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... Access Registrar, Aironet, BPX, Catalyst, CCDA, CCDP, CCIE, CCIP, CCNA, CCNP, CCSP, Cisco, the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert logo, Cisco IOS, Cisco Press, Cisco Systems, Cisco Systems Capital, the Cisco Systems logo, Cisco Unity, Enterprise/Solver, EtherChannel, EtherFast, EtherSwitch, Fast Step, Follow Me Browsing, FormShare, GigaDrive,... equipment no guarantee that is on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses.) Modifications to this document are trademarks of the following information is causing interference by the Cisco equipment or one side or the other ...
... Access Registrar, Aironet, BPX, Catalyst, CCDA, CCDP, CCIE, CCIP, CCNA, CCNP, CCSP, Cisco, the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert logo, Cisco IOS, Cisco Press, Cisco Systems, Cisco Systems Capital, the Cisco Systems logo, Cisco Unity, Enterprise/Solver, EtherChannel, EtherFast, EtherSwitch, Fast Step, Follow Me Browsing, FormShare, GigaDrive,... equipment no guarantee that is on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses.) Modifications to this document are trademarks of the following information is causing interference by the Cisco equipment or one side or the other ...
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... Safety Guidelines 2-2 Warnings 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 ... 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
... Safety Guidelines 2-2 Warnings 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 ... 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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... 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...
... 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...
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...Support & Documentation. Preface Audience This guide is listed under the "Wireless LAN Controllers" section. Purpose This guide provides the information you should have experience working with a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller and be familiar with the concepts and terminology of wireless local area networks.... "Overview," lists the software and hardware features of wireless local area networks. For detailed information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to connect Ethernet and power cables and provides an installation summary, safety warnings, and general guidelines.
...Support & Documentation. Preface Audience This guide is listed under the "Wireless LAN Controllers" section. Purpose This guide provides the information you should have experience working with a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller and be familiar with the concepts and terminology of wireless local area networks.... "Overview," lists the software and hardware features of wireless local area networks. For detailed information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to connect Ethernet and power cables and provides an installation summary, safety warnings, and general guidelines.
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... This publication uses these conventions: • Commands and keywords are in boldface text. • Arguments for basic problems with controller information. The tips information might not be troubleshooting or even an action, but could be useful information. Chapter 4, "2.4-GHz Radio... use these conventions: • Terminal sessions and system displays are in screen font. • Information you solve a problem. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide viii OL-4309-07 Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings,"indicates how to mount the access...
... This publication uses these conventions: • Commands and keywords are in boldface text. • Arguments for basic problems with controller information. The tips information might not be troubleshooting or even an action, but could be useful information. Chapter 4, "2.4-GHz Radio... use these conventions: • Terminal sessions and system displays are in screen font. • Information you solve a problem. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide viii OL-4309-07 Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings,"indicates how to mount the access...
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... can roam throughout a facility while maintaining seamless access to operate as a bridge. Lightweight Access Points The Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Lightweight Access Point (AIR-LAP1121G) is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver and uses a single mini-PCI radio (IEEE ... point 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). Overview CH A P T E R 1 The Cisco Aironet Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point series access...
... can roam throughout a facility while maintaining seamless access to operate as a bridge. Lightweight Access Points The Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Lightweight Access Point (AIR-LAP1121G) is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver and uses a single mini-PCI radio (IEEE ... point 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). Overview CH A P T E R 1 The Cisco Aironet Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point series access...
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... 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 The lightweight access points associate to join the 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...
... 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 The lightweight access points associate to join the 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...
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...In Figure 1-7, the autonomous unit is associated to a Cisco Aironet root bridge as a wireless bridge device. Typically, an access point can be routed through large networks. Lightweight access points and controllers in workgroup bridge mode and is configured in Layer 3...and from the main LAN using the workgroup bridge. 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 Figure 1-8 illustrates a typical Layer 3 network configuration containing lightweight access points...
...In Figure 1-7, the autonomous unit is associated to a Cisco Aironet root bridge as a wireless bridge device. Typically, an access point can be routed through large networks. Lightweight access points and controllers in workgroup bridge mode and is configured in Layer 3...and from the main LAN using the workgroup bridge. 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 Figure 1-8 illustrates a typical Layer 3 network configuration containing lightweight access points...
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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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...Package Contents" section are not mounted closer than 20 cm (7.9 in the shipment. You can find the controller release notes by selecting your authorized Cisco sales representative. Microwave ovens operate on the same frequency as the access point and can reduce throughput and...not mount the access points on building perimeter walls unless outside coverage is damaged or missing, notify your controller under Wireless LAN Controllers at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html • Ensure that can cause signal interference. •...
...Package Contents" section are not mounted closer than 20 cm (7.9 in the shipment. You can find the controller release notes by selecting your authorized Cisco sales representative. Microwave ovens operate on the same frequency as the access point and can reduce throughput and...not mount the access points on building perimeter walls unless outside coverage is damaged or missing, notify your controller under Wireless LAN Controllers at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html • Ensure that can cause signal interference. •...
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...network operators can use the MAC address and location information to discover the controller IP addresses from a DNS server. to create maps for precise wireless system management. For each access point location. Cisco switches provide a DHCP server option that your switch is the access ...point domain name. • Locally stored controller IP addresses-If the access point was previously associated to your network ...
...network operators can use the MAC address and location information to discover the controller IP addresses from a DNS server. to create maps for precise wireless system management. For each access point location. Cisco switches provide a DHCP server option that your switch is the access ...point domain name. • Locally stored controller IP addresses-If the access point was previously associated to your network ...
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... network. For specific instructions, see the "Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on page 3-4). - 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 For additional information, refer to the "Mounting on a Suspended Ceiling" section...
... network. For specific instructions, see the "Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on page 3-4). - 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 For additional information, refer to the "Mounting on a Suspended Ceiling" section...
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...) per access point. Note You are unable to find and join a controller. Using DHCP Option 43 You can only communicate with Cisco 2006 or 4400 series wireless LAN controllers. However, the controller provides functionality equivalent to WDS when the access point associates to support access ...8226; The access points do not have a console port. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-2 OL-4309-07 Note Cisco 4100 series, Airespace 4012 series, and Airespace 4024 series wireless LAN controllers are pushed to the "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Using...
...) per access point. Note You are unable to find and join a controller. Using DHCP Option 43 You can only communicate with Cisco 2006 or 4400 series wireless LAN controllers. However, the controller provides functionality equivalent to WDS when the access point associates to support access ...8226; The access points do not have a console port. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-2 OL-4309-07 Note Cisco 4100 series, Airespace 4012 series, and Airespace 4024 series wireless LAN controllers are pushed to the "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Using...
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...client devices are associated; Red Red - Red Green Red No Cisco IOS image file. Amber Amber Amber Boot failure. Reset Amber - Resetting the configuration options to the controller. Failure Red Red Red Firmware failure; This status indication has the... - Boot Loader Red - Blinking amber Green - Transmit/receive Ethernet errors. - Ensure a DHCP server is associated with the controller information. 1. Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Table 6-1 Top Panel LED Signals Message type...
...client devices are associated; Red Red - Red Green Red No Cisco IOS image file. Amber Amber Amber Boot failure. Reset Amber - Resetting the configuration options to the controller. Failure Red Red Red Firmware failure; This status indication has the... - Boot Loader Red - Blinking amber Green - Transmit/receive Ethernet errors. - Ensure a DHCP server is associated with the controller information. 1. Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Table 6-1 Top Panel LED Signals Message type...
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...US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html To browse to the 1100 series access point documentation, click Cisco Aironet 1100 Series listed under "Wireless LAN Access." Using a Controller to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode Follow these steps to return a lightweight access point... Mode Returning the Access Point to Autonomous Mode You can load the Cisco IOS release using TFTP. Disconnect power from the access point. If the access point is not associated to a controller, you can use the controller to indicate a client is activated. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3...
...US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html To browse to the 1100 series access point documentation, click Cisco Aironet 1100 Series listed under "Wireless LAN Access." Using a Controller to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode Follow these steps to return a lightweight access point... Mode Returning the Access Point to Autonomous Mode You can load the Cisco IOS release using TFTP. Disconnect power from the access point. If the access point is not associated to a controller, you can use the controller to indicate a client is activated. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3...
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... turning green followed by the Status LED blinking green. You can be obtained from the main Cisco.com web page at this URL: http://cisco.com. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Use your controller. Click IOS. Click WIRELESS LAN for an access point image file, such as 12.3.11...
... turning green followed by the Status LED blinking green. You can be obtained from the main Cisco.com web page at this URL: http://cisco.com. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Use your controller. Click IOS. Click WIRELESS LAN for an access point image file, such as 12.3.11...
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... interference. Industry-Canada Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of Industry Canada. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-3 If this device. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte les exigences... Part 15 radio device operates on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). Any changes or modification to said product not expressly approved by Cisco could void the user's authority to the following two conditions: ...
... interference. Industry-Canada Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of Industry Canada. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-3 If this device. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte les exigences... Part 15 radio device operates on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). Any changes or modification to said product not expressly approved by Cisco could void the user's authority to the following two conditions: ...
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..., you can configure lightweight access point settings such as primary, secondary, and tertiary controllers. You can use the show network config CLI command to Master (you can optionally use a Cisco WCS server to a switch trunk port. Connect your lightweight access points to the ... trying to other methods, refer to the master controller. All LEDs blink sequentially back and forth, indicating that your controller is connected to control, configure, and redistribute all LEDs off), check to the access points: a. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide E-2...
..., you can configure lightweight access point settings such as primary, secondary, and tertiary controllers. You can use the show network config CLI command to Master (you can optionally use a Cisco WCS server to a switch trunk port. Connect your lightweight access points to the ... trying to other methods, refer to the master controller. All LEDs blink sequentially back and forth, indicating that your controller is connected to control, configure, and redistribute all LEDs off), check to the access points: a. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide E-2...
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...-specific 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g network settings. Use controller CLI, controller GUI, or Cisco WCS to configure the lightweight access point with primary, secondary, and tertiary controller names. You can begin deploying the access points to their final destinations... Access Point Hardware Installation Guide E-3 Normal operation is indicated when the radio LED is in a Controller Mobility Group, use the controller CLI, controller GUI, or Cisco WCS to configure the Controller Mobility Group name. Appendix E Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment Step 5 Step 6 Step...
...-specific 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g network settings. Use controller CLI, controller GUI, or Cisco WCS to configure the lightweight access point with primary, secondary, and tertiary controller names. You can begin deploying the access points to their final destinations... Access Point Hardware Installation Guide E-3 Normal operation is indicated when the radio LED is in a Controller Mobility Group, use the controller CLI, controller GUI, or Cisco WCS to configure the Controller Mobility Group name. Appendix E Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment Step 5 Step 6 Step...
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... Overview This section contains a DHCP Option 43 configuration example on the embedded Cisco IOS DHCP server for instructions on configuring DHCP Option 43. Note DHCP Option 43 is listed below: • Type: 0xf1 (decimal 241) • Length: Number of controller IP addresses * 4 • Value: List of the TLV block for DHCP Option...
... Overview This section contains a DHCP Option 43 configuration example on the embedded Cisco IOS DHCP server for instructions on configuring DHCP Option 43. Note DHCP Option 43 is listed below: • Type: 0xf1 (decimal 241) • Length: Number of controller IP addresses * 4 • Value: List of the TLV block for DHCP Option...