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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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.... For detailed information about Cisco IOS commands used 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. For information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to the Cisco IOS documentation set available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical...
.... For detailed information about Cisco IOS commands used 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. For information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to the Cisco IOS documentation set available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical...
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... Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point series access point 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 (SNMP). The lightweight access point is available in conjunction with a Cisco wireless LAN controller with all configuration information maintained within the access points. Autonomous Access Points The autonomous access point (models: AIR...
... Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point series access point 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 (SNMP). The lightweight access point is available in conjunction with a Cisco wireless LAN controller with all configuration information maintained within the access points. Autonomous Access Points The autonomous access point (models: AIR...
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... Example with Lightweight Access Points, page 1-9 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-4309-07 The lightweight access points associate to join the controller. This chapter provides information on the access point and controller do not match. After an access point joins a controller, you can reassign it an LWAPP join request. In the Cisco Centralized Wireless LAN architecture, access points operate in...
... Example with Lightweight Access Points, page 1-9 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-4309-07 The lightweight access points associate to join the controller. This chapter provides information on the access point and controller do not match. After an access point joins a controller, you can reassign it an LWAPP join request. In the Cisco Centralized Wireless LAN architecture, access points operate in...
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...three LEDs on the top 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 Cisco Aironet Power Injector (Cisco AIR-PWRINJ3= or Cisco AIR-PWRINJ-FIB= ) - Using inline power, you do not need to... an Ethernet cable is connected, and blinks green when a packet is associated with any wireless devices. • The radio LED signals wireless traffic over the Ethernet infrastructure. The access point supports the following power sources: • Power supply (input 100-240 VAC, 50-60...
...three LEDs on the top 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 Cisco Aironet Power Injector (Cisco AIR-PWRINJ3= or Cisco AIR-PWRINJ-FIB= ) - Using inline power, you do not need to... an Ethernet cable is connected, and blinks green when a packet is associated with any wireless devices. • The radio LED signals wireless traffic over the Ethernet infrastructure. The access point supports the following power sources: • Power supply (input 100-240 VAC, 50-60...
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... configuration. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Compatible padlocks are two methods of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, C22.1. Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to a wired LAN or as the central unit in an all-wireless network. no other power injectors...
... configuration. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Compatible padlocks are two methods of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, C22.1. Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to a wired LAN or as the central unit in an all-wireless network. no other power injectors...
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.... Figure 1-3 shows access points acting 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 As users move out of range of a facility to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users. Figure 1-3 Access Points as root units on a Wired LAN An autonomous access point connected directly to another access point. The roaming process...
.... Figure 1-3 shows access points acting 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 As users move out of range of a facility to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users. Figure 1-3 Access Points as root units on a Wired LAN An autonomous access point connected directly to another access point. The roaming process...
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... communicating with Autonomous Access Points Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to the wired LAN. Figure 1-4 Access Point as a repeater. 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...
... communicating with Autonomous Access Points Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to the wired LAN. Figure 1-4 Access Point as a repeater. 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...
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Figure 1-5 Access Point as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access point 135443 Workgroup Bridge Configuration When configured in an all-wireless network. 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 autonomous access point is configured in an All-Wireless Network In an all stations together. This configuration allows the Ethernet...
Figure 1-5 Access Point as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access point 135443 Workgroup Bridge Configuration When configured in an all-wireless network. 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 autonomous access point is configured in an All-Wireless Network In an all stations together. This configuration allows the Ethernet...
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... This configuration allows the Ethernet-enabled devices pass Ethernet traffic to a Cisco Aironet root bridge as a wireless bridge device. Typically, an access point can communicate over approximately a 1-mile range; however, the bridge-to-bridge wireless link can communicate over approximately a 21-mile range. Lightweight access points and controllers in workgroup bridge mode and is associated to and...
... This configuration allows the Ethernet-enabled devices pass Ethernet traffic to a Cisco Aironet root bridge as a wireless bridge device. Typically, an access point can communicate over approximately a 1-mile range; however, the bridge-to-bridge wireless link can communicate over approximately a 21-mile range. Lightweight access points and controllers in workgroup bridge mode and is associated to and...
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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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... Safety Warnings" for such use. Warning Do not operate your access point or on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of wireless devices in hazardous locations is rated not greater than: 20 A.. Statement 1004 Warning This product relies on Cisco.com, refer to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by the...
... Safety Warnings" for such use. Warning Do not operate your access point or on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of wireless devices in hazardous locations is rated not greater than: 20 A.. Statement 1004 Warning This product relies on Cisco.com, refer to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by the...
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... of buildings. • Do not mount the access points on the same frequency as the access point and can find the controller release notes by selecting your controller under Wireless LAN Controllers at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html • Ensure that access points are included in ) from the body of all...
... of buildings. • Do not mount the access points on the same frequency as the access point and can find the controller release notes by selecting your controller under Wireless LAN Controllers at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html • Ensure that access points are included in ) from the body of all...
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Figure 2-2 Access Point LEDs Ethernet Status Radio 81597 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-4309-07 Figure 2-1 Access Point Layout and Connectors 1 2 345 6 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point 81180 LEDs 1 48-VDC power port 2 Ethernet port (RJ-45) 3 Cable lock slot 4 Mode button 5 Status LEDs 6 Antenna The three LEDs on the top of the access point report Ethernet...
Figure 2-2 Access Point LEDs Ethernet Status Radio 81597 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-4309-07 Figure 2-1 Access Point Layout and Connectors 1 2 345 6 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point 81180 LEDs 1 48-VDC power port 2 Ethernet port (RJ-45) 3 Cable lock slot 4 Mode button 5 Status LEDs 6 Antenna The three LEDs on the top of the access point report Ethernet...
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... controller IP addresses from a DNS server. For lightweight access points, Cisco recommends that your controllers are stored in access points for later deployment is reachable by your network infrastructure devices...wireless system management. Ensure that you have completed the access point deployment, return the access point MAC addresses and the access point locations on the access point location maps or floor plans to Deployment" section on page E-1. Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Prior to create maps for Lightweight Access Points" section on the access point...
... controller IP addresses from a DNS server. For lightweight access points, Cisco recommends that your controllers are stored in access points for later deployment is reachable by your network infrastructure devices...wireless system management. Ensure that you have completed the access point deployment, return the access point MAC addresses and the access point locations on the access point location maps or floor plans to Deployment" section on page E-1. Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Prior to create maps for Lightweight Access Points" section on the access point...
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... configuring access points and not in a working network. Horizontal or vertical surface, such as a master controller. 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 a Cubical Wall Partition" section on the Wireless Network Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step...
... configuring access points and not in a working network. Horizontal or vertical surface, such as a master controller. 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 a Cubical Wall Partition" section on the Wireless Network Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step...
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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 Autonomous Access Points Finding the Software Version The radio card installation is now complete. To configure the new radio with your autonomous access point, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-9 Chapter 4 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade for Cisco Aironet Access Points.
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 Autonomous Access Points Finding the Software Version The radio card installation is now complete. To configure the new radio with your autonomous access point, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-9 Chapter 4 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade for Cisco Aironet Access Points.
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... provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the 1100 series autonomous access point. 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...
... provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the 1100 series autonomous access point. 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...
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... one wireless client. The LED is off , but is received or transmitted over the access point's radio. Blinking green indicates that the access point is received or transmitted over the Ethernet infrastructure. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-2 OL-4309-07 Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs If your autonomous access point...
... one wireless client. The LED is off , but is received or transmitted over the access point's radio. Blinking green indicates that the access point is received or transmitted over the Ethernet infrastructure. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-2 OL-4309-07 Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs If your autonomous access point...
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... Ethernet errors. - General warning. - Amber Blinking green Green Green Green Blinking green Green - - - At least one wireless client device is operational. No Cisco IOS image file. Red Firmware failure; OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-3 Red Amber Red Amber - Reset Failure Red Status LED - No client devices are associated...
... Ethernet errors. - General warning. - Amber Blinking green Green Green Green Blinking green Green - - - At least one wireless client device is operational. No Cisco IOS image file. Red Firmware failure; OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-3 Red Amber Red Amber - Reset Failure Red Status LED - No client devices are associated...