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.... Statement 1074 2 This guide also provides mounting instructions and limited troubleshooting procedures. 2 Safety Instructions Translated versions of the equipment must be familiar with electrical circuitry and be connected to its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device. Use the statement number provided at the end of the hazards involved with standard practices for Cisco Aironet Access Points, which is shipped...
.... Statement 1074 2 This guide also provides mounting instructions and limited troubleshooting procedures. 2 Safety Instructions Translated versions of the equipment must be familiar with electrical circuitry and be connected to its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device. Use the statement number provided at the end of the hazards involved with standard practices for Cisco Aironet Access Points, which is shipped...
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... 332 Caution When mounting the access point to a wall or ceiling, be especially qualified for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in air handling spaces. Note Use only with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas should not install the power supply or power injector in an explosive environment unless...
... 332 Caution When mounting the access point to a wall or ceiling, be especially qualified for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in air handling spaces. Note Use only with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas should not install the power supply or power injector in an explosive environment unless...
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... controller manages its certificate may not be running release 5.2 or later. Note CAPWAP support is available on cisco.com. Note Make sure that time. 6 Deployments can combine CAPWAP and LWAPP software on the controller, see the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software Configuration Guide. The discovery process using CAPWAP discovery mechanisms and then sends it a CAPWAP join request. LWAPP-enabled access points are compatible with previous Cisco Aironet access points. In a CAPWAP environment, a wireless access point discovers a controller...
... controller manages its certificate may not be running release 5.2 or later. Note CAPWAP support is available on cisco.com. Note Make sure that time. 6 Deployments can combine CAPWAP and LWAPP software on the controller, see the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software Configuration Guide. The discovery process using CAPWAP discovery mechanisms and then sends it a CAPWAP join request. LWAPP-enabled access points are compatible with previous Cisco Aironet access points. In a CAPWAP environment, a wireless access point discovers a controller...
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... 3 CAPWAP discovery-Can occur on different subnets than the access point and uses IP addresses and UDP packets rather than MAC addresses used for later deployment is enabled on page 31. • DNS discovery-The access point can become an active part of the primary, secondary, and tertiary controllers are installed. For more information about your wireless network available: • Access point locations. • Access point mounting options: below a suspended ceiling...
... 3 CAPWAP discovery-Can occur on different subnets than the access point and uses IP addresses and UDP packets rather than MAC addresses used for later deployment is enabled on page 31. • DNS discovery-The access point can become an active part of the primary, secondary, and tertiary controllers are installed. For more information about your wireless network available: • Access point locations. • Access point mounting options: below a suspended ceiling...
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... must be powered using PoE to the person who is planning or managing your wireless network. This procedure is an optional procedure. If your network controller is properly configured, you can record the device MAC addresses from there. See the "Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless Network" section on page 12 for additional information. • Access point power options: power supplied by a DC power supply, PoE from a network device, or a PoE power injector/hub...
... must be powered using PoE to the person who is planning or managing your wireless network. This procedure is an optional procedure. If your network controller is properly configured, you can record the device MAC addresses from there. See the "Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless Network" section on page 12 for additional information. • Access point power options: power supplied by a DC power supply, PoE from a network device, or a PoE power injector/hub...
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... Cisco Unified Wireless Network WLAN Controller Guide: Cisco 440x Series WLAN Controllers for additional information. d. The access point must receive its IP address through DHCP. 9 c. Make sure DHCP is to the Cisco wireless LAN controller Management and AP-Manager Interface. a. Make sure that new access points always join with it. Step 1 Make sure that the Cisco wireless LAN controller DS port is connected to perform the pre-installation configuration. b. Configure the switch to which your access point is enabled on the network. Pre-Installation Configuration Setup Figure...
... Cisco Unified Wireless Network WLAN Controller Guide: Cisco 440x Series WLAN Controllers for additional information. d. The access point must receive its IP address through DHCP. 9 c. Make sure DHCP is to the Cisco wireless LAN controller Management and AP-Manager Interface. a. Make sure that new access points always join with it. Step 1 Make sure that the Cisco wireless LAN controller DS port is connected to perform the pre-installation configuration. b. Configure the switch to which your access point is enabled on the network. Pre-Installation Configuration Setup Figure...
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... the Cisco wireless LAN controller and be able to find the IP address of the following 802.3af compliant devices: - 2106 controller - WS-C3550, WS-C3560, and WS-C3750 switches - As the access point attempts to connect to the controller, the LEDs cycle through a green, red, and amber sequence, which can be powered by any of a 10/100 Ethernet port. - 1250 series access point power injector (AIR-PWRINJ4) - 1100/1200 series access point DC power supply (AIR...
... the Cisco wireless LAN controller and be able to find the IP address of the following 802.3af compliant devices: - 2106 controller - WS-C3550, WS-C3560, and WS-C3750 switches - As the access point attempts to connect to the controller, the LEDs cycle through a green, red, and amber sequence, which can be powered by any of a 10/100 Ethernet port. - 1250 series access point power injector (AIR-PWRINJ4) - 1100/1200 series access point DC power supply (AIR...
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... pre-installation configuration is successful, the Status LED is happening, the Status LED blinks dark blue. Also be installing the access point, and that the subnet has a route back to the Cisco wireless LAN controller has destination UDP ports 5246 and 5247 open for CAPWAP communications. Ensure that the route back to the Cisco wireless LAN controller. After the access point finds the Cisco wireless LAN controller, it attempts to download the new operating system code if the access point code version differs from the subnet on...
... pre-installation configuration is successful, the Status LED is happening, the Status LED blinks dark blue. Also be installing the access point, and that the subnet has a route back to the Cisco wireless LAN controller has destination UDP ports 5246 and 5247 open for CAPWAP communications. Ensure that the route back to the Cisco wireless LAN controller. After the access point finds the Cisco wireless LAN controller, it attempts to download the new operating system code if the access point code version differs from the subnet on...
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..., on the mounting bracket for ceiling installations. Click this process, the LED blinks sequentially through its available colors (red, amber, and green). When mounting the access point on a hard ceiling, use plastic wall anchors or the keyhole slots on an elecrtical or network box, and above a suspended ceiling. Observe the access point LED. a. When the access point has joined a controller, the LED is designed for horizontal surfaces...
..., on the mounting bracket for ceiling installations. Click this process, the LED blinks sequentially through its available colors (red, amber, and green). When mounting the access point on a hard ceiling, use plastic wall anchors or the keyhole slots on an elecrtical or network box, and above a suspended ceiling. Observe the access point LED. a. When the access point has joined a controller, the LED is designed for horizontal surfaces...
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... the access point is not on the same subnet as the access point. Follow these steps to the Support window and click Install and Upgrade. A pop-up window appears. Under Access Points, click Cisco Aironet 1140 Series. Scroll down to your access point installed and running. Note A Master Cisco wireless LAN controller should be used only for configuring access points and not in a working network. 8 Troubleshooting If you follow the instructions in this guide, you should have no trouble getting your problem...
... the access point is not on the same subnet as the access point. Follow these steps to the Support window and click Install and Upgrade. A pop-up window appears. Under Access Points, click Cisco Aironet 1140 Series. Scroll down to your access point installed and running. Note A Master Cisco wireless LAN controller should be used only for configuring access points and not in a working network. 8 Troubleshooting If you follow the instructions in this guide, you should have no trouble getting your problem...
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.... The access point must get an IP address and discover the controller using Layer 3, DHCP, DNS, or IP subnet broadcast. • The access point console port is enabled for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Keep these guidelines in mind when you use an 1140 series lightweight access point: • The access point can use DHCP Option 43 to provide a list of the access point Status LED. Guidelines for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands are disabled when the access point is connected to a controller...
.... The access point must get an IP address and discover the controller using Layer 3, DHCP, DNS, or IP subnet broadcast. • The access point console port is enabled for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Keep these guidelines in mind when you use an 1140 series lightweight access point: • The access point can use DHCP Option 43 to provide a list of the access point Status LED. Guidelines for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands are disabled when the access point is connected to a controller...
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... status Operating status Status LED Message Meaning Blinking green DRAM memory test in progress DRAM memory test OK Board initialization in progress Initializing FLASH file system FLASH memory test OK Initializing Ethernet Ethernet OK Starting Cisco IOS Initialization successful Green Normal operating condition, but no wireless client associated Blue Normal operating condition, at least one wireless client association Blinking blue Software upgrade in progress Cycling through blue, green, and red Access point location command invoked Blinking red Ethernet link...
... status Operating status Status LED Message Meaning Blinking green DRAM memory test in progress DRAM memory test OK Board initialization in progress Initializing FLASH file system FLASH memory test OK Initializing Ethernet Ethernet OK Starting Cisco IOS Initialization successful Green Normal operating condition, but no wireless client associated Blue Normal operating condition, at least one wireless client association Blinking blue Software upgrade in progress Cycling through blue, green, and red Access point location command invoked Blinking red Ethernet link...
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... to a syslog server. You do not need to enable any debug commands on the controller because all CAPWAP-related errors to 30 seconds) Image recovery in progress (MODE button released) DRAM memory test failure FLASH file system failure Environment variable failure Bad MAC address Ethernet failure during image recovery Boot environment failure No Cisco image file Boot failure Software failure; insufficient inline power Troubleshooting the Access Point Join Process Access points can be...
... to a syslog server. You do not need to enable any debug commands on the controller because all CAPWAP-related errors to 30 seconds) Image recovery in progress (MODE button released) DRAM memory test failure FLASH file system failure Environment variable failure Bad MAC address Ethernet failure during image recovery Boot environment failure No Cisco image file Boot failure Software failure; insufficient inline power Troubleshooting the Access Point Join Process Access points can be...
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...; An existing access point running software release 5.2 or later has been reset after clearing the configuration. In this IP address until it is overridden by one of the following numbers of access points: • Up to 300 access points for 4400 series controllers, the Cisco WiSM, and the Catalyst 3750G Integrated Wireless LAN Controller Switch • Up to three times the maximum number of access points supported by default when any of access points, it does...
...; An existing access point running software release 5.2 or later has been reset after clearing the configuration. In this IP address until it is overridden by one of the following numbers of access points: • Up to 300 access points for 4400 series controllers, the Cisco WiSM, and the Catalyst 3750G Integrated Wireless LAN Controller Switch • Up to three times the maximum number of access points supported by default when any of access points, it does...
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... HOME OR OFFICE USE Models AIR-(L)AP1141N-A-K9 AIR-(L)AP1142N-A-K9 Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA 18 Certification Numbers LDK102069 LDK102070 • Whenever a new syslog server IP address overrides the existing syslog server IP address, the old address is erased from the controller CLI. Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of conformity and regulatory information for access points...
... HOME OR OFFICE USE Models AIR-(L)AP1141N-A-K9 AIR-(L)AP1142N-A-K9 Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA 18 Certification Numbers LDK102069 LDK102070 • Whenever a new syslog server IP address overrides the existing syslog server IP address, the old address is erased from the controller CLI. Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of conformity and regulatory information for access points...
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...Part 15 of the following two conditions: 1. This device complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference. However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician. Caution Within the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz band (5 GHz radio channels 34 to 48) the UNII devices... this frequency when using the integrated antennas. Caution The Part 15 radio device operates on a circuit different from which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by Cisco could void the user's authority to comply...
...Part 15 of the following two conditions: 1. This device complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference. However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician. Caution Within the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz band (5 GHz radio channels 34 to 48) the UNII devices... this frequency when using the integrated antennas. Caution The Part 15 radio device operates on a circuit different from which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by Cisco could void the user's authority to comply...
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... to a specified low-power radio station of RF-ID are used in factory production lines. 1. Contact Number: 03-6434-6500 21 contact the number below . If this equipment causes RF interference to a premises radio station of RF-ID, promptly change the frequency or stop using this equipment, make sure that no premises radio stations or specified low-power radio stations of RF-ID...
... to a specified low-power radio station of RF-ID are used in factory production lines. 1. Contact Number: 03-6434-6500 21 contact the number below . If this equipment causes RF interference to a premises radio station of RF-ID, promptly change the frequency or stop using this equipment, make sure that no premises radio stations or specified low-power radio stations of RF-ID...
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... 371-Power Cable and AC Adapter English Translation When installing the product, please use of cables that are certified by Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law (that have the "UL" shown on the code) is subject to CISCO-designated products. Using any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and 2. The use the provided or designated connection cables/power cables/AC...
... 371-Power Cable and AC Adapter English Translation When installing the product, please use of cables that are certified by Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law (that have the "UL" shown on the code) is subject to CISCO-designated products. Using any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and 2. The use the provided or designated connection cables/power cables/AC...
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... within the band of operation under all conditions of Cisco Aironet access points in Brazil This section contains special information for ensuring frequency stability such that an emission is clear. English Translation Low-power Radio-frequency Devices Technical Specifications 4.7 4.7.5 4.7.6 4.7.7 Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure Within the 5.25-5.35 GHz band, U-NII devices will be restricted to indoor operations to co-channel MSS operations...
... within the band of operation under all conditions of Cisco Aironet access points in Brazil This section contains special information for ensuring frequency stability such that an emission is clear. English Translation Low-power Radio-frequency Devices Technical Specifications 4.7 4.7.5 4.7.6 4.7.7 Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure Within the 5.25-5.35 GHz band, U-NII devices will be restricted to indoor operations to co-channel MSS operations...
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... should use with Cisco Aironet lightweight access points. The VCI string for DHCP Option 43. Note DHCP Option 43 is listed below: • Type: 0xf1 (decimal 241) • Length: Number of controller IP addresses * 4 • Value: List of WLC management interfaces To configure DHCP Option 43 in the embedded Cisco IOS DHCP server, follow these steps: Step 1 Step 2 Enter configuration mode at the Cisco IOS CLI. For other DHCP server implementations, consult product documentation for configuring DHCP Option 43...
... should use with Cisco Aironet lightweight access points. The VCI string for DHCP Option 43. Note DHCP Option 43 is listed below: • Type: 0xf1 (decimal 241) • Length: Number of controller IP addresses * 4 • Value: List of WLC management interfaces To configure DHCP Option 43 in the embedded Cisco IOS DHCP server, follow these steps: Step 1 Step 2 Enter configuration mode at the Cisco IOS CLI. For other DHCP server implementations, consult product documentation for configuring DHCP Option 43...