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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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... 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... 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 Guide v
... 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... 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 Guide v
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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...
... 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...
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...provides the information you should have experience working with Cisco IOS software and be familiar with the concepts and terminology of the access point and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. Organization This guide is listed under the "Wireless ...LAN Controllers" section. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vii For detailed information about...
...provides the information you should have experience working with Cisco IOS software and be familiar with the concepts and terminology of the access point and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. Organization This guide is listed under the "Wireless ...LAN Controllers" section. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vii For detailed information about...
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...examples use these conventions: • Commands and keywords are in angle brackets (< >). Conventions This publication uses these conventions to configure DHCP Option 43 for the access point. Chapter 4, "2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade for Autonomous Access Points," provides upgrade instructions for ...provides declarations of the safety warnings that appear in boldface text. • Arguments for basic problems with controller information. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide viii OL-4309-07 Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," lists technical ...
...examples use these conventions: • Commands and keywords are in angle brackets (< >). Conventions This publication uses these conventions to configure DHCP Option 43 for the access point. Chapter 4, "2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade for Autonomous Access Points," provides upgrade instructions for ...provides declarations of the safety warnings that appear in boldface text. • Arguments for basic problems with controller information. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide viii OL-4309-07 Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," lists technical ...
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...released regularly. DVDs are available singly or by entering your comments in the feedback form available in Cisco products OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xi The DVD enables you do the following: ...cisco.com/go /marketplace/docstore If you to access Cisco Marketplace. 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...
...released regularly. DVDs are available singly or by entering your comments in the feedback form available in Cisco products OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xi The DVD enables you do the following: ...cisco.com/go /marketplace/docstore If you to access Cisco Marketplace. 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...
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... product information.) After you would like to receive. Severity 4 (S4)-You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. Preface Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Submitting a Service Request Using the online TAC Service Request Tool is ... TAC Service Request Tool provides recommended solutions. Severity 2 (S2)-Operation of the network is a critical impact to a Cisco engineer. Create a profile and then select the subscriptions that all necessary resources around the clock to resolve the situation. Obtaining...
... product information.) After you would like to receive. Severity 4 (S4)-You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. Preface Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Submitting a Service Request Using the online TAC Service Request Tool is ... TAC Service Request Tool provides recommended solutions. Severity 2 (S2)-Operation of the network is a critical impact to a Cisco engineer. Create a profile and then select the subscriptions that all necessary resources around the clock to resolve the situation. Obtaining...
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... available in conjunction with a Cisco wireless LAN controller with all configuration information 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-LAP1121G) is part of an...
... available in conjunction with a Cisco wireless LAN controller with all configuration information 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-LAP1121G) is part of an...
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..., you can reassign it an LWAPP join request. 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 ..., 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 1-2 OL-4309-07 This chapter provides information on the access point and controller do not...
..., you can reassign it an LWAPP join request. 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 ..., 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 1-2 OL-4309-07 This chapter provides information on the access point and controller do not...
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...tested to UL 2043 and they should not be placed in a building's environmental air space, such as the central unit in an all-wireless network. The autonomous access point's default configuration is encased in a durable plastic enclosure having adequate fire resistance and low smoke-...bridge, and supports wired network devices. Anti-Theft Features There are Master Lock models 120T and 121T or equivalent. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points UL 2043 Certification The access ...
...tested to UL 2043 and they should not be placed in a building's environmental air space, such as the central unit in an all-wireless network. The autonomous access point's default configuration is encased in a durable plastic enclosure having adequate fire resistance and low smoke-...bridge, and supports wired network devices. Anti-Theft Features There are Master Lock models 120T and 121T or equivalent. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points UL 2043 Certification The access ...
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...as a repeater. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Figure 1-4 Access Point as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to the wired LAN. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating... with Autonomous Access Points Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 The data is sent through the route that...
...as a repeater. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Figure 1-4 Access Point as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to the wired LAN. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating... with Autonomous Access Points Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 The data is sent through the route that...
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... 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-4309-07 In Figure 1-6, the unit is configured in workgroup bridge mode and is not attached to a Cisco Aironet access point as a wireless client device. The autonomous access point is associated to a wired LAN; Figure 1-5... shows an autonomous access point in an all stations together. This configuration allows the Ethernet-enabled devices to pass Ethernet traffic to a Cisco Aironet bridge. Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network...
... 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-4309-07 In Figure 1-6, the unit is configured in workgroup bridge mode and is not attached to a Cisco Aironet access point as a wireless client device. The autonomous access point is associated to a wired LAN; Figure 1-5... shows an autonomous access point in an all stations together. This configuration allows the Ethernet-enabled devices to pass Ethernet traffic to a Cisco Aironet bridge. Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network...
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.... 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 This configuration allows the Ethernet-enabled devices pass Ethernet traffic to a Cisco Aironet root bridge as a wireless bridge...bridge mode and is scalable and recommended by Cisco. Chapter 1 Overview Network Example with Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access points support Layer 3 network operation. Figure 1-7 Workgroup Bridge Configuration 2 135499 Bridge Workgroup bridge Network Example with ...
.... 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 This configuration allows the Ethernet-enabled devices pass Ethernet traffic to a Cisco Aironet root bridge as a wireless bridge...bridge mode and is scalable and recommended by Cisco. Chapter 1 Overview Network Example with Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access points support Layer 3 network operation. Figure 1-7 Workgroup Bridge Configuration 2 135499 Bridge Workgroup bridge Network Example with ...
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...refer to the "Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to the "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points" section on the Wireless Network Prior to the access points. For lightweight access points, Cisco recommends that you have completed the access point deployment, return...tasks: • Ensure that a site survey has been preformed. • Ensure that your network infrastructure devices are operational and properly configured. • For lightweight access points, perform these tasks: - Review the access point locations and identify the specific mounting methods required...
...refer to the "Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to the "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points" section on the Wireless Network Prior to the access points. For lightweight access points, Cisco recommends that you have completed the access point deployment, return...tasks: • Ensure that a site survey has been preformed. • Ensure that your network infrastructure devices are operational and properly configured. • For lightweight access points, perform these tasks: - Review the access point locations and identify the specific mounting methods required...
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... Ceiling" section on page 3-6). - e. On power up, verify that your access points are deployed, ensure that the access point is not configured as a ceiling or wall (refer to the "Using the Security Hasp Adapter" section on page 3-7 and the "Using the Cable Lock Feature...Connect the access point cables (Ethernet, optional power, optional antennas). 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-4309-07 For instructions see the "Using the Desktop ...
... Ceiling" section on page 3-6). - e. On power up, verify that your access points are deployed, ensure that the access point is not configured as a ceiling or wall (refer to the "Using the Security Hasp Adapter" section on page 3-7 and the "Using the Cable Lock Feature...Connect the access point cables (Ethernet, optional power, optional antennas). 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-4309-07 For instructions see the "Using the Desktop ...
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...National Electrical Safety Code. Connect the Ethernet cables to make it with the U.S. Figure 3-6 Security Hasp Adapter 81177 OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 See the illustration above. Attach the T-rail clips on the wall or ceiling ...you must use the Ethernet cable to supply power. Chapter 3 Mounting Instructions Using the Security Hasp Adapter Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Configure the ends of the T-bar box hanger to the ceiling grid T-rails. Using the Security Hasp Adapter The security hasp on the each end of...
...National Electrical Safety Code. Connect the Ethernet cables to make it with the U.S. Figure 3-6 Security Hasp Adapter 81177 OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 See the illustration above. Attach the T-rail clips on the wall or ceiling ...you must use the Ethernet cable to supply power. Chapter 3 Mounting Instructions Using the Security Hasp Adapter Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Configure the ends of the T-bar box hanger to the ceiling grid T-rails. Using the Security Hasp Adapter The security hasp on the each end of...
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... service technician at default values. For additional information, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for upgrading the autonomous access point 2.4-GHz radio. Place the access point on configuring the new radio. Upgrade Overview Chapter 4 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade for ...Autonomous Access Points Upgrade Overview This section provides instructions for Cisco Aironet Access Pointsfor complete instructions on an ESD-protected work ...
... service technician at default values. For additional information, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for upgrading the autonomous access point 2.4-GHz radio. Place the access point on configuring the new radio. Upgrade Overview Chapter 4 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade for ...Autonomous Access Points Upgrade Overview This section provides instructions for Cisco Aironet Access Pointsfor complete instructions on an ESD-protected work ...
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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. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-9 To configure the new radio with your autonomous access point, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points.
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. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-9 To configure the new radio with your autonomous access point, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points.
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..., page 5-6 • Running the Ping or Link Test, page 5-7 • Resetting to the Default Configuration, page 5-7 • Reloading the Access Point Image, page 5-9 • Obtaining the Access Point Image File, page 5-11 • Obtaining the TFTP Server Software, page 5-11 OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-1
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... Top Panel LED Signals Message type Boot loader status Ethernet LED Green - - Green Blinking green Red - Starting Cisco IOS. General warning. - Configuration - Green - - At least one wireless client device is operational. Transmitting/receiving Ethernet packets. Red Red - ...Ethernet failure during image recovery. Resetting the configuration options to factory defaults. Blinking green - - Board initialization test Flash memory test. Transmitting/receiving radio packets....
... Top Panel LED Signals Message type Boot loader status Ethernet LED Green - - Green Blinking green Red - Starting Cisco IOS. General warning. - Configuration - Green - - At least one wireless client device is operational. Transmitting/receiving Ethernet packets. Red Red - ...Ethernet failure during image recovery. Resetting the configuration options to factory defaults. Blinking green - - Board initialization test Flash memory test. Transmitting/receiving radio packets....