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... xv Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xv Overview 1-1 Product Terminology 1-1 Autonomous Access Points 1-1 Lightweight Access Points 1-1 Hardware Features 1-3 Single Radio Operation 1-3 Ethernet Port 1-3 LEDs 1-4 Power Sources 1-4 UL 2043 Certification 1-5 Anti-Theft Features 1-5 Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points 1-5 Root Unit on a Wired LAN 1-6 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
... xv Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xv Overview 1-1 Product Terminology 1-1 Autonomous Access Points 1-1 Lightweight Access Points 1-1 Hardware Features 1-3 Single Radio Operation 1-3 Ethernet Port 1-3 LEDs 1-4 Power Sources 1-4 UL 2043 Certification 1-5 Anti-Theft Features 1-5 Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points 1-5 Root Unit on a Wired LAN 1-6 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
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... 3-6 Using the Security Hasp Adapter 3-7 Mounting on a Cubical Wall Partition 3-8 Using the Desktop Holster 3-9 Using the Cable Lock Feature 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
... 3-6 Using the Security Hasp Adapter 3-7 Mounting on a Cubical Wall Partition 3-8 Using the Desktop Holster 3-9 Using the Cable Lock Feature 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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...A P T E R Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio 4-5 Replacing the Back Cover 4-8 Finding the Software Version 4-9 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points 5-1 Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs 5-2 Checking Basic Settings 5-4 Default IP Address Behavior 5-4 Default SSID and Radio Behavior 5-4 Enabling the ...Autonomous Mode 6-5 Using a Controller to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 6-5 Using the MODE Button to Return 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...
...A P T E R Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio 4-5 Replacing the Back Cover 4-8 Finding the Software Version 4-9 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points 5-1 Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs 5-2 Checking Basic Settings 5-4 Default IP Address Behavior 5-4 Default SSID and Radio Behavior 5-4 Enabling the ...Autonomous Mode 6-5 Using a Controller to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 6-5 Using the MODE Button to Return 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...
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...This guide provides the information you should have experience working with a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller and be familiar with autonomous access points, refer to the Cisco IOS documentation set available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. On the Technical Support... is for this release. For information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to the Cisco documentation sets available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. To use this guide with autonomous access points, you need to connect Ethernet and...
...This guide provides the information you should have experience working with a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller and be familiar with autonomous access points, refer to the Cisco IOS documentation set available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. On the Technical Support... is for this release. For information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to the Cisco documentation sets available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. To use this guide with autonomous access points, you need to connect Ethernet and...
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...Deployment," describes the procedure to access the document that provides translations of conformity and regulatory information for basic problems with the autonomous access point. Interactive examples use these conventions and symbols: Tip Means the following will help you supply values are in... for lightweight access points. The tips information might not be troubleshooting or even an action, but could be useful information. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide viii OL-4309-07 Conventions Preface Chapter 3, "Mounting Instructions," describes how to...
...Deployment," describes the procedure to access the document that provides translations of conformity and regulatory information for basic problems with the autonomous access point. Interactive examples use these conventions and symbols: Tip Means the following will help you supply values are in... for lightweight access points. The tips information might not be troubleshooting or even an action, but could be useful information. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide viii OL-4309-07 Conventions Preface Chapter 3, "Mounting Instructions," describes how to...
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The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. 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. The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as the center point of an access point can ...
The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. 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. The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as the center point of an access point can ...
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...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 1-2 OL-4309-07 This chapter provides ...a lightweight access point discovers a controller by means of a secure key distribution, using LWAPP discovery mechanisms and then sends it to autonomous mode). Chapter 1 Overview The lightweight access point contains one integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). LWAPP is tunneled...
...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 1-2 OL-4309-07 This chapter provides ...a lightweight access point discovers a controller by means of a secure key distribution, using LWAPP discovery mechanisms and then sends it to autonomous mode). Chapter 1 Overview The lightweight access point contains one integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). LWAPP is tunneled...
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...Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points UL 2043 Certification The access point is as a root unit connected to a wired LAN or as the central unit in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings, in a building's environmental air space; Anti-Theft...a root access point or bridge, and supports wired network devices. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Network Examples with a padlock. The autonomous 1100 series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected...
...Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points UL 2043 Certification The access point is as a root unit connected to a wired LAN or as the central unit in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings, in a building's environmental air space; Anti-Theft...a root access point or bridge, and supports wired network devices. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Network Examples with a padlock. The autonomous 1100 series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected...
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If more than one autonomous access point is seamless and transparent to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users. Figure 1-3 Access Points as root units on a wired LAN. As ... connect to the network (associate) through another without losing their connection to another access point. Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Root Unit on a Wired LAN Access point Access point 135445 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-4309-07 Figure 1-3 shows access points acting as Root...
If more than one autonomous access point is seamless and transparent to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users. Figure 1-3 Access Points as root units on a wired LAN. As ... connect to the network (associate) through another without losing their connection to another access point. Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Root Unit on a Wired LAN Access point Access point 135445 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-4309-07 Figure 1-3 shows access points acting as Root...
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... instructions on setting up an 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...
... instructions on setting up an 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...
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...point serves as the focal point for remote wired devices to a Cisco Aironet access point or to a Cisco Aironet bridge. Figure 1-5 shows an autonomous access point in the workgroup bridge mode, the autonomous unit provides a wireless connection for communications, increasing the communication range... of wireless users. Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Central Unit in workgroup bridge mode and is associated to a Cisco Aironet access point as a wireless client device. The autonomous access point is configured in an All-Wireless ...
...point serves as the focal point for remote wired devices to a Cisco Aironet access point or to a Cisco Aironet bridge. Figure 1-5 shows an autonomous access point in the workgroup bridge mode, the autonomous unit provides a wireless connection for communications, increasing the communication range... of wireless users. Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Central Unit in workgroup bridge mode and is associated to a Cisco Aironet access point as a wireless client device. The autonomous access point is configured in an All-Wireless ...
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...a typical Layer 3 network configuration containing lightweight access points. This configuration allows the Ethernet-enabled devices pass Ethernet traffic to a Cisco Aironet root bridge as a wireless bridge device. Layer 3 operation is that the wireless communication link can be over approximately ...range. Figure 1-7 Workgroup Bridge Configuration 2 135499 Bridge Workgroup bridge Network Example with Lightweight Access Points In Figure 1-7, the autonomous unit is configured in Layer 3 configurations use IP addresses and UDP packets, which can be routed through large networks....
...a typical Layer 3 network configuration containing lightweight access points. This configuration allows the Ethernet-enabled devices pass Ethernet traffic to a Cisco Aironet root bridge as a wireless bridge device. Layer 3 operation is that the wireless communication link can be over approximately ...range. Figure 1-7 Workgroup Bridge Configuration 2 135499 Bridge Workgroup bridge Network Example with Lightweight Access Points In Figure 1-7, the autonomous unit is configured in Layer 3 configurations use IP addresses and UDP packets, which can be routed through large networks....
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...should only be used for configuring access points and not in a working network. Below a suspended ceiling (refer to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 5-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on the Wireless Network Chapter 2 ...Installing the Access Point Step 4 b. For additional information, refer to the "Mounting on a Suspended Ceiling" section on page 3-9). Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-4309-07 Deploying the Access Points on page 6-3. d. e. On a cubicle wall ...
...should only be used for configuring access points and not in a working network. Below a suspended ceiling (refer to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 5-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on the Wireless Network Chapter 2 ...Installing the Access Point Step 4 b. For additional information, refer to the "Mounting on a Suspended Ceiling" section on page 3-9). Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-4309-07 Deploying the Access Points on page 6-3. d. e. On a cubicle wall ...
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... Ethernet and Power Cables Powering Up the Access Point When power is applied to indicate the starting of the access point. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-9 After you can monitor by observing the three LEDs on page 6-3 for LED descriptions.... Refer to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 5-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on top of the Cisco IOS operating system, the Status LED blinks green signifying that you observe all three ...
... Ethernet and Power Cables Powering Up the Access Point When power is applied to indicate the starting of the access point. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-9 After you can monitor by observing the three LEDs on page 6-3 for LED descriptions.... Refer to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 5-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on top of the Cisco IOS operating system, the Status LED blinks green signifying that you observe all three ...
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... Points This chapter provides upgrade instructions for the autonomous access point 2.4-GHz (IEEE 802.11b-compliant or IEEE 802.11g-compliant) radio card and includes the following sections: • Upgrade Overview, page 4-2 • Unpacking ... 4-3 • Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio, page 4-4 • Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio, page 4-5 • Replacing the Back Cover, page 4-8 • Finding the Software Version, page 4-9 OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-1
... Points This chapter provides upgrade instructions for the autonomous access point 2.4-GHz (IEEE 802.11b-compliant or IEEE 802.11g-compliant) radio card and includes the following sections: • Upgrade Overview, page 4-2 • Unpacking ... 4-3 • Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio, page 4-4 • Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio, page 4-5 • Replacing the Back Cover, page 4-8 • Finding the Software Version, page 4-9 OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-1
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... Place the access point on an ESD-protected work surface. 4. Caution Your autonomous access point must be able to the IEEE 802.11g-compatible radio, otherwise your Cisco representative for support. Install the new compliance label. Unpacking the Radio Each 2.4-...Refer to the "Finding the Software Version" section. 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 configuring the new radio. For additional information, refer to the...
... Place the access point on an ESD-protected work surface. 4. Caution Your autonomous access point must be able to the IEEE 802.11g-compatible radio, otherwise your Cisco representative for support. Install the new compliance label. Unpacking the Radio Each 2.4-...Refer to the "Finding the Software Version" section. 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 configuring the new radio. For additional information, refer to the...
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Chapter 4 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade for Autonomous Access Points Removing the Back Cover Removing the Back Cover To remove the access point's back cover, follow these steps: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 ... connector end of the back cover and remove the cover. Step 6 Remove the back-cover retaining screw using a Philips screwdriver (see Figure 4-1). OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-3
Chapter 4 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade for Autonomous Access Points Removing the Back Cover Removing the Back Cover To remove the access point's back cover, follow these steps: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 ... connector end of the back cover and remove the cover. Step 6 Remove the back-cover retaining screw using a Philips screwdriver (see Figure 4-1). OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-3
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Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio Chapter 4 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade for Autonomous Access Points Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio To remove a 2.4-GHz radio card from your access point, follow these steps: Caution The internal access point components and the 2.4-... edges, being careful not to remove it clears the plus shaped (+) support post (see Figure 4-2). Remove the 2.4-GHz card from the radio card (see Figure 4-2). Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 OL-4309-07 b.
Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio Chapter 4 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade for Autonomous Access Points Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio To remove a 2.4-GHz radio card from your access point, follow these steps: Caution The internal access point components and the 2.4-... edges, being careful not to remove it clears the plus shaped (+) support post (see Figure 4-2). Remove the 2.4-GHz card from the radio card (see Figure 4-2). Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 OL-4309-07 b.
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... to touch components on the ESD-protected work surface. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-5 Step 1 Step 2 Carefully remove the new Cisco Aironet 2.4-GHz radio card from the antenna board. Chapter 4 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade for Autonomous Access Points Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio Step 5 Step 6 Place the radio card...
... to touch components on the ESD-protected work surface. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-5 Step 1 Step 2 Carefully remove the new Cisco Aironet 2.4-GHz radio card from the antenna board. Chapter 4 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade for Autonomous Access Points Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio Step 5 Step 6 Place the radio card...
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...using a pair of long-nose pliers. Step 5 Insert the radio card into the notches on the 2.4-GHz radio card (see Figure 4-4). Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-6 OL-4309-07 Hold the top of the antenna card with one hand and carefully push ... in Mini-PCI Connector 1 2 3 95753 1 Antenna card 2 Radio card 3 Mini-PCI connector Step 6 b. Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio Chapter 4 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade for Autonomous Access Points Step 3 Step 4 Place the radio card on the anti-static work surface next to the connectors on the side of the radio card...
...using a pair of long-nose pliers. Step 5 Insert the radio card into the notches on the 2.4-GHz radio card (see Figure 4-4). Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-6 OL-4309-07 Hold the top of the antenna card with one hand and carefully push ... in Mini-PCI Connector 1 2 3 95753 1 Antenna card 2 Radio card 3 Mini-PCI connector Step 6 b. Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio Chapter 4 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade for Autonomous Access Points Step 3 Step 4 Place the radio card on the anti-static work surface next to the connectors on the side of the radio card...