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... 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 Unpacking the Access Point 2-3 Package Contents 2-3 Basic Installation Guidelines 2-3 Access Point Layout and Connectors 2-4 LEDs 2-4 Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points 2-5 Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network 2-5 Connecting the Ethernet and...
... 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 Unpacking the Access Point 2-3 Package Contents 2-3 Basic Installation Guidelines 2-3 Access Point Layout and Connectors 2-4 LEDs 2-4 Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points 2-5 Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network 2-5 Connecting the Ethernet and...
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... use this guide with autonomous access points, you should have experience working with a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller and be familiar with autonomous access points, refer to the Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges for the networking professional who installs and manages the Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vii...
... use this guide with autonomous access points, you should have experience working with a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller and be familiar with autonomous access points, refer to the Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges for the networking professional who installs and manages the Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vii...
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... the access points. You can configure and monitor the access point using the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP). Overview CH A P T E R 1 The Cisco Aironet Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point series access point is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver and uses a single mini-PCI radio (IEEE 802.11b-compliant or IEEE 802.11g-compliant). Autonomous Access Points The autonomous access point (models: AIR-AP1120B or AIR-AP1121G) (model: AIR-AP1252...
... the access points. You can configure and monitor the access point using the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP). Overview CH A P T E R 1 The Cisco Aironet Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point series access point is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver and uses a single mini-PCI radio (IEEE 802.11b-compliant or IEEE 802.11g-compliant). Autonomous Access Points The autonomous access point (models: AIR-AP1120B or AIR-AP1121G) (model: AIR-AP1252...
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... autonomous mode). This chapter provides information on both the access point and controller. In the Cisco Centralized Wireless LAN architecture, access points operate in the lightweight mode (as 802.1x authentication. The lightweight access points associate to join the controller. When the access point is tunneled through the controller. After an access point joins a controller, you can reassign it an LWAPP join...
... autonomous mode). This chapter provides information on both the access point and controller. In the Cisco Centralized Wireless LAN architecture, access points operate in the lightweight mode (as 802.1x authentication. The lightweight access points associate to join the controller. When the access point is tunneled through the controller. After an access point joins a controller, you can reassign it an LWAPP join...
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... of providing inline power, such as the Cisco Catalyst Inline Power Patch Panel Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-4309-07 Blinking green indicates that the access point is not associated with at least one wireless client. Using inline power, you do not...Cisco Aironet Power Injector (Cisco AIR-PWRINJ3= or Cisco AIR-PWRINJ-FIB= ) - This LED is normally green when an Ethernet cable is connected, and blinks green when a packet is not connected. • The status LED signals operational status. The LED is off , but is associated with any wireless...
... of providing inline power, such as the Cisco Catalyst Inline Power Patch Panel Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-4309-07 Blinking green indicates that the access point is not associated with at least one wireless client. Using inline power, you do not...Cisco Aironet Power Injector (Cisco AIR-PWRINJ3= or Cisco AIR-PWRINJ-FIB= ) - This LED is normally green when an Ethernet cable is connected, and blinks green when a packet is not connected. • The status LED signals operational status. The LED is off , but is associated with any wireless...
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... to UL 2043 for operation in a building's environmental air space, such as the central unit in an all-wireless network. Chapter 1 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 above suspended ceilings. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5
... to UL 2043 for operation in a building's environmental air space, such as the central unit in an all-wireless network. Chapter 1 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 above suspended ceilings. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5
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... without losing their connection to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users. If more than one access point, they automatically connect to the user. Figure 1-3 Access Points as root units 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 Units on a wired LAN. As users move...
... without losing their connection to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users. If more than one access point, they automatically connect to the user. Figure 1-3 Access Points as root units 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 Units on a wired LAN. As users move...
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... packets to either another repeater or to an access point connected to overcome an obstacle 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 Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. The data is sent through...
... packets to either another repeater or to an access point connected to overcome an obstacle 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 Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. The data is sent through...
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.... This configuration allows the Ethernet-enabled devices to pass Ethernet traffic to a Cisco Aironet bridge. Figure 1-6 Workgroup Bridge Configuration 1 Access point Workgroup bridge 135448 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-4309-07 The access point serves as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access point 135443 Workgroup Bridge Configuration When configured in the workgroup bridge mode, the...
.... This configuration allows the Ethernet-enabled devices to pass Ethernet traffic to a Cisco Aironet bridge. Figure 1-6 Workgroup Bridge Configuration 1 Access point Workgroup bridge 135448 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-4309-07 The access point serves as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access point 135443 Workgroup Bridge Configuration When configured in the workgroup bridge mode, the...
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... 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 device. Figure 1-8 illustrates a typical Layer 3 network configuration containing lightweight access points. Chapter 1 Overview Network Example with Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access points support Layer 3 network operation.
... 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 device. Figure 1-8 illustrates a typical Layer 3 network configuration containing lightweight access points. Chapter 1 Overview Network Example with Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access points support Layer 3 network operation.
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CH A P T E R 2 Installing the Access Point This chapter describes the setup of the access point and includes the following sections: • Safety Information, page 2-2 • Warnings, page 2-2 • Unpacking the Access Point, page 2-3 • Basic Installation Guidelines, page 2-3 • Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points, page 2-5 • Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network, page 2-5 • Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables, page 2-7 OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-1
CH A P T E R 2 Installing the Access Point This chapter describes the setup of the access point and includes the following sections: • Safety Information, page 2-2 • Warnings, page 2-2 • Unpacking the Access Point, page 2-3 • Basic Installation Guidelines, page 2-3 • Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points, page 2-5 • Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network, page 2-5 • Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables, page 2-7 OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-1
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... OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991. Statement 1005 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 OL-4309-07 When used with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in this section to ensure proper operation and safe use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited to the...
... OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991. Statement 1005 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 OL-4309-07 When used with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in this section to ensure proper operation and safe use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited to the...
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...; Product safety warnings document • Cisco product registration and Cisco documentation feedback cards Basic Installation Guidelines Because the access point is susceptible to unpack the access point: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Open the shipping container and carefully remove the contents. You can find the controller release notes by selecting your controller under Wireless LAN Controllers at this URL...
...; Product safety warnings document • Cisco product registration and Cisco documentation feedback cards Basic Installation Guidelines Because the access point is susceptible to unpack the access point: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Open the shipping container and carefully remove the contents. You can find the controller release notes by selecting your controller under Wireless LAN Controllers at this URL...
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...Access Point LEDs Ethernet Status Radio 81597 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-4309-07 Figure 2-2 shows the three status LEDs. Basic Installation Guidelines Access Point Layout and Connectors Figure 2-1 shows the access point layout and connectors. Figure 2-1 Access Point Layout and Connectors 1 2 345 6 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point...slot 4 Mode button 5 Status LEDs 6 Antenna The three LEDs on the top of the access point report Ethernet activity, association status, and radio activity. • The Ethernet LED signals Ethernet ...
...Access Point LEDs Ethernet Status Radio 81597 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-4309-07 Figure 2-2 shows the three status LEDs. Basic Installation Guidelines Access Point Layout and Connectors Figure 2-1 shows the access point layout and connectors. Figure 2-1 Access Point Layout and Connectors 1 2 345 6 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point...slot 4 Mode button 5 Status LEDs 6 Antenna The three LEDs on the top of the access point report Ethernet activity, association status, and radio activity. • The Ethernet LED signals Ethernet ...
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... the Access Points on the Wireless Network Prior to beginning the actual access point deployment, perform these tasks: • Ensure that a site survey has been preformed. • Ensure that you have completed the access point deployment, return the access point MAC addresses and the access point locations on page F-1. • DNS server discovery-The access point uses the name CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER. Review the access point...
... the Access Points on the Wireless Network Prior to beginning the actual access point deployment, perform these tasks: • Ensure that a site survey has been preformed. • Ensure that you have completed the access point deployment, return the access point MAC addresses and the access point locations on page F-1. • DNS server discovery-The access point uses the name CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER. Review the access point...
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...(see these sections: - d. A master controller should only be used for configuring access points and not in a working network. Deploying the Access Points on page 2-7. c. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-4309-07 For additional information, refer to the "Mounting... antennas). For instructions see the "Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on the Wireless Network Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step 4 b. Mount the access point at the indicated destination using a padlock or security cable (refer to the Mounting on...
...(see these sections: - d. A master controller should only be used for configuring access points and not in a working network. Deploying the Access Points on page 2-7. c. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-4309-07 For additional information, refer to the "Mounting... antennas). For instructions see the "Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on the Wireless Network Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step 4 b. Mount the access point at the indicated destination using a padlock or security cable (refer to the Mounting on...
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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 Cisco Aironet Access Points. 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 Autonomous Access Points Finding the Software Version The radio card installation is now complete.
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 Cisco Aironet Access Points. 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 Autonomous Access Points Finding the Software Version The radio card installation is now complete.
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For the most up-to-date, detailed troubleshooting information, refer to the Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html Sections in this chapter include: • Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs, page 5-2 • Checking Basic Settings, page 5-4 • Running the Carrier Busy...
For the most up-to-date, detailed troubleshooting information, refer to the Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html Sections in this chapter include: • Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs, page 5-2 • Checking Basic Settings, page 5-4 • Running the Carrier Busy...
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... check the three LEDs on the wired LAN, or Ethernet infrastructure. You can use them to indicate radio traffic activity. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-2 OL-4309-07 This LED is normally green when an Ethernet cable is connected, and blinks green ... normally off when the Ethernet cable is not associated with at least one wireless client. Steady green indicates that the access point is operating normally but it blinks green whenever a packet is associated with any wireless devices. • The radio LED blinks green to quickly assess the unit...
... check the three LEDs on the wired LAN, or Ethernet infrastructure. You can use them to indicate radio traffic activity. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-2 OL-4309-07 This LED is normally green when an Ethernet cable is connected, and blinks green ... normally off when the Ethernet cable is not associated with at least one wireless client. Steady green indicates that the access point is operating normally but it blinks green whenever a packet is associated with any wireless devices. • The radio LED blinks green to quickly assess the unit...
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...buffer full occurred on the radio. Green Blinking green Red - OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-3 Transmitting/receiving radio packets. Association status Amber Green - - ...Access Points Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs Table 5-1 Top Panel LED Signals Message type Boot loader status Ethernet LED Green - - Operating status Boot Loader Errors Operation Errors - Blinking amber - Red Upgrade Radio LED Green Red Blinking green - Blinking green - - Ethernet initialization test. Starting Cisco IOS. At least one wireless...
...buffer full occurred on the radio. Green Blinking green Red - OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-3 Transmitting/receiving radio packets. Association status Amber Green - - ...Access Points Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs Table 5-1 Top Panel LED Signals Message type Boot loader status Ethernet LED Green - - Operating status Boot Loader Errors Operation Errors - Blinking amber - Red Upgrade Radio LED Green Red Blinking green - Blinking green - - Ethernet initialization test. Starting Cisco IOS. At least one wireless...