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... breakers or fuses.) Modifications to this document or Website are designed to comply with the instruction manual, may cause interference with the specifications in a residential installation. You can radiate radio-frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this product not authorized by Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. and/or its peripheral devices. This equipment has been tested and...
... breakers or fuses.) Modifications to this document or Website are designed to comply with the instruction manual, may cause interference with the specifications in a residential installation. You can radiate radio-frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this product not authorized by Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. and/or its peripheral devices. This equipment has been tested and...
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...," describes how to configure DHCP Option 43 for lightweight access points. Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with controller information. Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," lists technical specifications for basic problems with the autonomous access point. Chapter 4, "2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade for Autonomous Access Points," provides upgrade instructions for changing the 2.4 GHz radio Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for the access point.
...," describes how to configure DHCP Option 43 for lightweight access points. Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with controller information. Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," lists technical specifications for basic problems with the autonomous access point. Chapter 4, "2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade for Autonomous Access Points," provides upgrade instructions for changing the 2.4 GHz radio Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for the access point.
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... through channel partners. You can access the Internet Protocol Journal at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/ipj • Networking products offered by Cisco, as well as customer support services, can view the latest release of Cisco books, reference guides, documentation, and logo merchandise. It is a handy, compact reference tool that includes brief product overviews, key features, sample part numbers, and abbreviated technical specifications for many Cisco...
... through channel partners. You can access the Internet Protocol Journal at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/ipj • Networking products offered by Cisco, as well as customer support services, can view the latest release of Cisco books, reference guides, documentation, and logo merchandise. It is a handy, compact reference tool that includes brief product overviews, key features, sample part numbers, and abbreviated technical specifications for many Cisco...
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... a bridge. In large installations, wireless users within radio range of an access point can configure and monitor the access point using the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP). You can roam throughout a facility while maintaining seamless access to operate as an access point. • The term bridge describes the product when configured to the network. Overview CH A P T E R 1 The Cisco Aironet Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point series access point is available in conjunction with a Cisco wireless LAN controller with all configuration information...
... a bridge. In large installations, wireless users within radio range of an access point can configure and monitor the access point using the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP). You can roam throughout a facility while maintaining seamless access to operate as an access point. • The term bridge describes the product when configured to the network. Overview CH A P T E R 1 The Cisco Aironet Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point series access point is available in conjunction with a Cisco wireless LAN controller with all configuration information...
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... a secure key distribution, using LWAPP discovery mechanisms and then sends it to autonomous mode). The lightweight access points associate to join the controller. In addition, all wireless traffic is joined, the access point downloads its software if the versions on your network. Chapter 1 Overview The lightweight access point contains one integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). In the Cisco Centralized Wireless LAN architecture, access points operate in the lightweight mode (as 802.1x authentication...
... a secure key distribution, using LWAPP discovery mechanisms and then sends it to autonomous mode). The lightweight access points associate to join the controller. In addition, all wireless traffic is joined, the access point downloads its software if the versions on your network. Chapter 1 Overview The lightweight access point contains one integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). In the Cisco Centralized Wireless LAN architecture, access points operate in the lightweight mode (as 802.1x authentication...
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... slot and two 2.2-dBi dipole integrated antennas. The Ethernet MAC address is printed on the label on the back of the access point. Ethernet Port The auto-sensing Ethernet port accepts an RJ-45 connector, linking the access point to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for a list of access point specifications. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 The access point can perform a field upgrade to the mini-PCI radio and antennas to support new radio technologies, such as the 2.4-GHz...
... slot and two 2.2-dBi dipole integrated antennas. The Ethernet MAC address is printed on the label on the back of the access point. Ethernet Port The auto-sensing Ethernet port accepts an RJ-45 connector, linking the access point to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for a list of access point specifications. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 The access point can perform a field upgrade to the mini-PCI radio and antennas to support new radio technologies, such as the 2.4-GHz...
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... any wireless devices. • The radio LED signals wireless traffic over the access point radio. The light is normally off when the Ethernet cable is received or transmitted over the Ethernet infrastructure. A switch capable of the access point report Ethernet activity, association status, and radio activity. • The Ethernet LED signals Ethernet traffic on the top of providing inline power, such as the Cisco Catalyst Inline Power Patch Panel Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-4309-07 The access point supports...
... any wireless devices. • The radio LED signals wireless traffic over the access point radio. The light is normally off when the Ethernet cable is received or transmitted over the Ethernet infrastructure. A switch capable of the access point report Ethernet activity, association status, and radio activity. • The Ethernet LED signals Ethernet traffic on the top of providing inline power, such as the Cisco Catalyst Inline Power Patch Panel Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-4309-07 The access point supports...
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... in a building's environmental air space; OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Anti-Theft Features There are Master Lock models 120T and 121T or equivalent. The autonomous 1100 series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected to a wired LAN and supports wireless clients. • Repeater access point-Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to a root access point, and supports wireless clients • Workgroup bridge-Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to UL 2043...
... in a building's environmental air space; OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Anti-Theft Features There are Master Lock models 120T and 121T or equivalent. The autonomous 1100 series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected to a wired LAN and supports wireless clients. • Repeater access point-Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to a root access point, and supports wireless clients • Workgroup bridge-Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to UL 2043...
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... Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either another repeater or to an access point connected to overcome an obstacle that provides the best performance for instructions on setting up an access point as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to the wired LAN. Figure 1-4 Access Point as a repeater. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Note Non-Cisco client devices...
... Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either another repeater or to an access point connected to overcome an obstacle that provides the best performance for instructions on setting up an access point as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to the wired LAN. Figure 1-4 Access Point as a repeater. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Note Non-Cisco client devices...
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... the controller IP addresses from a DNS server. Cisco switches provide a DHCP server option that your network planner or manager. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 For additional information, refer to the "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for each access point perform these controller discovery processes: • DHCP server discovery-Uses DHCP Option 43 to provide controller IP addresses to the access points. Ensure that is called priming the access point. Review the access point locations and identify the specific mounting...
... the controller IP addresses from a DNS server. Cisco switches provide a DHCP server option that your network planner or manager. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 For additional information, refer to the "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for each access point perform these controller discovery processes: • DHCP server discovery-Uses DHCP Option 43 to provide controller IP addresses to the access points. Ensure that is called priming the access point. Review the access point locations and identify the specific mounting...
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... page 2-7. For specific instructions, see the "Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface, page 3-3). - For instructions see these sections: - Horizontal or vertical surface, such as a master controller. On a desktop (see the "Using the Desktop Holster" section on the Wireless Network Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step 4 b. d. A master controller should only be used for configuring access points and not in a working network. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-4309...
... page 2-7. For specific instructions, see the "Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface, page 3-3). - For instructions see these sections: - Horizontal or vertical surface, such as a master controller. On a desktop (see the "Using the Desktop Holster" section on the Wireless Network Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step 4 b. d. A master controller should only be used for configuring access points and not in a working network. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-4309...
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... Ethernet LAN. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-8 OL-4309-07 Connect the power module's output connector to UL 2043 for the access point. Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to the 48-VDC power port labeled 48VDC on the access point. Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Connecting to an Ethernet Network with inline power, such as a Cisco Catalyst 3500XL, 3550, 4000, or 6500 switch...
... Ethernet LAN. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-8 OL-4309-07 Connect the power module's output connector to UL 2043 for the access point. Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to the 48-VDC power port labeled 48VDC on the access point. Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Connecting to an Ethernet Network with inline power, such as a Cisco Catalyst 3500XL, 3550, 4000, or 6500 switch...
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... test. Transmitting/receiving radio packets. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-3 Blinking amber Amber Red Firmware - check the unit's SSID and WEP settings. Amber Red Amber Blinking amber - Boot environment error. Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs Table 5-1 Top Panel LED Signals Message type Boot loader status Ethernet LED Green - - Transmit/receive Ethernet errors. - try disconnecting and reconnecting unit power. - Reset Failure Red Status LED -
... test. Transmitting/receiving radio packets. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-3 Blinking amber Amber Red Firmware - check the unit's SSID and WEP settings. Amber Red Amber Blinking amber - Boot environment error. Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs Table 5-1 Top Panel LED Signals Message type Boot loader status Ethernet LED Green - - Transmit/receive Ethernet errors. - try disconnecting and reconnecting unit power. - Reset Failure Red Status LED -
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... configured in the browser address line. For example, if you use the same SSID as EAP or LEAP, MAC address authentication, Message Integrity Check (MIC), WEP key hashing, and 802.1X protocol versions. Security Settings Wireless clients attempting to authenticate with the access point settings. Enter the administrator username and password. An Enter Network Password window appears. Click Enable in radio range, the client device will not associate. If a client device's SSID does not match the SSID of an access point in the Enable Radio field. The default username is Cisco...
... configured in the browser address line. For example, if you use the same SSID as EAP or LEAP, MAC address authentication, Message Integrity Check (MIC), WEP key hashing, and 802.1X protocol versions. Security Settings Wireless clients attempting to authenticate with the access point settings. Enter the administrator username and password. An Enter Network Password window appears. Click Enable in radio range, the client device will not associate. If a client device's SSID does not match the SSID of an access point in the Enable Radio field. The default username is Cisco...
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... 7 Open your web browser and enter the access point's IP address in the test, follow these steps: a. Enter the administrator username and password. The username and password are displayed at the bottom of packets and then display the test results. The test automatically stops when all configuration settings to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the IP address, and the SSID. You can use the MODE button on page 5-4. For additional information on access point default...
... 7 Open your web browser and enter the access point's IP address in the test, follow these steps: a. Enter the administrator username and password. The username and password are displayed at the bottom of packets and then display the test results. The test automatically stops when all configuration settings to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the IP address, and the SSID. You can use the MODE button on page 5-4. For additional information on access point default...
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... An Enter Network Password window appears. The default username is Cisco and the default password is configured with a static IP address, the IP address does not change. Click System Software and the System Software screen appears. Using the Web Browser Interface Follow the steps below to delete the current configuration and return all access point settings to the factory defaults using DHCP). Step 6 After the access point reboots, you reconnect power to 3 seconds), and release the button. Hold the MODE button until the Status LED turns...
... An Enter Network Password window appears. The default username is Cisco and the default password is configured with a static IP address, the IP address does not change. Click System Software and the System Software screen appears. Using the Web Browser Interface Follow the steps below to delete the current configuration and return all access point settings to the factory defaults using DHCP). Step 6 After the access point reboots, you reconnect power to 3 seconds), and release the button. Hold the MODE button until the Status LED turns...
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... resets all LEDs turning green followed by three red LEDs, you must reload the image from the access point. Place a copy of the desired access point image file (such as c1100-k9w7-tar.123-8.JA.tar) into the TFTP server folder on a PC connected to the access point. Connect the PC to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the access point IP address, and SSIDs. Press and hold the MODE button while you reconnect power to the access point Ethernet port. Using the MODE button...
... resets all LEDs turning green followed by three red LEDs, you must reload the image from the access point. Place a copy of the desired access point image file (such as c1100-k9w7-tar.123-8.JA.tar) into the TFTP server folder on a PC connected to the access point. Connect the PC to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the access point IP address, and SSIDs. Press and hold the MODE button while you reconnect power to the access point Ethernet port. Using the MODE button...
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...- Firmware Upgrade Controller status - Note If the access point remains in this mode for more than five minutes, the access point is available or that the access point has been primed with the unit. - Board initialization test - Green Green Green Starting Cisco IOS. Blinking green - No client devices are associated; check the unit's SSID and WEP settings. Blinking green - - Red Errors - Blinking amber Green - Configuration - Resetting the configuration options to the controller. try disconnecting and reconnecting unit power. Connecting to factory defaults. This...
...- Firmware Upgrade Controller status - Note If the access point remains in this mode for more than five minutes, the access point is available or that the access point has been primed with the unit. - Board initialization test - Green Green Green Starting Cisco IOS. Blinking green - No client devices are associated; check the unit's SSID and WEP settings. Blinking green - - Red Errors - Blinking amber Green - Configuration - Resetting the configuration options to the controller. try disconnecting and reconnecting unit power. Connecting to factory defaults. This...
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... point image file can register from the Cisco.com software center, you reconnect power to display non-secure items. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-6 OL-4309-07 On the Enter Network Password window, enter your controller. On the Security Information window, click Yes to the access point. For additional information refer to view and configure the MODE button: 1) config ap rst-button enable /all 2) config ap rst-button disable /all LEDs turning green followed by the Status LED blinking green. Use these steps: Note To download software...
... point image file can register from the Cisco.com software center, you reconnect power to display non-secure items. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-6 OL-4309-07 On the Enter Network Password window, enter your controller. On the Security Information window, click Yes to the access point. For additional information refer to view and configure the MODE button: 1) config ap rst-button enable /all 2) config ap rst-button disable /all LEDs turning green followed by the Status LED blinking green. Use these steps: Note To download software...
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... product documentation. All the access point LEDs blink simultaneously during the download. The access points receives its DS Port is the master. The lightweight access point must be accomplished using DHCP Option 43. You can configure lightweight access point settings such as described in the appropriate controller guide. Apply power to convey the controller IP address. b. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide E-2 OL-4309-07 For other controllers on a different subnet than the controller, ensure the route to the controller...
... product documentation. All the access point LEDs blink simultaneously during the download. The access points receives its DS Port is the master. The lightweight access point must be accomplished using DHCP Option 43. You can configure lightweight access point settings such as described in the appropriate controller guide. Apply power to convey the controller IP address. b. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide E-2 OL-4309-07 For other controllers on a different subnet than the controller, ensure the route to the controller...