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Contents Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-7 Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-8 Workgroup Bridge Configuration 1-8 Network Example with Lightweight Access Points 1-9 2 C H A P T E R Installing the Access Point 2-1 Safety Information 2-2 FCC Safety Compliance Statement 2-2 General Safety Guidelines 2-2 Warnings 2-2... 3-11 4 C H A P 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
Contents Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-7 Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-8 Workgroup Bridge Configuration 1-8 Network Example with Lightweight Access Points 1-9 2 C H A P T E R Installing the Access Point 2-1 Safety Information 2-2 FCC Safety Compliance Statement 2-2 General Safety Guidelines 2-2 Warnings 2-2... 3-11 4 C H A P 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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... 5-4 Enabling the Radio Interfaces 5-5 SSID 5-5 WEP Keys 5-5 Security Settings 5-5 Running the Carrier Busy Test 5-6 Running the Ping or Link Test 5-7 Resetting to the Default Configuration 5-7 Using the MODE Button 5-8 Using the Web Browser Interface 5-8 Reloading the Access Point Image 5-9 Using the MODE button 5-9 Web Browser Interface 5-10 Browser HTTP Interface... the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 6-5 MODE Button Setting 6-6 Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File 6-6 Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 6-7 OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
... 5-4 Enabling the Radio Interfaces 5-5 SSID 5-5 WEP Keys 5-5 Security Settings 5-5 Running the Carrier Busy Test 5-6 Running the Ping or Link Test 5-7 Resetting to the Default Configuration 5-7 Using the MODE Button 5-8 Using the Web Browser Interface 5-8 Reloading the Access Point Image 5-9 Using the MODE button 5-9 Web Browser Interface 5-10 Browser HTTP Interface... the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 6-5 MODE Button Setting 6-6 Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File 6-6 Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 6-7 OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
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... Maximum Power Levels D-1 E A P P E N D I X Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment E-1 F A P P E N D I X Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points F-1 Overview F-2 Configuring Option 43 for 1000 Series Access Points F-3 Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Access Points F-4 GLOSSARY INDEX Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vi OL-4309-07
... Maximum Power Levels D-1 E A P P E N D I X Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment E-1 F A P P E N D I X Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points F-1 Overview F-2 Configuring Option 43 for 1000 Series Access Points F-3 Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Access Points F-4 GLOSSARY INDEX Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vi OL-4309-07
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... and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. For information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12.3 commands, refer to the Cisco IOS documentation set available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. Organization This guide is for this guide with autonomous access points, you should have experience working with...
... and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. For information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12.3 commands, refer to the Cisco IOS documentation set available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. Organization This guide is for this guide with autonomous access points, you should have experience working with...
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Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for the access point. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide viii OL-4309-07 Appendix B, "Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information," provides ...the world's regulatory domains. Appendix D, "Channels and Maximum Power Levels," indicates how to configure DHCP Option 43 for basic problems with controller information. Appendix F, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes the procedure to access the document that appear...
Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for the access point. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide viii OL-4309-07 Appendix B, "Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information," provides ...the world's regulatory domains. Appendix D, "Channels and Maximum Power Levels," indicates how to configure DHCP Option 43 for basic problems with controller information. Appendix F, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes the procedure to access the document that appear...
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...)-You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Information about Cisco products, technologies, and network solutions is available from various online and printed sources. • The Cisco Online Subscription Center is the website ... a complete list of Cisco TAC contacts, go to a Cisco engineer. The TAC Service Request Tool is located at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/offer/subscribe OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xv If your issue ...
...)-You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Information about Cisco products, technologies, and network solutions is available from various online and printed sources. • The Cisco Online Subscription Center is the website ... a complete list of Cisco TAC contacts, go to a Cisco engineer. The TAC Service Request Tool is located at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/offer/subscribe OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xv If your issue ...
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... the Cisco Integrated Wireless Network Solution and requires no manual configuration before being mounted. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The 1100 series is automatically configured by a Cisco wireless ...configurations with all configuration settings maintained within the access points. Autonomous Access Points The autonomous access point (models: AIR-AP1120B or AIR-AP1121G) (model: AIR-AP1252) supports a management system based on Cisco IOS software. Lightweight Access Points The Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Lightweight Access Point (AIR...
... the Cisco Integrated Wireless Network Solution and requires no manual configuration before being mounted. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The 1100 series is automatically configured by a Cisco wireless ...configurations with all configuration settings maintained within the access points. Autonomous Access Points The autonomous access point (models: AIR-AP1120B or AIR-AP1121G) (model: AIR-AP1252) supports a management system based on Cisco IOS software. Lightweight Access Points The Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Lightweight Access Point (AIR...
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...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. The controller manages the configuration, firmware, and controls transactions such as opposed ...to any controller on the following topics: • Hardware Features, page 1-3 • Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points, page 1-5 • Network Example with Lightweight Access Points, page 1-9 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
...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. The controller manages the configuration, firmware, and controls transactions such as opposed ...to any controller on the following topics: • Hardware Features, page 1-3 • Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points, page 1-5 • Network Example with Lightweight Access Points, page 1-9 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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...role in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended...common wireless network configurations. The repeater role requires a specific configuration. Anti-Theft Features There ...configuration is encased in a durable plastic enclosure having adequate fire resistance and low smoke-producing characteristics suitable for operation in a building's environmental air... associates to UL 2043 for operation in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings. Chapter 1 Overview Network...optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to a root access ...
...role in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended...common wireless network configurations. The repeater role requires a specific configuration. Anti-Theft Features There ...configuration is encased in a durable plastic enclosure having adequate fire resistance and low smoke-producing characteristics suitable for operation in a building's environmental air... associates to UL 2043 for operation in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings. Chapter 1 Overview Network...optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to a root access ...
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... Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 Figure 1-4 Access Point as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to the wired LAN. The data is sent through the route that blocks radio communication. Figure 1-4 shows an autonomous access point acting as a repeater. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points...
... Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 Figure 1-4 Access Point as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to the wired LAN. The data is sent through the route that blocks radio communication. Figure 1-4 shows an autonomous access point acting as a repeater. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points...
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... access point as a wireless client device. Figure 1-6 Workgroup Bridge Configuration 1 Access point Workgroup bridge 135448 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-4309-07 it functions as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access point 135443 Workgroup Bridge Configuration When configured in the workgroup bridge mode, the autonomous unit provides a wireless connection...
... access point as a wireless client device. Figure 1-6 Workgroup Bridge Configuration 1 Access point Workgroup bridge 135448 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-4309-07 it functions as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access point 135443 Workgroup Bridge Configuration When configured in the workgroup bridge mode, the autonomous unit provides a wireless connection...
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...range. Figure 1-8 illustrates a typical Layer 3 network configuration containing lightweight access points. 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 Lightweight access points and controllers in workgroup ...communication link can communicate over approximately a 1-mile range; The main advantage of this configuration is scalable and recommended by Cisco. This configuration allows the Ethernet-enabled devices pass Ethernet traffic to and from the main LAN using the...
...range. Figure 1-8 illustrates a typical Layer 3 network configuration containing lightweight access points. 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 Lightweight access points and controllers in workgroup ...communication link can communicate over approximately a 1-mile range; The main advantage of this configuration is scalable and recommended by Cisco. This configuration allows the Ethernet-enabled devices pass Ethernet traffic to and from the main LAN using the...
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...MAC address on page E-1. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 For additional information, refer to your network planner or manager. For each access point location. Ensure that your switch is configured with Option 43 to provide the controller IP... addresses to the "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points" section on page F-1. • DNS server discovery-The access point uses the name CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER. Chapter 2 Installing the...
...MAC address on page E-1. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 For additional information, refer to your network planner or manager. For each access point location. Ensure that your switch is configured with Option 43 to provide the controller IP... addresses to the "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points" section on page F-1. • DNS server discovery-The access point uses the name CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER. Chapter 2 Installing the...
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... are deployed, ensure that the access point is not configured as a ceiling or wall (refer to the "Mounting on a Cubical Wall Partition" section on page 2-7. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-4309-07 Below a suspended ceiling (refer ...refer to the "Mounting on a Suspended Ceiling" section on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface, page 3-3). - A master controller should only be used for configuring access points and not in a working network. On a cubicle wall (refer to the Mounting on page 3-4). - Horizontal or vertical surface, such as ...
... are deployed, ensure that the access point is not configured as a ceiling or wall (refer to the "Mounting on a Cubical Wall Partition" section on page 2-7. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-4309-07 Below a suspended ceiling (refer ...refer to the "Mounting on a Suspended Ceiling" section on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface, page 3-3). - A master controller should only be used for configuring access points and not in a working network. On a cubicle wall (refer to the Mounting on page 3-4). - Horizontal or vertical surface, such as ...
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... 81177 OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 Note The power module and power injector are securely attached to the T-rails. Step 1 Step 2 Connect the Ethernet cable and power jack. Chapter 3 Mounting Instructions Using the Security Hasp Adapter Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Configure the ends of the...
... 81177 OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 Note The power module and power injector are securely attached to the T-rails. Step 1 Step 2 Connect the Ethernet cable and power jack. Chapter 3 Mounting Instructions Using the Security Hasp Adapter Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Configure the ends of the...
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... radio and the internal components of the access point. For additional information, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Pointsfor complete instructions on configuring the new radio. Remove all configurable radio settings will be performed by an ESD-trained service technician at default values. Replace the access point's back cover. 8. Upgrade...
... radio and the internal components of the access point. For additional information, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Pointsfor complete instructions on configuring the new radio. Remove all configurable radio settings will be performed by an ESD-trained service technician at default values. Replace the access point's back cover. 8. Upgrade...
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Finding the Software Version To find the version of operating system software running on your new wireless network settings, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Autonomous Access Points Finding the Software Version The radio card installation is now complete. Chapter 4 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade for Cisco Aironet Access Points. To configure the new radio with your autonomous access point, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-9
Finding the Software Version To find the version of operating system software running on your new wireless network settings, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Autonomous Access Points Finding the Software Version The radio card installation is now complete. Chapter 4 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade for Cisco Aironet Access Points. To configure the new radio with your autonomous access point, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-9
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...and reverts to repeat the process. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-4 OL-4309-07 During this five-minute window, you connect an 1100 series access point running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or later with a default configuration to your LAN, the 1100 series... point makes several attempts to get an IP address from the DHCP server. These changes to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID and the "Enabling the Radio Interfaces" section on enabling the radio interface. If it ...
...and reverts to repeat the process. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-4 OL-4309-07 During this five-minute window, you connect an 1100 series access point running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or later with a default configuration to your LAN, the 1100 series... point makes several attempts to get an IP address from the DHCP server. These changes to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID and the "Enabling the Radio Interfaces" section on enabling the radio interface. If it ...
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...set WEP Key 3 on the access point to exactly the same value. WEP Keys The WEP key you use to Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client adapter driver and firmware versions that are case sensitive. Refer to transmit data must use... Key 3 as the access point. You must support the same security options configured in radio range, the client device will not ...
...set WEP Key 3 on the access point to exactly the same value. WEP Keys The WEP key you use to Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client adapter driver and firmware versions that are case sensitive. Refer to transmit data must use... Key 3 as the access point. You must support the same security options configured in radio range, the client device will not ...