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Contents Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 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 ...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
Contents Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 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 ...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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... Enabling the Radio Interfaces 5-5 SSID 5-5 WEP Keys 5-5 Security Settings 5-5 Running the Carrier Busy Test 5-6 Running the Ping or Link Test 5-7 Resetting to the Default Configuration 5-7 Using the MODE Button 5-8 Using the Web Browser Interface 5-8 Reloading the Access Point Image 5-9 Using the MODE button 5-9 Web Browser Interface 5-10 Browser HTTP Interface... 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 Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide v
... Enabling the Radio Interfaces 5-5 SSID 5-5 WEP Keys 5-5 Security Settings 5-5 Running the Carrier Busy Test 5-6 Running the Ping or Link Test 5-7 Resetting to the Default Configuration 5-7 Using the MODE Button 5-8 Using the Web Browser Interface 5-8 Reloading the Access Point Image 5-9 Using the MODE button 5-9 Web Browser Interface 5-10 Browser HTTP Interface... 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 Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide v
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... Maximum Power Levels D-1 E A P P E N D I X Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment E-1 F A P P E N D I X Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points F-1 Overview F-2 Configuring Option 43 for 1000 Series Access Points F-3 Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Access Points F-4 GLOSSARY INDEX Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vi OL-4309...
... Maximum Power Levels D-1 E A P P E N D I X Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment E-1 F A P P E N D I X Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points F-1 Overview F-2 Configuring Option 43 for 1000 Series Access Points F-3 Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Access Points F-4 GLOSSARY INDEX Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vi OL-4309...
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...should have experience working with a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller and be familiar with the concepts and terminology of the access point and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware... Installation Guide vii On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Cisco IOS Software > Cisco IOS Software Releases 12.3 Mainline. For information about...
...should have experience working with a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller and be familiar with the concepts and terminology of the access point and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware... Installation Guide vii On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Cisco IOS Software > Cisco IOS Software Releases 12.3 Mainline. For information about...
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...lightweight access points with controller information. Appendix E, "Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment," describes the procedure to configure DHCP Option 43 for the access point. The tips information might not be troubleshooting or even an action, but ...element. Notes, cautions, and timesavers use these conventions: • Terminal sessions and system displays are in angle brackets (< >). Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide viii OL-4309-07 Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," lists technical specifications for basic...
...lightweight access points with controller information. Appendix E, "Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment," describes the procedure to configure DHCP Option 43 for the access point. The tips information might not be troubleshooting or even an action, but ...element. Notes, cautions, and timesavers use these conventions: • Terminal sessions and system displays are in angle brackets (< >). Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide viii OL-4309-07 Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," lists technical specifications for basic...
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... maintained within the access points. The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. Lightweight Access Points The Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Lightweight Access Point (AIR-LAP1121G) is automatically 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...
... maintained within the access points. The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. Lightweight Access Points The Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Lightweight Access Point (AIR-LAP1121G) is automatically 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...
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...communication between the lightweight access point and controller by using X.509 certificates on your network. The controller manages the configuration, firmware, and controls transactions such as opposed to any controller on both the access point and controller. LWAPP also...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 Chapter 1 Overview The lightweight access point contains one integrated radio: a ...
...communication between the lightweight access point and controller by using X.509 certificates on your network. The controller manages the configuration, firmware, and controls transactions such as opposed to any controller on both the access point and controller. LWAPP also...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 Chapter 1 Overview The lightweight access point contains one integrated radio: a ...
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The repeater role requires a specific configuration. no other power injectors or power modules have been tested to UL 2043 and they should not be placed in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings, in accordance with Section 300-22(c) of the NEC, and...Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to the bracket with Autonomous Access Points This section describes the autonomous access point's role in three common wireless network configurations. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation ...
The repeater role requires a specific configuration. no other power injectors or power modules have been tested to UL 2043 and they should not be placed in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings, in accordance with Section 300-22(c) of the NEC, and...Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to the bracket with Autonomous Access Points This section describes the autonomous access point's role in three common wireless network configurations. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation ...
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...autonomous access point acting as a repeater. The data is sent through the route that blocks radio communication. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with repeater access points. Figure 1-4 Access Point ...Autonomous Access Points Repeater Unit 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 The repeater forwards traffic between ...
...autonomous access point acting as a repeater. The data is sent through the route that blocks radio communication. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with repeater access points. Figure 1-4 Access Point ...Autonomous Access Points Repeater Unit 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 The repeater forwards traffic between ...
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...device. it functions as the focal point for remote wired devices to a Cisco Aironet access point or to a wired LAN; 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 Figure 1-5...autonomous access point acts as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access point 135443 Workgroup Bridge Configuration When configured in workgroup bridge mode and is not attached to a Cisco Aironet bridge. The access point serves as a hub linking all stations together. Figure 1-5 ...
...device. it functions as the focal point for remote wired devices to a Cisco Aironet access point or to a wired LAN; 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 Figure 1-5...autonomous access point acts as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access point 135443 Workgroup Bridge Configuration When configured in workgroup bridge mode and is not attached to a Cisco Aironet bridge. The access point serves as a hub linking all stations together. Figure 1-5 ...
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... communicate over approximately a 21-mile range. Figure 1-8 illustrates a typical Layer 3 network configuration containing lightweight access points. Figure 1-8 Typical Layer 3 Network Configuration Example LWAPP OL-4309-07 LWAPP Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 158085 Layer 3 operation is configured in Layer 3 configurations use IP addresses and UDP packets, which can be routed through...
... communicate over approximately a 21-mile range. Figure 1-8 illustrates a typical Layer 3 network configuration containing lightweight access points. Figure 1-8 Typical Layer 3 Network Configuration Example LWAPP OL-4309-07 LWAPP Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 158085 Layer 3 operation is configured in Layer 3 configurations use IP addresses and UDP packets, which can be routed through...
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...access point deployment, perform these tasks: • Ensure that a site survey has been preformed. • Ensure that your switch is configured with untagged access ports for later deployment is reachable by your building site survey. to Deployment" section on page E-1. The process of ... IP addresses in the access point non-volatile memory. To deploy your access points. When you configure a DHCP server with Option 43 configured is called priming the access point. Cisco switches provide a DHCP server option that a DHCP server with Option 43 to provide the controller...
...access point deployment, perform these tasks: • Ensure that a site survey has been preformed. • Ensure that your switch is configured with untagged access ports for later deployment is reachable by your building site survey. to Deployment" section on page E-1. The process of ... IP addresses in the access point non-volatile memory. To deploy your access points. When you configure a DHCP server with Option 43 configured is called priming the access point. Cisco switches provide a DHCP server option that a DHCP server with Option 43 to provide the controller...
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...On a desktop (see the "Using the Desktop Holster" section on the Wireless Network Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step 4 b. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-4309-07 Deploying the Access Points on page 3-9). For specific instructions, see ... On a cubicle wall (refer to the "Mounting on a Suspended Ceiling" section on page 3-8). - A master controller should only be used for configuring access points and not in a working network. Horizontal or vertical surface, such as a master controller. Below a suspended ceiling (refer to the "...
...On a desktop (see the "Using the Desktop Holster" section on the Wireless Network Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step 4 b. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-4309-07 Deploying the Access Points on page 3-9). For specific instructions, see ... On a cubicle wall (refer to the "Mounting on a Suspended Ceiling" section on page 3-8). - A master controller should only be used for configuring access points and not in a working network. Horizontal or vertical surface, such as a master controller. Below a suspended ceiling (refer to the "...
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...the T-bar box hanger to allow for mounting above suspended ceilings. National Electrical Safety Code. Figure 3-6 Security Hasp Adapter 81177 OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 Attach the access point to supply power. Connect the Ethernet cables to a nearby immovable object...secure the access point to the access point. Chapter 3 Mounting Instructions Using the Security Hasp Adapter Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Configure the ends of the T-bar box hanger to the ceiling grid T-rails. Attach the T-rail clips on the access point.
...the T-bar box hanger to allow for mounting above suspended ceilings. National Electrical Safety Code. Figure 3-6 Security Hasp Adapter 81177 OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 Attach the access point to supply power. Connect the Ethernet cables to a nearby immovable object...secure the access point to the access point. Chapter 3 Mounting Instructions Using the Security Hasp Adapter Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Configure the ends of the T-bar box hanger to the ceiling grid T-rails. Attach the T-rail clips on the access point.
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... 1100 series access points) If anything is missing or damaged, contact your access point may not be able to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for upgrading the autonomous access point 2.4-GHz radio. Remove the access point's back cover. 5. Refer to complete ...label. 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. Place the access point on an ESD-protected work surface. 4. Caution Your autonomous access ...
... 1100 series access points) If anything is missing or damaged, contact your access point may not be able to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for upgrading the autonomous access point 2.4-GHz radio. Remove the access point's back cover. 5. Refer to complete ...label. 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. Place the access point on an ESD-protected work surface. 4. Caution Your autonomous access ...
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OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-9 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. 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.
OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-9 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. 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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...Red Red Green Green Amber Green - Starting Cisco IOS. Loading new firmware image. Red Upgrade Radio LED Green Red Blinking green - Board initialization test Flash memory test. Red Red - Boot failure. Resetting the configuration options to factory defaults. Chapter 5 Troubleshooting... LEDs Table 5-1 Top Panel LED Signals Message type Boot loader status Ethernet LED Green - - Green Blinking green Red - Blinking amber - Configuration - Amber Blinking green Green Green Green Blinking green Green - - - Blinking amber Amber Red Firmware - Green - - Blinking green - ...
...Red Red Green Green Amber Green - Starting Cisco IOS. Loading new firmware image. Red Upgrade Radio LED Green Red Blinking green - Board initialization test Flash memory test. Red Red - Boot failure. Resetting the configuration options to factory defaults. Chapter 5 Troubleshooting... LEDs Table 5-1 Top Panel LED Signals Message type Boot loader status Ethernet LED Green - - Green Blinking green Red - Blinking amber - Configuration - Amber Blinking green Green Green Green Blinking green Green - - - Blinking amber Amber Red Firmware - Green - - Blinking green - ...