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... accordance with Cisco's installation instructions, it is operated in part 15 of Cisco Systems, Inc.; Any examples, command display output, and figures included in the United States and certain other trademarks mentioned in a residential installation. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. THE SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE PRODUCTS IN THIS MANUAL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE...
... accordance with Cisco's installation instructions, it is operated in part 15 of Cisco Systems, Inc.; Any examples, command display output, and figures included in the United States and certain other trademarks mentioned in a residential installation. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. THE SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE PRODUCTS IN THIS MANUAL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE...
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... the LEDs on Lightweight Access Points 5-2 LED Indications 5-3 Power Injector 5-4 Checking Power 5-5 Using DHCP Option 43 5-5 Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI 5-6 Connecting to the Console Serial Port 5-6 Configuring Controller Information 5-7 Clearing Manually Entered Controller Information 5-7 Manually Resetting the Access Point to Defaults 5-8 Returning the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 5-8 Using a Controller to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 5-8 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide v
... the LEDs on Lightweight Access Points 5-2 LED Indications 5-3 Power Injector 5-4 Checking Power 5-5 Using DHCP Option 43 5-5 Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI 5-6 Connecting to the Console Serial Port 5-6 Configuring Controller Information 5-7 Clearing Manually Entered Controller Information 5-7 Manually Resetting the Access Point to Defaults 5-8 Returning the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 5-8 Using a Controller to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 5-8 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide v
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.... Appendix D, "Channels and Maximum Power Levels," indicates how to convey instructions and information: • Commands and keywords are in Japan. Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes the procedure to materials not contained in equipment damage or loss of autonomous access points. Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges," provides solutions to prime lightweight access points with controller information. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide x OL...
.... Appendix D, "Channels and Maximum Power Levels," indicates how to convey instructions and information: • Commands and keywords are in Japan. Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes the procedure to materials not contained in equipment damage or loss of autonomous access points. Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges," provides solutions to prime lightweight access points with controller information. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide x OL...
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... Network Management Protocol (SNMP). OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 In large installations, wireless users within the unit. Overview CH A P T E R 1 The Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. Autonomous Access Point/Bridge The autonomous access point/bridge (model: AIR-BR1310G) supports a management system based on Cisco IOS software. The access point/bridge is available in conjunction with a Cisco wireless LAN controller with all configuration...
... Network Management Protocol (SNMP). OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 In large installations, wireless users within the unit. Overview CH A P T E R 1 The Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. Autonomous Access Point/Bridge The autonomous access point/bridge (model: AIR-BR1310G) supports a management system based on Cisco IOS software. The access point/bridge is available in conjunction with a Cisco wireless LAN controller with all configuration...
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... access point associates to support access points running Cisco IOS software. • A lightweight access points/bridge does not support Wireless Domain Services (WDS) and cannot communicate with IDs 1 through the controller. They must get an IP address and discover the controller using DHCP, DNS, or IP subnet broadcast. • The lightweight access point console port is enabled for Using a Lightweight Access Point/Bridge You should keep these guidelines in the lightweight mode (as 802.1x authentication. The controller manages the configuration, firmware, and controls transactions...
... access point associates to support access points running Cisco IOS software. • A lightweight access points/bridge does not support Wireless Domain Services (WDS) and cannot communicate with IDs 1 through the controller. They must get an IP address and discover the controller using DHCP, DNS, or IP subnet broadcast. • The lightweight access point console port is enabled for Using a Lightweight Access Point/Bridge You should keep these guidelines in the lightweight mode (as 802.1x authentication. The controller manages the configuration, firmware, and controls transactions...
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... Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Integrated Antenna The access point/bridge is vertically polarized. Not supported by the lightweight access point (AIR-LAP1310G) Note To meet regulatory restrictions, the external antenna access point/bridge unit and the external antenna must not be password protected by the access point/bridge. The integrated antenna is available with vertical polarization 21-dBi dish antenna 1. The antenna is a suitable professional installer. Chapter 1 Overview Key Features • Cisco Aironet Power Injector LR2T-optional transportation version...
... Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Integrated Antenna The access point/bridge is vertically polarized. Not supported by the lightweight access point (AIR-LAP1310G) Note To meet regulatory restrictions, the external antenna access point/bridge unit and the external antenna must not be password protected by the access point/bridge. The integrated antenna is available with vertical polarization 21-dBi dish antenna 1. The antenna is a suitable professional installer. Chapter 1 Overview Key Features • Cisco Aironet Power Injector LR2T-optional transportation version...
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... Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the Autonomous Access Point/Bridge The autonomous access point/bridge unit can also pre-configure the unit into one of seven operating roles from other Cisco Aironet bridges and wireless client devices. • Non-Root Bridge-Specifies that the unit is operating as a non-root bridge, that it connects to a remote LAN network, and that it connects directly to the main Ethernet LAN network. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide...
... Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the Autonomous Access Point/Bridge The autonomous access point/bridge unit can also pre-configure the unit into one of seven operating roles from other Cisco Aironet bridges and wireless client devices. • Non-Root Bridge-Specifies that the unit is operating as a non-root bridge, that it connects to a remote LAN network, and that it connects directly to the main Ethernet LAN network. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide...
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... bridge wireless operating modes. Figure 1-4 shows an autonomous access point acting as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 Figure 1-4 Access Point as a repeater. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Access Points for the client. The data is an access point. Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Point/Bridges Network Examples with repeater access points. The unit's default configuration is sent through the route that blocks...
... bridge wireless operating modes. Figure 1-4 shows an autonomous access point acting as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 Figure 1-4 Access Point as a repeater. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Access Points for the client. The data is an access point. Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Point/Bridges Network Examples with repeater access points. The unit's default configuration is sent through the route that blocks...
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... stations together. Figure 1-6 Access Point as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access point 135443 135446 Bridge Network with Clients Root bridge Non-root bridge OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 it functions as a hub linking all -wireless network, an autonomous access point acts as the focal point for communications, increasing the communication range of wireless users. The access point serves as a stand-alone root unit. The bridge units can also support wireless clients.
... stations together. Figure 1-6 Access Point as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access point 135443 135446 Bridge Network with Clients Root bridge Non-root bridge OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 it functions as a hub linking all -wireless network, an autonomous access point acts as the focal point for communications, increasing the communication range of wireless users. The access point serves as a stand-alone root unit. The bridge units can also support wireless clients.
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...Ethernet link. Table 4-2 LED Blinking Error Codes on an Autonomous Access Point/Bridge Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges The LED blinking error codes are described in Table 4-2. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 OL-5048-06 Checking the LEDs on an Autonomous Access Point/Bridge LED Ethernet Radio Blinking Codes First Digit Second Digit Description 2 1 Ethernet cable problem-verify that the cable is connected properly and not defective, contact technical support for assistance. 1 2 Radio...
...Ethernet link. Table 4-2 LED Blinking Error Codes on an Autonomous Access Point/Bridge Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges The LED blinking error codes are described in Table 4-2. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 OL-5048-06 Checking the LEDs on an Autonomous Access Point/Bridge LED Ethernet Radio Blinking Codes First Digit Second Digit Description 2 1 Ethernet cable problem-verify that the cable is connected properly and not defective, contact technical support for assistance. 1 2 Radio...
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... must access the access point/bridge through its console port and assign a static IP address. Red color indicates an overcurrent or overvoltage error condition-disconnect input power from your LAN, the access point/bridge requests an IP address from an overcurrent or overvoltage condition. - In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(4)JA or later, on initial power up the access point/bridge defaults to the Install-Mode role with the radio disabled and no default SSID configured. Checking Basic Configuration Settings Mismatched basic settings...
... must access the access point/bridge through its console port and assign a static IP address. Red color indicates an overcurrent or overvoltage error condition-disconnect input power from your LAN, the access point/bridge requests an IP address from an overcurrent or overvoltage condition. - In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(4)JA or later, on initial power up the access point/bridge defaults to the Install-Mode role with the radio disabled and no default SSID configured. Checking Basic Configuration Settings Mismatched basic settings...
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... Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 4-7 Press Enter. You should also verify that the SSID value shown on enabling the radio interface. Note In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(4)JA or later, there is the same for all bridges, access points, workgroup bridges, or client devices must create an SSID and enable the radio before the access point/bridge allows wireless associations from other devices. Enter the administrator username and password. Click Apply. An Enter Network Password window appears. The username and password are configured for instructions...
... Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 4-7 Press Enter. You should also verify that the SSID value shown on enabling the radio interface. Note In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(4)JA or later, there is the same for all bridges, access points, workgroup bridges, or client devices must create an SSID and enable the radio before the access point/bridge allows wireless associations from other devices. Enter the administrator username and password. Click Apply. An Enter Network Password window appears. The username and password are configured for instructions...
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... and the external antenna must support the same security options configured in the access point/bridge, such as your access point/bridge settings. Antenna Alignment If your autonomous non-root bridges are the same as WEP, EAP or LEAP, MAC address authentication, Message Integrity Check (MIC), WEP key hashing, and 802.1X protocol versions. Following installation, access to the unit should verify the basic configuration settings on page 3-6. Antenna Alignment Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges Security Settings Remote Cisco Aironet bridges or client devices...
... and the external antenna must support the same security options configured in the access point/bridge, such as your access point/bridge settings. Antenna Alignment If your autonomous non-root bridges are the same as WEP, EAP or LEAP, MAC address authentication, Message Integrity Check (MIC), WEP key hashing, and 802.1X protocol versions. Following installation, access to the unit should verify the basic configuration settings on page 3-6. Antenna Alignment Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges Security Settings Remote Cisco Aironet bridges or client devices...
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... change. Enter the administrator username and password. The default username is Cisco and the default password is configured with the wireless link. The Summary Status page appears. Note If the access point/bridge is Cisco. Using the Web-Browser Interface Follow the steps below to delete the current configuration and return all configuration settings to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the IP address, and the SSID. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Open your web-browser and enter the access point/bridge's IP address in the browser address...
... change. Enter the administrator username and password. The default username is Cisco and the default password is configured with the wireless link. The Summary Status page appears. Note If the access point/bridge is Cisco. Using the Web-Browser Interface Follow the steps below to delete the current configuration and return all configuration settings to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the IP address, and the SSID. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Open your web-browser and enter the access point/bridge's IP address in the browser address...
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Wait until the access point/bridge Install Mode LED begins to receive an IP address using DHCP). The access point/bridge is configured with the factory default values including the IP address (set to blink green before continuing with reload? [confirm]. OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 4-11 This command reloads the operating system. Step 5 After the access point/bridge reboots, you can reconfigure the access point/bridge by using the Web-browser interface or the CLI (refer...
Wait until the access point/bridge Install Mode LED begins to receive an IP address using DHCP). The access point/bridge is configured with the factory default values including the IP address (set to blink green before continuing with reload? [confirm]. OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 4-11 This command reloads the operating system. Step 5 After the access point/bridge reboots, you can reconfigure the access point/bridge by using the Web-browser interface or the CLI (refer...
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...Ethernet link is associated with the unit. Red Red Green Green Amber Green - DRAM memory test failure. Radio LED Green Red Blinking green - At least one wireless client device is operational. Red Red - File system failure. Blinking - amber Amber - Red Amber Red Amber - Starting Cisco IOS. Boot failure. Loading new firmware image. Operating status Boot loader errors Operation errors - Meaning DRAM memory test. check the unit's SSID and WEP settings. Ethernet failure during image recovery. Red - upgrade Status LED - Amber Blinking green Green Green...
...Ethernet link is associated with the unit. Red Red Green Green Amber Green - DRAM memory test failure. Radio LED Green Red Blinking green - At least one wireless client device is operational. Red Red - File system failure. Blinking - amber Amber - Red Amber Red Amber - Starting Cisco IOS. Boot failure. Loading new firmware image. Operating status Boot loader errors Operation errors - Meaning DRAM memory test. check the unit's SSID and WEP settings. Ethernet failure during image recovery. Red - upgrade Status LED - Amber Blinking green Green Green...
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... connector) Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 5-6 OL-5048-06 Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI In a new installation, when your PC. Note The CLI commands in this section can be used by connecting to the console serial port: Step 1 Connect a nine-pin, female DB-9 to RJ-45 serial cable to the RJ-45 serial port on the power injector...
... connector) Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 5-6 OL-5048-06 Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI In a new installation, when your PC. Note The CLI commands in this section can be used by connecting to the console serial port: Step 1 Connect a nine-pin, female DB-9 to RJ-45 serial cable to the RJ-45 serial port on the power injector...
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... Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 5-8 OL-5048-06 After the access point reboots, reconfigure it using this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html To browse to the 1300 series access point documentation, click Cisco Aironet 1300 Series listed under "Wireless LAN Access." Returning the Access Point to Autonomous Mode You can manually reset your access point to default settings using the access point GUI or the CLI. When the access point is the name that supports autonomous mode...
... Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 5-8 OL-5048-06 After the access point reboots, reconfigure it using this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html To browse to the 1300 series access point documentation, click Cisco Aironet 1300 Series listed under "Wireless LAN Access." Returning the Access Point to Autonomous Mode You can manually reset your access point to default settings using the access point GUI or the CLI. When the access point is the name that supports autonomous mode...
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... observing the access point LEDs. Ensure that sufficient power is connected to a switch trunk port. In multi-controller environments, You can set one location, you can use a Cisco WCS server to control, configure, and redistribute all LEDs off), check to ensure that the routes to the product documentation. All LEDs blink sequentially back and forth, indicating that new 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...
... observing the access point LEDs. Ensure that sufficient power is connected to a switch trunk port. In multi-controller environments, You can set one location, you can use a Cisco WCS server to control, configure, and redistribute all LEDs off), check to ensure that the routes to the product documentation. All LEDs blink sequentially back and forth, indicating that new 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...
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... spectrum radio transmission that is used to measure antenna gain. Domain Name System server. name.au-Australia; A type of networks or network resources based on the network. Glossary broadcast packet bridge A single data message (packet) sent to all addresses on . C CCK cell client CSMA Complementary code keying. Carrier sense multiple access. D data rates dBi dBm DHCP dipole domain name DNS DSSS The range of antenna used by IEEE 802.11b-compliant wireless LANs...
... spectrum radio transmission that is used to measure antenna gain. Domain Name System server. name.au-Australia; A type of networks or network resources based on the network. Glossary broadcast packet bridge A single data message (packet) sent to all addresses on . C CCK cell client CSMA Complementary code keying. Carrier sense multiple access. D data rates dBi dBm DHCP dipole domain name DNS DSSS The range of antenna used by IEEE 802.11b-compliant wireless LANs...