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...Precautions 2-4 Typical Outdoor Installation Components 2-5 Installation Guidelines 2-5 Site Surveys 2-6 Unpacking the Access Point/Bridge 2-6 Package Contents 2-6 Before Beginning the Installation 2-7 Installation Summary 2-9 Mounting Overview 3-1 Mounting the Access Point/Bridge 3-2 Mounting Hardware 3-2 Window Mounting 3-3 Multi-Function Mount 3-3 Access Point Bracket 3-4 Mast Bracket 3-4 LEDs 3-5 Autonomous Access Point/Bridge 3-5 Aligning the Autonomous Bridge Antenna Using RSSI LED Indications 3-6 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide...
...Precautions 2-4 Typical Outdoor Installation Components 2-5 Installation Guidelines 2-5 Site Surveys 2-6 Unpacking the Access Point/Bridge 2-6 Package Contents 2-6 Before Beginning the Installation 2-7 Installation Summary 2-9 Mounting Overview 3-1 Mounting the Access Point/Bridge 3-2 Mounting Hardware 3-2 Window Mounting 3-3 Multi-Function Mount 3-3 Access Point Bracket 3-4 Mast Bracket 3-4 LEDs 3-5 Autonomous Access Point/Bridge 3-5 Aligning the Autonomous Bridge Antenna Using RSSI LED Indications 3-6 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide...
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... Access Points 5-2 LED Indications 5-3 Power Injector 5-4 Checking Power 5-5 Using DHCP Option 43 5-5 Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI 5-6 Connecting to the Console Serial Port 5-6 Configuring Controller Information 5-7 Clearing Manually Entered Controller Information 5-7 Manually Resetting the Access Point to Defaults 5-8 Returning the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 5-8 Using a Controller to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 5-8 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge...
... Access Points 5-2 LED Indications 5-3 Power Injector 5-4 Checking Power 5-5 Using DHCP Option 43 5-5 Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI 5-6 Connecting to the Console Serial Port 5-6 Configuring Controller Information 5-7 Clearing Manually Entered Controller Information 5-7 Manually Resetting the Access Point to Defaults 5-8 Returning the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 5-8 Using a Controller to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 5-8 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge...
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... Maximum Power Levels D-1 Console Serial Cable Pinouts E-1 Overview E-2 Signals and Pinouts E-2 Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment F-1 Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points G-1 Overview G-2 Configuring Option 43 for 1000 and 1500 Series Lightweight Access Points G-3 Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Access Points G-4 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide vi OL-5048-06
... Maximum Power Levels D-1 Console Serial Cable Pinouts E-1 Overview E-2 Signals and Pinouts E-2 Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment F-1 Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points G-1 Overview G-2 Configuring Option 43 for 1000 and 1500 Series Lightweight Access Points G-3 Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Access Points G-4 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide vi OL-5048-06
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... of your autonomous or lightweight access point. OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide ix For information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12.3 commands, refer to install your access point/bridge system. Chapter 2, "Installation Overview...autonomous and lightweight configurations. Purpose This guide provides the information you should have experience working with Cisco IOS software and be familiar with autonomous access points, refer to the Cisco documentation sets available from the Cisco.com home ...
... of your autonomous or lightweight access point. OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide ix For information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12.3 commands, refer to install your access point/bridge system. Chapter 2, "Installation Overview...autonomous and lightweight configurations. Purpose This guide provides the information you should have experience working with Cisco IOS software and be familiar with autonomous access points, refer to the Cisco documentation sets available from the Cisco.com home ...
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...configure DHCP Option 43 for operating access point/bridges in this publication. Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes the procedure to which the access point/bridge conforms and provides guidelines for lightweight access points. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to access... not contained in boldface type. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide x OL-5048-06 Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges," provides solutions to convey instructions and...
...configure DHCP Option 43 for operating access point/bridges in this publication. Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes the procedure to which the access point/bridge conforms and provides guidelines for lightweight access points. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to access... not contained in boldface type. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide x OL-5048-06 Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges," provides solutions to convey instructions and...
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... autonomous access point/bridges and related products, refer to the following publications: • Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Access Points • Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Bridge Mounting Instructions • Release Notes for Cisco Aironet Access Points For more information about lightweight access point/bridges and related products, refer to the following publications: • Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points • Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide • Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Lightweight Outdoor Access Point...
... autonomous access point/bridges and related products, refer to the following publications: • Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Access Points • Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Bridge Mounting Instructions • Release Notes for Cisco Aironet Access Points For more information about lightweight access point/bridges and related products, refer to the following publications: • Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points • Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide • Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Lightweight Outdoor Access Point...
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...http://www.cisco.com/go /marketplace/docstore Ordering Documentation You must be a registered Cisco.com user to access installation, configuration, and command guides for Cisco hardware and software products. The DVD enables you can register at this URL: http://tools.cisco.com/RPF...Preface Documentation Feedback You can access the Cisco website at this URL: http://www.cisco.com You can order a Product Documentation DVD (product number DOC-DOCDVD= or DOC-DOCDVD=SUB) from Cisco OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide xiii ...
...http://www.cisco.com/go /marketplace/docstore Ordering Documentation You must be a registered Cisco.com user to access installation, configuration, and command guides for Cisco hardware and software products. The DVD enables you can register at this URL: http://tools.cisco.com/RPF...Preface Documentation Feedback You can access the Cisco website at this URL: http://www.cisco.com You can order a Product Documentation DVD (product number DOC-DOCDVD= or DOC-DOCDVD=SUB) from Cisco OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide xiii ...
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... latest Cisco channel product offerings. Severity 4 (S4)-You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. To visit the Cisco Online Subscription Center, go to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/offer/subscribe • The Cisco Product... http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace/ • Cisco Press publishes a wide range of general networking, training, and certification titles. Visit Cisco Marketplace, the company store, at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/ipj xviii Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation...
... latest Cisco channel product offerings. Severity 4 (S4)-You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. To visit the Cisco Online Subscription Center, go to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/offer/subscribe • The Cisco Product... http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace/ • Cisco Press publishes a wide range of general networking, training, and certification titles. Visit Cisco Marketplace, the company store, at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/ipj xviii Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation...
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.... OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The lightweight product can be only configured as , access point, bridge, and workgroup bridge. The autonomous access point/bridge serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as a bridge. In large installations, wireless users within radio range of a stand-alone wireless network. Autonomous Access Point/Bridge The autonomous access point/bridge (model: AIR-BR1310G...
.... OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The lightweight product can be only configured as , access point, bridge, and workgroup bridge. The autonomous access point/bridge serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as a bridge. In large installations, wireless users within radio range of a stand-alone wireless network. Autonomous Access Point/Bridge The autonomous access point/bridge (model: AIR-BR1310G...
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In the Cisco Centralized Wireless LAN architecture, access points operate in mind when you use a lightweight access point/bridge: • A lightweight access points/bridge can communicate only with Cisco 2006 series wireless LAN controllers or 4400 series controllers. The controller manages the configuration, firmware, and controls transactions such as opposed to autonomous mode). Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-5048-06...
In the Cisco Centralized Wireless LAN architecture, access points operate in mind when you use a lightweight access point/bridge: • A lightweight access points/bridge can communicate only with Cisco 2006 series wireless LAN controllers or 4400 series controllers. The controller manages the configuration, firmware, and controls transactions such as opposed to autonomous mode). Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-5048-06...
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...; Receive Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) LED patterns for easy antenna alignment • Control using a controller • Access point operating mode OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Chapter 1 Overview Key Features Key Features Key features of the access point/bridge: • Unlicensed IEEE 802.11g 2.4-GHz radio operation • Enclosure supports indoor or...
...; Receive Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) LED patterns for easy antenna alignment • Control using a controller • Access point operating mode OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Chapter 1 Overview Key Features Key Features Key features of the access point/bridge: • Unlicensed IEEE 802.11g 2.4-GHz radio operation • Enclosure supports indoor or...
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... inline power from the power injector to the access point/bridge. Note The external antenna access point/bridge configuration does not ship with the access point/bridge) Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-5048-06 The power injector is available in a sheltered environment, such as an Ethernet repeater by connecting to a Category 5 LAN backbone ...
... inline power from the power injector to the access point/bridge. Note The external antenna access point/bridge configuration does not ship with the access point/bridge) Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-5048-06 The power injector is available in a sheltered environment, such as an Ethernet repeater by connecting to a Category 5 LAN backbone ...
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...-dBi yagi antenna 12-dBi omnidirectional antenna with vertical polarization 13.5-dBi yagi antenna 14-dBi sector antenna with Cisco Aironet 2.4-GHz antennas. The antenna is vertically polarized. OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 The power module must not be professionally installed. The integrated antenna is covered with an...
...-dBi yagi antenna 12-dBi omnidirectional antenna with vertical polarization 13.5-dBi yagi antenna 14-dBi sector antenna with Cisco Aironet 2.4-GHz antennas. The antenna is vertically polarized. OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 The power module must not be professionally installed. The integrated antenna is covered with an...
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... screws 3 Mounting posts 2 Left antenna connector (external antenna 4 LEDs access point/bridge configuration only) Primary right antenna connector (external antenna access point/bridge configuration only) 5 Dual-coax Ethernet ports (F-Type connectors) Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-5048-06 Enclosure The access point/bridge uses an enclosure that supports indoor or outdoor operating environments. (refer to Figure 1-3. Dual-coax Ethernet connectors...
... screws 3 Mounting posts 2 Left antenna connector (external antenna 4 LEDs access point/bridge configuration only) Primary right antenna connector (external antenna access point/bridge configuration only) 5 Dual-coax Ethernet ports (F-Type connectors) Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-5048-06 Enclosure The access point/bridge uses an enclosure that supports indoor or outdoor operating environments. (refer to Figure 1-3. Dual-coax Ethernet connectors...
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... Release 12.3(4)JA or later defaults to a small wired Ethernet LAN network through an Ethernet hub or switch. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-5048-06 Specifies that the unit is configured as a non-root bridge and attempts to associate with Wireless Clients-Specifies that the unit is operating as a workgroup...
... Release 12.3(4)JA or later defaults to a small wired Ethernet LAN network through an Ethernet hub or switch. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-5048-06 Specifies that the unit is configured as a non-root bridge and attempts to associate with Wireless Clients-Specifies that the unit is operating as a workgroup...
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... Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 The data is an access point. Figure 1-4 shows an autonomous access point acting as a repeater. Repeater Unit that blocks radio communication. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Access Points for the client. Figure 1-4 Access Point as a stand-alone repeater...
... Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 The data is an access point. Figure 1-4 shows an autonomous access point acting as a repeater. Repeater Unit that blocks radio communication. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Access Points for the client. Figure 1-4 Access Point as a stand-alone repeater...
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...to -point bridge configuration, two bridges interconnect two LAN networks using a wireless communication link (see Figure 1-8). Figure 1-9 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with an Access Point 135448 Access point Workgroup bridge Figure 1-10 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with a bridge (see Figure 1-9) or with a Bridge Bridge Workgroup bridge 135499 1-12 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide OL-5048-06 Network Examples with Autonomous Access Point/Bridges Chapter 1 Overview Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration In a point-to...
...to -point bridge configuration, two bridges interconnect two LAN networks using a wireless communication link (see Figure 1-8). Figure 1-9 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with an Access Point 135448 Access point Workgroup bridge Figure 1-10 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with a bridge (see Figure 1-9) or with a Bridge Bridge Workgroup bridge 135499 1-12 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide OL-5048-06 Network Examples with Autonomous Access Point/Bridges Chapter 1 Overview Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration In a point-to...
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... Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 2-7 or 30.5 cm) The optional transportation power injector • Power injector (LR2T) unit Before Beginning the Installation Before you begin the installation process, please carefully review the following list of Coax Seal and electrical joint compound) The optional wall mount kit (for installing and configuring...
... Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 2-7 or 30.5 cm) The optional transportation power injector • Power injector (LR2T) unit Before Beginning the Installation Before you begin the installation process, please carefully review the following list of Coax Seal and electrical joint compound) The optional wall mount kit (for installing and configuring...
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... compared to determine when the bridge successfully associates with a remote bridge. Preconfigured bridges search indefinitely. 2. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 3-6 OL-5048-06 The access point/bridge attempts to associate with a non-root bridge indefinitely. If it does not associate with a root bridge, it is easier to associate with a root bridge for another bridge, the Install LED blinks amber...
... compared to determine when the bridge successfully associates with a remote bridge. Preconfigured bridges search indefinitely. 2. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 3-6 OL-5048-06 The access point/bridge attempts to associate with a non-root bridge indefinitely. If it does not associate with a root bridge, it is easier to associate with a root bridge for another bridge, the Install LED blinks amber...
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... the startup configuration. However, you can reconfigure the access point/bridge by using DHCP). The access point/bridge is operational. You can also use the Web-browser interface to reload the access point/bridge image file. Web-Browser Interface You can use the browser interface if the access point/bridge firmware is configured with CLI configuration changes. OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation...
... the startup configuration. However, you can reconfigure the access point/bridge by using DHCP). The access point/bridge is operational. You can also use the Web-browser interface to reload the access point/bridge image file. Web-Browser Interface You can use the browser interface if the access point/bridge firmware is configured with CLI configuration changes. OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation...