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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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... the software and hardware features of the access point and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. For information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to the Cisco IOS documentation set available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. Preface Audience This guide is for this guide with...
... the software and hardware features of the access point and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. For information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to the Cisco IOS documentation set available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. Preface Audience This guide is for this guide with...
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... translations of conformity and regulatory information for basic problems with the autonomous access point. Chapter 4, "2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade for Autonomous Access Points," provides upgrade instructions for changing the 2.4 GHz radio Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for which you solve a problem. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide viii OL...
... translations of conformity and regulatory information for basic problems with the autonomous access point. Chapter 4, "2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade for Autonomous Access Points," provides upgrade instructions for changing the 2.4 GHz radio Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for which you solve a problem. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide viii OL...
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.... The 1100 series is part of a stand-alone wireless network. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The autonomous access points can configure and monitor the access point using the Lightweight Access Point Protocol ... configured by a Cisco wireless LAN controller (hereafter called a controller) using the command-line interface (CLI), the browser-based management system, or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Autonomous Access Points The autonomous access point (models: AIR-AP1120B or AIR-AP1121G) (model: AIR-AP1252) supports a...
.... The 1100 series is part of a stand-alone wireless network. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The autonomous access points can configure and monitor the access point using the Lightweight Access Point Protocol ... configured by a Cisco wireless LAN controller (hereafter called a controller) using the command-line interface (CLI), the browser-based management system, or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Autonomous Access Points The autonomous access point (models: AIR-AP1120B or AIR-AP1121G) (model: AIR-AP1252) supports a...
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... lightweight access point discovers a controller by means of a secure key distribution, using LWAPP discovery mechanisms and then sends it to autonomous mode). In addition, all wireless traffic is joined, the access point downloads its software if the versions 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 After an access point ...
... lightweight access point discovers a controller by means of a secure key distribution, using LWAPP discovery mechanisms and then sends it to autonomous mode). In addition, all wireless traffic is joined, the access point downloads its software if the versions 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 After an access point ...
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...to a wired LAN, associates to UL 2043 and they should not be placed in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings. The autonomous access point's default configuration is encased in a durable plastic enclosure having adequate fire resistance and low smoke-producing... air space, such as above suspended ceilings, in a building's environmental air space; no other power injectors or power modules have been tested to a root access point or bridge, and supports wired network devices. The repeater role requires a specific configuration. OL-4309-07 Cisco ...
...to a wired LAN, associates to UL 2043 and they should not be placed in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings. The autonomous access point's default configuration is encased in a durable plastic enclosure having adequate fire resistance and low smoke-producing... air space, such as above suspended ceilings, in a building's environmental air space; no other power injectors or power modules have been tested to a root access point or bridge, and supports wired network devices. The repeater role requires a specific configuration. OL-4309-07 Cisco ...
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...Access point Access point 135445 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-4309-07 As users move out of range of a facility to the user. The roaming process is connected to the LAN, users can roam from one area of one autonomous access point is seamless and... transparent to another access point. Figure 1-3 Access Points as root units on a Wired LAN An autonomous access point connected directly to the network. If more than one access point, they automatically connect to the network (associate) through another ...
...Access point Access point 135445 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-4309-07 As users move out of range of a facility to the user. The roaming process is connected to the LAN, users can roam from one area of one autonomous access point is seamless and... transparent to another access point. Figure 1-3 Access Points as root units on a Wired LAN An autonomous access point connected directly to the network. If more than one access point, they automatically connect to the network (associate) through another ...
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... or to the wired LAN. Figure 1-4 Access Point as a repeater. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Figure 1-4 shows an autonomous access point acting as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples...
... or to the wired LAN. Figure 1-4 Access Point as a repeater. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Figure 1-4 shows an autonomous access point acting as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples...
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... a stand-alone root unit. This configuration allows the Ethernet-enabled devices to pass Ethernet traffic to a Cisco Aironet access point as a wireless client device. Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network In an all-wireless network, an... autonomous access point acts as the focal point for remote wired devices to a Cisco Aironet access point or to a Cisco Aironet bridge. The autonomous access point is associated to and from the main LAN using the ...
... a stand-alone root unit. This configuration allows the Ethernet-enabled devices to pass Ethernet traffic to a Cisco Aironet access point as a wireless client device. Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network In an all-wireless network, an... autonomous access point acts as the focal point for remote wired devices to a Cisco Aironet access point or to a Cisco Aironet bridge. The autonomous access point is associated to and from the main LAN using the ...
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... Cisco Aironet root bridge as a wireless bridge device. however, the bridge-to-bridge wireless link can communicate over approximately a 1-mile 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... wireless communication link can be routed through large networks. The main advantage of this configuration is scalable and recommended by Cisco. Typically, an access point can communicate over a longer distance than an access point supports. Chapter 1 Overview Network...
... Cisco Aironet root bridge as a wireless bridge device. however, the bridge-to-bridge wireless link can communicate over approximately a 1-mile 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... wireless communication link can be routed through large networks. The main advantage of this configuration is scalable and recommended by Cisco. Typically, an access point can communicate over a longer distance than an access point supports. Chapter 1 Overview Network...
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...Mounting on a Cubical Wall Partition" section on page 3-11). c. Connect the access point cables (Ethernet, optional power, optional antennas). Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-4309-07 Mount the access point at the indicated destination using a padlock or... security cable (refer to the Mounting on page 6-3. Above 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 a Horizontal or Vertical Surface, page...
...Mounting on a Cubical Wall Partition" section on page 3-11). c. Connect the access point cables (Ethernet, optional power, optional antennas). Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-4309-07 Mount the access point at the indicated destination using a padlock or... security cable (refer to the Mounting on page 6-3. Above 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 a Horizontal or Vertical Surface, page...
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...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 Cisco IOS is applied to the access point, it begins a ...routine power-up sequence that you observe all three LEDs turning green to indicate the starting of the access point. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 ...
...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 Cisco IOS is applied to the access point, it begins a ...routine power-up sequence that you observe all three LEDs turning green to indicate the starting of the access point. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 ...
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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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...discharge (ESD) procedures. 3. It is removed. For additional information, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for upgrading the autonomous access point 2.4-GHz radio. Caution ESD can damage the Cisco Aironet radio and the internal components of the access point. Refer to the "Finding ...section. Place the access point on an ESD-protected work surface. 4. 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.
...discharge (ESD) procedures. 3. It is removed. For additional information, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for upgrading the autonomous access point 2.4-GHz radio. Caution ESD can damage the Cisco Aironet radio and the internal components of the access point. Refer to the "Finding ...section. Place the access point on an ESD-protected work surface. 4. 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.
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...antistatic bag) on your body by ESD from the access point. Go to the "Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio" section. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-3 Remove all cables and power connections from improper handling. Discharge any static buildup on an antistatic... access point so that the back cover is facing up. Gently lift the connector end of the unit. 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...
...antistatic bag) on your body by ESD from the access point. Go to the "Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio" section. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-3 Remove all cables and power connections from improper handling. Discharge any static buildup on an antistatic... access point so that the back cover is facing up. Gently lift the connector end of the unit. 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...
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... Grasp the radio card only on the edges, being careful not to remove it clears the plus shaped (+) support post (see Figure 4-2). Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 OL-4309-07 Step 4 Remove the 2.4-GHz radio card from the mini-PCI connector. ...each side of the antenna card until it from the radio card (see Figure 4-2). 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 ...
... Grasp the radio card only on the edges, being careful not to remove it clears the plus shaped (+) support post (see Figure 4-2). Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 OL-4309-07 Step 4 Remove the 2.4-GHz radio card from the mini-PCI connector. ...each side of the antenna card until it from the radio card (see Figure 4-2). 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 ...
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... Grasp the radio card only on the edges, being careful not to the "Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio" section. 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 and antenna card on the board or the gold connector pins. Go ...the ESD-protected work surface. Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio To install a new 2.4-GHz radio card into an anti-static bag. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-5 Caution To avoid damaging the antenna wire assemblies, handle them by ESD from the 2.4-GHz radio...
... Grasp the radio card only on the edges, being careful not to the "Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio" section. 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 and antenna card on the board or the gold connector pins. Go ...the ESD-protected work surface. Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio To install a new 2.4-GHz radio card into an anti-static bag. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-5 Caution To avoid damaging the antenna wire assemblies, handle them by ESD from the 2.4-GHz radio...
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...and carefully push the radio card down with the mini-PCI connector (see Figure 4-3). 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 2.4-GHz radio card (see Figure 4-4). Push the radio card into the mini-PCI...their connectors. Use your other hand (towards the access point's motherboard) until it is fully seated (you will hear a slight snap). Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-6 OL-4309-07 Tilt the radio card at approximately 20o to 30o so that its gold...
...and carefully push the radio card down with the mini-PCI connector (see Figure 4-3). 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 2.4-GHz radio card (see Figure 4-4). Push the radio card into the mini-PCI...their connectors. Use your other hand (towards the access point's motherboard) until it is fully seated (you will hear a slight snap). Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-6 OL-4309-07 Tilt the radio card at approximately 20o to 30o so that its gold...