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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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... for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges for the networking professional who installs and manages the Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Cisco IOS Software > Cisco IOS Software Releases 12.3 Mainline. To use this release. OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide ix For information about Cisco IOS commands used with autonomous access points...
... for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges for the networking professional who installs and manages the Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Cisco IOS Software > Cisco IOS Software Releases 12.3 Mainline. To use this release. OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide ix For information about Cisco IOS commands used with autonomous access points...
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... Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes the procedure to configure DHCP Option 43 for operating access point/bridges in boldface type. Caution Means reader be careful. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide x OL-5048-06 Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points," provides solutions to potential problems encountered during setup of the safety warnings that is required for the...
... Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes the procedure to configure DHCP Option 43 for operating access point/bridges in boldface type. Caution Means reader be careful. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide x OL-5048-06 Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points," provides solutions to potential problems encountered during setup of the safety warnings that is required for the...
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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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...-DOCDVD=SUB) from Cisco OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide xiii Registered users may order Cisco documentation at the Product Documentation Store at this URL: 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...
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... published by inadequate performance of Cisco products. Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Information about the Cisco Product Quick Reference Guide, go to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/ipj xviii Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide OL-5048.... Severity 4 (S4)-You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. You and Cisco will benefit from various online and printed sources. • The Cisco Online Subscription Center is little or no effect on your ...
... published by inadequate performance of Cisco products. Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Information about the Cisco Product Quick Reference Guide, go to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/ipj xviii Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide OL-5048.... Severity 4 (S4)-You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. You and Cisco will benefit from various online and printed sources. • The Cisco Online Subscription Center is little or no effect on your ...
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.... In large installations, wireless users within the controller. OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 Overview CH A P T E R 1 The Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. The autonomous product can be only configured as , access point, bridge, and workgroup bridge. Product Terminology The following terms refer to the autonomous and lightweight products...
.... In large installations, wireless users within the controller. OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 Overview CH A P T E R 1 The Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. The autonomous product can be only configured as , access point, bridge, and workgroup bridge. Product Terminology The following terms refer to the autonomous and lightweight products...
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In addition, all configuration commands are disabled when the access point is associated to a controller). The controller sends the lightweight access point an LWAPP join response allowing the access point to associate with WDS devices. However, the controller provides functionality equivalent to WDS when the access point associates to autonomous mode). Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-5048-06...
In addition, all configuration commands are disabled when the access point is associated to a controller). The controller sends the lightweight access point an LWAPP join response allowing the access point to associate with WDS devices. However, the controller provides functionality equivalent to WDS when the access point associates to autonomous mode). Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-5048-06...
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... browser, SNMP, or serial interface • Operating modes: - Root and non-root bridge - Automatic install modes The lightweight access point supports these additional key features: • 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 Access point -
... browser, SNMP, or serial interface • Operating modes: - Root and non-root bridge - Automatic install modes The lightweight access point supports these additional key features: • 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 Access point -
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... (included with the access point/bridge) - 48-VDC input power - An external antenna must be purchased. The power injector is an external unit designed for operation in two models: • Cisco Aironet Power Injector LR2-standard version (included with the access point/bridge) Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-5048-06 Key Features Figure 1-1 shows the two outdoor access point/bridge configurations.
... (included with the access point/bridge) - 48-VDC input power - An external antenna must be purchased. The power injector is an external unit designed for operation in two models: • Cisco Aironet Power Injector LR2-standard version (included with the access point/bridge) Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-5048-06 Key Features Figure 1-1 shows the two outdoor access point/bridge configurations.
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... power injector and the power module must not be password protected by the access point/bridge. Note Some international regulatory regions may restrict the integrated antenna access point/bridge configuration. OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Chapter 1 Overview Key Features • Cisco Aironet Power Injector LR2T-optional transportation version - 12- The power module must not be...
... power injector and the power module must not be password protected by the access point/bridge. Note Some international regulatory regions may restrict the integrated antenna access point/bridge configuration. OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Chapter 1 Overview Key Features • Cisco Aironet Power Injector LR2T-optional transportation version - 12- The power module must not be...
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... cables are used to support a single antenna or dual-diversity antennas Figure 1-2 Access Point Connector Locations 117060 1 2 3 4 5 1 Ground lug mounting 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
... cables are used to support a single antenna or dual-diversity antennas Figure 1-2 Access Point Connector Locations 117060 1 2 3 4 5 1 Ground lug mounting 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
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... accepts wireless client associations. • Access Point-Specifies that the unit operates as a root bridge and that the unit is being used by the unit. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-5048-06 If the unit is configured as a workgroup bridge connected to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for Access Points and to a small wired Ethernet...
... accepts wireless client associations. • Access Point-Specifies that the unit operates as a root bridge and that the unit is being used by the unit. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-5048-06 If the unit is configured as a workgroup bridge connected to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for Access Points and to a small wired Ethernet...
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... an access point. Figure 1-4 Access Point as a repeater. Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as a repeater. Figure 1-4 shows an autonomous access point acting as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Access Points for the client. Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Point/Bridges Network...
... an access point. Figure 1-4 Access Point as a repeater. Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as a repeater. Figure 1-4 shows an autonomous access point acting as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Access Points for the client. Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Point/Bridges Network...
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... is classified as a root bridge and the other bridge is classified as a non-root bridge. Figure 1-9 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with an Access Point 135448 Access point Workgroup bridge Figure 1-10 Workgroup Bridge Communicating 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-point bridge configuration, two bridges interconnect two LAN networks...
... is classified as a root bridge and the other bridge is classified as a non-root bridge. Figure 1-9 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with an Access Point 135448 Access point Workgroup bridge Figure 1-10 Workgroup Bridge Communicating 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-point bridge configuration, two bridges interconnect two LAN networks...
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.... OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 2-7 The network administration or other IT professional responsible for the access point/bridge, two hex nuts, and two washers • Weatherproofing kit (consisting of figures to maintain regulatory compliance. Chapter 2 Installation Overview Before Beginning the Installation Note The external antenna access point/bridge configuration does not ship with...
.... OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 2-7 The network administration or other IT professional responsible for the access point/bridge, two hex nuts, and two washers • Weatherproofing kit (consisting of figures to maintain regulatory compliance. Chapter 2 Installation Overview Before Beginning the Installation Note The external antenna access point/bridge configuration does not ship with...
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...mode). After association, the other three LEDs indicate signal strength. The startup and association sequence depends on the access point/bridge configuration, which can align the integrated antenna using LEDs after association, the unit reads the receive signal strength indictor (... with a root bridge for 60 seconds1. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 3-6 OL-5048-06 Amber blinking Non-root, searching Not associated (non-root mode). The access point/bridge attempts to associate with a remote bridge in the first 60...
...mode). After association, the other three LEDs indicate signal strength. The startup and association sequence depends on the access point/bridge configuration, which can align the integrated antenna using LEDs after association, the unit reads the receive signal strength indictor (... with a root bridge for 60 seconds1. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 3-6 OL-5048-06 Amber blinking Non-root, searching Not associated (non-root mode). The access point/bridge attempts to associate with a remote bridge in the first 60...
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... interfaces. You can use the browser to up. Note Your autonomous access point/bridge configuration is not changed state to reload the image file. OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 4-11 The access point/bridge is operational. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges Reloading the Access Point/Bridge Image Using the CLI on Interface Dot11Radio0, changed when you use...
... interfaces. You can use the browser to up. Note Your autonomous access point/bridge configuration is not changed state to reload the image file. OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 4-11 The access point/bridge is operational. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges Reloading the Access Point/Bridge Image Using the CLI on Interface Dot11Radio0, changed when you use...