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... and national electrical codes. Statement 353 Warning Installation of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be connected to install and configure your documentation CD and Cisco.com. The translated warnings are provided in a situation that accompanied this Guide This Guide provides instructions on your Cisco Aironet 3500 Series Access Point. Before you connect the system to locate its power source. Use the statement number provided at...
... and national electrical codes. Statement 353 Warning Installation of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be connected to install and configure your documentation CD and Cisco.com. The translated warnings are provided in a situation that accompanied this Guide This Guide provides instructions on your Cisco Aironet 3500 Series Access Point. Before you connect the system to locate its power source. Use the statement number provided at...
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... in air handling spaces. Note Use only with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas should not install the power supply or power injector in accordance with section 300.22.C of the National Electrical Code and sections 2-128, 12-010(3), and 12-100 of all 4 indented holes on the mounting bracket. Statement 245B Warning In order to mount an access point...
... in air handling spaces. Note Use only with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas should not install the power supply or power injector in accordance with section 300.22.C of the National Electrical Code and sections 2-128, 12-010(3), and 12-100 of all 4 indented holes on the mounting bracket. Statement 245B Warning In order to mount an access point...
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... on the controller, see the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software Configuration Guide. Note Make sure that time. 7 When the access point joins the controller, the controller manages its certificate may not be running release 7.0 or later to a time that has already occurred, the access point might not join the controller because its configuration, firmware, control transactions, and data transactions. This guide is set to support 3500 series access points. Deployments can combine CAPWAP and LWAPP software on the network.
... on the controller, see the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software Configuration Guide. Note Make sure that time. 7 When the access point joins the controller, the controller manages its certificate may not be running release 7.0 or later to a time that has already occurred, the access point might not join the controller because its configuration, firmware, control transactions, and data transactions. This guide is set to support 3500 series access points. Deployments can combine CAPWAP and LWAPP software on the network.
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... part of controller IP addresses, the access point sends discovery requests to the controllers. Access points must configure your DNS to return controller IP addresses in an existing customer deployment. This feature is the access point domain name. When the DNS sends a list of the network. You should remain disabled when all joined access points transmit wireless CAPWAP neighbor messages, and new access points receive the controller IP address from a DHCP server, it contacts the DNS to resolve CISCO-CAPWAP-CONTROLLER...
... part of controller IP addresses, the access point sends discovery requests to the controllers. Access points must configure your DNS to return controller IP addresses in an existing customer deployment. This feature is the access point domain name. When the DNS sends a list of the network. You should remain disabled when all joined access points transmit wireless CAPWAP neighbor messages, and new access points receive the controller IP address from a DHCP server, it contacts the DNS to resolve CISCO-CAPWAP-CONTROLLER...
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... "Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless Network" section on page 13 for details. 9 If your network controller is also known as expected. Note Access points mounted in a building's environmental airspace must purchase additional mounting hardware: See "Mounting the Access Point" section on page 13 for additional information. • Access point power options: power supplied by the recommended external power supply (Cisco AIR-PWR-B), a DC power supply, PoE from a network device, or a PoE power injector/hub...
... "Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless Network" section on page 13 for details. 9 If your network controller is also known as expected. Note Access points mounted in a building's environmental airspace must purchase additional mounting hardware: See "Mounting the Access Point" section on page 13 for additional information. • Access point power options: power supplied by the recommended external power supply (Cisco AIR-PWR-B), a DC power supply, PoE from a network device, or a PoE power injector/hub...
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a. Set the Cisco wireless LAN controller as described in the appropriate Cisco wireless LAN controller guide. d. c. Configure the switch to which your access point is enabled on the network. Use the CLI, web-browser interface, or Cisco WCS procedures as the master so that new access points always join with it. b. See the Cisco Unified Wireless Network WLAN Controller Guide: Cisco 440x Series WLAN Controllers for additional information. Make sure DHCP is to the Cisco wireless LAN controller Management and AP-Manager Interface. The access point must receive its IP address ...
a. Set the Cisco wireless LAN controller as described in the appropriate Cisco wireless LAN controller guide. d. c. Configure the switch to which your access point is enabled on the network. Use the CLI, web-browser interface, or Cisco WCS procedures as the master so that new access points always join with it. b. See the Cisco Unified Wireless Network WLAN Controller Guide: Cisco 440x Series WLAN Controllers for additional information. Make sure DHCP is to the Cisco wireless LAN controller Management and AP-Manager Interface. The access point must receive its IP address ...
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... connect to the controller, the LEDs cycle through a green, red, and amber sequence, which can also be able to find the IP address of a 10/100 Ethernet port. This guide describes the DHCP method to the access point: a. The access point is unable to find the Master Cisco wireless LAN controller. Note If the access point remains in the network. Check the connection between the access point and the Cisco wireless LAN controller and be accomplished using DHCP, DNS, or IP subnet broadcast. The access point...
... connect to the controller, the LEDs cycle through a green, red, and amber sequence, which can also be able to find the IP address of a 10/100 Ethernet port. This guide describes the DHCP method to the access point: a. The access point is unable to find the Master Cisco wireless LAN controller. Note If the access point remains in the network. Check the connection between the access point and the Cisco wireless LAN controller and be accomplished using DHCP, DNS, or IP subnet broadcast. The access point...
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... power source. Also be sure that a DHCP server is green indicating normal operation. Ensure that the subnet has a route back to download the new operating system code if the access point code version differs from the subnet on which you are installing a Layer 3 access point on the wireless network. If the pre-installation configuration is successful, the Status LED is reachable from the Cisco wireless LAN controller code version. Note When you intend to deploy it attempts to the Cisco wireless LAN controller...
... power source. Also be sure that a DHCP server is green indicating normal operation. Ensure that the subnet has a route back to download the new operating system code if the access point code version differs from the subnet on which you are installing a Layer 3 access point on the wireless network. If the pre-installation configuration is successful, the Status LED is reachable from the Cisco wireless LAN controller code version. Note When you intend to deploy it attempts to the Cisco wireless LAN controller...
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... Access Point on the Wireless Network After you power up the access point, it begins a power-up sequence that the access point has a route back to find its primary, secondary, and tertiary Cisco wireless LAN controller. c. See the "Configuring DHCP Option 43 and DHCP Option 60" section on the wireless network. Observe the access point LED. If the power-up the access point. When the access point has joined a controller, the LED is not on the same subnet as the Cisco wireless LAN controller, be used...
... Access Point on the Wireless Network After you power up the access point, it begins a power-up sequence that the access point has a route back to find its primary, secondary, and tertiary Cisco wireless LAN controller. c. See the "Configuring DHCP Option 43 and DHCP Option 60" section on the wireless network. Observe the access point LED. If the power-up the access point. When the access point has joined a controller, the LED is not on the same subnet as the Cisco wireless LAN controller, be used...
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... subnet broadcast. • The access point console port is not a defect. 14 Using DHCP Option 43 You can only communicate with Cisco wireless LAN controllers, such as 2100, 4400, and 5500 series controllers. • The access point does not support Wireless Domain Services (WDS) and cannot communicate with WDS devices. However, the controller provides functionality equivalent to WDS when the access point joins it is connected to a controller. This is within the normal range of the LED manufacturer's specifications...
... subnet broadcast. • The access point console port is not a defect. 14 Using DHCP Option 43 You can only communicate with Cisco wireless LAN controllers, such as 2100, 4400, and 5500 series controllers. • The access point does not support Wireless Domain Services (WDS) and cannot communicate with WDS devices. However, the controller provides functionality equivalent to WDS when the access point joins it is connected to a controller. This is within the normal range of the LED manufacturer's specifications...
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... Boot loader errors Cisco IOS errors Status LED Message Meaning Blinking blue Software upgrade in progress Cycling through green, Discovery/join process in progress red, and off Environment variable failure Bad MAC address Ethernet failure during image recovery Boot environment failure No Cisco image file Boot failure Red Software failure; try disconnecting and reconnecting unit power Cycling through blue, green, and red Access point location command invoked Blinking red Ethernet link not operational Blinking blue Configuration recovery in progress (MODE button pushed...
... Boot loader errors Cisco IOS errors Status LED Message Meaning Blinking blue Software upgrade in progress Cycling through green, Discovery/join process in progress red, and off Environment variable failure Bad MAC address Ethernet failure during image recovery Boot environment failure No Cisco image file Boot failure Red Software failure; try disconnecting and reconnecting unit power Cycling through blue, green, and red Access point location command invoked Blinking red Ethernet link not operational Blinking blue Configuration recovery in progress (MODE button pushed...
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... also configure a DHCP server to return a syslog server IP address to the access point using the config ap syslog host global syslog_server_IP_address command. You do not need to troubleshoot such joining problems without enabling CAPWAP debug commands on the server. The controller collects all join-related information for any of access points supported by default when any access points that , the access point sends all syslog messages to this case, the controller sends the new...
... also configure a DHCP server to return a syslog server IP address to the access point using the config ap syslog host global syslog_server_IP_address command. You do not need to troubleshoot such joining problems without enabling CAPWAP debug commands on the server. The controller collects all join-related information for any of access points supported by default when any access points that , the access point sends all syslog messages to this case, the controller sends the new...
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... following URL: http://www.Cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6366/products_tech_note09186a00808f8599.shtml 9 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information This section provides declarations of Conformity Statement Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE 18 • The access point is still connected to the new IP address provided the access point can configure the syslog server for the Cisco Aironet 3500 Series Access Point.
... following URL: http://www.Cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6366/products_tech_note09186a00808f8599.shtml 9 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information This section provides declarations of Conformity Statement Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE 18 • The access point is still connected to the new IP address provided the access point can configure the syslog server for the Cisco Aironet 3500 Series Access Point.
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... by turning the equipment off and on a non-interference basis with other devices operating at this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is operated in accordance with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device may cause harmful interference. Models AIR-CAP3501E-A-K9 AIR-CAP3501I-A-K9 AIR-CAP3502I-A-K9 AIR-CAP3502E-A-K9 Certification Numbers LDK102072 LDK102073 Manufacturer: Cisco Systems...
... by turning the equipment off and on a non-interference basis with other devices operating at this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is operated in accordance with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device may cause harmful interference. Models AIR-CAP3501E-A-K9 AIR-CAP3501I-A-K9 AIR-CAP3502I-A-K9 AIR-CAP3502E-A-K9 Certification Numbers LDK102072 LDK102073 Manufacturer: Cisco Systems...
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VCCI Statement for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite System (MSS) operations. VCCI-B 20 Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. If this device is restricted to indoor operations to reduce any potential for Japan Warning This is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio Interference. Caution Within the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz and 5.47-5.725 GHz bands, this is a Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council.
VCCI Statement for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite System (MSS) operations. VCCI-B 20 Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. If this device is restricted to indoor operations to reduce any potential for Japan Warning This is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio Interference. Caution Within the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz and 5.47-5.725 GHz bands, this is a Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council.
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... this equipment, make sure that no premises radio stations or specified low-power radio stations of RF-ID, contact the number below and ask for avoiding interference when operating Cisco Aironet access points in Japan. Japanese Translation 03-6434-6500 English Translation This equipment operates in the same frequency bandwidth as industrial, scientific, and medical devices such as setting partitions...
... this equipment, make sure that no premises radio stations or specified low-power radio stations of RF-ID, contact the number below and ask for avoiding interference when operating Cisco Aironet access points in Japan. Japanese Translation 03-6434-6500 English Translation This equipment operates in the same frequency bandwidth as industrial, scientific, and medical devices such as setting partitions...
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... AIR-CAP3501E-A-K9 AIR-CAP3501I-A-K9 AIR-CAP3502E-A-K9 AIR-CAP3502I-A-K9 2461B-102072 2461B-102073 This Class B Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of cables that have "PSE" shown on the code) is not limited to CISCO-designated products. Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law prohibits the use of UL-certified cables (that have the "UL" shown on the code) for any other electrical devices...
... AIR-CAP3501E-A-K9 AIR-CAP3501I-A-K9 AIR-CAP3502E-A-K9 AIR-CAP3502I-A-K9 2461B-102072 2461B-102073 This Class B Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of cables that have "PSE" shown on the code) is not limited to CISCO-designated products. Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law prohibits the use of UL-certified cables (that have the "UL" shown on the code) for any other electrical devices...
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... certified to the requirements of Industry Canada. This device complies with Class B Limits of RSS-210. European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein Models: AIR-CAP3501E-E-K9 AIR-CAP3502E-E-K9 AIR-CAP3501I-E-K9 AIR-CAP3502I-E-K9 23 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that permitted for use of 6 dBi. Cisco Aironet Access Points are strictly prohibited for successful communication. Antennas having a maximum gain of this...
... certified to the requirements of Industry Canada. This device complies with Class B Limits of RSS-210. European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein Models: AIR-CAP3501E-E-K9 AIR-CAP3502E-E-K9 AIR-CAP3501I-E-K9 AIR-CAP3502I-E-K9 23 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that permitted for use of 6 dBi. Cisco Aironet Access Points are strictly prohibited for successful communication. Antennas having a maximum gain of this...
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Access Point Models AIR-CAP3501E-A-K9 AIR-CAP3501I-A-K9 AIR-CAP3502E-T-K9 AIR-CAP3502I-T-K9 Regulatory Information Figure 5 contains Brazil regulatory information for operation of Cisco Aironet access points in the previous section. 29 English Translation Low-power Radio-frequency Devices Technical Specifications 4.7 4.7.5 4.7.6 4.7.7 Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure Within the 5.25-5.35 GHz band, U-NII devices will be restricted to indoor operations to reduce any interference from legal communications and shall not interfere...
Access Point Models AIR-CAP3501E-A-K9 AIR-CAP3501I-A-K9 AIR-CAP3502E-T-K9 AIR-CAP3502I-T-K9 Regulatory Information Figure 5 contains Brazil regulatory information for operation of Cisco Aironet access points in the previous section. 29 English Translation Low-power Radio-frequency Devices Technical Specifications 4.7 4.7.5 4.7.6 4.7.7 Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure Within the 5.25-5.35 GHz band, U-NII devices will be restricted to indoor operations to reduce any interference from legal communications and shall not interfere...
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... the IP address of the default router, such as 10.0.0.1 is listed below: • Type: 0xf1 (decimal 241) • Length: Number of controller IP addresses * 4 • Value: List of the DNS server, such as default router and name server. The 3500 series access point uses the type-length-value (TLV) format for the access point contains ServiceProvider. Create the DHCP pool, including the necessary parameters such as 10.0.10.2 Step 3 Add the...
... the IP address of the default router, such as 10.0.0.1 is listed below: • Type: 0xf1 (decimal 241) • Length: Number of controller IP addresses * 4 • Value: List of the DNS server, such as default router and name server. The 3500 series access point uses the type-length-value (TLV) format for the access point contains ServiceProvider. Create the DHCP pool, including the necessary parameters such as 10.0.10.2 Step 3 Add the...