point is organized into these chapters: Chapter 1, "Overview," lists the software and hardware features of wireless local area networks. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
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... could be useful information. Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," lists technical specifications for basic problems with controller information. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide viii OL-4309-07 Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points," provides ...troubleshooting procedures for the access point. Appendix D, "Channels and Maximum Power Levels," indicates how to configure DHCP Option 43 for basic problems with the autonomous access point. Appendix B, "Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information," ...
... could be useful information. Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," lists technical specifications for basic problems with controller information. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide viii OL-4309-07 Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points," provides ...troubleshooting procedures for the access point. Appendix D, "Channels and Maximum Power Levels," indicates how to configure DHCP Option 43 for basic problems with the autonomous access point. Appendix B, "Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information," ...
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...security vulnerabilities in every online document. DVDs are available singly or by entering your comments in the feedback form available in Cisco products OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xi With the DVD, you have a user ID or password, you ... PDF files found on the Cisco website at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/home/home.htm The Product Documentation DVD is created and released regularly. The DVD enables you do not have access to access installation, configuration, and command guides for Cisco hardware and software products.
...security vulnerabilities in every online document. DVDs are available singly or by entering your comments in the feedback form available in Cisco products OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xi With the DVD, you have a user ID or password, you ... PDF files found on the Cisco website at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/home/home.htm The Product Documentation DVD is created and released regularly. The DVD enables you do not have access to access installation, configuration, and command guides for Cisco hardware and software products.
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Severity 1 (S1)-An existing network is "down or severely degraded.) Cisco engineers are negatively affected by inadequate performance of Cisco products. Severity 4 (S4)-You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. Create a profile and then select the subscriptions that all necessary resources around the clock to resolve the situation. You and...
Severity 1 (S1)-An existing network is "down or severely degraded.) Cisco engineers are negatively affected by inadequate performance of Cisco products. Severity 4 (S4)-You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. Create a profile and then select the subscriptions that all necessary resources around the clock to resolve the situation. You and...
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... monitor the access point using the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP). Lightweight Access Points The Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Lightweight Access Point (AIR-LAP1121G) is automatically configured by a Cisco wireless LAN controller (hereafter called a controller) using the command-line interface (CLI), the browser-based management system, or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Product Terminology...
... monitor the access point using the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP). Lightweight Access Points The Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Lightweight Access Point (AIR-LAP1121G) is automatically configured by a Cisco wireless LAN controller (hereafter called a controller) using the command-line interface (CLI), the browser-based management system, or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Product Terminology...
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...The controller sends the lightweight access point an LWAPP join response allowing the access point to a controller. Using a controller, you can configure the radio settings. In an LWAPP environment, a lightweight access point discovers a controller by means of a secure key distribution, using LWAPP... 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 When the access point is tunneled through the controller. In the...
...The controller sends the lightweight access point an LWAPP join response allowing the access point to a controller. Using a controller, you can configure the radio settings. In an LWAPP environment, a lightweight access point discovers a controller by means of a secure key distribution, using LWAPP... 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 When the access point is tunneled through the controller. In the...
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... section describes the autonomous access point's role in three common wireless network configurations. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Compatible padlocks are two... methods of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, C22.1. The autonomous access point's default configuration is encased in a durable plastic enclosure having adequate fire resistance and low smoke-producing characteristics suitable for operation in a building's environmental air...
... section describes the autonomous access point's role in three common wireless network configurations. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Compatible padlocks are two... methods of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, C22.1. The autonomous access point's default configuration is encased in a durable plastic enclosure having adequate fire resistance and low smoke-producing characteristics suitable for operation in a building's environmental air...
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... to overcome an obstacle that blocks radio communication. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Figure 1-4 Access Point as a repeater. 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 repeater. 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 The ...
... to overcome an obstacle that blocks radio communication. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Figure 1-4 Access Point as a repeater. 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 repeater. 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 The ...
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... the communication range of wireless users. This configuration allows the Ethernet-enabled devices to pass Ethernet traffic to a wired LAN; The access point serves as the focal point for remote wired devices to a Cisco Aironet access point or to a Cisco Aironet access point as a hub linking all...All-Wireless Network In an all -wireless network. The autonomous access point is associated to a Cisco Aironet bridge. it functions as a wireless client device. In Figure 1-6, the unit is configured in workgroup bridge mode and is not attached to and from the main LAN using the workgroup...
... the communication range of wireless users. This configuration allows the Ethernet-enabled devices to pass Ethernet traffic to a wired LAN; The access point serves as the focal point for remote wired devices to a Cisco Aironet access point or to a Cisco Aironet access point as a hub linking all...All-Wireless Network In an all -wireless network. The autonomous access point is associated to a Cisco Aironet bridge. it functions as a wireless client device. In Figure 1-6, the unit is configured in workgroup bridge mode and is not attached to and from the main LAN using the workgroup...
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Typically, an access point can communicate over approximately a 21-mile range. The main advantage of this configuration is scalable and recommended by Cisco. 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 Chapter 1 Overview Network Example with Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access...
Typically, an access point can communicate over approximately a 21-mile range. The main advantage of this configuration is scalable and recommended by Cisco. 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 Chapter 1 Overview Network Example with Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access...
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For lightweight access points, Cisco recommends that your network infrastructure devices are operational and properly configured. • For lightweight access points, perform these tasks: - For additional information, refer to beginning the actual access point deployment,... information to discover the controller IP addresses from a DNS server. Cisco switches provide a DHCP server option that your controllers are stored in access points for later deployment is configured with Option 43 configured is typically used for this purpose. For lightweight access points, record...
For lightweight access points, Cisco recommends that your network infrastructure devices are operational and properly configured. • For lightweight access points, perform these tasks: - For additional information, refer to beginning the actual access point deployment,... information to discover the controller IP addresses from a DNS server. Cisco switches provide a DHCP server option that your controllers are stored in access points for later deployment is configured with Option 43 configured is typically used for this purpose. For lightweight access points, record...
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...Installing the Access Point Step 4 b. For lightweight access points, after your access points are deployed, ensure that the access point is not configured as a ceiling or wall (refer to the "Mounting on a Suspended Ceiling" section on page 3-8). - Deploying the Access Points on... Wall Partition" section on page 3-4). - Horizontal or vertical surface, such as a master controller. On a desktop (see these sections: - Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-4309-07 For specific instructions, see the "Using the Desktop Holster" section on page ...
...Installing the Access Point Step 4 b. For lightweight access points, after your access points are deployed, ensure that the access point is not configured as a ceiling or wall (refer to the "Mounting on a Suspended Ceiling" section on page 3-8). - Deploying the Access Points on... Wall Partition" section on page 3-4). - Horizontal or vertical surface, such as a master controller. On a desktop (see these sections: - Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-4309-07 For specific instructions, see the "Using the Desktop Holster" section on page ...
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...more secure. Verify that the access point is required in the bracket mounting clip. Figure 3-6 Security Hasp Adapter 81177 OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 Make sure the clips are not rated for maximum clearance above the ceiling tile. ..., follow these steps to the T-rails. 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 supply power. Connect the Ethernet cables to a building structural element and the hole provided in order to...
...more secure. Verify that the access point is required in the bracket mounting clip. Figure 3-6 Security Hasp Adapter 81177 OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 Make sure the clips are not rated for maximum clearance above the ceiling tile. ..., follow these steps to the T-rails. 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 supply power. Connect the Ethernet cables to a building structural element and the hole provided in order to...
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.... 5. Install the new 2.4-GHz radio card. 7. Caution ESD can damage the Cisco Aironet radio and the internal components of the access point. Refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Pointsfor complete instructions on an ESD-protected work surface. 4. Unpacking the ...to complete the boot sequence until the radio is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative for upgrading the autonomous access point 2.4-GHz radio. Place the access point on configuring the new radio. Upgrade Overview Chapter 4 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade for Autonomous Access ...
.... 5. Install the new 2.4-GHz radio card. 7. Caution ESD can damage the Cisco Aironet radio and the internal components of the access point. Refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Pointsfor complete instructions on an ESD-protected work surface. 4. Unpacking the ...to complete the boot sequence until the radio is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative for upgrading the autonomous access point 2.4-GHz radio. Place the access point on configuring the new radio. Upgrade Overview Chapter 4 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade for Autonomous Access ...
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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 Cisco Aironet Access Points. To configure the new radio with your autonomous access point, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Autonomous Access Points Finding the Software Version The radio card installation is now complete. Chapter 4 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade for Cisco Aironet Access Points. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-9
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 Cisco Aironet Access Points. To configure the new radio with your autonomous access point, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Autonomous Access Points Finding the Software Version The radio card installation is now complete. Chapter 4 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade for Cisco Aironet Access Points. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-9
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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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... device is operational. Ethernet failure during image recovery. No Cisco IOS image file. Boot failure. Maximum retries or buffer full occurred on the radio. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-3 Blinking amber... associated; Amber Red Amber Blinking amber - Loading new firmware image. Green Blinking green Red - Resetting the configuration options to factory defaults. Configuration - Board initialization test Flash memory test. Transmitting/receiving radio packets. Blinking amber Amber Red Firmware - Chapter ...
... device is operational. Ethernet failure during image recovery. No Cisco IOS image file. Boot failure. Maximum retries or buffer full occurred on the radio. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-3 Blinking amber... associated; Amber Red Amber Blinking amber - Loading new firmware image. Green Blinking green Red - Resetting the configuration options to factory defaults. Configuration - Board initialization test Flash memory test. Transmitting/receiving radio packets. Blinking amber Amber Red Firmware - Chapter ...