Cisco Systems 102096 Users Manual

GETTING STARTED GUIDE

Cisco Aironet 1810W Series Access Points

First Published: March 11, 2016

1 About this Guide

2 About the Access Point

3 Safety Instructions

4 Unpacking the AP

5 Ports and Connectors on the AP

6 Preparing the AP for Installation

7 Installation Overview

8 Performing a Pre-Installation Configuration

9 Mounting and Grounding the Access Point

10 Powering the Access Point

11 Configuring and Deploying the Access Point

12 Checking the Access Point LEDs

13 Miscellaneous Usage and Configuration Guidelines

14 Related Documentation

15 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information

1 About this Guide

This guide provides instructions on how to install and configure your Cisco Aironet 1810W series access points. This guide also provides mounting instructions and limited troubleshooting procedures.

The Aironet 1810W series access point is abbreviated as AP in this document.

2 About the Access Point

The Cisco Aironet 1810W series access point is an 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Wave 2) access point, with internal antennas. You can vertically mount the access point directly on a wall or desk mount it with the optional sleek desk cradle. The AP supports 2.4 GHz 2x2 802.11 b/g/n MU-MIMO and 5GHz 2x2

802.11 a/n/ac (wave 2) MU-MIMO applications simultaneously.

Access Point Features

The features of the 1810W series access points are:

• Supported mode(s) of operation:

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Centralized

• Supports Cisco Mobility Express solution. The 1810W series access point can operate as a master AP (having an integrated wireless controller functionality) in a Cisco Mobility Express network. For more information, see the Cisco Mobility Express User Guide at the following URL:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/access_point/mob_exp/1/user_guide/b_ME_User_ Guide.html

• Radio features supported are:

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2.4 GHz and 5 GHz concurrent radios

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2.4GHz radio with 2TX x 2RX and 2 spatial steams

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5GHz radio with 2TX x 2RX and 2 spatial steams

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802.11ac based Transmit Beamforming

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Quality of Service (QoS)

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Radio Resource Management (RRM)

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Rogue Detection

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BandSelect

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Integrated Bluetooth LE 4.1 radio for location and asset tracking.

• The AP supports the following hardware external interfaces:

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The Aironet 1810W Series comes with three local GigE Ethernet Ports, one uplink GigE port, and one passive pass-through RJ45 port.

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One 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE uplink port.

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RS-232 management console interface through RJ-45

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Three 10/100/1000BASE-T ports (local Ethernet ports), including one PoE out port

PoE out provides 802.3af when the access point is powered by Cisco local power supply (AIR-PWR-D=), ~6.5W when powered by 802.3at, and no output when powered by 802.3af.

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DC power connector

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One passive pass-through port RJ-45 (back to bottom).

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Mode button. For information on how to use the Mode button, see “Using the Mode Button”

section on page 24

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One multi-color LED status indicator. See the “Checking the Access Point LEDs” section on

page 22

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Three local Gigabit Ethernet ports available to securely connect wired devices to the network.

for information on the colors of the LED status indicator.

• Two integrated 2.4GHz/5GHz dual-band antennas located on the sides of the 1810W access point under the top housing. Peak antenna gain is approximately 2 dBi and 4 dBi in the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands respectively.

A full listing of the access point's features and specification are provided in the Cisco Aironet 1810W Series Access Point Data Sheet, at the following URL:

(URL to be added later)

Access Point Model Numbers and Regulatory Domains

The Cisco Aironet 1810W series access point comes in the following two model number formats:

• AIR-AP1810W-x-K9

The ‘x’ in the model number is a placeholder for the regulatory domain. For information on supported regulatory domains, see the following page:

http://www.cisco.com/go/aironet/compliance

• AIR-AP1810W-x-K9C

Such model numbers, ending in C, are factory-shipped with a Cisco Mobility Express software image. These models can also be converted for use in a Cisco wireless controller-based network, and vice-versa. For more information, see the Cisco Mobility Express User Guide at the following URL:

(URL will be added later)

The ‘x’ in the model number is a placeholder for the regulatory domain. For information on supported regulatory domains, see the following page:

http://www.cisco.com/go/aironet/compliance

3 Safety Instructions

Translated versions of the following safety warnings are provided in the translated safety warnings document that is shipped with your access point. The translated warnings are also in the Translated Safety Warnings for Cisco Aironet Access Points, which is available on Cisco.com.

Warning

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source.

Statement 1004

Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.

Statement 1074

This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 20A.

Statement 1005

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Statement 1071

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Warning

Caution The fasteners you use to mount an access point on a ceiling must be capable of

Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be especially qualified for such use.

maintaining a minimum pullout force of 20 lbs (9 kg) and must use a minimum of 4 holes on the mounting bracket, or a minimum of 2 holes when mounting on a network box.

Statement 245B

Caution This product and all interconnected equipment must be installed indoors within the same

building, including the associated LAN connections as defined by Environment A of the IEEE 802.3af/at Standard.

Note The access point is suitable for use in environmental air space in accordance with section

300.22.C of the National Electrical Code and sections 2-128, 12-010(3), and 12-100 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, C22.1. You should not install the power supply or power injector in air handling spaces.

Note Use only with listed Information Technology Equipment (ITE) equipment. For more

information on ITE equipment, refer to article 645 of the latest National Electrical Code (NEC).

4 Unpacking the AP

To unpack the access point, follow these steps:

Step 1 Unpack and remove the access point and the mounting accessories and antennas, if included

for external antenna model access points, from the shipping box.

Step 2 Return any packing material to the shipping container and save it for future use.

Step 3 Verify that you have received the items listed below. If any item is missing or damaged, contact

your Cisco representative or reseller for instructions.

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The access point

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Mounting bracket AIR-AP-BRACKET-W2=

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Security screw and mylar label to cover the screw

The following accessories can be ordered separately:

• Spacer kit AIR-AP1810W-KIT=, includes spacer and RJ-45 jumper cable

• Cradle kit AIR-OEAP1810-CRD=, includes back cover and RJ-45 jumper cable

• Cisco local power supply AIR-PWR-D=

• Security screws AIR-SECSCREW-50=, a pack of 50 screws

5 Ports and Connectors on the AP

Figure 1 Face of the AP

Figure 2 Access Point in Cradle

LED status indicator light pipe on AP cradle

Figure 3 Access Point Ports and Connections on the Base of the AP

RJ-45 console port (blue)

Pass-through port (grey)

LAN port (white)

PSE LAN port (green)

Note A physical security kit AIR-SECSCREW-50=, which is sold separately, includes RJ-45 caps

and two unlock keys using which you can restrict physical access to the Ethernet and console ports.

Figure 4 Access Point Ports and Connections on the Back of the AP

PoE port

Pass-through port

Figure 5 Access Point Ports and Connections on the Left of the AP

48V DC port

Kensington lock slot

6 Preparing the AP for Installation

Before you mount and deploy your access point, we recommend that you perform a site survey (or use the site planning tool) to determine the best location to install your access point.

You should have the following information about your wireless network available:

• Access point locations.

• Access point mounting options: vertical wall using the bracket or on a flat horizontal surface (such

as a desktop) using the cradle.

• Access point power options: power supplied by the recommended external power supply (Cisco AIR-PWR-D), a DC power supply, PoE from a network device, or a PoE power injector/hub (usually located in a wiring closet).

Cisco recommends that you make a site map showing access point locations so that you can record the device MAC addresses from each location and return them to the person who is planning or managing your wireless network.

7 Installation Overview

Installing the access point involves these operations:

Step 1 Performing a Pre-Installation Configuration, page 13 (optional)

Step 2

Step 3 Powering the Access Point, page 18

Step 4 Configuring and Deploying the Access Point, page 19

Mounting and Grounding the Access Point, page 17

8 Performing a Pre-Installation Configuration

For a Cisco Mobility Express deployment, see the Cisco Mobility Express User Guide at this URL:

(URL to be added later)

The following procedures ensure that your access point installation and initial operation go as expected for a Cisco wireless controller-based (i.e. having a physical controller device) network. This procedure is optional.

Note Performing a pre-installation configuration is an optional procedure. If your network

controller is properly configured, you can install your access point in its final location and connect it to the network from there. See the

Network” section on page 21 for details.

“Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless

The pre-installation configuration setup is illustrated in

Figure 6 Pre-Installation Configuration Setup

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Layer 3 devices

Cisco Aironet

access points

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To perform pre-installation configuration, perform the following steps:

Step 1 Make sure that the Cisco wireless LAN controller DS port is connected to the network. Use

the CLI, web-browser interface, or Cisco Prime Infrastructure procedures as described in the appropriate Cisco wireless LAN controller guide.

a. Make sure that access points have Laye

Management and AP-Manager Interface.

r 3 connectivity to the Cisco wireless LAN controller

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