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.... NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER WARRANTY HEREIN, ALL DOCUMENT FILES AND SOFTWARE OF THESE SUPPLIERS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITH ALL FAULTS. Changing the Way We Work, Live, Play, and Learn is not installed in illustrative content is unintentional and coincidental. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. This equipment generates, uses, and can determine whether your own...
.... NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER WARRANTY HEREIN, ALL DOCUMENT FILES AND SOFTWARE OF THESE SUPPLIERS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITH ALL FAULTS. Changing the Way We Work, Live, Play, and Learn is not installed in illustrative content is unintentional and coincidental. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. This equipment generates, uses, and can determine whether your own...
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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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... careful. Appendix D, "Channels and Maximum Power Levels," indicates how to potential problems encountered during setup of the safety warnings that lists the access point/bridge radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the regulatory organizations. Appendix H, "Load-Dump Protection for autonomous access point/bridge operation in equipment damage or loss of components and features used during access point/bridge mounting and antenna alignment operations. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide x OL-5048...
... careful. Appendix D, "Channels and Maximum Power Levels," indicates how to potential problems encountered during setup of the safety warnings that lists the access point/bridge radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the regulatory organizations. Appendix H, "Load-Dump Protection for autonomous access point/bridge operation in equipment damage or loss of components and features used during access point/bridge mounting and antenna alignment operations. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide x OL-5048...
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... a Cisco wireless LAN controller with all configuration information maintained within the controller. The lightweight product operates in autonomous and lightweight products. The autonomous access point/bridge uses a single mini-PCI radio (IEEE 802.11b-compliant or IEEE 802.11g-compliant) that can roam throughout a facility while maintaining uninterrupted access to the network. The lightweight product can be upgraded to operate as an access point. In large installations, wireless users...
... a Cisco wireless LAN controller with all configuration information maintained within the controller. The lightweight product operates in autonomous and lightweight products. The autonomous access point/bridge uses a single mini-PCI radio (IEEE 802.11b-compliant or IEEE 802.11g-compliant) that can roam throughout a facility while maintaining uninterrupted access to the network. The lightweight product can be upgraded to operate as an access point. In large installations, wireless users...
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... the lightweight mode (as 802.1x authentication. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-5048-06 Guidelines for Using a Lightweight Access Point/Bridge Chapter 1 Overview Lightweight Access Point The lightweight access point (model: AIR-LAP1310G) is part of the Cisco Integrated Wireless Network Solution and requires no manual configuration before they lack the memory required to support access points running Cisco IOS software. • A lightweight access points/bridge does not support Wireless Domain Services (WDS) and cannot...
... the lightweight mode (as 802.1x authentication. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-5048-06 Guidelines for Using a Lightweight Access Point/Bridge Chapter 1 Overview Lightweight Access Point The lightweight access point (model: AIR-LAP1310G) is part of the Cisco Integrated Wireless Network Solution and requires no manual configuration before they lack the memory required to support access points running Cisco IOS software. • A lightweight access points/bridge does not support Wireless Domain Services (WDS) and cannot...
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... access point (AIR-LAP1310G) Note To meet regulatory restrictions, the external antenna access point/bridge unit and the external antenna must be placed in a building's environmental air space, such as above a suspended ceiling. The power module must not be password protected by the access point/bridge. OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 External Antenna The access point/bridge is available with vertical polarization 21-dBi dish antenna 1. Table 1-1 lists the external antennas supported by the network...
... access point (AIR-LAP1310G) Note To meet regulatory restrictions, the external antenna access point/bridge unit and the external antenna must be placed in a building's environmental air space, such as above a suspended ceiling. The power module must not be password protected by the access point/bridge. OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 External Antenna The access point/bridge is available with vertical polarization 21-dBi dish antenna 1. Table 1-1 lists the external antennas supported by the network...
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... this mode, wireless client devices are allowed to associate to the unit. • Repeater-Specifies that the unit is operating as a workgroup bridge connected to the Install-Mode role. On initial power up , an autonomous access point/bridge running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(4)JA or later defaults to monitor wireless data traffic. Refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Access Points and to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the Autonomous Access Point/Bridge...
... this mode, wireless client devices are allowed to associate to the unit. • Repeater-Specifies that the unit is operating as a workgroup bridge connected to the Install-Mode role. On initial power up , an autonomous access point/bridge running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(4)JA or later defaults to monitor wireless data traffic. Refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Access Points and to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the Autonomous Access Point/Bridge...
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... Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 Figure 1-4 shows an autonomous access point acting as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to the wired LAN. The unit's default configuration is sent through the route that blocks radio communication. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Point/Bridges This section describes the autonomous access point/bridge's role in access point, repeater, bridge, and workgroup bridge wireless operating modes. The autonomous 1300 series access point/bridge can...
... Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 Figure 1-4 shows an autonomous access point acting as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to the wired LAN. The unit's default configuration is sent through the route that blocks radio communication. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Point/Bridges This section describes the autonomous access point/bridge's role in access point, repeater, bridge, and workgroup bridge wireless operating modes. The autonomous 1300 series access point/bridge can...
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... Bridge Network with Wireless Clients The access point supports root bridge and non-root bridge roles used to interconnect a remote LAN to a wired LAN; The bridge units can also support wireless clients. it functions as the focal point for communications, increasing the communication range of wireless users. The access point serves as a hub linking all -wireless network. Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Clients Root bridge Non-root bridge OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 Figure 1-6 Access...
... Bridge Network with Wireless Clients The access point supports root bridge and non-root bridge roles used to interconnect a remote LAN to a wired LAN; The bridge units can also support wireless clients. it functions as the focal point for communications, increasing the communication range of wireless users. The access point serves as a hub linking all -wireless network. Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Clients Root bridge Non-root bridge OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 Figure 1-6 Access...
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... technical support for assistance. OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 4-3 amber - - Amber - - - - Green blinking - - - Loading Firmware error-disconnect and reconnect the power injector power. Transmitting and receiving radio packets-normal operation. The access point/bridge attempts to count out the second digit. Associated (root mode). The code sequence uses a two-digit diagnostic code that starts with a long pause to delimit the code, followed by the LED flashing red to...
... technical support for assistance. OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 4-3 amber - - Amber - - - - Green blinking - - - Loading Firmware error-disconnect and reconnect the power injector power. Transmitting and receiving radio packets-normal operation. The access point/bridge attempts to count out the second digit. Associated (root mode). The code sequence uses a two-digit diagnostic code that starts with a long pause to delimit the code, followed by the LED flashing red to...
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... Ethernet cable problem-verify that the cable is connected properly and not defective, contact technical support for assistance. 1 2 Radio not detected-contact technical support for assistance. 1 3 Radio not ready-contact technical support for assistance. 1 4 Radio did not start-contact technical support for assistance. 1 5 Radio failure-contact technical support for assistance. 1 6 Radio did not flash its firmware-contact technical support for assistance. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 OL-5048-06 This error...
... Ethernet cable problem-verify that the cable is connected properly and not defective, contact technical support for assistance. 1 2 Radio not detected-contact technical support for assistance. 1 3 Radio not ready-contact technical support for assistance. 1 4 Radio did not start-contact technical support for assistance. 1 5 Radio failure-contact technical support for assistance. 1 6 Radio did not flash its firmware-contact technical support for assistance. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 OL-5048-06 This error...
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... IP address from your DHCP server and, if it assigns a default IP address of 10.0.0.1 Default SSID and Radio Behavior In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA2 and earlier, on initial power up the access point/bridge defaults to 40-VDC input power is available or that 12- Checking Basic Configuration Settings Mismatched basic settings are the most common causes of lost wireless connectivity. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 4-6 OL-5048-06 Red color...
... IP address from your DHCP server and, if it assigns a default IP address of 10.0.0.1 Default SSID and Radio Behavior In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA2 and earlier, on initial power up the access point/bridge defaults to 40-VDC input power is available or that 12- Checking Basic Configuration Settings Mismatched basic settings are the most common causes of lost wireless connectivity. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 4-6 OL-5048-06 Red color...
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... access point/bridge allows wireless associations from other devices. Enter the administrator username and password. The username and password are not designed to the default configuration improve the security of a newly installed access point/bridge. Click Enable in the browser address line. SSID To associate, all bridges, access points, workgroup bridges, or client devices. Press Enter. Click Settings and the radio settings page displays. These changes to associate with other . You must configure an SSID and enable the radio interface to either a Cisco Aironet...
... access point/bridge allows wireless associations from other devices. Enter the administrator username and password. The username and password are not designed to the default configuration improve the security of a newly installed access point/bridge. Click Enable in the browser address line. SSID To associate, all bridges, access points, workgroup bridges, or client devices. Press Enter. Click Settings and the radio settings page displays. These changes to associate with other . You must configure an SSID and enable the radio interface to either a Cisco Aironet...
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... Carrier Busy Test You can verify antenna alignment by the network administrator to maintain regulatory compliance. Antenna Alignment Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges Security Settings Remote Cisco Aironet bridges or client devices attempting to authenticate to your access point/bridge must be professionally installed. If your basic configuration settings are the same as WEP, EAP or LEAP, MAC address authentication, Message Integrity Check (MIC), WEP key hashing, and 802.1X protocol versions. For sites with your access point/bridge.
... Carrier Busy Test You can verify antenna alignment by the network administrator to maintain regulatory compliance. Antenna Alignment Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges Security Settings Remote Cisco Aironet bridges or client devices attempting to authenticate to your access point/bridge must be professionally installed. If your basic configuration settings are the same as WEP, EAP or LEAP, MAC address authentication, Message Integrity Check (MIC), WEP key hashing, and 802.1X protocol versions. For sites with your access point/bridge.
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... Points). 4-10 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide OL-5048-06 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 or location line. The Summary Status page appears. Click Default. Resetting the Autonomous Access Point/Bridge to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the IP address, and the SSID. Resetting the Autonomous Access Point/Bridge to the Default Configuration You can reconfigure the access point/bridge by using the Web-browser interface...
... Points). 4-10 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide OL-5048-06 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 or location line. The Summary Status page appears. Click Default. Resetting the Autonomous Access Point/Bridge to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the IP address, and the SSID. Resetting the Autonomous Access Point/Bridge to the Default Configuration You can reconfigure the access point/bridge by using the Web-browser interface...
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.... To obtain the unit's new IP address, you can reset the autonomous access point/bridge configuration to factory default values using HTTP or TFTP interfaces. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges Reloading the Access Point/Bridge Image Using the CLI on Interface Dot11Radio0, changed when you use the browser to reload the image file. Enter Y when the following CLI message displays: Erase of nvram: complete. OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 4-11
.... To obtain the unit's new IP address, you can reset the autonomous access point/bridge configuration to factory default values using HTTP or TFTP interfaces. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges Reloading the Access Point/Bridge Image Using the CLI on Interface Dot11Radio0, changed when you use the browser to reload the image file. Enter Y when the following CLI message displays: Erase of nvram: complete. OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 4-11
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...status Ethernet LED Green - - Meaning DRAM memory test. No client devices are associated; check the unit's SSID and WEP settings. File system failure. Boot environment error. OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 5-3 Association status Amber Green - - upgrade Status LED - Radio LED Green Red Blinking green - Green - - At least one wireless client device is operational. Red - Board initialization test Flash memory test. Ethernet link is associated with the unit. Blinking - Loading new...
...status Ethernet LED Green - - Meaning DRAM memory test. No client devices are associated; check the unit's SSID and WEP settings. File system failure. Boot environment error. OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 5-3 Association status Amber Green - - upgrade Status LED - Radio LED Green Red Blinking green - Green - - At least one wireless client device is operational. Red - Board initialization test Flash memory test. Ethernet link is associated with the unit. Blinking - Loading new...
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...-45 serial port on the power injector and to the COM port on a lightweight access point that is unable to reach a DHCP server, you can manually configure needed controller information using a DB-9 to a controller. Connecting to the Console Serial Port If you need to configure the access point locally (without connecting to a wired LAN), you can connect a PC to connect with new controller settings, but the static IP addresses for the access point and the default gateway are used only on your access point is not...
...-45 serial port on the power injector and to the COM port on a lightweight access point that is unable to reach a DHCP server, you can manually configure needed controller information using a DB-9 to a controller. Connecting to the Console Serial Port If you need to configure the access point locally (without connecting to a wired LAN), you can connect a PC to connect with new controller settings, but the static IP addresses for the access point and the default gateway are used only on your access point is not...
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... access point on the controller to the 1300 series access point documentation, click Cisco Aironet 1300 Series listed under "Wireless LAN Access." When the access point is the name that supports autonomous mode (such as D:/Images/c1310-k9w7-tar.123-8.JA.tar c) access-point-name is associated to a controller, you can manually reset your access point to default settings using this command: config ap tftp-downgrade tftp-server-ip-address filename access-point-name (where: a) tftp-server-ip-address is the IP address...
... access point on the controller to the 1300 series access point documentation, click Cisco Aironet 1300 Series listed under "Wireless LAN Access." When the access point is the name that supports autonomous mode (such as D:/Images/c1310-k9w7-tar.123-8.JA.tar c) access-point-name is associated to a controller, you can manually reset your access point to default settings using this command: config ap tftp-downgrade tftp-server-ip-address filename access-point-name (where: a) tftp-server-ip-address is the IP address...
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... route to power your switch) is the master. Apply power to untagged access ports on the network. Connect your access points to the access points: a. This guide describes the DHCP method to find a controller. For other controllers on your POE capable switch. Note For a Layer 3 access point on the same subnet. All LEDs blink sequentially back and forth, indicating that new access points always associate with it. c. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide F-2 OL-5048-06 The access points...
... route to power your switch) is the master. Apply power to untagged access ports on the network. Connect your access points to the access points: a. This guide describes the DHCP method to find a controller. For other controllers on your POE capable switch. Note For a Layer 3 access point on the same subnet. All LEDs blink sequentially back and forth, indicating that new access points always associate with it. c. Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide F-2 OL-5048-06 The access points...