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... B digital device in accordance with the specifications in a residential installation. If the equipment causes interference to radio or television reception, try to correct the interference by different circuit breakers or fuses.) Modifications to this document or Website are shown for FCC compliance of this manual generates and may be actual addresses. CCVP, the Cisco Logo, and the Cisco Square Bridge logo...
... B digital device in accordance with the specifications in a residential installation. If the equipment causes interference to radio or television reception, try to correct the interference by different circuit breakers or fuses.) Modifications to this document or Website are shown for FCC compliance of this manual generates and may be actual addresses. CCVP, the Cisco Logo, and the Cisco Square Bridge logo...
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...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 basic problems with controller information. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide viii OL-4309-07 Conventions This publication uses these conventions to access the document that lists the access point radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the world's regulatory domains. Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," lists technical...
...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 basic problems with controller information. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide viii OL-4309-07 Conventions This publication uses these conventions to access the document that lists the access point radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the world's regulatory domains. Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," lists technical...
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... product overviews, key features, sample part numbers, and abbreviated technical specifications for many Cisco products that provides information about the latest documentation releases for Cisco products. You 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-4309-07 It is organized by Cisco, as well as customer support services, can...
... product overviews, key features, sample part numbers, and abbreviated technical specifications for many Cisco products that provides information about the latest documentation releases for Cisco products. You 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-4309-07 It is organized by Cisco, as well as customer support services, can...
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... 1100 Series Access 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. You can support standalone network configurations with all configuration settings maintained within the access points. The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. In large installations, wireless users within the controller. The 1100 series is automatically configured by a Cisco wireless LAN controller (hereafter called...
... 1100 Series Access 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. You can support standalone network configurations with all configuration settings maintained within the access points. The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. In large installations, wireless users within the controller. The 1100 series is automatically configured by a Cisco wireless LAN controller (hereafter called...
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... 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 The controller manages the configuration, firmware, and controls transactions such as opposed to join the controller. LWAPP also defines the tunneling mechanism for setup and path authentication and run-time operations. The lightweight access points...
... 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 The controller manages the configuration, firmware, and controls transactions such as opposed to join the controller. LWAPP also defines the tunneling mechanism for setup and path authentication and run-time operations. The lightweight access points...
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... radio. The access point can perform a field upgrade to the mini-PCI radio and antennas to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for a list of access point specifications. Ethernet Port The auto-sensing Ethernet port accepts an RJ-45 connector, linking the access point to your 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet LAN. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Key hardware features of the 1100 series access point include: • Single Radio Operation, page 1-3 • Ethernet Port, page 1-3 • LEDs, page 1-4 • Power Sources...
... radio. The access point can perform a field upgrade to the mini-PCI radio and antennas to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for a list of access point specifications. Ethernet Port The auto-sensing Ethernet port accepts an RJ-45 connector, linking the access point to your 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet LAN. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Key hardware features of the 1100 series access point include: • Single Radio Operation, page 1-3 • Ethernet Port, page 1-3 • LEDs, page 1-4 • Power Sources...
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... one wireless client. The light is normally off when the Ethernet cable is received or transmitted over the Ethernet infrastructure. The LED is off , but is associated with any wireless devices. • The radio LED signals wireless traffic over the radio interface. Figure 1-2 Access Point LEDs Ethernet Status Radio 81597 Power Sources The access point draws up to the access point. A switch capable 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...
... one wireless client. The light is normally off when the Ethernet cable is received or transmitted over the Ethernet infrastructure. The LED is off , but is associated with any wireless devices. • The radio LED signals wireless traffic over the radio interface. Figure 1-2 Access Point LEDs Ethernet Status Radio 81597 Power Sources The access point draws up to the access point. A switch capable 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...
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OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Anti-Theft Features There are Master Lock models 120T and 121T or equivalent. 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 the central unit in an all-wireless network. The repeater role requires a specific configuration. The autonomous access point's default configuration is encased in a durable plastic...
OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Anti-Theft Features There are Master Lock models 120T and 121T or equivalent. 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 the central unit in an all-wireless network. The repeater role requires a specific configuration. The autonomous access point's default configuration is encased in a durable plastic...
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... repeater access points. Figure 1-4 Access Point as a repeater. 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 communication. The data is sent through the route that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as a repeater. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Points Repeater Unit that provides the best performance for instructions on setting...
... repeater access points. Figure 1-4 Access Point as a repeater. 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 communication. The data is sent through the route that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as a repeater. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Points Repeater Unit that provides the best performance for instructions on setting...
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... the access point MAC addresses and the access point locations on the Wireless Network Prior to a controller, the IP addresses of storing controller IP addresses in the access point non-volatile memory. Review the access point locations and identify the specific mounting methods required for this purpose. to the access points. For lightweight access points, Cisco recommends that a DHCP server with untagged access ports for later deployment is reachable by your access points. Cisco switches provide a DHCP server option that your switch is configured with...
... the access point MAC addresses and the access point locations on the Wireless Network Prior to a controller, the IP addresses of storing controller IP addresses in the access point non-volatile memory. Review the access point locations and identify the specific mounting methods required for this purpose. to the access points. For lightweight access points, Cisco recommends that a DHCP server with untagged access ports for later deployment is reachable by your access points. Cisco switches provide a DHCP server option that your switch is configured with...
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... Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface, page 3-3). - A master controller should only be used for configuring access points and not in a working network. For instructions see the "Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on the Wireless Network Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step 4 b. Below a suspended ceiling (refer to the "Mounting on a Cubical Wall Partition" section on page 3-4). - Optionally secure the access point using the specified mounting method. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
... Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface, page 3-3). - A master controller should only be used for configuring access points and not in a working network. For instructions see the "Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on the Wireless Network Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step 4 b. Below a suspended ceiling (refer to the "Mounting on a Cubical Wall Partition" section on page 3-4). - Optionally secure the access point using the specified mounting method. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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... Ethernet port on the access point. Connecting to an Ethernet Network with Local Power Follow these steps to connect the access point to the Ethernet LAN when you have been tested to UL 2043 and they should not be placed in a building's environmental air space; Connect the power module's output connector to an Ethernet LAN when you must use the power supply included with 1100 or 1200 series access points. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
... Ethernet port on the access point. Connecting to an Ethernet Network with Local Power Follow these steps to connect the access point to the Ethernet LAN when you have been tested to UL 2043 and they should not be placed in a building's environmental air space; Connect the power module's output connector to an Ethernet LAN when you must use the power supply included with 1100 or 1200 series access points. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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.... Ethernet failure during image recovery. Resetting the configuration options to factory defaults. Configuration - No client devices are associated; Maximum retries or buffer full occurred on the radio. 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 Message type Boot loader status Ethernet LED Green - - Reset Failure Red Status LED - Red Upgrade Radio LED Green Red Blinking green - Ethernet link is...
.... Ethernet failure during image recovery. Resetting the configuration options to factory defaults. Configuration - No client devices are associated; Maximum retries or buffer full occurred on the radio. 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 Message type Boot loader status Ethernet LED Green - - Reset Failure Red Status LED - Red Upgrade Radio LED Green Red Blinking green - Ethernet link is...
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... Network Interfaces > Radio0-802.11B or Radio0-802.11G and the radio status page displays. Click Apply. For example, if you set WEP Key 3 on your client adapter to authenticate with your access point and any wireless devices with your web browser and enter the access point's IP address in the browser address line. If a wireless client is Cisco. The default username is Cisco and the default password is unable to 0987654321 and select it associates. SSID Wireless clients attempting to authenticate with...
... Network Interfaces > Radio0-802.11B or Radio0-802.11G and the radio status page displays. Click Apply. For example, if you set WEP Key 3 on your client adapter to authenticate with your access point and any wireless devices with your web browser and enter the access point's IP address in the browser address line. If a wireless client is Cisco. The default username is Cisco and the default password is unable to 0987654321 and select it associates. SSID Wireless clients attempting to authenticate with...
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... configuration. If you may need to the "Default IP Address Behavior" section on page 5-4 and the "Default SSID and Radio Behavior" section on the access point or the web-browser interface. Perform a test using a specified number of Packets field b. Press Enter. Enter the administrator username and password. Resetting to the Default Configuration If you forget the password that device displays. Perform a test that might indicate a problem with an associated access point. b. An Enter Network Password window appears. Click the MAC address...
... configuration. If you may need to the "Default IP Address Behavior" section on page 5-4 and the "Default SSID and Radio Behavior" section on the access point or the web-browser interface. Perform a test using a specified number of Packets field b. Press Enter. Enter the administrator username and password. Resetting to the Default Configuration If you forget the password that device displays. Perform a test that might indicate a problem with an associated access point. b. An Enter Network Password window appears. Click the MAC address...
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... external power or the Ethernet cable for in the browser address line. The default username is Cisco and the default password is configured with a static IP address, the IP address does not change. Step 6 After the access point reboots, you must reconfigure the access point by using the web browser interface. 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. An Enter Network Password window appears. Enter the administrator username and password. Click System Software...
... external power or the Ethernet cable for in the browser address line. The default username is Cisco and the default password is configured with a static IP address, the IP address does not change. Step 6 After the access point reboots, you must reconfigure the access point by using the web browser interface. 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. An Enter Network Password window appears. Enter the administrator username and password. Click System Software...
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...-tar.default. Connect the PC to 30 seconds), and release the MODE button. Wait until the status LED turns red (approximately 20 to the access point using the Web browser interface or by pressing and holding the MODE button for in-line power) from an active Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server on your network or on your PC. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-9 Note This process resets all LEDs turning green...
...-tar.default. Connect the PC to 30 seconds), and release the MODE button. Wait until the status LED turns red (approximately 20 to the access point using the Web browser interface or by pressing and holding the MODE button for in-line power) from an active Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server on your network or on your PC. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-9 Note This process resets all LEDs turning green...
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... Ethernet errors. - try disconnecting and reconnecting unit power. Alternating green, red , and amber1 Loading new firmware image. Blinking green - Blinking green - Blinking amber Green - General warning. Amber Green - status Green - Ethernet link is unable to find the controller. Red Green Red No Cisco IOS image file. Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Table 6-1 Top Panel LED Signals Message type Ethernet LED Status LED Radio LED Meaning Boot loader status Green...
... Ethernet errors. - try disconnecting and reconnecting unit power. Alternating green, red , and amber1 Loading new firmware image. Blinking green - Blinking green - Blinking amber Green - General warning. Amber Green - status Green - Ethernet link is unable to find the controller. Red Green Red No Cisco IOS image file. Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Table 6-1 Top Panel LED Signals Message type Ethernet LED Status LED Radio LED Meaning Boot loader status Green...
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... the Enter Network Password window, enter your Cisco.com username and password and click OK. Hold the MODE button until the access point reboots, as indicated by all 3) show ap config general (Where access-point-name is configured from the Cisco.com software center, you reconnect power to the access point. Use these controller CLI commands to view and configure the MODE button: 1) config ap rst-button enable /all 2) config ap rst-button disable /all LEDs turning green followed by the Status LED blinking green. Click WIRELESS LAN for an access point image file...
... the Enter Network Password window, enter your Cisco.com username and password and click OK. Hold the MODE button until the access point reboots, as indicated by all 3) show ap config general (Where access-point-name is configured from the Cisco.com software center, you reconnect power to the access point. Use these controller CLI commands to view and configure the MODE button: 1) config ap rst-button enable /all 2) config ap rst-button disable /all LEDs turning green followed by the Status LED blinking green. Click WIRELESS LAN for an access point image file...
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... controller, ensure the route to the controller has destination UDP ports 12222 and 12223 open for more information. Configure the controller in LWAPP Layer 3 mode and ensure its IP address and controller information using DHCP, DNS, OTAP, or IP subnet broadcast. Apply power to convey the controller IP address. All LEDs blink sequentially back and forth, indicating that your controller is connected to the switch. If the lightweight access point shuts down (all your lightweight access points...
... controller, ensure the route to the controller has destination UDP ports 12222 and 12223 open for more information. Configure the controller in LWAPP Layer 3 mode and ensure its IP address and controller information using DHCP, DNS, OTAP, or IP subnet broadcast. Apply power to convey the controller IP address. All LEDs blink sequentially back and forth, indicating that your controller is connected to the switch. If the lightweight access point shuts down (all your lightweight access points...