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... Class B devices: The equipment described in accordance with Cisco's installation instructions, it off. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER WARRANTY HEREIN, ALL DOCUMENT FILES AND SOFTWARE OF THESE SUPPLIERS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITH ALL FAULTS. CCVP, the Cisco Logo, and the Cisco Square Bridge logo are registered trademarks of a program developed by turning it may radiate radio-frequency energy. Any use of actual IP addresses in...
... Class B devices: The equipment described in accordance with Cisco's installation instructions, it off. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER WARRANTY HEREIN, ALL DOCUMENT FILES AND SOFTWARE OF THESE SUPPLIERS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITH ALL FAULTS. CCVP, the Cisco Logo, and the Cisco Square Bridge logo are registered trademarks of a program developed by turning it may radiate radio-frequency energy. Any use of actual IP addresses in...
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... Specifications," lists technical specifications for basic problems with the lightweight access point. Appendix D, "Channels and Maximum Power Levels," indicates how to configure DHCP Option 43 for lightweight access points. Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the autonomous access point. Appendix F, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes the procedure to access the document that appear in this publication. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
... Specifications," lists technical specifications for basic problems with the lightweight access point. Appendix D, "Channels and Maximum Power Levels," indicates how to configure DHCP Option 43 for lightweight access points. Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the autonomous access point. Appendix F, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes the procedure to access the document that appear in this publication. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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....html • Networking Professionals Connection is updated twice a year and includes the latest Cisco channel product offerings. You can access the Internet Protocol Journal at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/ipj • Networking products offered by Cisco, as well as customer support services, can view current offerings at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/index.html Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xvi OL...
....html • Networking Professionals Connection is updated twice a year and includes the latest Cisco channel product offerings. You can access the Internet Protocol Journal at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/ipj • Networking products offered by Cisco, as well as customer support services, can view current offerings at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/index.html Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xvi OL...
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... Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 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. Overview CH A P T E R 1 The Cisco Aironet 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). In large installations, wireless users within radio range...
... Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 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. Overview CH A P T E R 1 The Cisco Aironet 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). In large installations, wireless users within radio range...
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... authentication and run-time operations. In the Cisco Centralized Wireless LAN architecture, access points operate in the lightweight mode (as 802.1x authentication. LWAPP secures the control communication between the lightweight access point and controller by using X.509 certificates on the access point and controller do not match. The lightweight access points associate to autonomous mode). LWAPP is joined, the access point downloads its software if the versions on both the access point and controller. When the access point is an Internet...
... authentication and run-time operations. In the Cisco Centralized Wireless LAN architecture, access points operate in the lightweight mode (as 802.1x authentication. LWAPP secures the control communication between the lightweight access point and controller by using X.509 certificates on the access point and controller do not match. The lightweight access points associate to autonomous mode). LWAPP is joined, the access point downloads its software if the versions on both the access point and controller. When the access point is an Internet...
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... Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Figure 1-1 Access Point Layout and Connectors 1 2 345 6 81180 1 48-VDC power port 2 Ethernet port (RJ-45) 3 Cable lock slot 4 Mode button 5 Status LEDs 6 Antenna Single Radio Operation The access point contains a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11b-compliant or IEEE 802.11g-compliant) in a mini-PCI slot and two 2.2-dBi dipole integrated antennas. You can receive power through the Ethernet cable from a power injector, switch, or power patch panel. Refer to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for a list...
... Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Figure 1-1 Access Point Layout and Connectors 1 2 345 6 81180 1 48-VDC power port 2 Ethernet port (RJ-45) 3 Cable lock slot 4 Mode button 5 Status LEDs 6 Antenna Single Radio Operation The access point contains a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11b-compliant or IEEE 802.11g-compliant) in a mini-PCI slot and two 2.2-dBi dipole integrated antennas. You can receive power through the Ethernet cable from a power injector, switch, or power patch panel. Refer to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for a list...
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... over the access point radio. Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview LEDs The 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 A switch capable of the access point report Ethernet activity, association status, and radio activity. • The Ethernet LED signals Ethernet traffic on the wired LAN, or Ethernet infrastructure. This LED is normally green when an Ethernet cable is connected, and blinks green when...
... over the access point radio. Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview LEDs The 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 A switch capable of the access point report Ethernet activity, association status, and radio activity. • The Ethernet LED signals Ethernet traffic on the wired LAN, or Ethernet infrastructure. This LED is normally green when an Ethernet cable is connected, and blinks green when...
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... air space, such as above suspended ceilings, in three common wireless network configurations. 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. The autonomous 1100 series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected to a wired LAN and supports wireless clients. • Repeater access point-Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to a root access point, and supports wireless clients • Workgroup bridge-Not connected...
... air space, such as above suspended ceilings, in three common wireless network configurations. 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. The autonomous 1100 series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected to a wired LAN and supports wireless clients. • Repeater access point-Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to a root access point, and supports wireless clients • Workgroup bridge-Not connected...
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... Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 Figure 1-4 shows an autonomous access point acting as a repeater. Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with repeater access points. Figure 1-4 Access Point as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to the wired LAN. The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either another repeater or to an access point connected to overcome an obstacle that blocks radio...
... Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 Figure 1-4 shows an autonomous access point acting as a repeater. Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with repeater access points. Figure 1-4 Access Point as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to the wired LAN. The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either another repeater or to an access point connected to overcome an obstacle that blocks radio...
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...network planner or manager. For each access point location. For lightweight access points, Cisco recommends that your access points. Cisco switches provide a DHCP server option that a DHCP server with Option 43 to provide the controller IP addresses to your controllers are connected to the "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for precise wireless system management. 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...
...network planner or manager. For each access point location. For lightweight access points, Cisco recommends that your access points. Cisco switches provide a DHCP server option that a DHCP server with Option 43 to provide the controller IP addresses to your controllers are connected to the "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for precise wireless system management. 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...
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On a desktop (see the "Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on page 2-7. For lightweight access points, after your controller is operating normally by checking the LEDs. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-4309-07 On a cubicle wall (refer to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 5-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-8). - Optionally secure the access point using the specified mounting method...
On a desktop (see the "Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on page 2-7. For lightweight access points, after your controller is operating normally by checking the LEDs. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-4309-07 On a cubicle wall (refer to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 5-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-8). - Optionally secure the access point using the specified mounting method...
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... the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to UL 2043 for the access point. Plug the other end of the following: • A switch with your network. Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Connecting to an Ethernet Network with other Ethernet-ready devices can damage the equipment. Connect the other end of a Cisco Aironet power injector labeled To AP/Bridge. Using the power injector with an...
... the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to UL 2043 for the access point. Plug the other end of the following: • A switch with your network. Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Connecting to an Ethernet Network with other Ethernet-ready devices can damage the equipment. Connect the other end of a Cisco Aironet power injector labeled To AP/Bridge. Using the power injector with an...
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... unit power. - Red Amber Red Amber - Reset Failure Red Status LED - Ethernet initialization test. Transmitting/receiving Ethernet packets. Loading new firmware image. Red Red Green Green Amber Green - Board initialization test Flash memory test. Maximum retries or buffer full occurred on the radio. Transmit/receive Ethernet errors. - Red Firmware failure; OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-3 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs Table 5-1 Top Panel LED Signals...
... unit power. - Red Amber Red Amber - Reset Failure Red Status LED - Ethernet initialization test. Transmitting/receiving Ethernet packets. Loading new firmware image. Red Red Green Green Amber Green - Board initialization test Flash memory test. Maximum retries or buffer full occurred on the radio. Transmit/receive Ethernet errors. - Red Firmware failure; OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-3 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs Table 5-1 Top Panel LED Signals...
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...Hardware Installation Guide 5-5 The access point default SSID is Cisco. Security Settings Wireless clients attempting to authenticate with your access point must be set WEP Key 3 on your access point and any wireless devices with the access point settings. Enter the administrator username and password. The access point does not need to transmit data must support the same security options configured in the browser address line. Refer to exactly the same value. If a client device's SSID does not match the SSID of an access point in the Enable Radio field. WEP Keys...
...Hardware Installation Guide 5-5 The access point default SSID is Cisco. Security Settings Wireless clients attempting to authenticate with your access point must be set WEP Key 3 on your access point and any wireless devices with the access point settings. Enter the administrator username and password. The access point does not need to transmit data must support the same security options configured in the browser address line. Refer to exactly the same value. If a client device's SSID does not match the SSID of an access point in the Enable Radio field. WEP Keys...
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... steps reset all packets are utilized. Perform a test using a specified number of Packets field b. Perform a test that allows you to configure the access point, you can use the MODE button on the access point or the web-browser interface. Enter a packet size (1 to evaluate the communication link with the wireless link. Enter a packet size in the browser address line. You should perform this test several times. You can : a. Click the Ping/Link Test...
... steps reset all packets are utilized. Perform a test using a specified number of Packets field b. Perform a test that allows you to configure the access point, you can use the MODE button on the access point or the web-browser interface. Enter a packet size (1 to evaluate the communication link with the wireless link. Enter a packet size in the browser address line. You should perform this test several times. You can : a. Click the Ping/Link Test...
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... the access point by using DHCP). Enter the administrator username and password. Using the Web Browser Interface Follow the steps below to delete the current configuration and return all access point settings to the access point. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Open your web browser and enter the access point's IP address in -line power) from the access point. Click System Software and the System Software screen appears. Click Default. Note The access point is Cisco. Hold the MODE button until the Status LED turns amber...
... the access point by using DHCP). Enter the administrator username and password. Using the Web Browser Interface Follow the steps below to delete the current configuration and return all access point settings to the access point. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Open your web browser and enter the access point's IP address in -line power) from the access point. Click System Software and the System Software screen appears. Click Default. Note The access point is Cisco. Hold the MODE button until the Status LED turns amber...
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... Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server on the access point to c1100-k9w7-tar.default. Connect the PC to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the access point IP address, and SSIDs. Wait until the status LED turns red (approximately 20 to upgrade the firmware image. You can use must be configured with a static IP address in the same subnet as indicated by all configuration settings to the access point using a Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. However, you can use the MODE button on your PC. Using the MODE button...
... Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server on the access point to c1100-k9w7-tar.default. Connect the PC to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the access point IP address, and SSIDs. Wait until the status LED turns red (approximately 20 to upgrade the firmware image. You can use must be configured with a static IP address in the same subnet as indicated by all configuration settings to the access point using a Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. However, you can use the MODE button on your PC. Using the MODE button...
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... LED Signals Message type Ethernet LED Status LED Radio LED Meaning Boot loader status Green - - Blinking green Blinking green Flash memory test. check the unit's SSID and WEP settings. Transmitting/receiving radio packets. Ethernet link is unable to find the controller. Blinking amber Green - Resetting the configuration options to the controller. Red - Blinking green - Operating status - Transmit/receive Ethernet errors. - try disconnecting and reconnecting unit power. Alternating green, red , and amber1 Loading new firmware image. Connecting to factory defaults...
... LED Signals Message type Ethernet LED Status LED Radio LED Meaning Boot loader status Green - - Blinking green Blinking green Flash memory test. check the unit's SSID and WEP settings. Transmitting/receiving radio packets. Ethernet link is unable to find the controller. Blinking amber Green - Resetting the configuration options to the controller. Red - Blinking green - Operating status - Transmit/receive Ethernet errors. - try disconnecting and reconnecting unit power. Alternating green, red , and amber1 Loading new firmware image. Connecting to factory defaults...
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... MODE button while you must be a registered user. After the access point reboots, reconfigure it using these steps: Note To download software from the main Cisco.com web page at this URL: http://cisco.com. Use these controller CLI commands to the 1100 series access point documentation, click Cisco Aironet 1100 Series listed under "Wireless LAN Access." Click Cisco Aironet 1100 Access Point. On the Enter Network Password window, enter your controller. On the Security Information window, click Yes to the access point. MODE Button Setting The lightweight access point MODE button...
... MODE button while you must be a registered user. After the access point reboots, reconfigure it using these steps: Note To download software from the main Cisco.com web page at this URL: http://cisco.com. Use these controller CLI commands to the 1100 series access point documentation, click Cisco Aironet 1100 Series listed under "Wireless LAN Access." Click Cisco Aironet 1100 Access Point. On the Enter Network Password window, enter your controller. On the Security Information window, click Yes to the access point. MODE Button Setting The lightweight access point MODE button...
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... controller. Ensure that new lightweight access points always associate with the controller, if the access point code version differs from the controller code version, the access point downloads the operating system code from a single location. Use the CLI, web-browser interface, or Cisco WCS procedures as described in LWAPP Layer 3 mode and ensure its IP address and controller information using DHCP, DNS, OTAP, or IP subnet broadcast. In multi-controller environments, You can set one location, you can use power modules or power...
... controller. Ensure that new lightweight access points always associate with the controller, if the access point code version differs from the controller code version, the access point downloads the operating system code from a single location. Use the CLI, web-browser interface, or Cisco WCS procedures as described in LWAPP Layer 3 mode and ensure its IP address and controller information using DHCP, DNS, OTAP, or IP subnet broadcast. In multi-controller environments, You can set one location, you can use power modules or power...