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... Certification 1-5 Anti-Theft Features 1-6 Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points 1-7 Root Unit on a Wired LAN 1-8 Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-9 Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-10 Workgroup Bridge Configuration 1-10 Network Example with Lightweight Access Points 1-11 Installing the Access Point 2-1 Safety Information 2-2 FCC Safety Compliance Statement 2-2 General Safety Guidelines 2-2 Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
... Certification 1-5 Anti-Theft Features 1-6 Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points 1-7 Root Unit on a Wired LAN 1-8 Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-9 Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-10 Workgroup Bridge Configuration 1-10 Network Example with Lightweight Access Points 1-11 Installing the Access Point 2-1 Safety Information 2-2 FCC Safety Compliance Statement 2-2 General Safety Guidelines 2-2 Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
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... Autonomous Access Points 3-1 Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs 3-2 Checking Basic Settings 3-4 Default IP Address Behavior 3-4 Default SSID and Radio Behavior 3-4 Enable Radio Interfaces 3-5 SSID 3-5 WEP Keys 3-5 Security Settings 3-5 Low Power Condition for Autonomous Access Points 3-6 Intelligent Power Management 3-6 Inline Power Status Messages 3-7 Configuring Power Using the CLI 3-10 Issuing the Cisco IOS Command Using the CLI 3-11 Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point...
... Autonomous Access Points 3-1 Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs 3-2 Checking Basic Settings 3-4 Default IP Address Behavior 3-4 Default SSID and Radio Behavior 3-4 Enable Radio Interfaces 3-5 SSID 3-5 WEP Keys 3-5 Security Settings 3-5 Low Power Condition for Autonomous Access Points 3-6 Intelligent Power Management 3-6 Inline Power Status Messages 3-7 Configuring Power Using the CLI 3-10 Issuing the Cisco IOS Command Using the CLI 3-11 Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point...
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... the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 Using a WLAN Controller to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-10 Using the MODE Button to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-10 MODE Button Setting 4-11 Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File 4-11 Connecting to the Access Point Console Port 4-12 Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 4-13 OL-8369-05 Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
... the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 Using a WLAN Controller to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-10 Using the MODE Button to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-10 MODE Button Setting 4-11 Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File 4-11 Connecting to the Access Point Console Port 4-12 Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 4-13 OL-8369-05 Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
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... the Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point. OL-8369-05 Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix To use this release. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Cisco IOS Software > Cisco IOS Software Releases 12.3 Mainline. The 1130AG series access point is listed under the "Wireless LAN Controllers" section. Organization This guide is for this guide with autonomous access points, refer...
... the Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point. OL-8369-05 Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix To use this release. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Cisco IOS Software > Cisco IOS Software Releases 12.3 Mainline. The 1130AG series access point is listed under the "Wireless LAN Controllers" section. Organization This guide is for this guide with autonomous access points, refer...
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... for which you supply values are in angle brackets (< >). Note Means reader take note. Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8369-05 Conventions Preface Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the lightweight access point. Appendix B, "Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information," provides declarations of the safety warnings that connects...
... for which you supply values are in angle brackets (< >). Note Means reader take note. Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8369-05 Conventions Preface Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the lightweight access point. Appendix B, "Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information," provides declarations of the safety warnings that connects...
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.... The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. Lightweight Access Points The Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point (models: AIR-LAP1131AG and AIR-LAP1131G) is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. Overview 1 C H A P T E R The Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point is available in conjunction with a Cisco wireless LAN controller with all configuration information maintained within radio range of an access point can configure and monitor the access point using the Lightweight Access Point Protocol...
.... The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. Lightweight Access Points The Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point (models: AIR-LAP1131AG and AIR-LAP1131G) is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. Overview 1 C H A P T E R The Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point is available in conjunction with a Cisco wireless LAN controller with all configuration information maintained within radio range of an access point can configure and monitor the access point using the Lightweight Access Point Protocol...
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... per radio and a total of eight wireless LANs per access point. This chapter provides information on both the access point and controller. Using a controller, you use a 1130AG series lightweight access point: • The access points can reassign it to a controller). The controller sends the lightweight access point an LWAPP join response allowing the access point to autonomous mode). Cisco 4100 series, Airespace 4012 series, and...
... per radio and a total of eight wireless LANs per access point. This chapter provides information on both the access point and controller. Using a controller, you use a 1130AG series lightweight access point: • The access points can reassign it to a controller). The controller sends the lightweight access point an LWAPP join response allowing the access point to autonomous mode). Cisco 4100 series, Airespace 4012 series, and...
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... LAN. Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-8369-05 Use an RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable to open to indicate Ethernet activity, radio activity, and status indications (see Figure 1-1). For additional information, refer to the "Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points" section on... located in the cable bay area under the access point top cover. The 5-GHz radio incorporates an Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) radio transceiver operating in a cable bay area that wireless packets are being transmitted or received over the radio...
... LAN. Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-8369-05 Use an RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable to open to indicate Ethernet activity, radio activity, and status indications (see Figure 1-1). For additional information, refer to the "Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points" section on... located in the cable bay area under the access point top cover. The 5-GHz radio incorporates an Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) radio transceiver operating in a cable bay area that wireless packets are being transmitted or received over the radio...
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...Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to the "Low Power Condition for Autonomous Access Points" section on page 3-6 or the "Low Power Condition for Lightweight Access Points" section on page 4-6). Warning ...access point automatically deactivates both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios. An inline power capable switch, such as the Cisco Catalyst 3550 PWR XL, 3560-48PS, 3570-48PS, 4500 with 802.3AF PoE module, or the 6500 with both radios to operate the access point when configured with 802.3AF PoE module - OL-8369-05 Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point...
...Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to the "Low Power Condition for Autonomous Access Points" section on page 3-6 or the "Low Power Condition for Lightweight Access Points" section on page 4-6). Warning ...access point automatically deactivates both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios. An inline power capable switch, such as the Cisco Catalyst 3550 PWR XL, 3560-48PS, 3570-48PS, 4500 with 802.3AF PoE module, or the 6500 with both radios to operate the access point when configured with 802.3AF PoE module - OL-8369-05 Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point...
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... Examples with Autonomous Access Points This section describes the autonomous access point's role in three common wireless network configurations. Figure 1-3 Access Point Security Screw Hole 1 121715 2 1 Access point cover in an all-wireless network. The autonomous access point's default configuration is greatly restricted. OL-8369-05 Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 Note The use of a tamper-resistant head screw does not restrict access to a root access point or...
... Examples with Autonomous Access Points This section describes the autonomous access point's role in three common wireless network configurations. Figure 1-3 Access Point Security Screw Hole 1 121715 2 1 Access point cover in an all-wireless network. The autonomous access point's default configuration is greatly restricted. OL-8369-05 Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 Note The use of a tamper-resistant head screw does not restrict access to a root access point or...
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... a wired LAN. If more than one autonomous access point is seamless and transparent to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users. Figure 1-4 Access Points as root units on a Wired LAN Access point Access point 135445 Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8369-05 Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Root Unit on a Wired LAN An autonomous access point connected directly to the user. As...
... a wired LAN. If more than one autonomous access point is seamless and transparent to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users. Figure 1-4 Access Points as root units on a Wired LAN Access point Access point 135445 Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8369-05 Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Root Unit on a Wired LAN An autonomous access point connected directly to the user. As...
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... 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 Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 OL-8369-05 Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to...
... 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 Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 OL-8369-05 Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to...
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Figure 1-6 shows an autonomous access point in an All-Wireless Network In an all-wireless network, an autonomous access point acts as a stand-alone root unit. Figure 1-6 Access Point 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 stations together. The access point serves as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access point 135443 Workgroup Bridge Configuration When configured in workgroup...
Figure 1-6 shows an autonomous access point in an All-Wireless Network In an all-wireless network, an autonomous access point acts as a stand-alone root unit. Figure 1-6 Access Point 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 stations together. The access point serves as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access point 135443 Workgroup Bridge Configuration When configured in workgroup...
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...Cisco Aironet root bridge as a wireless bridge device. The main advantage of this configuration is configured in Layer 3 configurations use IP addresses and UDP packets, which can communicate over a longer distance than an access point supports. Typically, an access point... bridge Network Example with Lightweight Access Points In Figure 1-8, the autonomous unit is that the wireless communication link can communicate over approximately a 1-mile range; Figure 1-9 illustrates a typical network configuration containing lightweight access points. Layer 3 operation is associated...
...Cisco Aironet root bridge as a wireless bridge device. The main advantage of this configuration is configured in Layer 3 configurations use IP addresses and UDP packets, which can communicate over a longer distance than an access point supports. Typically, an access point... bridge Network Example with Lightweight Access Points In Figure 1-8, the autonomous unit is that the wireless communication link can communicate over approximately a 1-mile range; Figure 1-9 illustrates a typical network configuration containing lightweight access points. Layer 3 operation is associated...
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... mounting instructions, see the "Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf" section on the access point location map. On a desktop or shelf (see these steps: a. f. For lightweight access points, record the access point MAC address on page 2-16. OL-8369-05 Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 Above a suspended ceiling (see the "Mounting the Access Point on a Horizontal Surface" section on...
... mounting instructions, see the "Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf" section on the access point location map. On a desktop or shelf (see these steps: a. f. For lightweight access points, record the access point MAC address on page 2-16. OL-8369-05 Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 Above a suspended ceiling (see the "Mounting the Access Point on a Horizontal Surface" section on...
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...; Power module • Inline power: - OL-8369-05 Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-21 At power-up, if the access point is unable to determine that the power source can supply sufficient power, the access point automatically deactivates both radios to the "Low Power Condition for Autonomous Access Points" section on page 4-6). Figure 2-14 shows the power...
...; Power module • Inline power: - OL-8369-05 Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-21 At power-up, if the access point is unable to determine that the power source can supply sufficient power, the access point automatically deactivates both radios to the "Low Power Condition for Autonomous Access Points" section on page 4-6). Figure 2-14 shows the power...
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... the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/psa/default.html Sections in this chapter include: • Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs, page 3-2 • Checking Basic Settings, page 3-4 • Low Power Condition for basic problems with the autonomous access point (model: AIR-AP1131AG or AIR-AP1131G). 3 C H A P T E R Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for Autonomous Access Points, page 3-6 • Running the Carrier...
... the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/psa/default.html Sections in this chapter include: • Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs, page 3-2 • Checking Basic Settings, page 3-4 • Low Power Condition for basic problems with the autonomous access point (model: AIR-AP1131AG or AIR-AP1131G). 3 C H A P T E R Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for Autonomous Access Points, page 3-6 • Running the Carrier...
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.... Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-8369-05 This is within the normal range of the LED manufacturer's specifications and is opened, the Status LED colors are not visible. You can use the LED indications to the Event Log using the access point browser interface). Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points Checking the Autonomous Access Point...
.... Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-8369-05 This is within the normal range of the LED manufacturer's specifications and is opened, the Status LED colors are not visible. You can use the LED indications to the Event Log using the access point browser interface). Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points Checking the Autonomous Access Point...
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Top of Unit Status LED - - - Normal operating condition, at least one wireless client device is associated with the unit. Software failure; OL-8369-05 Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs The LED signals are associated with the unit. Blue Blinking amber - - - Transmitting or receiving Ethernet packets. DRAM memory...
Top of Unit Status LED - - - Normal operating condition, at least one wireless client device is associated with the unit. Software failure; OL-8369-05 Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs The LED signals are associated with the unit. Blue Blinking amber - - - Transmitting or receiving Ethernet packets. DRAM memory...
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... and enable the radio before the access point will allow wireless associations from your DHCP server, and if it does not receive an IP address, it continues to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID ...Behavior When you connect an 1130AG access point running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or later software with a default configuration to your LAN, the access point requests an IP address from other devices. Checking Basic Settings Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points Table 3-1 LED Signals (continued)...
... and enable the radio before the access point will allow wireless associations from your DHCP server, and if it does not receive an IP address, it continues to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID ...Behavior When you connect an 1130AG access point running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or later software with a default configuration to your LAN, the access point requests an IP address from other devices. Checking Basic Settings Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points Table 3-1 LED Signals (continued)...