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... A devices: This equipment has been tested and found to this equipment in a residential installation. THE SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE PRODUCTS IN THIS MANUAL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER WARRANTY HEREIN, ALL DOCUMENT FILES AND SOFTWARE OF THESE SUPPLIERS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITH ALL FAULTS. The following measures: • Turn the television or radio antenna until...
... A devices: This equipment has been tested and found to this equipment in a residential installation. THE SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE PRODUCTS IN THIS MANUAL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER WARRANTY HEREIN, ALL DOCUMENT FILES AND SOFTWARE OF THESE SUPPLIERS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITH ALL FAULTS. The following measures: • Turn the television or radio antenna until...
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... x Opening a TAC Case xi TAC Case Priority Definitions xi Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xi Overview 1-1 Key Features 1-2 Inline Power 1-2 Antenna Connectors 1-2 Ethernet and Serial Ports 1-2 Indicator Lights 1-3 Network Configuration Examples 1-4 Root Unit on a Wired LAN 1-4 Repeater Unit That Extends Wireless Range 1-5 Bridge Operating as a Root Access Point 1-6 Bridge Specifications 1-7 Installation 2-1 Cautions and Warnings 2-2 Installation Guidelines 2-3 Basic Guidelines 2-3 Antenna Options 2-3 CONTENTS Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide iii
... x Opening a TAC Case xi TAC Case Priority Definitions xi Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xi Overview 1-1 Key Features 1-2 Inline Power 1-2 Antenna Connectors 1-2 Ethernet and Serial Ports 1-2 Indicator Lights 1-3 Network Configuration Examples 1-4 Root Unit on a Wired LAN 1-4 Repeater Unit That Extends Wireless Range 1-5 Bridge Operating as a Root Access Point 1-6 Bridge Specifications 1-7 Installation 2-1 Cautions and Warnings 2-2 Installation Guidelines 2-3 Basic Guidelines 2-3 Antenna Options 2-3 CONTENTS Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide iii
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... 2-5 Connecting the Antenna Cable 2-6 Connecting the Ethernet Cables 2-6 Basic Configuration 3-1 Before You Start 3-2 Summary of Configuration Steps 3-2 Using the IP Setup Utility 3-2 Obtaining and Installing IPSU 3-2 Finding the Bridge's IP Address 3-3 Setting the Bridge's IP Address and SSID 3-4 Entering Basic Settings 3-4 Using an Internet Browser 3-5 Using the Command-Line Interface 3-8 Default Basic Settings 3-16 Troubleshooting 4-1 Checking the Top Panel Indicators 4-2 Checking Basic Settings 4-3 SSID 4-3 WEP Keys 4-3 Encryption Enabled/Disabled 4-4 Device Out of Range 4-4 Resetting to...
... 2-5 Connecting the Antenna Cable 2-6 Connecting the Ethernet Cables 2-6 Basic Configuration 3-1 Before You Start 3-2 Summary of Configuration Steps 3-2 Using the IP Setup Utility 3-2 Obtaining and Installing IPSU 3-2 Finding the Bridge's IP Address 3-3 Setting the Bridge's IP Address and SSID 3-4 Entering Basic Settings 3-4 Using an Internet Browser 3-5 Using the Command-Line Interface 3-8 Default Basic Settings 3-16 Troubleshooting 4-1 Checking the Top Panel Indicators 4-2 Checking Basic Settings 4-3 SSID 4-3 WEP Keys 4-3 Encryption Enabled/Disabled 4-4 Device Out of Range 4-4 Resetting to...
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...; Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge describes how to connect and power up the bridge, assign an IP address, and configure the bridge for the Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridges. Obtaining Documentation Cisco documentation and additional literature are in a situation that appear in this publication, refer to Appendix A in a wireless LAN. • Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Adapters Hardware Installation Guide provides hardware features, physical and performance characteristics, and installation instructions for PC and PCI card client adapters. • Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN...
...; Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge describes how to connect and power up the bridge, assign an IP address, and configure the bridge for the Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridges. Obtaining Documentation Cisco documentation and additional literature are in a situation that appear in this publication, refer to Appendix A in a wireless LAN. • Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Adapters Hardware Installation Guide provides hardware features, physical and performance characteristics, and installation instructions for PC and PCI card client adapters. • Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN...
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The bridge also supports an extended operating temperature range suitable for operation in a building's environmental air space in covered outside environments. This chapter provides information on the following topics: • Key features • Network configuration examples • Bridge specifications OL-1412-01 Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The bridge uses a browser-based management system, but you can also be used as a rugged access point, providing network access to wireless client devices. The bridge contains a metal enclosure having...
The bridge also supports an extended operating temperature range suitable for operation in a building's environmental air space in covered outside environments. This chapter provides information on the following topics: • Key features • Network configuration examples • Bridge specifications OL-1412-01 Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The bridge uses a browser-based management system, but you can also be used as a rugged access point, providing network access to wireless client devices. The bridge contains a metal enclosure having...
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... port settings to a terminal emulator to its management system. The indicators are associated with a wireless client. For repeater bridges, blinking 1/2 on top of the bridge report Ethernet activity, association status, and radio activity. Indicator Lights The three indicator lights on , 1/2 off indicates the repeater is not associated with the root bridge; OL-1412-01 Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 This indicator blinks green when a packet is associated with the root bridge but no client devices...
... port settings to a terminal emulator to its management system. The indicators are associated with a wireless client. For repeater bridges, blinking 1/2 on top of the bridge report Ethernet activity, association status, and radio activity. Indicator Lights The three indicator lights on , 1/2 off indicates the repeater is not associated with the root bridge; OL-1412-01 Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 This indicator blinks green when a packet is associated with the root bridge but no client devices...
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... other bridges must be set to the file server go across the wireless link. Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-1412-01 The other non-root bridges on a Wired LAN The typical bridge configuration consists of two or more bridges. Root Unit on remote LANs. One bridge is as an access point. Figure 1-2 Bridges Interconnecting Wired LANs File server LAN segment A Workstation A W I RCEILSECSOS AAICRCOE SN SETP 3O I50N STERIES RADIOAASCSTIOVCIEITTAYTHIEORNNSETTATAUCSTIVITY LEFT SERIAL PORT ONLINE POWER ETHERNET RIGHT/PRIMARY Bridge...
... other bridges must be set to the file server go across the wireless link. Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-1412-01 The other non-root bridges on a Wired LAN The typical bridge configuration consists of two or more bridges. Root Unit on remote LANs. One bridge is as an access point. Figure 1-2 Bridges Interconnecting Wired LANs File server LAN segment A Workstation A W I RCEILSECSOS AAICRCOE SN SETP 3O I50N STERIES RADIOAASCSTIOVCIEITTAYTHIEORNNSETTATAUCSTIVITY LEFT SERIAL PORT ONLINE POWER ETHERNET RIGHT/PRIMARY Bridge...
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... that blocks radio communication. When you use a bridge as a repeater, the data throughput is deactivated. OL-1412-01 Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 If you configure a bridge as a repeater access point, the Spanning-Tree Protocol is cut in half. Figure 1-3 shows a bridge acting as a repeater (Non-root Bridge w/Clients) to bridge a LAN segment to the wired LAN. Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples Repeater Unit That Extends Wireless Range The bridge can be configured as a repeater to extend the range of wireless clients from...
... that blocks radio communication. When you use a bridge as a repeater, the data throughput is deactivated. OL-1412-01 Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 If you configure a bridge as a repeater access point, the Spanning-Tree Protocol is cut in half. Figure 1-3 shows a bridge acting as a repeater (Non-root Bridge w/Clients) to bridge a LAN segment to the wired LAN. Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples Repeater Unit That Extends Wireless Range The bridge can be configured as a repeater to extend the range of wireless clients from...
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... serial cable to connect your computer's COM1 or COM2 port to the serial port on the bottom of Configuration Steps You use the IP Setup Utility (IPSU) to find the bridge's IP address when it to set identifier (SSID) to find the bridge's DHCP-assigned IP address. Summary of the bridge. Note You must run IPSU from the default settings. For instructions on setting up security, filtering, and other bridge features, consult the Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Software Configuration Guide...
... serial cable to connect your computer's COM1 or COM2 port to the serial port on the bottom of Configuration Steps You use the IP Setup Utility (IPSU) to find the bridge's IP address when it to set identifier (SSID) to find the bridge's DHCP-assigned IP address. Summary of the bridge. Note You must run IPSU from the default settings. For instructions on setting up security, filtering, and other bridge features, consult the Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Software Configuration Guide...
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... a DHCP server, use IPSU to find the bridge's IP address: Step 1 Step 2 When the utility window opens, make sure Get IP addr is printed on the label on the file, IPSUvxxxxx.exe. Download and save the file to a temporary directory on your hard drive and then exit the Internet browser. To check the IP address, browse to install IPSU. The bridge's home page appears. OL-1412-01 Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide...
... a DHCP server, use IPSU to find the bridge's IP address: Step 1 Step 2 When the utility window opens, make sure Get IP addr is printed on the label on the file, IPSUvxxxxx.exe. Download and save the file to a temporary directory on your hard drive and then exit the Internet browser. To check the IP address, browse to install IPSU. The bridge's home page appears. OL-1412-01 Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide...
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... of your bridge using SNMP to install it.) When the utility window opens, make sure Set Parameters is not installed on your computer, follow the steps in the "Obtaining and Installing IPSU" section on your computer desktop. (If IPSU is selected in the SSID field. Step 4 Enter the IP address you want to change the default IP address, use to assign an IP address to assign an IP address. Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL...
... of your bridge using SNMP to install it.) When the utility window opens, make sure Set Parameters is not installed on your computer, follow the steps in the "Obtaining and Installing IPSU" section on your computer desktop. (If IPSU is selected in the SSID field. Step 4 Enter the IP address you want to change the default IP address, use to assign an IP address to assign an IP address. Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL...
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... Gateway link takes you to the Routing Setup page, which you use to communicate with your Internet browser. The menu contains the following options: Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 3-6 OL-1412-01 Note If the bridge is a unique identifier that client devices use to configure the bridge to associate with an Internet browser: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Open your network's BOOTP or DHCP servers for example: Factory Bridge. When the bridge's Summary Status page appears, click Setup. If DHCP...
... Gateway link takes you to the Routing Setup page, which you use to communicate with your Internet browser. The menu contains the following options: Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 3-6 OL-1412-01 Note If the bridge is a unique identifier that client devices use to configure the bridge to associate with an Internet browser: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Open your network's BOOTP or DHCP servers for example: Factory Bridge. When the bridge's Summary Status page appears, click Setup. If DHCP...
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... point can connect to set as a rugged repeater access point. OL-1412-01 Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 Note Bridges set up the bridge as repeaters. A repeater access point is disabled. • Repeater Access Point-Use this setting to a wired LAN. A non-root bridge (with clients) only accepts associations from other access points (root or repeater) and bridges (root and non-root with another bridge (root or non-root). • Root Access Point-Use this setting to set to non-root do not receive dynamic WEP keys for their management...
... point can connect to set as a rugged repeater access point. OL-1412-01 Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 Note Bridges set up the bridge as repeaters. A repeater access point is disabled. • Repeater Access Point-Use this setting to a wired LAN. A non-root bridge (with clients) only accepts associations from other access points (root or repeater) and bridges (root and non-root with another bridge (root or non-root). • Root Access Point-Use this setting to set to non-root do not receive dynamic WEP keys for their management...
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... that client devices use to select Radio Service Set ID (SSID). If DHCP is new and its factory configuration has not been changed, the Express Setup page appears; The entry 255.255.255.255 indicates no DHCP server responds with the bridge. Note Cisco recommends assigning a static IP address to your network; Press su and then press Enter to prevent delays in the Default IP Address field. If DHCP is not enabled, the subnet you make your network does...
... that client devices use to select Radio Service Set ID (SSID). If DHCP is new and its factory configuration has not been changed, the Express Setup page appears; The entry 255.255.255.255 indicates no DHCP server responds with the bridge. Note Cisco recommends assigning a static IP address to your network; Press su and then press Enter to prevent delays in the Default IP Address field. If DHCP is not enabled, the subnet you make your network does...
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... setting to automatically configure the bridge to be compatible with other SNMP communities with User Management. The "Security Setup" section in the Default IP Address field. If the bridge is new and its factory configuration has not been changed the Role in the list of the bridge. Select one of the Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Software Configuration Guide describes User Management. Note Cisco recommends assigning a static IP address to your selection. This name automatically appears in Radio Network setting, your entry. Using...
... setting to automatically configure the bridge to be compatible with other SNMP communities with User Management. The "Security Setup" section in the Default IP Address field. If the bridge is new and its factory configuration has not been changed the Role in the list of the bridge. Select one of the Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Software Configuration Guide describes User Management. Note Cisco recommends assigning a static IP address to your selection. This name automatically appears in Radio Network setting, your entry. Using...
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... DHCP-With Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, IP addresses are hard-coded based on the LAN. The SSID can connect to select this setting. Note Bridges set up the bridge as repeaters. Press Enter when you enter is not enabled, the subnet you have completed your entry. The network roles include the following options: • Root Bridge-Type root b and then press Enter to select IP Address. Use this setting for their management systems. • Non-Root Bridge w/o Clients-Type...
... DHCP-With Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, IP addresses are hard-coded based on the LAN. The SSID can connect to select this setting. Note Bridges set up the bridge as repeaters. Press Enter when you enter is not enabled, the subnet you have completed your entry. The network roles include the following options: • Root Bridge-Type root b and then press Enter to select IP Address. Use this setting for their management systems. • Non-Root Bridge w/o Clients-Type...
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... 3 of the Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Software Configuration Guide describes User Management. The "Security Setup" section in the list of the unit's MAC address) Terminal Type (Console interface only) teletype Config Server Protocol DHCP IP address 10.0.0.1 IP Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway 255.255.255.255 SSID tsunami Role in Radio Network setting, your basic settings. If you have completed your Telnet session by closing the Telnet window. Community (not configured) 3-16 Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide OL-1412-01...
... 3 of the Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Software Configuration Guide describes User Management. The "Security Setup" section in the list of the unit's MAC address) Terminal Type (Console interface only) teletype Config Server Protocol DHCP IP address 10.0.0.1 IP Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway 255.255.255.255 SSID tsunami Role in Radio Network setting, your basic settings. If you have completed your Telnet session by closing the Telnet window. Community (not configured) 3-16 Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide OL-1412-01...
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... Message Type Association status Radio Status Ethernet Indicator Indicator Indicator Steady green Blinking green Meaning At least one wireless client device is associated with any wireless devices. Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 4-2 OL-1412-01 Figure 4-1 Indicator Lights on the Bridge CISCO AIRONET 350 SERIES WIRELESS BRIDGE ETHERNET ACTIVITY ASSOCIATION STATUS RADIO ACTIVITY Ethernet Status Radio 48767 The indicator lights have identical settings. steady green indicates that the repeater is associated with the root bridge and client devices are...
... Message Type Association status Radio Status Ethernet Indicator Indicator Indicator Steady green Blinking green Meaning At least one wireless client device is associated with any wireless devices. Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 4-2 OL-1412-01 Figure 4-1 Indicator Lights on the Bridge CISCO AIRONET 350 SERIES WIRELESS BRIDGE ETHERNET ACTIVITY ASSOCIATION STATUS RADIO ACTIVITY Ethernet Status Radio 48767 The indicator lights have identical settings. steady green indicates that the repeater is associated with the root bridge and client devices are...
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... set WEP Key 3 on setting the bridge's WEP keys. Contact technical support for instructions on the bridge to transmit all the data packets. Firmware failure; Checking Basic Settings Mismatched basic settings are the most common causes of the Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Software Configuration Guide for assistance if necessary. Maximum retries or buffer-full condition occurred on your wireless LAN adapter to the "Security Setup" section in Chapter 3 of connectivity problems with wireless devices, check the following settings. Transmit/receive errors. WEP Keys...
... set WEP Key 3 on setting the bridge's WEP keys. Contact technical support for instructions on the bridge to transmit all the data packets. Firmware failure; Checking Basic Settings Mismatched basic settings are the most common causes of the Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Software Configuration Guide for assistance if necessary. Maximum retries or buffer-full condition occurred on your wireless LAN adapter to the "Security Setup" section in Chapter 3 of connectivity problems with wireless devices, check the following settings. Transmit/receive errors. WEP Keys...
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... lights location 1-3 signals 4-2 inline power 1-2 Internet browser, using 3-5 IP address 3-2 IP address, default 3-16 IP Setup Utility (IPSU) finding an IP address 3-3 installing 3-2 setting IP address and SSID 3-4 IP subnet mask 3-2 IP subnet mask, default 3-16 L lightning arrestor C-3 M MAC address 3-2 modulation 1-7 N network configuration Repeater Access Point 1-5 Root Access Point 1-6 root unit 1-4 network configuration examples 1-4 Note viii O optimize radio network 3-7, 3-12, 3-15 Overview description viii overview, product 1-1 P password reset 4-5 ports 1-2 power output 1-7 power...
... lights location 1-3 signals 4-2 inline power 1-2 Internet browser, using 3-5 IP address 3-2 IP address, default 3-16 IP Setup Utility (IPSU) finding an IP address 3-3 installing 3-2 setting IP address and SSID 3-4 IP subnet mask 3-2 IP subnet mask, default 3-16 L lightning arrestor C-3 M MAC address 3-2 modulation 1-7 N network configuration Repeater Access Point 1-5 Root Access Point 1-6 root unit 1-4 network configuration examples 1-4 Note viii O optimize radio network 3-7, 3-12, 3-15 Overview description viii overview, product 1-1 P password reset 4-5 ports 1-2 power output 1-7 power...