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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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... wireless LANs. To use this guide with an autonomous access point/bridge, you need to the Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges for the networking professional who installs and manages the Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge. For information about controllers, refer to the Cisco IOS documentation set available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. Purpose...
... wireless LANs. To use this guide with an autonomous access point/bridge, you need to the Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges for the networking professional who installs and manages the Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge. For information about controllers, refer to the Cisco IOS documentation set available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. Purpose...
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... operating access point/bridges in boldface type. Caution Means reader be careful. Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes...access points. Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges," provides solutions to prime lightweight access points with controller information. Note Means reader take note. In this situation, you might do something that lists the access point/bridge radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the regulatory organizations. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge...
... operating access point/bridges in boldface type. Caution Means reader be careful. Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes...access points. Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges," provides solutions to prime lightweight access points with controller information. Note Means reader take note. In this situation, you might do something that lists the access point/bridge radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the regulatory organizations. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge...
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... 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 Mounting Instructions • Release Notes for Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers and Lightweight Access Points Click this URL: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware...
... 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 Mounting Instructions • Release Notes for Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers and Lightweight Access Points Click this URL: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware...
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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...
...-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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... Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Preface For a complete list of Cisco TAC contacts, go to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/contacts Definitions of Service Request Severity To ensure that you can access the Internet Protocol Journal at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/ipj xviii Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge...
... Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Preface For a complete list of Cisco TAC contacts, go to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/contacts Definitions of Service Request Severity To ensure that you can access the Internet Protocol Journal at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/ipj xviii Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge...
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... configured to operate as an access point. • The term bridge describes the product when configured to the network. OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The autonomous product can be only configured as , access point, bridge, and workgroup bridge. The access point/bridge is available in conjunction with a Cisco wireless LAN controller with all configuration information maintained within the unit. The autonomous access point/bridge...
... configured to operate as an access point. • The term bridge describes the product when configured to the network. OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The autonomous product can be only configured as , access point, bridge, and workgroup bridge. The access point/bridge is available in conjunction with a Cisco wireless LAN controller with all configuration information maintained within the unit. The autonomous access point/bridge...
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... radio (IEEE 802.11g). The lightweight access points associate to associate with the controller. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-5048-06 LWAPP is an Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) draft protocol that defines the control messaging for data traffic. The lightweight access point is automatically configured by means of a secure key distribution, using...
... radio (IEEE 802.11g). The lightweight access points associate to associate with the controller. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-5048-06 LWAPP is an Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) draft protocol that defines the control messaging for data traffic. The lightweight access point is automatically configured by means of a secure key distribution, using...
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... Cisco IOS commands, Internet browser, SNMP, or serial interface • Operating modes: - 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 Workgroup bridge - Access point...
... Cisco IOS commands, Internet browser, SNMP, or serial interface • Operating modes: - 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 Workgroup bridge - Access point...
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... Cisco Aironet Power Injector (hereafter called the power injector). Power The access point/bridge receives inline power from the power injector to the access point/bridge. The power injector also functions as inside a building or vehicle. Key Features Figure 1-1 shows the two outdoor access point/bridge configurations. Figure 1-1 Access Point Configurations Chapter 1 Overview 1 2 117059 1 Integrated antenna access point/bridge configuration 2 External antenna access point/bridge configuration with an external antenna. Note The external antenna access point/bridge configuration...
... Cisco Aironet Power Injector (hereafter called the power injector). Power The access point/bridge receives inline power from the power injector to the access point/bridge. The power injector also functions as inside a building or vehicle. Key Features Figure 1-1 shows the two outdoor access point/bridge configurations. Figure 1-1 Access Point Configurations Chapter 1 Overview 1 2 117059 1 Integrated antenna access point/bridge configuration 2 External antenna access point/bridge configuration with an external antenna. Note The external antenna access point/bridge configuration...
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...-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- Following installation, access to maintain regulatory compliance. 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. Not supported by the lightweight access point (AIR...
...-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- Following installation, access to maintain regulatory compliance. 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. Not supported by the lightweight access point (AIR...
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... 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 Key Features Chapter 1 Overview Ethernet Ports The access point/bridge dual-coax Ethernet ports consists of a pair of the ports...
... 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 Key Features Chapter 1 Overview Ethernet Ports The access point/bridge dual-coax Ethernet ports consists of a pair of the ports...
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...Bridge-Activates the root bridge install and alignment mode. Refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Access Points and to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the Autonomous Access Point/Bridge The autonomous access point/bridge unit can also pre-configure the unit into one of seven operating roles from other Cisco Aironet bridges... an autonomous access point/bridge running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA2 and earlier defaults to the Install-Mode role. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation ...
...Bridge-Activates the root bridge install and alignment mode. Refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Access Points and to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the Autonomous Access Point/Bridge The autonomous access point/bridge unit can also pre-configure the unit into one of seven operating roles from other Cisco Aironet bridges... an autonomous access point/bridge running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA2 and earlier defaults to the Install-Mode role. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation ...
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... with Autonomous Access Point/Bridges Network Examples with repeater access points. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Point/Bridges This section describes the autonomous access point/bridge's role in access point, repeater, bridge, and workgroup bridge wireless operating modes. Repeater Unit that Extends 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...
... with Autonomous Access Point/Bridges Network Examples with repeater access points. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Point/Bridges This section describes the autonomous access point/bridge's role in access point, repeater, bridge, and workgroup bridge wireless operating modes. Repeater Unit that Extends 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...
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... 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 The workgroup bridge can communicate with an access point (see Figure 1-9) or with a bridge (see Figure 1-8). Network Examples with Autonomous Access Point/Bridges Chapter 1 Overview Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration In a point-to-point bridge configuration, two bridges...
... 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 The workgroup bridge can communicate with an access point (see Figure 1-9) or with a bridge (see Figure 1-8). Network Examples with Autonomous Access Point/Bridges Chapter 1 Overview Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration In a point-to-point bridge configuration, two bridges...
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... Lightweight Access Point Network Configuration Example LWAPP LWAPP 158085 OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-13 Layer 3 operation is scalable and recommended by Cisco. This section illustrates a typical wireless network configuration containing lightweight access points and a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (see Figure 1-11). Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Lightweight Access Points Network Examples with Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access points...
... Lightweight Access Point Network Configuration Example LWAPP LWAPP 158085 OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-13 Layer 3 operation is scalable and recommended by Cisco. This section illustrates a typical wireless network configuration containing lightweight access points and a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (see Figure 1-11). Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Lightweight Access Points Network Examples with Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access points...
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... antenna configuration • Power injector (LR2) unit • Power module and AC power cord • Quick start guide • Mounting instructions document • Read Me document • Translated safety warnings document • Cisco product registration and Cisco documentation feedback cards Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-5048-06 Package Contents Each access point/bridge package...
... antenna configuration • Power injector (LR2) unit • Power module and AC power cord • Quick start guide • Mounting instructions document • Read Me document • Translated safety warnings document • Cisco product registration and Cisco documentation feedback cards Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-5048-06 Package Contents Each access point/bridge package...
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... mounting bolts and washers • Two sub-mini RG-59 coax cables (12 in. 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 indoor use) contains these items: ... securing the access point/bridge bracket to the mast bracket • Four bolts for securing the access point/bridge bracket to become familiar with an external antenna. Chapter 2 Installation Overview Before Beginning the Installation Note The external antenna access point/bridge configuration does not ...
... mounting bolts and washers • Two sub-mini RG-59 coax cables (12 in. 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 indoor use) contains these items: ... securing the access point/bridge bracket to the mast bracket • Four bolts for securing the access point/bridge bracket to become familiar with an external antenna. Chapter 2 Installation Overview Before Beginning the Installation Note The external antenna access point/bridge configuration does not ...