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Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide

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Preface ix

Objectives ix

Audience ix

Organization ix

Conventions x

Related Publications xii

Obtaining Documentation xii

Cisco.com xii Documentation DVD xiii Ordering Documentation xiii

Documentation Feedback xiii

CHAPTER

Cisco Product Security Overview xiv

Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products xiv

Obtaining Technical Assistance xiv

Cisco Technical Support Website xv Locating the Product Serial Number xv Submitting a Service Request xvi Definitions of Service Request Severity xvii

Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xvii

1 Overview 1-1

Key Features 1-2

Power 1-3 Integrated Antenna 1-3 External Antenna 1-4 Ethernet Ports 1-4 Enclosure 1-4 Connectors 1-4 LEDs 1-5 Operating Roles 1-6

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Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration 1-7 Port Aggregation or Redundancy Bridge Configuration 1-7 Point-to-Multipoint Bridge Configuration 1-8

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Access Point Configuration 1-8 Workgroup Bridge Configuration 1-9

CHAPTER

2 Installation Overview 2-1

Safety Warnings 2-2

All Installations 2-2 Outdoor and Vehicle Installations 2-3 Vehicle Bridge Installations 2-3

Safety Information 2-3

FCC Safety Compliance Statement 2-3 Safety Precautions 2-4 Typical Outdoor Installation Components 2-5

Installation Guidelines 2-5

Site Surveys 2-6

Unpacking the Access Point/Bridge 2-6

Package Contents 2-6

Before Beginning the Installation 2-7

Installation Summary 2-9

3 Mounting and Alignment Overview 3-1

Mounting the Access Point/Bridge 3-2

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Mounting Hardware 3-2

Window Mounting 3-3 Multi-Function Mount 3-3

Access Point/Bridge Bracket 3-4 Mast Bracket 3-4

LEDs 3-5

Aligning the Bridge Antenna Using RSSI LED Indications 3-7

4 Using the Web-Browser Interface 4-1

Using the Web-Browser Interface Management Pages 4-2

Using Action Buttons 4-3 Character Restrictions in Entry Fields 4-4 Using Online Help 4-4

Connecting Locally to the Ethernet Port 4-5

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5 Configuring the Access Point/Bridge for the First Time 5-1

Before You Start 5-2

Resetting the Access Point/Bridge to Default Settings 5-2

Default IP Address Behavior 5-2

Default SSID and Default Role 5-3

Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address 5-3

Connecting to the Access Point/Bridge Locally 5-3

Using the Power Injector’s Ethernet Port 5-3 Using the Power Injector’s Console Port 5-4

Assigning Basic Settings 5-4

Default Settings on the Express Setup Page 5-8 Enabling the Radio Interfaces 5-9

Adjusting Output Power Level 5-9

Configuring Basic Security Settings 5-9

Understanding Express Security Settings 5-11

Using VLANs 5-11 Express Security Types 5-11 Express Security Limitations 5-12 Using the Express Security Page 5-13

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Finding the IP Address Using the CLI 5-13

Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI 5-14

Using a Telnet Session to Access the CLI 5-14

6 Using the Command-Line Interface 6-1

Connecting to the Console Serial Port 6-2

Using a Telnet Session to Open the CLI 6-3

Using Secure Shell to Open the CLI 6-3

IOS Command Modes 6-4

Getting Help 6-5

Abbreviating Commands 6-5

Using no and default Forms of Commands 6-5

Understanding CLI Messages 6-6

Using Command History 6-6

Changing the Command History Buffer Size 6-7 Recalling Commands 6-7 Disabling the Command History Feature 6-7

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Enabling and Disabling Editing Features 6-8 Editing Commands Through Keystrokes 6-8 Editing Command Lines That Wrap 6-9

Searching and Filtering Output of show and more Commands 6-10

Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI 6-11

Finding the Access Point/Bridge IP Address Using the CLI 6-11

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7 Troubleshooting 7-1

Checking the LEDs 7-2

Normal Mode LED Indications 7-2

Power Injector 7-5

Checking Power 7-6

Checking Basic Configuration Settings 7-6

Default IP Address Behavior 7-6 Default SSID and Radio Behavior 7-6 Enabling the Radio Interface 7-7 SSID 7-7 Security Settings 7-8

Antenna Alignment 7-8

Running the Carrier Busy Test 7-8

Running the Ping or Link Test 7-9

Resetting the Access Point/Bridge to the Default Configuration 7-10

Using the Web-Browser Interface 7-10 Using the CLI 7-10

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Reloading the Access Point/Bridge Image 7-11

Web-Browser Interface 7-11

Browser HTTP Interface 7-11

Browser TFTP Interface 7-12 Obtaining the Access Point/Bridge Image File 7-13 Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 7-13

A Translated Safety Warnings A-1

Statement 84—Warning Definition A-2

Statement 245B—Explosive Device Proximity Warning A-3

Statement 346—RF Exposure Limits A-4

Statement 1001—Work During Lightning Activity A-5

Statement 1005—Circuit Breaker A-6

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Statement 1022—Disconnect Device A-7

Statement 1024—Ground Conductor A-9

Statement 1030—Equipment Installation A-10

Statement 1033—SELV-IEC 60950 DC Power Supply A-12

Statement 1040—Product Disposal A-13

Statement 1052—Installing and Grounding the Antenna A-15

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B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information B-1

Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement B-2

Department of Communications—Canada B-3

Canadian Compliance Statement B-3

European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein B-3

Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC B-3

Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure B-5

Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges in Japan B-5

Japanese Translation B-5 English Translation B-5

Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges in Taiwan B-6

All Access Points and Bridges B-6

Chinese Translation B-6 English Translation B-6

Declaration of Conformity Statements B-7

Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries B-7

C Access Point/Bridge Specifications C-1

Bridge Operating Range C-4

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D Channels and Antenna Settings D-1

Channels D-2

IEEE 802.11g (2.4-GHz Band) D-2

Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains D-3

IEEE 802.11g (2.4-GHz Band) D-3 Changing the Access Point/Bridge Output Power D-4

E Console Serial Cable Pinouts E-1

Overview E-2

Signals and Pinouts E-2

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LOSSARY

NDEX

F Load-Dump Protection for Transportation Vehicles F-1

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Preface

This section describes the objectives, audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide.

This publication explains the steps for initial setup and basic configuration of the Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge supporting 2.4-GHz operation. This publication also provides troubleshooting information and detailed specifications.

Audience

This publication is for the person installing and configuring the Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge (called the access point/bridge) for the first time. The installer should be familiar with network structures, terms, and concepts.

Organization

This guide contains the following sections:

Chapter 1, “Overview,” describes the major components, features, and specifications of the access

point/bridge.

Chapter 2, “Installation Overview,” provides warnings, safety information, and information needed

before you begin the installation of your access point/bridge system.

Chapter 3, “Mounting and Alignment Overview,” provides an overview of components and features used

during access point/bridge mounting and antenna alignment operations.

Chapter 4, “Using the Web-Browser Interface,” describes how to use the web-browser interface to

configure the access point/bridge.

Chapter 5, “Configuring the Access Point/Bridge for the First Time,” describes how to enter basic access

point/bridge configuration settings.

Chapter 6, “Using the Command-Line Interface,” describes how to use the command-line interface

(CLI) to configure the access point/bridge.

Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting,” provides solutions to potential problems encountered during setup.

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Conventions

Appendix A, “Translated Safety Warnings,” lists translations of the safety warnings in this publication.

Appendix B, “Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information,” describes the regulatory

conventions to which the access point/bridge conforms and provides guidelines for operating access point/bridges in Japan.

Appendix C, “Access Point/Bridge Specifications,” describes the channels and antenna settings

supported by the regulatory organizations.

Appendix D, “Channels and Antenna Settings,” lists the access point radio channels and the maximum

power levels supported by the world’s regulatory domains.

Appendix E, “Console Serial Cable Pinouts,” identifies the pinouts for the serial cable that connects to

the power injector’s console serial port.

Appendix F, “Load-Dump Protection for Transportation Vehicles,” provides information on the

electrical load-dump protection device and a vendor for the device.

Conventions

This publication uses the following conventions to convey instructions and information:

Preface

• Commands and keywords are in boldface type.

Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in

Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment

Warning

Waarschuwing

Varoitus

this manual.

damage or loss of data.

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. (To see translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, refer to the appendix “Translated Safety Warnings.”)

Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een situatie die lichamelijk letsel kan veroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat werken, dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij elektrische schakelingen betrokken risico’s en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van standaard maatregelen om ongelukken te voorkomen. (Voor vertalingen van de waarschuwingen die in deze publicatie verschijnen, kunt u het aanhangsel “Translated Safety Warnings” (Vertalingen van veiligheidsvoorschriften) raadplegen.)

Tämä varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Olet tilanteessa, joka voi johtaa ruumiinvammaan. Ennen kuin työskentelet minkään laitteiston parissa, ota selvää sähkökytkentöihin liittyvistä vaaroista ja tavanomaisista onnettomuuksien ehkäisykeinoista. (Tässä julkaisussa esiintyvien varoitusten käännökset löydät liitteestä "Translated Safety Warnings" (käännetyt turvallisuutta koskevat varoitukset).)

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Conventions

Attention

Warnung

Avvertenza

Advarsel

Ce symbole d’avertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez dans une situation pouvant entraîner des blessures. Avant d’accéder à cet équipement, soyez conscient des dangers posés par les circuits électriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procédures courantes de prévention des accidents. Pour obtenir les traductions des mises en garde figurant dans cette publication, veuillez consulter l’annexe intitulée « Translated Safety Warnings » (Traduction des avis de sécurité).

Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu einer Körperverletzung führen könnte. Bevor Sie mit der Arbeit an irgendeinem Gerät beginnen, seien Sie sich der mit elektrischen Stromkreisen verbundenen Gefahren und der Standardpraktiken zur Vermeidung von Unfällen bewußt. (Übersetzungen der in dieser Veröffentlichung enthaltenen Warnhinweise finden Sie im Anhang mit dem Titel “Translated Safety Warnings” (Übersetzung der Warnhinweise).)

Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. Si è in una situazione che può causare infortuni. Prima di lavorare su qualsiasi apparecchiatura, occorre conoscere i pericoli relativi ai circuiti elettrici ed essere al corrente delle pratiche standard per la prevenzione di incidenti. La traduzione delle avvertenze riportate in questa pubblicazione si trova nell’appendice, “Translated Safety Warnings” (Traduzione delle avvertenze di sicurezza).

Dette varselsymbolet betyr fare. Du befinner deg i en situasjon som kan føre til personskade. Før du utfører arbeid på utstyr, må du være oppmerksom på de faremomentene som elektriske kretser innebærer, samt gjøre deg kjent med vanlig praksis når det gjelder å unngå ulykker. (Hvis du vil se oversettelser av de advarslene som finnes i denne publikasjonen, kan du se i vedlegget "Translated Safety Warnings" [Oversatte sikkerhetsadvarsler].)

Aviso

¡Advertencia!

Varning!

Este símbolo de aviso indica perigo. Encontra-se numa situação que lhe poderá causar danos fisicos. Antes de começar a trabalhar com qualquer equipamento, familiarize-se com os perigos relacionados com circuitos eléctricos, e com quaisquer práticas comuns que possam prevenir possíveis acidentes. (Para ver as traduções dos avisos que constam desta publicação, consulte o apêndice “Translated Safety Warnings” - “Traduções dos Avisos de Segurança”).

Este símbolo de aviso significa peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad física. Antes de manipular cualquier equipo, considerar los riesgos que entraña la corriente eléctrica y familiarizarse con los procedimientos estándar de prevención de accidentes. (Para ver traducciones de las advertencias que aparecen en esta publicación, consultar el apéndice titulado “Translated Safety Warnings.”)

Denna varningssymbol signalerar fara. Du befinner dig i en situation som kan leda till personskada. Innan du utför arbete på någon utrustning måste du vara medveten om farorna med elkretsar och känna till vanligt förfarande för att förebygga skador. (Se förklaringar av de varningar som förekommer i denna publikation i appendix "Translated Safety Warnings" [Översatta säkerhetsvarningar].)

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Related Publications

For more information about access point/bridges and related products, refer to the following publications:

• Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge describes the access

point/bridge, system components, and how to obtain documentation. This document is included in the shipping box with your access point/bridge.

• Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Bridges describes the bridge’s

management system and explains how to configure the bridge settings. This document is available on the Cisco CCO web site at the following URL:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/wireless/index.htm

• Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points describes the access

point’s management system and explains how to configure the access point settings. This document is available on the Cisco CCO web site at the following URL:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/wireless/index.htm

• Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Mounting Instructions that was shipped

with your access point/bridge provides detailed instructions for mounting the unit and aligning the antenna.

• Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges describes the IOS

commands supported by Cisco Aironet access points and bridges. This document is available on the Cisco CCO web site at the following URL:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/wireless/index.htm

Preface

• Release Notes for Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge describes features and

caveats for the access point/bridge running IOS release 12.2(11)JA. This document is available on the Cisco CCO web site at the following URL:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/wireless/index.htm

• Cisco Secure Access Control Server for Windows 2000/NT Servers Version 3.0 User Guide provides

complete instructions for using Cisco Secure ACS, including steps for configuring Cisco Secure ACS to support access points and bridges. This document is available on the Cisco CCO web site at the following URL:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/acs_soft/csacs4nt/csnt30/user/index.htm

Obtaining Documentation

Cisco documentation and additional literature are available on Cisco.com. Cisco also provides several ways to obtain technical assistance and other technical resources. These sections explain how to obtain technical information from Cisco Systems.

Cisco.com

You can access the most current Cisco documentation at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/home/home.htm

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You can access the Cisco website at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com

You can access international Cisco websites at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/public/countries_languages.shtml

Documentation DVD

Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in a Documentation DVD package, which may have shipped with your product. The Documentation DVD is updated regularly and may be more current than printed documentation. The Documentation DVD package is available as a single unit.

Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order a Cisco Documentation DVD (product number DOC-DOCDVD=) from the Ordering tool or Cisco Marketplace.

Cisco Ordering tool:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/ordering/

Cisco Marketplace:

Documentation Feedback

http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace/

Ordering Documentation

You can find instructions for ordering documentation at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/es_inpck/pdi.htm

You can order Cisco documentation in these ways:

• Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order Cisco product documentation from

the Ordering tool:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/ordering/

• Nonregistered Cisco.com users can order documentation through a local account representative by

calling Cisco Systems Corporate Headquarters (California, USA) at 408 526-7208 or, elsewhere in North America, by calling 1 800 553-NETS (6387).

Documentation Feedback

You can send comments about technical documentation to bug-doc@cisco.com.

You can submit comments by using the response card (if present) behind the front cover of your document or by writing to the following address:

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Cisco Product Security Overview

Cisco provides a free online Security Vulnerability Policy portal at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_vulnerability_policy.html

From this site, you can perform these tasks:

• Report security vulnerabilities in Cisco products.

• Obtain assistance with security incidents that involve Cisco products.

• Register to receive security information from Cisco.

A current list of security advisories and notices for Cisco products is available at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/go/psirt

If you prefer to see advisories and notices as they are updated in real time, you can access a Product Security Incident Response Team Really Simple Syndication (PSIRT RSS) feed from this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_psirt_rss_feed.html

Preface

Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products

Cisco is committed to delivering secure products. We test our products internally before we release them, and we strive to correct all vulnerabilities quickly. If you think that you might have identified a vulnerability in a Cisco product, contact PSIRT:

• Emergencies— security-alert@cisco.com

• Nonemergencies— psirt@cisco.com

Tip We encourage you to use Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) or a compatible product to encrypt any sensitive

information that you send to Cisco. PSIRT can work from encrypted information that is compatible with PGP versions 2.x through 8.x.

Never use a revoked or an expired encryption key. The correct public key to use in your correspondence with PSIRT is the one that has the most recent creation date in this public key server list:

http://pgp.mit.edu:11371/pks/lookup?search=psirt%40cisco.com&op=index&exact=on

In an emergency, you can also reach PSIRT by telephone:

• 1 877 228-7302

• 1 408 525-6532

Obtaining Technical Assistance

For all customers, partners, resellers, and distributors who hold valid Cisco service contracts, Cisco Technical Support provides 24-hour-a-day, award-winning technical assistance. The Cisco Technical Support Website on Cisco.com features extensive online support resources. In addition, Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) engineers provide telephone support. If you do not hold a valid Cisco service contract, contact your reseller.

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Cisco Technical Support Website

The Cisco Technical Support Website provides online documents and tools for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with Cisco products and technologies. The website is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/techsupport

Access to all tools on the Cisco Technical Support Website requires a Cisco.com user ID and password. If you have a valid service contract but do not have a user ID or password, you can register at this URL:

http://tools.cisco.com/RPF/register/register.do

Note Use the Cisco Product Identification (CPI) tool to locate your product serial number before submitting

a web or phone request for service. You can access the CPI tool from the Cisco Technical Support Website by clicking the Too l s & R e so u rces link under Documentation & Tools. Choose Cisco Product

Identification Tool from the Alphabetical Index drop-down list, or click the Cisco Product Identification Tool link under Alerts & RMAs. The CPI tool offers three search options: by product ID

or model name; by tree view; or for certain products, by copying and pasting show command output. Search results show an illustration of your product with the serial number label location highlighted. Locate the serial number label on your product and record the information before placing a service call.

Obtaining Technical Assistance

Locating the Product Serial Number

The access point/bridge serial number is located on the bottom of the cabinet (refer to Figure 1).

Figure 1 Location of Access Point/Bridge Serial Number Label

RSIE

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The power injector serial number is located on the bottom of the cabinet (refer to Figure 2).

Figure 2 Location of Power Injector Serial Number Label

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SN: AAANNNNXXXX

The access point/bridge serial number label contains the following information:

• Model number, such as AIR-BR1300

• Serial number, such as S/N: VDF0636XXXX (11 alphanumeric digits)

• MAC address, such as MAC: 00abc65094f3 (12 hexadecimal digits)

• Location of manufacture, such as Made in Singapore

You need your product serial number when requesting support from the Cisco Technical Assistance Center.

Submitting a Service Request

Using the online TAC Service Request Tool is the fastest way to open S3 and S4 service requests. (S3 and S4 service requests are those in which your network is minimally impaired or for which you require product information.) After you describe your situation, the TAC Service Request Tool provides recommended solutions. If your issue is not resolved using the recommended resources, your service request is assigned to a Cisco TAC engineer. The TAC Service Request Tool is located at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/servicerequest

For S1 or S2 service requests or if you do not have Internet access, contact the Cisco TAC by telephone. (S1 or S2 service requests are those in which your production network is down or severely degraded.) Cisco TAC engineers are assigned immediately to S1 and S2 service requests to help keep your business operations running smoothly.

To open a service request by telephone, use one of the following numbers:

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Asia-Pacific: +61 2 8446 7411 (Australia: 1 800 805 227) EMEA: +32 2 704 55 55 USA: 1 800 553-2447

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Overview

The Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge (hereafter called the access point/bridge) is a wireless device designed for building-to-building wireless connectivity. Operating in the 2.4-GHz band (2.400 to 2.497 GHz), using the IEEE 802.11g standard, the access point/bridge delivers 1 to 54 Mbps data rates without the need for a license. The access point/bridge is a self-contained unit designed for indoor or outdoor installations, providing differing antenna gains as well as coverage patterns. It supports point-to-point and multipoint bridging configurations.

The access point/bridge can also be configured to operate as an access point or as a workgroup bridge. When placed in access point mode, the unit supports wireless IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g client devices. When placed into workgroup bridge mode, the unit provides a wireless connection for remote wired devices to a Cisco Aironet access point or to a Cisco Aironet bridge.

The access point/bridge uses a browser-based management system, but you can also configure the access point/bridge using Cisco IOS commands or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

This chapter provides information on the following topics:

• Key Features, page 1-2

• Network Configuration Examples, page 1-7

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Key features of the access point/bridge:

• Unlicensed IEEE 802.11g 2.4-GHz radio operation

• Enclosure supports indoor or outdoor installations

• Integrated antenna or external antenna configurations (see Figure 1-1)

• Dual-coax 100-Mbps Ethernet ports

• Four LEDs

• Inline power over dual-coax cables

• Console serial interface on power injector

• Receive Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) LED patterns for easy antenna alignment

• Control using Cisco IOS commands, Internet browser, SNMP, or serial interface (on power injector)

• Three operating modes:

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Bridge mode

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Access point mode

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Workgroup bridge mode

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Power

Key Features

Note Antenna connectors are available only on the external antenna access point/bridge configuration.

The access point/bridge receives inline power from the Cisco Aironet Power Injector (hereafter called the power injector). Dual-coax cables are used to provide Ethernet data and power from the power injector to the access point/bridge. The power injector is an external unit designed for operation in a sheltered environment, such as inside a building or vehicle. The power injector also functions as an Ethernet repeater by connecting to a Category 5 LAN backbone and using the dual-coax cable interface to the access point/bridge.

The power injector is available in two models:

• Cisco Aironet Power Injector LR2—standard version (included with the bridge)

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48-VDC input power

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Uses the 48-VDC power module (included with the bridge)

• Cisco Aironet Power Injector LR2T—optional transportation version

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Note The power injector and the power module should not be placed in an outdoor unprotected environment.

The power module should not be placed in a building’s environmental air space, such as above a suspended ceiling.

Integrated Antenna

The access point/bridge is available with an integrated 13-dBi patch array antenna. The antenna is covered with a radome to protect it from environmental elements. The integrated antenna is vertically polarized.

Note Some international regulatory regions may restrict the integrated antenna access point/bridge

configuration.

12- to 40-VDC input power

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External Antenna

The access point/bridge is available in an external antenna configuration (see Figure 1-1) for use with Cisco Aironet 2.4-GHz antennas. Two reverse-TNC type RF connectors are provided on the end of the unit to support single or diversity antenna configurations.

The antennas connect to the access point/bridge antenna connectors using a coax cable. These are some of the external antennas supported by the access point/bridge:

• 5.2-dBi omnidirectional antenna with vertical polarization

• 12-dBi omnidirectional antenna with vertical polarization

• 9-dBi patch wall mount antenna

• 10-dBi yagi antenna

• 13.5-dBi yagi antenna

• 14-dBi sector antenna with vertical polarization

• 21-dBi dish antenna

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Note To meet regulatory restrictions, the external antenna access point/bridge unit and the external antenna

Ethernet Ports

Enclosure

Connectors

must be professionally installed. The network administrator or other IT professional responsible for installing and configuring the unit is a suitable professional installer. Following installation, access to the unit should be password protected by the network administrator to maintain regulatory compliance.

The access point/bridge dual-coax Ethernet ports consists of a pair of 75-ohm F-type connectors, linking the unit to your 100BASE-T Ethernet LAN through the power injector. The dual-coax cables are used to send and receive Ethernet data and to supply inline 48-VDC power from the power injector to the access point/bridge. For the location of the ports, refer to Figure 1-3.

The access point/bridge uses an enclosure that supports indoor or outdoor operating environments. (refer to “Access Point/Bridge Specifications” section on page C-1).

The connectors (see Figure 1-2) provided depend upon the access point/bridge configuration:

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• Integrated antenna access point/bridge configuration

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Dual-coax Ethernet connectors—used to provide Ethernet signals and in-line power

• External antenna access point/bridge configuration

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Dual-coax Ethernet connectors—used to provide Ethernet signals and in-line power

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Dual antenna connectors—used to support a single antenna or dual-diversity antennas

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Figure 1-2 Access Point/Bridge Connector Locations

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4 LEDs

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Primary right antenna connector (external

5 Dual-coax Ethernet ports (F-Type connectors)

antenna access point/bridge configuration only)

Four LEDs are located on back of the housing to report installation and alignment conditions, status, radio activity, and Ethernet activity (see Figure 1-3).

Figure 1-3 LEDs

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• The install LED indicates that installation mode is activated. During installation mode, the other

• The radio LED blinks green to indicate radio traffic activity. The light is normally off, but it blinks

• The status LED indicates association status. Blinking green indicates that the access point/bridge is

• The Ethernet LED indicates Ethernet traffic. This LED blinks green when a packet is received or

For additional information on the LEDs, refer to “Checking the LEDs” section on page 7-2.

Operating Roles

The access point/bridge can be configured into one of five operating roles:

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LEDs provide signal strength readings used for antenna alignment.

green whenever a packet is received or transmitted over the radio link. This LED also provides signal strength readings during installation mode.

not associated with another bridge. Steady green indicates that the unit is associated with at least one other bridge. This LED also provides signal strength readings during installation mode.

transmitted over the Ethernet infrastructure. The LED is off when the Ethernet link not working or the port is shutdown. This LED also provides signal strength readings during installation mode.

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Install Mode—Activates the bridge install and alignment mode. Specifies that the unit automatically determines the network role. If the unit is able to associate to another Cisco Aironet root bridge within 60 seconds, the unit assumes a non-root bridge role. If the unit is unable to associate with another Cisco Aironet root bridge within 60 seconds, the unit assumes a root bridge role.

You can also pre-configure the access point/bridge into root bridge or non-root bridge modes and avoid the 60-second automatic detection phase.

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Root—Specifies that the access point/bridge is operating as a root bridge and connects directly to the main Ethernet LAN network. In this mode, the unit accepts associations from other Cisco Aironet bridges and wireless client devices.

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Non-root—Specifies that the access point/bridge is operating as a non-root bridge, and that it connects to a remote LAN network, and that it must associate with a Cisco Aironet root bridge using the wireless interface.

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Root Access Point—Specifies that the access point/bridge operates as an access point connected to the main Ethernet LAN network. In this mode, wireless client devices are allowed to associate to the unit.

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Workgroup Bridge—Specifies that the access point/bridge operates as a workgroup bridge connected to a small wired Ethernet LAN network through an Ethernet hub or switch. The workgroup bridge must associate to a Cisco Aironet access point or a Cisco Aironet bridge.

Note On initial power up, an access point/bridge running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA2 and earlier

defaults to the Install-Mode role. On initial power up, an access point/bridge running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(4)JA defaults to the Root AP role.

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operating modes supported by the access point/bridge.

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Network Configuration Examples

This section describes the access point/bridge’s role in five common wireless network configurations.

Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration

In a point-to-point bridge configuration, two bridges connect two remote LAN networks using a wireless communication link (see Figure 1-4). The bridge connected to the main LAN network is classified as a root bridge and the other bridge is classified as a non-root bridge.

Figure 1-4 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration

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Port Aggregation or Redundancy Bridge Configuration

The port aggregation or redundancy bridge configuration (Figure 1-5) is used to provide increased bandwidth or backup redundancy communications between two LANs. Port aggregation or increased bandwidth occurs when both wireless links are used to simultaneously pass Ethernet traffic. Backup communication redundancy can be achieved with this configuration when one wireless bridge link is used only if the other wireless bridge link fails.

Figure 1-5 Port Aggregation or Redundancy Bridge Configuration

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Point-to-Multipoint Bridge Configuration

The point-to-multipoint bridge configuration (Figure 1-6) connects the main LAN network to multiple remote LAN networks. Wireless devices can also connect to the root bridge.

Figure 1-6 Point-to-Multipoint Bridge Configuration

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Access Point Configuration

When configured in access point mode, the unit can support remote workgroup bridges and local wireless client devices (see Figure 1-7). The access point/bridge defaults to a root access point role.

Figure 1-7 Access Point Configuration

The access point configuration allows the wireless devices and the Ethernet-enabled wired devices using the workgroup bridge to pass Ethernet traffic to and from the main LAN.

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Workgroup Bridge Configuration

When configured in the workgroup bridge mode, the unit provides a wireless connection for remote wired devices to a Cisco Aironet access point (see Figure 1-8) or to a Cisco Aironet bridge (see

Figure 1-9).

Figure 1-8 Workgroup Bridge Configuration 1

Network Configuration Examples

Access

point

Workgroup

bridge

In Figure 1-8, the unit is configured in workgroup bridge mode and is associated to a Cisco Aironet access point as a wireless client device. This configuration allows the Ethernet-enabled devices to pass Ethernet traffic to and from the main LAN using the workgroup bridge.

Figure 1-9 Workgroup Bridge Configuration 2

Bridge Workgroup

bridge

In Figure 1-9, the unit is configured in workgroup bridge mode and is associated to a Cisco Aironet root bridge as a wireless bridge device. This configuration allows the Ethernet-enabled devices pass Ethernet traffic to and from the main LAN using the workgroup bridge. The main advantage of this configuration is that the wireless communication link can be over a longer distance than an access point supports. Typically, an access point can communicate over approximately a 1-mile range; however, the bridge-to-bridge wireless link can communicate over approximately a 21-mile range.

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This chapter provides warnings, safety information, and information needed before you begin the installation of your access point/bridge system. This chapter includes the following sections:

• Safety Warnings, page 2-2

• Safety Information, page 2-3

• Unpacking the Access Point/Bridge, page 2-6

• Before Beginning the Installation, page 2-7

• Installation Summary, page 2-9

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Safety Warnings

Translated versions of the following safety warnings are provided in Appendix A, “Translated Safety

Warnings.”

All Installations

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Warning

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.

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In order to comply with international radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, dish antennas should be placed at a minimum of 8.7 inches (22 cm) from the bodies of all persons. Other antennas should be placed a minimum of 7.9 inches (20 cm) from the bodies of all persons.

Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.

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This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available.

Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.

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Safety Information

Warning

Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come into contact with such circuits. When installing the antenna, take extreme care not to come into contact with such circuits, as they may cause serious injury or death. For proper installation and grounding of the antenna, please refer to national and local codes (e.g. U.S.:NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 810, in Canada: Canadian Electrical Code, Section 54).

Statement 1052

Outdoor and Vehicle Installations

The following warning applies to outdoor and vehicle installations:

Warning

Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.

Statement 1030

Vehicle Bridge Installations

The following warnings apply to vehicle bridge installations:

Warning

A readily accessible two-poled disconnect device must be incorporated in the fixed wiring.

Statement 1022

Warning

Connect the unit only to DC power source that complies with the safety extra-low voltage (SELV) requirements in IEC 60950 based safety standards.

Safety Information

Follow the guidelines in this section to ensure proper operation and safe use of the access point/bridge.

FCC Safety Compliance Statement

The FCC, with its action in ET Docket 96-8, has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to RF electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC-certified equipment. When used with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991. Proper operation of this radio device according to the instructions in this publication results in user exposure substantially below the FCC recommended limits.

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Warning

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Each year hundreds of people are killed or injured when attempting to install an antenna. In many of these cases, the victim was aware of the danger of electrocution, but did not take adequate steps to avoid the hazard.

For your safety, and to help you achieve a good installation, please read and follow these safety precautions. They may save your life!

1. If you are installing an antenna for the first time, for your own safety as well as others, seek

professional assistance.

2. Select your installation site with safety, as well as performance in mind. Remember: electric power

lines and phone lines look alike. For your safety, assume that any overhead line can kill you.

3. Call your electric power company. Tell them your plans and ask them to come look at your proposed

installation. This is a small inconvenience considering your life is at stake.

4. Plan your installation carefully and completely before you begin. Successful raising of a mast or

tower is largely a matter of coordination. Each person should be assigned to a specific task, and should know what to do and when to do it. One person should be in charge of the operation to issue instructions and watch for signs of trouble.

5. When installing your antenna, remember:

a. Do not use a metal ladder.

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b. Do not work on a wet or windy day.

c. Do dress properly—shoes with rubber soles and heels, rubber gloves, long sleeved shirt or

jacket.

6. If the assembly starts to drop, get away from it and let it fall. Remember, the antenna, mast, cable,

and metal guy wires are all excellent conductors of electrical current. Even the slightest touch of any of these parts to a power line complete an electrical path through the antenna and the installer: you!

7. If any part of the antenna system should come in contact with a power line, don’t touch it or try to

remove it yourself. Call your local power company. They will remove it safely.

If an accident should occur with the power lines call for qualified emergency help immediately.

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Typical Outdoor Installation Components

The access point/bridge is designed to be installed in an outdoor environment, typically on a tower or a tall building. A typical installation diagram is shown in Figure 2-1.

Figure 2-1 Typical Outdoor Installation Diagram

Installation Guidelines

Building

entrance

Indoor

Category 5

Ethernet

LAN network

Note Ground wires must comply with Sections 810 and 820 of the National Electrical Code and Section 54 of

cable

Power

injector

Power

module

Dual-coax

cables

Grounding

block

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Dual-coax

cables

Ground

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the Canadian Electrical Code.

Caution To ensure correct installation and grounding, install the access point/bridge in compliance with your

local and national electrical codes: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70, National Electrical Code (U.S.); Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA 22.1 (Canada); and if local or national electrical codes are not available, refer to IEC 364, Part 1 through 7 (other countries).

Note The grounding block is not required for indoor installations of the access point/bridge.

Installation Guidelines

Because the access point/bridge is a radio device, it is susceptible to common causes of interference that can reduce throughput and range. Follow these basic guidelines to ensure the best possible performance:

• Install the access point/bridge in an area where structures, trees, or hills do not obstruct radio signals

to and from the unit.

• Install the access point/bridge at a height sufficient to provide a clear line-of-sight signal path.

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Site Surveys

Every network application is a unique installation. Before installing multiple access point/bridges, you should perform a site survey to determine the optimum use of networking components and to maximize range, coverage, and network performance.

Consider the following operating and environmental conditions when performing a site survey:

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• Data rates—Sensitivity and range are inversely proportional to data bit rates. The maximum radio

range is achieved at the lowest workable data rate. A decrease in receiver sensitivity occurs as the radio data increases.

• Antenna type and placement—Proper antenna configuration is a critical factor in maximizing radio

range. As a general rule, range increases in proportion to antenna height. However, do not place the antenna higher than necessary because the extra height also increases potential interference from other unlicensed radio systems.

• Physical environment—Clear or open areas provide better radio range than closed or filled areas.

• Obstructions—Physical obstructions such as buildings, trees, or hills can hinder performance of

wireless devices. Avoid locating the devices in a location where there is an obstruction between the sending and receiving antennas.

Unpacking the Access Point/Bridge

Follow these steps to unpack the access point/bridge:

Step 1 Open the shipping container and carefully remove the contents.

Step 2 Return all packing materials to the shipping container and save it.

Step 3 Ensure that all items listed in the “Package Contents” section are included in the shipment. If any item

is damaged or missing, notify your authorized Cisco sales representative.

Package Contents

Each access point/bridge package contains these items:

• Access point/bridge unit (integrated antenna or external antenna configuration)

• Power injector (LR2) unit (with mounting screws and wall anchors)

• Power module and AC power cord

• Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge

• Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Mounting Instructions

• Cisco product registration and Cisco documentation feedback cards

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The optional roof mount kit contains these items:

• One roof-wall mount

• Two dual-coax cables [20 ft (6.1 m) and 50 ft (15.2 m)]

• Multi-function mount (consisting of a access point/bridge bracket and a mast bracket)

• Two tower clamps (U-bolts) with four nuts and washers

• Four bolts and washers for securing the access point/bridge bracket to the mast bracket

• Four bolts for securing the access point/bridge bracket to the unit

• Grounding block and mounting screws

• Ground lug for the access point/bridge, two hex nuts, and two washers

• Weatherproofing kit (consisting of Coax Seal and electrical joint compound)

The optional wall mount kit (for indoor use) contains these items:

• Wall mount bracket with 4 mounting bolts and washers

• Two sub-mini RG-59 coax cables (12 in. or 30.5 cm)

The optional power injector for transportation vehicles

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• Power injector (LR2T) unit

Before Beginning the Installation

Before you begin the installation process, please carefully review the following list of figures to become familiar with the system components, connectors, indicators, cables, system interconnection, and grounding:

• Installation diagram (Figure 2-1)

• Bridge layout (Figure 2-2)

• Power injector layout (Figure 2-3)

• Power module (Figure 2-4)

• Grounding block (Figure 2-5)

Note To meet regulatory restrictions, the external antenna access point/bridge unit and the external antenna

must be professionally installed. The network administration or other IT professional responsible for installing and configuring the unit is a suitable professional installer. Following installation, access to the unit should be password protected by the network administrator to maintain regulatory compliance.

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Figure 2-2 Access Point/Bridge Layout

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Figure 2-3 Power Injector Indicators and Connectors

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Figure 2-5 Grounding Block

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Caution You should read and carefully follow the installation instructions before connecing the system to its

power source. The access point/bridge and power injector can be damaged by incorrect power application.

Note To meet regulatory restrictions, the external antenna access point/bridge unit and the external antenna

During the installation of the access point/bridge, you will perform the following operations:

• Connect a user-supplied Category 5 Ethernet cable from your wired LAN network to the power

injector.

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• For outdoor installations, connect the dual-coax Ethernet cables between the power injector and the

grounding block. For indoor installations, connect the dual-coax cables to the power injector.

Tip You can connect the dual-coax cable connectors to either of the grounding block connectors or

the power injector’s dual-coax Ethernet ports. The access point/bridge senses the Ethernet signals and automatically switches internal circuitry to match the cable connections.

Note You should securely tighten the cable connectors (15 to 20 inch-pounds) using a small wrench.

• For outdoor installations, connect a ground wire to the grounding block.

• Mount the access point/bridge to the mast, tower, or wall. For additional information, refer to the

Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Mounting Instructions that shipped with your access point/bridge.

Warning

• Connect a ground wire to the access point/bridge (use the access point/bridge ground lug).

• For outdoor installations, connect the dual-coax Ethernet cables to the grounding block and to the

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access point/bridge. For indoor installations, connect the dual-coax cables directly to the access point/bridge.

Tip You can connect the dual-coax cable connectors to either of the grounding block connectors or

the access point/bridge’s dual-coax ports. The access point/bridge senses the Ethernet signals and automatically switches internal circuitry to match the cable connections.

Note You should securely tighten the cable connectors (15 to 20 inch-pounds) using a small wrench.

This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 15A

• For indoor installations, connect these items:

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The AC power cord to the 48-VDC power module.

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The power module power plug to the power injector and plug the AC cord into an AC power receptacle.

• For bridge installations, align the antennas. For additional information, refer to the Cisco Aironet

1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Mounting Instructions that shipped with your access

point/bridge.

• Configure basic settings (refer to Chapter 5, “Configuring the Access Point/Bridge for the First

Time”).

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• Seal all external connectors with special weather sealing material.

Configure security and other access point/bridge options. For additional information, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Bridges or to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points.

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This chapter provides an overview of the access point/bridge mounting and bridge antenna alignment. The following sections are included in this chapter:

• Mounting the Access Point/Bridge, page 3-2

• Mounting Hardware, page 3-2

• LEDs, page 3-5

• Aligning the Bridge Antenna Using RSSI LED Indications, page 3-7

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Typically, the access point/bridge is installed on a rooftop, mast, tower, wall, or a suitable flat surface. Each of these installations requires a different approach. This document provides a mounting overview. For detailed mounting instructions, refer to the Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Mounting Instructions that shipped with your unit.

The access point/bridge is available in two configurations:

• Integrated antenna access point/bridge (with 13-dBi)

• External antenna access point/bridge (with two antenna connectors for use with a single antenna or

dual diversity antennas)

Note Personnel installing the bridge must understand wireless bridging techniques, antenna alignment and

adjustment, and grounding methods.

Note To meet regulatory restrictions, the external antenna access point/bridge unit and the external antenna

Chapter 3 Mounting and Alignment Overview

The following warning applies to outdoor and vehicle installations:

Warning

Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.

Statement 1030

Mounting Hardware

The access point/bridge supports the following optional mounting kits:

• The roof mount kit (for indoor or outdoor use) contains these items:

–

One roof-wall mount

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Two dual-coax cables [20 ft (6.1 m) and 50 ft (15.2 m)]

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Multi-function mount (consisting of a access point/bridge bracket and a mast bracket)

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Two tower clamps (U-bolts) with four nuts and washers

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Four bolts and washers for securing the access point/bridge bracket to the mast bracket

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Four bolts for securing the access point/bridge bracket to the unit

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Grounding block and mounting screws

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Ground lug for the access point/bridge, two hex nuts, and two washers

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Weatherproofing kit (consisting of Coax Seal and electrical joint compound)

• The wall mount kit (for indoor use) contains these items:

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Wall mount bracket with 4 mounting bolts and washers

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Two sub-mini RG-59 cables (12 in. or 30.5 cm)

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Window Mounting

When a wireless link is deployed through a window, significant signal loss can be introduced by the window. Typical losses range from 5 to15 dB per window, depending upon the type of glass. You should take this extra loss into account when planning antenna gains and power settings. A thorough site survey is critical for deployments through windows.

For additional information on a window mounting bracket, refer to the following URL:

http://www.terrawave.com/BR1300

Multi-Function Mount

The multi-function mount provides a method for mounting the access point/bridge on a mast, tower, or a roof mount and consists of two parts (see Figure 3-1):

• Access point/bridge bracket—attaches to the back of the unit

• Mast bracket—attaches to the mast, tower, or roof mount

The multi-function mount permits easy azimuth and elevation adjustments for bridge antenna alignment. The basic mounting procedure is shown below:

1. Mount the access point/bridge bracket to the mounting lugs on the access point/bridge.

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2. Mount the mast bracket to the tower or mast using the supplied U-bolts or appropriately sized

user-supplied U-bolts.

3. Suspend the access point/bridge on the mast bracket using the support pins.

4. Secure the access point/bridge bracket to the mast bracket using the supplied nuts, bolts, and

washers (hand tighten).

5. Connect the dual-coax cable to the power injector dual-coax Ethernet ports (F-type connectors) on

the access point/bridge.

Note You should securely tighten the cable connectors (15 to 20 inch-pounds) using a small wrench.

6. Connect the ground wire to the outdoor mounted access point/bridge using the supplied ground lug.

7. Connect the power cable to the power injector.

8. For bridge installations, align the antenna.

9. Tighten the nuts and bolts.

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Figure 3-1 Multi-Function Mount

1 Access point/bridge bracket with support pins 2 Mast bracket

Access Point/Bridge Bracket

The access point/bridge bracket mounts on the back side of the unit housing. The bracket mounts on four lugs on the unit. The bracket contains two support pins that are used to suspend the unit in the notches on the mast mounting bracket until you secure the mounting bolts.

The access point/bridge must be positioned to obtain the correct antenna polarization that matches the remote antenna. The integrated access point/bridge antenna is vertically polarized. All access point/bridges must use the same antenna polarization for best operation.

Mast Bracket

The mast bracket attaches to a mast or tower support and is used to secure the access point/bridge (see

Table 3-1).

Table 3-1 Mast Bracket Attachment Methods

Mast Type Mast Diameter Mast Attachment Method

Roof mount, small mast, or tower

1.5 to 2.75 in. (30.5 to 69.9 mm)

117119

Attach the pipe inside the mounting bracket, between the bracket and access point/bridge.

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Note The U-bolts provided with the roof mounting kit support mast diameters up to 1.75 in. (44.5 mm). For

larger masts, you must supply the U-bolts to attach the access point/bridge.

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LEDs

The LEDs indicate the startup status, operating mode, association status, and received signal strength. This information simplifies the process of activating the link and positioning the antenna from the access point/bridge mounting location. The LEDs are mounted on the back of the housing (see

Figure 3-2).

Figure 3-2 LEDs

LEDs

RSIE

117061

R Radio LED E Ethernet LED S Status LED I Install LED

When the access point/bridge running Cisco IOS 12.3(4)JA is initially powered-up, the unit defaults to a root access point with the radio disabled and no default SSID. To allow client associations, you must configure an SSID and enable the radio interface (refer to the “Configuring the Access Point/Bridge for

the First Time” section on page 5-1).

When the access point/bridge running Cisco IOS 12.3(2)JA2 and earlier is initially powered-up, the bridge installation mode is activated and the unit attempts to associate to a root bridge for 60 seconds. If it is unable to associate with a root bridge, it automatically assumes the root bridge role.

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The Install LED provides bridge association status during installation mode as shown in Ta b le 3-2.

Table 3-2 Install LED Status

Install LED Status Bridge State

Off Self test Startup.

Amber blinking Non-root, searching Not associated (non-root mode). The

access point/bridge attempts to associate with a root bridge for 60 seconds

Amber Non-root, associated Associated (non-root mode).

Green blinking Root, searching Not associated (root mode). The access

point/bridge attempts to associate with a non-root bridge indefinitely.

Green Root, associated Associated (root mode).

Red Error Overvoltage or overcurrent error

1. Preconfigured bridges search indefinitely.

2. Disconnect power to the power injector, wait approximately 1 minute, and reconnect power. If error continues, contact technical support.

Use the Install LED to determine when the bridge successfully associates with a remote bridge and to verify its mode of operation. After association, the other three LEDs indicate signal strength.

The startup and association sequence depends on the access point/bridge configuration, which can be one of the following types:

• Default—The access point/bridge attempts to associate with a root bridge for 60 seconds. If it does

not associate with a root bridge, it attempts to associate with a non-root bridge.

• Preconfigured bridge mode—The unit attempts to associate with a remote bridge in the configured

mode, either root or non-root. Because there are no timeouts, it is easier to align the antenna.

• Preconfigured access point or workgroup bridge modes—the bridge Install LED does not operate.

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Aligning the Bridge Antenna Using RSSI LED Indications

You can align the integrated antenna using LEDs after the unit successfully associates with a remote bridge. In the installation mode before association to another bridge, the Install LED blinks amber. If the unit associates to a root bridge, the Install LED turns amber. If the unit does not associate to a root bridge in the first 60 seconds, the Install LED blinks green to indicate that beacons are being transmitted and that the unit is waiting for another non-root bridge to associate.

During the first 20 seconds after association, the unit reads the receive signal strength indictor (RSSI) levels and records the maximum level received. After 20 seconds have elapsed, the Install LED turns amber and the Ethernet, status, and radio LEDs display the relative RSSI levels compared to the maximum received. The RSSI LED indications are shown in Tab l e 3- 3).

Note For the signal level (dBm), a smaller number represents a stronger signal because the signal level is given

as a negative value.

Table 3-3 Bridge LED Installation Mode RSSI Display

RSSI Level (dBm) Ethernet LED Status LED Radio LED

> –44 On On On

–47 to –44 Fast blink

–50 to –47 Medium blink

–53 to –50 Slow blink

On On

–54 to –53 Off On On

–57 to –54 Off Fast blink

–60 to –57 Off Medium blink

–63 to –60 Off Slow blink

–66 to –63 Off Off On

–69 to –66 Off Off Fast blink

–72 to –69 Off Off Medium blink

–75 to –72 Off Off Slow blink

< –75 Off Off Off

1. Slow blinking rate of 1 blink/sec.

2. Medium blinking rate of 2 blinks/sec.

3. Fast blinking rate of 4 blinks/sec.

When using LEDs to maximize the signal, adjust the antenna until as many LEDs as possible are turned on and the rest are blinking as fast as possible.

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Using the Web-Browser Interface

This chapter describes the web-browser interface that you can use to configure the access point/bridge. The web-browser interface contains management pages that you use to change access point/bridge settings, upgrade firmware, and monitor and configure other wireless devices on the network.

This chapter contains these sections:

• Using the Web-Browser Interface Management Pages, page 4-2

• Connecting Locally to the Ethernet Port, page 4-5

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Using the Web-Browser Interface Management Pages

The access point/bridge management pages use consistent techniques to present and save configuration information. A navigation bar is on the left side of the page, and configuration action buttons appear at the bottom. You use the navigation bar to browse to other management pages, and you use the configuration action buttons to save or cancel changes to the configuration.

Note The access point/bridge web-browser interface uses Windows Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or higher)

or Netscape Communicator (version 7.0 or higher) on your Windows-based PC.

Note Changes are applied only when you click Apply. It’s important to remember that clicking your browser’s

Back button returns you to the previous page without saving any changes you have made. Clicking Cancel cancels any changes you made on the page and keeps you on that page.

Figure 4-1 shows the web-browser interface home page.

Figure 4-1 Web-Browser Interface Home Page

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Using Action Buttons

Table 4-1 lists the page links and buttons that appear on most management pages.

Table 4-1 Common Buttons on Management Pages

Button or Link Description

Navigation Links

Home Displays access point/bridge status page with information on the number of

Express Setup Displays the Express Setup page that includes basic settings such as system

Express Security Displays the Express Security page that includes basic security settings such

Network Map Displays a list of infrastructure devices on your wireless LAN.

Association Displays a list of all devices on your wireless LAN, listing their system names,

Network Interfaces Displays status and statistics for the Ethernet and radio interfaces and provides

Security Displays a summary of security settings and provides links to security

Services Displays status for several access point/bridge features and links to other

System Software Displays the version number of the firmware that the access point/bridge is

Event Log Displays the access point/bridge event log and provides links to configuration

Configuration Action Buttons

Apply Saves changes made on the page and remains on the page.

Refresh Updates status information or statistics displayed on a page.

Cancel Discards changes to the page and remains on the page.

Back Discards any changes made to the page and returns to the previous page.

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radio devices associated to the access point/bridge, the status of the Ethernet and radio interfaces, and a list of recent access point/bridge activity.

name, IP address, and SSID.

as static WEP, EAP authentication, or WPA.

network roles, and parent-client relationships.

links to configuration pages for each interface.

configuration pages.

running and provides links to configuration pages for upgrading and managing firmware.

pages where you can select events to be included in traps, set event severity levels, and set notification methods.

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Character Restrictions in Entry Fields

Because the access point/bridge uses Cisco IOS software, there are certain characters that you cannot use in the entry fields on the web-browser interface. Table 4-2 lists the prohibited characters and the fields in which you cannot use them.

Table 4-2 Prohibited Characters for Web-Browser Interface Entry Fields

Entry Field Type Characters

Password entry fields ?

“ $ [ +

All other entry fields ?

“ $ [ +

You also cannot use these three characters as the first character in an entry field:

! # ;

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Using Online Help

Click the help icon at the top of any page in the web-browser interface to display online help. Figure 4-2 shows the print and help icons.

Figure 4-2 Print and Help Icons

When a help page appears in a new browser window, use the Select a topic drop-down menu to display the help index or instructions for common configuration tasks.

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Connecting Locally to the Ethernet Port

If you need to configure the access point/bridge locally (without connecting to a wired LAN), you can connect a PC to the power injector’s Ethernet port using a Category 5 Ethernet cable.

Note You do not need a special crossover cable to connect your PC to the power injector’s Ethernet port; you

can use either a straight-through cable or a crossover cable.

Your PC and the access point/bridge must be configured with compatible IP addresses and subnet masks to be able to communicate on the Ethernet interface:

• If the access point/bridge is running Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)JA or earlier and is configured with

default values, you must manually assign your PC an IP address from 10.0.0.31 to 10.0.0.40.

• If the access point/bridge is running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA2 or later and is configured with

default values, you must manually assign a temporary static IP address to the access point/bridge and manally configure your PC with a compatible IP address and subnet mask.

For additonal information on configuring the access point/bridge, refer to the “Configuring the Access

Point/Bridge for the First Time” section on page 5-1.

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Configuring the Access Point/Bridge for the First Time

This chapter describes how to configure basic settings on your access point/bridge for the first time using the web-browser interface. You can configure all the settings described in this chapter using the command-line interface (CLI), but it might be simplest to browse to the access point/bridge’s web-browser interface to complete the initial configuration and then use the CLI to enter additional settings for a more detailed configuration.

This chapter contains these sections:

• Before You Start, page 5-2

• Resetting the Access Point/Bridge to Default Settings, page 5-2

• Default IP Address Behavior, page 5-2

• Default SSID and Default Role, page 5-3

• Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address, page 5-3

• Connecting to the Access Point/Bridge Locally, page 5-4

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• Adjusting Output Power Level, page 5-9

• Configuring Basic Security Settings, page 5-9

• Finding the IP Address Using the CLI, page 5-13

• Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI, page 5-14

• Using a Telnet Session to Access the CLI, page 5-14

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Before You Start

Before you install the access point/bridge, make sure you are using a computer connected to the same network as the access point/bridge, and obtain the following information from your network administrator:

• A system name or host name for the access point/bridge

• The case-sensitive wireless service set identifier (SSID) for your radio network

• If not connected to a DHCP server, a unique IP address for your access point/bridge

• A default gateway address and subnet mask

• A Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) community name and the SNMP file attribute

Resetting the Access Point/Bridge to Default Settings

If you need to start over during the initial setup process, follow these steps to reset the access point/bridge to factory default settings using the web-browser interface:

Step 1 Open your web-browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or higher) or Netscape

Communicator (version 7.0 or higher).

Step 2 Enter the access point/bridge IP address in the browser address line and press Enter. An Enter Network

Password window displays.

Step 3 Enter your username in the User Name field. The default username is Cisco.

Step 4 Enter the access point/bridge password in the Password field and press Enter. The default password is

Cisco. The Summary Status page displays.

Step 5 Click System Software and the System Software page displays.

Step 6 Click System Configuration and the System Configuration page displays.

Step 7 Click Reset to Defaults.

Note Optionally, you can click

Step 8 When the access point/bridge reboots, you can reconfigure the unit by using the Web-browser interface

or the CLI (refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Bridges or to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points).

Default IP Address Behavior

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When you connect an access point/bridge running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA2 or later software with a default configuration to your LAN, the access point/bridge requests an IP address from your DHCP server and, if it does not receive an IP address, continues to send requests indefinitely.

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When you connect an access point/bridge running Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)JA or earlier software with a default configuration to your LAN, the access point/bridge requests an IP address from your DHCP server and, if it does not receive an IP address, the access point/bridge assigns a default IP address of

10.0.0.1.

Default SSID and Default Role

In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA2 and earlier, on initial power up the access point/bridge defaults to the Install-Mode role and supports these SSIDs:

• SSID is autoinstall for the Install-Mode role.

• SSID is tsunami for Root AP and Workgroup Bridge roles.

In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(4)JA, on initial power up the access point/bridge defaults to the Root AP mode and no default SSID configured.

Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address

Default SSID and Default Role

To browse to the access point/bridge’s Express Setup page, you must either obtain or assign the access point/bridge’s IP address using one of the following methods:

• Connect to the access point/bridge console port and assign a static IP address (refer to the “Using

the Power Injector’s Console Port” section on page 5-4 and the “Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI” section on page 5-14).

• Use a DHCP server (if available) to automatically assign an IP address. You can find out the

DHCP-assigned IP address using one of the following methods:

–

Connect to the access point/bridge console port and use the show ip interface brief command to display the IP address (refer to the “Using the Power Injector’s Console Port” section on

page 5-4).

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Provide your organization’s network administrator with your access point/bridge’s Media Access Control (MAC) address. Your network administrator will query the DHCP server using the MAC address to identify the IP address.

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Connecting to the Access Point/Bridge Locally

Using the Power Injector’s Ethernet Port

You can use the power injector’s Ethernet port to configure the access point/bridge locally (without connecting to a wired LAN) using the web-browser or CLI interfaces. Follow these steps to connect to the power injector’s Ethernet port:

Step 1 Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable to your PC’s Ethernet connector and to the power injector’s

Ethernet port.

Note You do not need a special crossover cable to connect your PC to the power injector’s Ethernet

port; you can use either a straight-through cable or a crossover cable.

Step 2 Your PC and the access point/bridge must be configured with compatible IP addresses and subnet masks

to be able to communicate on the Ethernet interface. Perform one of these operations:

a. If the access point/bridge is running Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)JA or earlier and is configured with

default values, you must manually assign your PC an IP address from 10.0.0.31 to 10.0.0.40.

b. If the access point/bridge is running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA2 or later and is configured with

default values, you must manually assign a temporary static IP address to the access point/bridge and manally configure your PC with a compatible IP address and subnet mask. For additional information, refer to the Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address, page 5-3.

Using the Power Injector’s Console Port

You can use the power injector’s console port for entering CLI commands. Follow these steps to connect to the power injector’s console port:

Step 1 Connect a nine-pin, female DB-9 to RJ-45 serial cable to the RJ-45 serial console port on the power

injector and to the COM port on a computer.

Note The Cisco part number for the DB-9 to RJ-45 serial cable is AIR-CONCAB1200. Browse to

http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace to order a serial cable.

Step 2 Set up a terminal emulator to communicate with the access point. Use the following settings for the

terminal emulator connection: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control.

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Note When your configuration changes are completed, you must remove the serial cable from the console

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Assigning Basic Settings

After you obtain the access point/bridge IP address, you can browse to its Express Setup page and perform an initial configuration. Follow these steps:

Step 1 Browse to the access point/bridge IP address. An Enter Network Password window displays.

Step 2 Enter the case-sensitive username Cisco in the Username field.

Step 3 Enter the case-sensitive password Cisco in the Password field and press Enter. The Summary Status

page displays, which is the access point/bridge home page (see Figure 5-1).

Figure 5-1 Summary Status Page

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Step 4 Click Express Setup. The Express Setup page displays. Figure 5-2 shows the Express Setup page.

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Figure 5-2 Express Setup Page

Step 5 Enter the configuration settings you obtained from your system administrator. The configurable settings

include:

• System Name or Host Name—The system name or host name, while not an essential setting, helps

identify the access point/bridge on your network. The name appears in the titles of the management system pages.

• Configuration Server Protocol—Click the button that matches the network’s method of IP address

assignment.

–

DHCP—IP addresses are automatically assigned by your network’s DHCP server.

Note When DHCP is enabled, the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway fields indicate

Negotiated by DHCP.

–

Static IP—The access point/bridge uses a static IP address that you enter in the IP address field.

• IP Address—Use this setting to assign or change the access point/bridge’s IP address. If DHCP is

enabled for your network, leave this field blank.

Note If the access point/bridge’s IP address changes while you are configuring the access point/bridge

using the web-browser interface or a Telnet session over the wired LAN, you lose your connection to the access point/bridge. If you lose your connection, reconnect to the access point/bridge using its new IP address.

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• IP Subnet Mask—Enter the IP subnet mask provided by your network administrator so that the IP

address can be recognized on the LAN. If DHCP is enabled, leave this field blank.

• Default Gateway—Enter the default gateway IP address provided by your network administrator.

If DHCP is enabled, leave this field blank.

• SNMP Community—If your network is using SNMP, enter the SNMP Community name provided

by your network administrator and select the attributes of the SNMP data (also provided by your network administrator).

–

Read-Only—indicates that the access point/bridge allows only SNMP read access. Using this option, an SNMP user cannot change access point/bridge configuration settings.

–

Read-Write—indicates that the access point/bridge allows SNMP read and write access. This setting allows an SNMP user to change the access point/bridge configuration.

• Role in Radio Network—Click on the check box that describes the role of the access point/bridge

on your network.

–

Install Mode—Activates the bridge install and alignment mode. Specifies that the unit automatically determines the network role. If the init is able to associate to another Cisco Aironet root bridge within 60 seconds, the unit assumes a non-root bridge role. If unable to associate with another Cisco Aironet root bridge within 60 seconds, the unit assumes a root bridge role.

You can also pre-configure the unit into root bridge or non-root bridge modes and avoid the 60-second automatic detection phase.

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–

Root—Specifies that the unit is operating as a root bridge and connects directly to the main Ethernet LAN network. In this mode, the unit accepts associations from other Cisco Aironet non-root bridges and wireless client devices.

–

Non-root—Specifies that the unit is operating as a non-root bridge and connects to a remote LAN network and must associate with a Cisco Aironet root bridge using the wireless interface.

–

Root Access Point—Specifies that the unit operates as an access point connected to the main Ethernet LAN network. In this mode, wireless client devices are allowed to associate to the access point.

–

Workgroup Bridge—Specifies that the unit operates as a workgroup bridge connected to a small wired Ethernet LAN network through an Ethernet hub or switch. The workgroup bridge must associate to a Cisco Aironet access point or a Cisco Aironet bridge.

Note In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA2 or earlier, the access point/bridge is default configured in

bridge install mode with automatic bridge detection activated. In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(4)JA, the access point/bridge is default configured in root access point mode.

• Optimize Radio Network for—Use this setting to select either preconfigured or customized

settings for the access point/bridge radio.

–

Throughput—Maximizes the data volume handled by the access point/bridge but might reduce its range.

–

Range—Maximizes the access point/bridge’s range but might reduce throughput.

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Default—The access point/bridge retains default radio settings that are designed to provide good range and throughput.

–

Custom—The access point/bridge uses settings you enter on the Network Interfaces Radio-802.11g Settings page. Clicking Custom takes you to the radio settings page.

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• Aironet Extensions—Enable this setting if there are only Cisco Aironet devices on your wireless

LAN and the unit is operating as an access point or workgroup bridge.

Step 6 Click Apply to save your settings. If you changed the IP address, you lose your connection to the access

point/bridge. Browse to the new IP address to reconnect to the access point/bridge.

Default Settings on the Express Setup Page

Table 5-1 lists the default settings for the settings on the Express Setup page.

Table 5-1 Default Settings on the Express Setup Page

Default Setting

Parameter

System Name or Host Name

Configuration Server Protocol

IP Address Assigned by DHCP

IP Subnet Mask Assigned by DHCP (default setting);

Default Gateway Assigned by DHCP (default setting);

SNMP defaultCommunity defaultCommunity

Role in Radio Network Install mode

Optimize Radio Network for

1. After a static IP address is assigned or the role is changed from Install, the SSID is automatically changed to tsunami.

2. If an access point/bridge running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA2 or later software with a default configuration does not receive an IP address from your DHCP server, it continues to send DHCP requests indefinitely.

3. During install mode, the SSID is autoinstall.

Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)JA

bridge ap

DHCP DHCP

setting); if DHCP is disabled, the default setting is 10.0.0.1

if DHCP is disabled, the default setting is 255.255.255.224

if DHCP is disabled, the default setting is 0.0.0.0

Read Only Read Only

Throughput Throughput

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(default

Assigned by DHCP by default

Access point (root)

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Enabling the Radio Interfaces

In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(4)JA, the access point/bridge radios are disabled by default, and there is no default SSID. You must create an SSID and enable the radios before the access point/bridge will allow wireless associations from other devices. These changes to the default configuration improve the security of a newly installed access point/bridge. Refer to the “Configuring Basic Security Settings”

section on page 5-9 for instructions on configuring the SSID.

To enable the radio interfaces, follow these instructions:

Step 1 Use your web-browser to access your access point/bridge.

Step 2 When the Summary Status page displays, click Network Interfaces > Radio0-802.11g and the radio

status page displays.

Step 3 Click Settings and the radio settings page displays.

Step 4 Click Enable in the Enable Radio field.

Step 5 Click Apply.

Step 6 Close your web-browser.

Adjusting Output Power Level

Your access point/bridge’s output power level might require adjustment under the following conditions:

• The access point/bridge’s output power level must be reduced when using the 15-dBi sector or the

21-dBi dish antenna (refer to “Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains” section on page D-3).

• Your regulatory domain may limit the equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP) from the access

point/bridge’s antenna (refer to “Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains” section on page D-3).

To configure your access point/bridge’s output power level, refer to the “Changing the Access

Point/Bridge Output Power” section on page D-4.

Configuring Basic Security Settings

After you assign basic settings to your access point/bridge, you must configure security settings to prevent unauthorized access to your network. Because it is a radio device, the access point/bridge can communicate beyond the physical boundaries of your building.

Just as you use the Express Setup page to assign basic settings, you can use the Express Security page (Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)JA and later) to create unique SSIDs and assign one of four security types to them. For detail security information, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco

Aironet Access Points.

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Figure 5-3 shows the Express Security page.

Figure 5-3 Express Security Page

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Understanding Express Security Settings

When the access point/bridge configuration is at factory defaults, the first SSID that you create by using the Express Security page overwrites the default SSID (tsunami), which has no security settings. The SSIDs that you create appear in the SSID table at the bottom of the page. You can create up to 16 SSIDs on the access point/bridge.

Note In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(4)JA, there is no default SSID and the radio is disabled by default. You must

configure an SSID and enable the radio before client devices can associate to the access point.

Using VLANs

If you use VLANs on your wireless LAN and assign SSIDs to VLANs, you can create multiple SSIDs by using any of the four security settings on the Express Security page. However, if you do not use VLANs on your wireless LAN, the security options that you can assign to SSIDs are limited because on the Express Security page encryption settings and authentication types are linked. Without VLANs, encryption settings (WEP and ciphers) apply to an interface, such as the radio, and you cannot use more than one encryption setting on an interface. For example, when you create an SSID with static WEP with VLANs disabled, you cannot create additional SSIDs with WPA authentication because they use different encryption settings. If you find that the security setting for an SSID conflicts with another SSID, you can delete one or more SSIDs to eliminate the conflict.

If any VLANs are defined on the access point/bridge, the trunk port on the switch must be limited to allow only the VLANs defined on the access point/bridge.

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Express Security Types

Table 5-2 describes the four security types that you can assign to an SSID.

Table 5-2 Security Types on Express Security Setup Page

Security Type Description Security Features Enabled

No Security This is the least secure option. You should

Static WEP Key This option is more secure than no security.

use this option only for SSIDs used in a public space and assign it to a VLAN that restricts access to your network.

However, static WEP keys are vulnerable to attack. If you configure this setting, you should consider limiting association to the bridge based on MAC address (refer to the

Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points).

None.

Mandatory WEP. Client devices cannot associate using this SSID without a WEP key that matches the bridge’s key.

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Table 5-2 Security Types on Express Security Setup Page (continued)

Security Type Description Security Features Enabled

EAP Authentication

WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) permits

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This option enables 802.1x authentication (such as LEAP, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-GTC, EAP-SIM, and others) and requires you to enter the IP address and shared secret for an authentication server on your network (server authentication port

1645). Because 802.1x authentication provides dynamic encryption keys, you do not need to enter a WEP key.

wireless access to users authenticated against a database through the services of an authentication server, then encrypts their IP traffic with stronger algorithms than those used in WEP. As with EAP authentication, you must enter the IP address and shared secret for an authentication server on your network (server authentication port 1645).

Mandatory 802.1x authentication. Client devices that associate using this SSID must perform 802.1x authentication.

Mandatory WPA authentication. Client devices that associate using this SSID must be WPA-capable.

Express Security Limitations

Because the Express Security page is designed for simple configuration of basic security, the options available are a subset of the access point/bridge’s security capabilities. Keep these limitations in mind when using the Express Security page:

• If the No VLAN option is selected, the static WEP key can be configured once. If you select Enable

VLAN, the static WEP key should be disabled.

• You cannot edit SSIDs. However, you can delete SSIDs and re-create them.

• You cannot assign SSIDs to specific radio interfaces. The SSIDs that you create are enabled on all

radio interfaces. To assign SSIDs to specific radio interfaces, use the Security SSID Manager page.

• You cannot configure multiple authentication servers. To configure multiple authentication servers,

use the Security Server Manager page.

• You cannot configure multiple WEP keys. To configure multiple WEP keys, use the Security

Encryption Manager page.

• You cannot assign an SSID to a VLAN that is already configured on the bridge. To assign an SSID

to an existing VLAN, use the Security SSID Manager page.

• You cannot configure combinations of authentication types on the same SSID (for example, MAC

address authentication and EAP authentication). To configure combinations of authentication types, use the Security SSID Manager page.

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Using the Express Security Page

Follow these steps to create an SSID using the Express Security page:

Step 1 Type the SSID in the SSID entry field. The SSID can contain up to 32 alphanumeric characters.

Step 2 To broadcast the SSID in the access point/bridge beacon, check the Broadcast SSID in Beacon check

box. When you broadcast the SSID, devices that do not specify an SSID can associate to the bridge. This is a useful option for an SSID used by guests or by client devices in a public space. If you do not broadcast the SSID, client devices cannot associate to the access point/bridge unless their SSID matches this SSID. Only one SSID can be included in the bridge beacon.

Step 3 (Optional) Check the Enable VLAN ID check box and enter a VLAN number (1 through 4095) to assign

the SSID to a VLAN. You cannot assign an SSID to an existing VLAN.

Step 4 (Optional) Check the Native VLAN check box to mark the VLAN as the native VLAN.

Step 5 Select the security setting for the SSID. The settings are listed in order of robustness, from No Security

to WPA, which is the most secure setting.

• If you select Static WEP Key, choose the key number and encryption key size and enter the

encryption key (10 hexidecimal characters for 40-bit keys or 26 hexidecimal characters for 128-bit keys).

• If you select EAP Authentication or WPA, enter the IP address and shared secret for the

authentication server on your network.

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Note If you do not use VLANs on your wireless LAN, the security options that you can assign to

multiple SSIDs are limited. Refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for VLAN details.

Step 6 Click Apply. The SSID appears in the SSID table at the bottom of the page.

Finding the IP Address Using the CLI

When you connect the access point/bridge to the wired LAN, the access point/bridge links to the network using a bridge virtual interface (BVI) that it creates automatically. Instead of tracking separate IP addresses for the access point/bridge’s Ethernet and radio ports, the network uses the BVI.

To find the IP address of your access point/bridge using the console port, you can use the Cisco IOS CLI show ip interface brief bvi1 from the privileged EXEC mode. For additional information on the CLI, refer to the“Using the Command-Line Interface” section on page 5-1.

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Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI

When you connect the access point/bridge to the wired LAN, the access point links to the network using a bridge virtual interface (BVI) that it creates automatically. Instead of tracking separate IP addresses for the access point/bridge’s Ethernet and radio ports, the network uses the BVI.

When you assign an IP address to the access point/bridge using the CLI, you must assign the address to the BVI. Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, follow these steps to assign an IP address to the access point’s BVI:

Command Purpose

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

configure terminal Enter global configuration mode.

interface bvi1 Enter interface configuration mode for the BVI.

ip address address

mask

Assign an IP address and address mask to the BVI.

Note If you are connected to the access point/bridge using a

Telnet session, you lose your connection when you assign a new IP address to the BVI. If you need to continue configuring the access point/bridge using Telnet, use the new IP address to open another Telnet session to the access point/bridge.

Using a Telnet Session to Access the CLI

Follow these steps to browse to access the CLI using a Telnet session. These steps are for a PC running Microsoft Windows with a Telnet terminal application. Check your PC operating instructions for detailed instructions for your operating system.

Step 1 Select Start > Programs > Accessories > Telnet.

If Telnet is not listed in your Accessories menu, select Start > Run, type Tel ne t in the entry field, and press Enter.

Step 2 When the Telnet window displays, click Connect and select Remote System.

Note In Windows 2000, the Telnet window does not contain drop-down menus. To start the Telnet

session in Windows 2000, type open followed by the access point’s IP address.

Step 3 In the Host Name field, type the access point’s IP address and click Connect.

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Using the Command-Line Interface

This chapter describes the IOS command-line interface (CLI) that you can use to configure your access point/bridge. It contains these sections:

• Connecting to the Console Serial Port, page 6-2

• Using a Telnet Session to Open the CLI, page 6-3

• IOS Command Modes, page 6-4

• Getting Help, page 6-5

• Abbreviating Commands, page 6-5

• Using no and default Forms of Commands, page 6-5

• Understanding CLI Messages, page 6-6

• Using Command History, page 6-6

• Using Editing Features, page 6-8

• Searching and Filtering Output of show and more Commands, page 6-10

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Connecting to the Console Serial Port

If you need to configure the access point/bridge locally (without connecting to a wired LAN), you can connect a PC to the power injector console serial port using a DB-9 to RJ-45 serial cable. Follow these steps to open the CLI 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 and

to the COM port on your PC. Figure 6-1 shows the power injector’s console serial port connector.

Figure 6-1 Console Serial Port Connector

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POWER INJECTOR

CISCO AIRONET

117188

1 Console serial port connector (RJ-45 connector)

Note The Cisco part number for the DB-9 to RJ-45 serial cable is AIR-CONCAB1200. Browse to

http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace to order a serial cable.

Step 2 Set up a terminal emulator to communicate with the access point/bridge. Use the following settings for

the terminal emulator connection: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control.

Step 3 When the terminal emulator is activated, press Enter. An Enter Network Password window appears.

Step 4 Enter your username in the User Name field. The default username is Cisco.

Step 5 Enter the access point/bridge password in the Password field and press Enter. The default password is

Cisco.

When the CLI activates, you can enter CLI commands to configure the access point/bridge. For an overview of the CLI interface, refer to the following sections. For detailed CLI information, refer to these documents:

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• Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Bridges describes the access

point/bridge’s management system and explains how to configure the access point/bridge settings. This document is available on the Cisco CCO web site at the following URL:

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http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/wireless/index.htm

• Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges describes the IOS

commands supported by Cisco Aironet access points and bridges. This document is available on the Cisco CCO web site at the following URL:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/wireless/index.htm

Using a Telnet Session to Open the CLI

Follow these steps to open the CLI using a Telnet session. These steps are for a PC running Microsoft Windows with a Telnet terminal application. Check your PC operating instructions for detailed instructions for your operating system.

Step 1 Select Start > Programs > Accessories > Telnet.

If Telnet is not listed in your Accessories menu, select Start > Run, type Te ln et in the entry field, and press Enter.

Step 2 When the Telnet window appears, click Connect and select Remote System.

Using a Telnet Session to Open the CLI

Note In Windows 2000, the Telnet window does not contain drop-down menus. To start the Telnet

session in Windows 2000, type open followed by the access point/bridge’s IP address.

Step 3 In the Host Name field, type the access point/bridge’s IP address and click Connect.

Using Secure Shell to Open the CLI

Secure Shell Protocol is a protocol that provides a secure, remote connection to networking devices set up to use it. Secure Shell (SSH) is a software package that provides secure login sessions by encrypting the entire session. SSH features strong cryptographic authentication, strong encryption, and integrity protection. For detailed information on SSH, visit the homepage of SSH Communications Security, Ltd. at this URL:

http://www.ssh.com/

SSH provides more security for remote connections than Telnet by providing strong encryption when a device is authenticated. Refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Bridges or to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for detailed instructions on setting up the access point/bridge for SSH access.

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IOS Command Modes

The Cisco IOS user interface is divided into many different modes. The commands available to you depend on which mode you are currently in. Enter a question mark (?) at the system prompt to obtain a list of commands available for each command mode.

When you start a session on the access point/bridge, you begin in user mode, often called user EXEC mode. Only a limited subset of the commands are available in user EXEC mode. For example, most of the user EXEC commands are one-time commands, such as show commands, which show the current configuration status, and clear commands, which clear counters or interfaces. The user EXEC commands are not saved when the access point/bridge reboots.

To have access to all commands, you must enter privileged EXEC mode. Normally, you must enter a password to enter privileged EXEC mode. From this mode, you must enter privileged EXEC mode before you can enter the global configuration mode.

Using the configuration modes (global, interface, and line), you can make changes to the running configuration. If you save the configuration, these commands are stored and used when the access point/bridge reboots. To access the various configuration modes, you must start at global configuration mode. From global configuration mode, you can enter interface configuration mode and line configuration mode.

Tabl e 6-1 describes the main command modes, how to access each one, the prompt you see in that mode, and

how to exit the mode. The examples in the table use the host name ap.

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Table 6-1 Command Mode Summary

Mode Access Method Prompt Exit Method About This Mode

User EXEC Begin a session with

your access point/bridge.

br>

Enter logout or quit. Use this mode to

• Change terminal settings

• Perform basic tests

• Display system

information.

Privileged EXEC While in user EXEC

mode, enter the enable command.

Global configuration While in privileged

EXEC mode, enter the configure

br#

br(config)#

Enter disable to exit. Use this mode to verify

commands. Use a password to protect access to this mode.

To exit to privileged EXEC mode, enter exit or end, or press Ctrl-Z.

Use this mode to configure parameters that apply to the entire access point/bridge.

command.

Interface configuration

While in global configuration mode, enter the interface command (with a specific interface).

br(config-if)#

To exit to global configuration mode, enter exit. To return to privileged EXEC mode, press Ctrl-Z or enter end.

Use this mode to configure parameters for the Ethernet interfaces.

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Getting Help

You can enter a question mark (?) at the system prompt to display a list of commands available for each command mode. You can also obtain a list of associated keywords and arguments for any command, as shown in Table 6-2 .

Table 6-2 Help Summary

Command Purpose

help Obtains a brief description of the help system in any command mode.

abbreviated-command-entry? Obtains a list of commands that begin with a particular character string.

For example:

br# di? dir disable disconnect

abbreviated-command-entry<Ta b> Completes a partial command name.

For example:

br# sh conf<tab> br# show configuration

? Lists all commands available for a particular command mode.

For example:

br> ?

command ? Lists the associated keywords for a command.

Getting Help

For example:

br> show ?

command keyword ? Lists the associated arguments for a keyword.

For example:

br(config)# cdp holdtime ? <10-255> Length of time (in sec) that receiver must keep this packet

Abbreviating Commands

You have to enter only enough characters for the access point/bridge to recognize the command as unique. This example shows how to enter the show configuration privileged EXEC command:

br# show conf

Using no and default Forms of Commands

Most configuration commands also have a no form. In general, use the no form to disable a feature or function or reverse the action of a command. For example, the no shutdown interface configuration command reverses the shutdown of an interface. Use the command without the keyword no to re-enable a disabled feature or to enable a feature that is disabled by default.

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Understanding CLI Messages

Configuration commands can also have a default form. The default form of a command returns the command setting to its default. Most commands are disabled by default, so the default form is the same as the no form. However, some commands are enabled by default and have variables set to certain default values. In these cases, the default command enables the command and sets variables to their default values.

Understanding CLI Messages

Table 6-3 lists some error messages that you might encounter while using the CLI to configure your

access point/bridge.

Table 6-3 Common CLI Error Messages

Error Message Meaning How to Get Help

% Ambiguous command: "show con"

% Incomplete command.

% Invalid input detected at ‘^’ marker.

You did not enter enough characters for your access point/bridge to recognize the command.

You did not enter all the keywords or values required by this command.

You entered the command incorrectly. The caret (^) marks the point of the error.

Re-enter the command followed by a question mark (?) with a space between the command and the question mark.

The possible keywords that you can enter with the command are displayed.

Re-enter the command followed by a question mark (?) with a space between the command and the question mark.

The possible keywords that you can enter with the command are displayed.

Enter a question mark (?) to display all the commands that are available in this command mode.

The possible keywords that you can enter with the command are displayed.

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Using Command History

Cisco IOS software provides a history or record of commands that you have entered. This feature is particularly useful for recalling long or complex commands or entries, including access lists. You can customize the command history feature to suit your needs as described in these sections:

• Changing the Command History Buffer Size, page 6-7

• Recalling Commands, page 6-7

• Disabling the Command History Feature, page 6-7

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Changing the Command History Buffer Size

By default, the access point/bridge records ten command lines in its history buffer. Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, enter this command to change the number of command lines that the access point/bridge records during the current terminal session:

br# terminal history [size number-of-lines]

The range is from 0 to 256.

Beginning in line configuration mode, enter this command to configure the number of command lines the access point/bridge records for all sessions on a particular line:

br(config-line)# history [size number-of-lines]

The range is from 0 to 256.

Recalling Commands

To recall commands from the history buffer, perform one of the actions listed in Ta ble 6-4:

Using Command History

Table 6-4 Recalling Commands

Action Result

Press Ctrl-P or the up arrow key.

Press Ctrl-N or the down arrow key.

show history While in privileged EXEC mode, lists the last several commands that you just

1. The arrow keys function only on ANSI-compatible terminals such as VT100s.

Recalls commands in the history buffer, beginning with the most recent command. Repeat the key sequence to recall successively older commands.

Returns to more recent commands in the history buffer after recalling commands with Ctrl-P or the up arrow key. Repeats the key sequence to recall successively more recent commands.

entered. The number of commands that are displayed is determined by the setting of the terminal history global configuration command and history line configuration command.

Disabling the Command History Feature

The command history feature is automatically enabled.

To disable the feature during the current terminal session, enter the terminal no history privileged EXEC command.

To disable command history for the line, enter the no history line configuration command.

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Using Editing Features

This section describes the editing features that can help you manipulate the command line. It contains these sections:

• Enabling and Disabling Editing Features, page 6-8

• Editing Commands Through Keystrokes, page 6-8

• Editing Command Lines That Wrap, page 6-9

Enabling and Disabling Editing Features

Although enhanced editing mode is automatically enabled, you can disable it.

To re-enable the enhanced editing mode for the current terminal session, enter this command in privileged EXEC mode:

br# terminal editing

To reconfigure a specific line to have enhanced editing mode, enter this command in line configuration mode:

br(config-line)# editing

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To globally disable enhanced editing mode, enter this command in line configuration mode:

br(config-line)# no editing

Editing Commands Through Keystrokes

Table 6-5 shows the keystrokes that you need to edit command lines.

Table 6-5 Editing Commands Through Keystrokes

Capability Keystroke Purpose

Move around the command line to make changes or corrections.

Recall commands from the buffer and paste them in the command line. The access point/bridge provides a buffer with the last ten items that you deleted.

Ctrl-B or the left arrow

key

Ctrl-F or the right arrow

key

Ctrl-A Move the cursor to the beginning of the command line.

Ctrl-E Move the cursor to the end of the command line.

Esc B Move the cursor back one word.

Esc F Move the cursor forward one word.

Ctrl-T Transpose the character to the left of the cursor with the

Ctrl-Y Recall the most recent entry in the buffer.

Esc Y Recall the next buffer entry.

Move the cursor back one character.

Move the cursor forward one character.

character located at the cursor.

The buffer contains only the last 10 items that you have deleted or cut. If you press Esc Y more than ten times, you cycle to the first buffer entry.

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Table 6-5 Editing Commands Through Keystrokes (continued)

Capability Keystroke Purpose

Delete entries if you make a mistake or change your mind.

Capitalize or lowercase words or capitalize a set of letters.

Designate a particular keystroke as an executable command, perhaps as a shortcut.

Scroll down a line or screen on displays that are longer than the terminal screen can display.

Delete or Backspace Erase the character to the left of the cursor.

Ctrl-D Delete the character at the cursor.

Ctrl-K Delete all characters from the cursor to the end of the

command line.

Ctrl-U or Ctrl-X Delete all characters from the cursor to the beginning of

the command line.

Ctrl-W Delete the word to the left of the cursor.

Esc D Delete from the cursor to the end of the word.

Esc C Capitalize at the cursor.

Esc L Change the word at the cursor to lowercase.

Esc U Capitalize letters from the cursor to the end of the word.

Ctrl-V or Esc Q

Return Scroll down one line.

Space Scroll down one screen.

Using Editing Features

Note The More prompt appears for

output that has more lines than can be displayed on the terminal screen, including show command output. You can use the Return and Space bar keystrokes whenever you see the

prompt.

Redisplay the current command line

Ctrl-L or Ctrl-R Redisplay the current command line.

if the access point/bridge suddenly sends a message to your screen.

1. The arrow keys function only on ANSI-compatible terminals such as VT100s.

Editing Command Lines That Wrap

You can use a wrap-around feature for commands that extend beyond a single line on the screen. When the cursor reaches the right margin, the command line shifts ten spaces to the left. You cannot see the first ten characters of the line, but you can scroll back and check the syntax at the beginning of the command.

To scroll back to the beginning of the command entry, press Ctrl-B or the left arrow key repeatedly. You can also press Ctrl-A to immediately move to the beginning of the line.

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Searching and Filtering Output of show and more Commands

In this example, the access-list global configuration command entry extends beyond one line. When the cursor reaches the end of the line, the line is shifted ten spaces to the left and redisplayed. The dollar sign ($) shows that the line has been scrolled to the left. Each time the cursor reaches the end of the line, the line is again shifted ten spaces to the left.

br(config)# access-list 101 permit tcp 131.108.2.5 255.255.255.0 131.108.1 br(config)# $ 101 permit tcp 131.108.2.5 255.255.255.0 131.108.1.20 255.25 br(config)# $t tcp 131.108.2.5 255.255.255.0 131.108.1.20 255.255.255.0 eq br(config)# $108.2.5 255.255.255.0 131.108.1.20 255.255.255.0 eq 45

After you complete the entry, press Ctrl-A to check the complete syntax before pressing the Return key to execute the command. The dollar sign ($) appears at the end of the line to show that the line has been scrolled to the right:

br(config)# access-list 101 permit tcp 131.108.2.5 255.255.255.0 131.108.1$

If you have a terminal screen width other than 80 columns, use the terminal width privileged EXEC command to set the width of your terminal.

Use line wrapping with the command history feature to recall and modify previous complex command entries. For information about recalling previous command entries, see the “Editing Commands Through

Keystrokes” section on page 6-8.

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Searching and Filtering Output of show and more Commands

You can search and filter the output for show and more commands, which is useful when sorting through large amounts of output or when excluding output.

To use this functionality, enter a show or more command followed by the pipe character (|), one of the keywords begin, include, or exclude, and an expression that you want to search for or filter out:

command | {begin | include | exclude} regular-expression

Expressions are case sensitive. For example, if you enter | exclude output, the lines that contain output are not displayed, but the lines that contain Output are displayed.

This example shows how to include in the output display only lines where the expression protocol appears:

br# show interfaces | include protocol Vlan1 is up, line protocol is up Vlan10 is up, line protocol is down GigabitEthernet0/1 is up, line protocol is down GigabitEthernet0/2 is up, line protocol is up

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Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI

When you connect the access point/bridge to the wired LAN, the access point/bridge links to the network using a access point/bridge virtual interface (BVI) that it creates automatically. Instead of tracking separate IP addresses for the access point/bridge’s Ethernet and radio ports, the network uses the BVI.

Command Purpose

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

configure terminal Enter global configuration mode.

interface bvi1 Enter interface configuration mode for the BVI.

ip address address

mask

Assign an IP address and address mask to the BVI. This step automatically saves the running configuration to the startup configuration.

Note You lose your connection to the access point/bridge when you

assign a new IP address to the BVI. If you need to continue configuring the access point/bridge, use the new IP address to open another Telnet session to the access point/bridge.

Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI

Finding the Access Point/Bridge IP Address Using the CLI

You can find the access point/bridge IP address using the following CLI command from the user EXEC mode:

Command Purpose

Step 1

show interface bvi1 Display the IP address for the interface BVI.

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Troubleshooting

This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the access point/bridge. For the most up-to-date, detailed troubleshooting information, refer to the CiscoTechnical Support and Documentation website at the following URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html

Sections in this chapter include:

• Checking the LEDs, page 7-2

• Power Injector, page 7-5

• Checking Power, page 7-6

• Checking Basic Configuration Settings, page 7-6

• Antenna Alignment, page 7-8

• Resetting the Access Point/Bridge to the Default Configuration, page 7-10

• Reloading the Access Point/Bridge Image, page 7-11

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Checking the LEDs

If your access point/bridge is not associating with a remote bridge or access point, check the four LEDs on the back panel. You can use them to quickly assess the unit’s status. For information on using the LEDs during the installation and alignment of the access point/bridge antenna, refer to the “LEDs”

section on page 3-5.

Figure 7-1 shows the access point/bridge LEDs.

Figure 7-1 LEDs

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R Radio LED E Ethernet LED S Status LED I Install LED

Normal Mode LED Indications

During access point/bridge operation the LEDs provide status information as shown in Tab l e 7- 1.

Table 7-1 LED Indications

Ethernet LED

Off — — — Ethernet link is down or disabled.

Blinking green

Blinking amber

amber — — — Firmware error—disconnect and reconnect the power injector power

Status LED

— — — Transmitting and receiving Ethernet packets.

— — — Transmitting and receiving Ethernet errors.

Radio LED

Install LED

Meaning

jack. If the problem continues, contact technical support for assistance.

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Table 7-1 LED Indications (continued)

Checking the LEDs

Ethernet LED

— Blinking

Status LED

green

Radio LED

Install LED

Meaning

— — Root bridge mode—no remote bridges are associated.

Non-root bridge mode—not associated to the root bridge. If all bridges are powered up, this could be caused by incorrect SSID and security settings or improper antenna alignment. You should check the SSID and security settings of all bridges and verify antenna alignment.

If the problem continues, contact technical support for assistance.

— Green — — Root mode—associated to at least one remote bridge.

Non-root mode—associated to the root bridge. This is normal operation.

— Blinking

amber

— — General warning—disconnect and reconnect the power injector power

jack. If the problem continues, contact technical support for assistance.

— Amber — — Loading firmware.

Red Amber Red — Loading Firmware error—disconnect and reconnect the power injector

power. If the problem continues, contact technical support for assistance.

— — Off — Normal operation.

— — Blinking

— Transmitting and receiving radio packets—normal operation.

green

— — Blinking

amber

— Maximum retries or buffer full occurred on the radio

interface—disconnect and reconnect the power injector power jack. If the problem continues, contact technical support for assistance.

— — Amber — Radio firmware error—disconnect and reconnect power injector

power. If the problem continues, contact technical support for assistance.

———Amber

blinking

Not associated (non-root mode). The access point/bridge attempts to associate with a root bridge for 60 seconds

— — — Amber Associated (non-root mode).

— — — Green

blinking

Not associated (root mode). The access point/bridge attempts to associate with a non-root bridge indefinitely.

— — — Green Associated (root mode).

— — — Red Overcurrent or overvoltage error—disconnect power to the power

injector, check all coax cable connections, wait approximately 1 minute, and reconnect power. If error continues, contact technical support.

1. Preconfigured bridges search indefinitely.

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The LED blinking error codes are described in Tab le 7-2.

Table 7-2 LED Blinking Error Codes

Blinking Codes First

LED

Digit

Ethernet 2 1 Ethernet cable problem—verify that the cable is properly connected

Radio 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

Second Digit

Description

and not defective. This error might also indicate a problem with the Ethernet link. If the cable is connected properly and not defective, contact technical support for assistance.

assistance.

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Power Injector

When the power injector is powered up, it applies 48-VDC to the dual-coax cables to the access point/bridge.

When power is applied to the access point/bridge, the unit activates the bootloader and begins the POST operations. The access point/bridge begins to load the Cisco IOS image when the POST operations are successfully completed. Upon successfully loading the image, the unit initializes and tests the radio.

The power injector LED is shown in Figure 7-2.

Figure 7-2 Power Injector

Power Injector

POWER INJECTOR

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1 Dual-coax Ethernet ports (F-Type connectors) 4 Ethernet LAN port (RJ-45 connector) 2 Power LED 5 Console serial port (RJ-45 connector) 3 Power jack

The power injector is available in two models:

• Cisco Aironet Power Injector LR2—standard version (included with the bridge)

–

48-VDC input power

–

Uses the 48-VDC power module (included with the bridge)

• Cisco Aironet Power Injector LR2T—optional transportation version

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12- to 40-VDC input power

–

Uses 12 to 40 VDC from a vehicle battery

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You can verify the availability of power to the access point/bridge by checking the power injector LED (see Figure 7-2):

• Power LED

–

Green color indicates input power is being supplied to the bridge.

–

Red color indicates an overcurrent or overvoltage error condition—disconnect input power from the power injector, check all coax cable connections for a possible short, wait approximately 1 minute, and reconnect input power to the power injector. If the LED turns red again, contact technical support for assistance.

Note The power injector requires approximately 50 seconds to recover from an overcurrent or

–

Off indicates input power is not available—verify that the power module is connected to the power injector and that AC power is available or that 12- to 40-VDC input power is connected to the power injector.

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overvoltage condition.

Checking Basic Configuration Settings

Mismatched basic settings are the most common causes of lost wireless connectivity. Check the following areas.

Default IP Address Behavior

When you connect an access point/bridge running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or later software with a default configuration to your LAN, the access point/bridge requests an IP address from your DHCP server and, if it does not receive an IP address, continues to send requests indefinitely. To eliminate this behavior, you must access the access point/bridge through its console port and assign a static IP address.

When you connect an access point/bridge running Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)JA2 or earlier software with a default configuration to your LAN, the access point/bridge requests an IP address from your DHCP server and, if it does not receive an IP address, 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 the Install-Mode role with the radio enabled and supports these SSIDs:

• SSID is autoinstall for the Install-Mode role.

• SSID is tsunami for Root AP and Workgroup Bridge roles.

In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(4)JA, on initial power up the access point/bridge defaults to the Root AP role with the radio disabled and no default SSID configured.

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Note In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(4)JA, you must create an SSID and enable the radio before the access

point/bridge allows wireless associations from other devices. These changes to the default configuration improve the security of a newly installed access point/bridge. Refer to the “Configuring Basic Security

Settings” section on page 3-9 for instructions on configuring the SSID and to the “Enabling the Radio Interface” section on page 7-7 for instructions on enabling the radio interface.

Enabling the Radio Interface

To enable the radio interface, follow these instructions:

Step 1 Use your web-browser to access your access point/bridge.

Step 2 When the Summary Status page displays, click Network Interfaces > Radio0-802.11g and the radio

status page displays.

Step 3 Click Settings and the radio settings page displays.

Step 4 Click Enable in the Enable Radio field.

Step 5 Click Apply.

Step 6 Close your web-browser.

Checking Basic Configuration Settings

SSID

To associate, all bridges, access points, workgroup bridges, or client devices must use the same SSID. The bridge installation mode SSID is autoinstall and the normal mode default SSID is tsunami. You should verify that the SSID value shown on the Express Setup page is the same for all bridges, access points, workgroup bridges, or client devices. You should also verify that the bridges or access points are configured for the proper network role; only one bridge can be configured as the root bridge and only one access point can be configured as a root access point.

Note Access points and bridges are not designed to associate with each other. However, a workgroup bridge

can associate to either a Cisco Aironet access point or a Cisco Aironet bridge.

Note In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(4)JA, there is no default SSID in the Root AP and Workgroup Bridge roles.

You must configure an SSID and enable the radio interface to communicate with other wireless devices.

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Security Settings

Remote Cisco Aironet bridges or client devices attempting to authenticate to your access point/bridge must support the same security options configured in the access point/bridge, such as WEP, EAP or LEAP, MAC address authentication, Message Integrity Check (MIC), WEP key hashing, and 802.1X protocol versions.

If a Cisco Aironet non-root bridge or a non-root access point is unable to authenticate to your root bridge or root access point, verify that the security settings are the same as your access point/bridge settings. For additional information, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Bridges or to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points.

Antenna Alignment

If your non-root bridges or non-root access points are unable to associate to your root bridge or root access point, you should verify the basic configuration settings on all bridges or access points before attempting to verify antenna alignment (refer to “Configuring the Access Point/Bridge for the First

Time” section on page 5-1). If your basic configuration settings are correct, you can verify antenna

alignment by using the Install mode RSSI LED indications. For additional information, refer to the

“Aligning the Bridge Antenna Using RSSI LED Indications” section on page 3-7.

For detailed alignment instructions, refer to the Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Mounting Instructions that shipped with your access point/bridge.

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Note To meet regulatory restrictions, the external antenna access point/bridge unit and the external antenna

Running the Carrier Busy Test

You can use the carrier busy test to determine the least congested channel for the radio interface (802.11g). You should typically run the test several times to obtain the best results and to avoid temporary activity spikes.

Note The carrier busy test is primarily used for single access points or bridge environments. For sites with

multiple access points, a site survey is typically performed to determine the best operating locations and operating frequencies for the access points.

Note All associated clients on the selected radio will be disassociated during the 6 to 8 seconds needed for the

carrier busy test.

Follow these steps to activate the carrier busy test:

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Step 1 Use your web browser to access the access point browser interface.

Step 2 Click Network Interfaces and the Network Interface Summary page appears.

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Step 3 Choose the radio interface by clicking Radio0-802.11G. The radio status page appears.

Step 4 Click the Carrier Busy Test tab and the Carrier Busy Test page appears.

Step 5 Click Start to begin the carrier busy test.

When the test completes, the results are displayed on the bottom of the page. For each of the channel center frequencies, the test produces a value indicating the percentage of time that the channel is busy.

Running the Ping or Link Test

You can use the ping or link test to evaluate the communication link with an associated wireless device. The ping or link test provides two modes of operation:

• Uses a specified number of packets and then displays the test results.

• Continuously operates until you stop the test and then displays the test results.

Follow these steps to activate the ping or link test:

Running the Ping or Link Test

Step 1 Use your web browser to access the access point browser interface.

Step 2 Click Association and the main association page appears.

Step 3 Click the MAC address of an associated wireless device and the Statistics page for that device appears.

Step 4 Click the Ping/Link Test tab and the Ping/Link Test page appears.

Step 5 If you want to specify the number of packets to use in the test, follow these steps:

a. Enter the desired number of packets in the Number of Packets field.

b. Enter the desired packet size in the Packet Size field.

c. Click Start. The test automatically stops when all packets are used.

Step 6 If you want to use a continuous test, follow these steps:

a. Enter the desired packet size in the Packet Size field.

b. Click Start to activate the test.

c. When desired, click Stop to stop the test.

When the test stops, the test results are displayed at the bottom of the page. You should check for lost packets that might indicate a possible problem with the wireless link. For best results, you should perform this test several times.

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Resetting the Access Point/Bridge to the Default Configuration

You can use the web-browser interface or the CLI to reset the access point/bridge to a factory default configuration.

Note The following steps reset all configuration settings to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys,

the IP address, and the SSID.

For additional information on access point/bridge default behavior, refer to the “Default IP Address

Behavior” section on page 7-6 and the “Default SSID and Radio Behavior” section on page 7-6.

Using the Web-Browser Interface

Follow the steps below to delete the current configuration and return all access point/bridge settings to the factory defaults using the Web-browser interface.

Step 1 Open your web-browser.

Step 2 Enter the bridge’s IP address in the browser address or location line and press Enter. An Enter Network

Step 3 Enter your username (default Cisco) in the User Name field.

Step 4 Enter the access point/bridge password (default Cisco) in the Password field and press Enter. The

Step 5 Click System Software and the System Software page appears.

Step 6 Click System Configuration and the System Configuration page appears.

Step 7 Click Default.

Step 8 After the access point/bridge reboots, you can reconfigure the access point/bridge by using the

Using the CLI

Password window appears.

Summary Status page appears.

Note If the access point/bridge is configured with a static IP address, the IP address does not change.

Web-browser interface or the CLI (refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Bridges or to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points).

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From the privileged EXEC mode, you can reset the access point/bridge configuration to factory default values using the CLI by following these steps:

Step 1 Enter erase nvram: to erase all NVRAM files including the startup configuration.

Step 2 Enter Y when the following CLI message displays: Erasing the nvram filesystem will remove all

configuration files! Continue? [confirm].

Step 3 Enter reload when the following CLI message displays: Erase of nvram: complete. This command

reloads the operating system.

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Step 4 Enter Y when the following CLI message displays: Proceed with reload? [confirm].

Caution Interrupting the boot process will damage the configuration file. Wait until the access point/bridge Install

Mode LED begins to blink green before continuing with CLI configuration changes. You can also see the following CLI message when the load process has finished: Line protocol on Interface Dot11Radio0, changed state to up.

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 to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Bridges or to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points).

The access point/bridge is configured with the factory default values including the IP address (set to receive an IP address using DHCP). To obtain the unit’s new IP address, you can use the show interface bvi1 CLI command.

Reloading the Access Point/Bridge Image

If your access point/bridge has a firmware failure, you must reload the complete image file using the Web-browser interface or by using the console serial port. You can use the browser interface if the access point/bridge firmware is operational. However, you can use the console serial port when the access point/bridge has a corrupt image.

Web-Browser Interface

You can also use the Web-browser interface to reload the access point/bridge image file. The Web-browser interface supports loading the image file using HTTP or TFTP interfaces.

Note Your access point/bridge configuration is not changed when you use the browser to reload the

image file.

Browser HTTP Interface

The HTTP interface enables you to browse to the access point/bridge image file on your PC and download the image to the unit. Follow the instructions below to use the HTTP interface:

Step 1 The PC you intend to use must be configured with a static IP address in the same subnet as the access

point.

Step 2 Open your web-browser.

Step 3 Enter the access point/bridge’s IP address in the browser address or location line and press Enter. An

Enter Network Password window appears.

Step 4 Enter your username in the User Name field.

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appears.

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Step 6 Click the System Software tab and then click Software Upgrade. The HTTP Upgrade page appears.

Step 7 Click Browse to locate the image file on your PC.

Step 8 Click Upload.

Step 9 After the access point/bridge reboots, you can reconfigure the unit by using the Web-browser interface

or the CLI (refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Bridges or to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points).

For additional information, click the Help icon on the Software Upgrade page.

Browser TFTP Interface

The TFTP interface enables you to use a TFTP server on a network device to load the access point/bridge image file. Follow the instructions below to use a TFTP server:

Step 1 The PC you intend to use must be configured with a static IP address in the same subnet as the access

point.

Step 2 Open your web-browser.

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Step 3 Enter the access point/bridge’s IP address in the browser address or location line and press Enter. An

Enter Network Password window appears.

Step 4 Enter your username in the User Name field.

Step 5 Enter the access point/bridge password in the Password field and press Enter. The Summary Status page

appears.

Step 6 Click System Software and then click Software Upgrade. The HTTP Upgrade page appears.

Step 7 Click TFTP Upgrade.

Step 8 Enter the IP address for the TFTP server in the TFTP Server field.

Step 9 Enter the filename for the access point/bridge image file (c1310-k9w7-tar.123-4.JA.tar) in the Upload

New System Image Tar File field. If the file is located in a subdirectory of the TFTP server root directory, include the relative path of the TFTP server root directory with the filename. If the file is in the TFTP root directory, enter only the filename.

Step 10 Click Upload.

Step 11 After the access point/bridge reboots, you can reconfigure the access point/bridge by using the

Web-browser interface or the CLI (refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Bridges or to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points).

For additional information click the Help icon on the Software Upgrade page.

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Obtaining the Access Point/Bridge Image File

You can obtain the access point/bridge image file from the Cisco.com software center by following these steps:

http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/sw-wireless.shtml

Step 12 Click Option 2: Aironet Wireless Software Display Tables.

Step 13 Find the access point firmware and utilities section and click Cisco Aironet 1300 Series (Cisco IOS

Software).

Step 14 Click on the access point/bridge image file, such as c1310-k9w7-tar.123-4.JA.tar.

Step 15 On the Encryption Authorization Form, enter the requested information, read the encryption

information, and check the boxes that apply.

Step 16 Click Submit.

Step 17 Read and accept the terms and conditions of the Software License Agreement.

Step 18 Select the image file again to download it.

Step 19 Download and save the image file to your hard drive and then exit the web-browser.

Reloading the Access Point/Bridge Image

Obtaining the TFTP Server Software

You can download TFTP server software from several web sites. Cisco recommends the shareware TFTP utility available at this URL:

http://tftpd32.jounin.net

Follow the instructions on the website for installing and using the utility.

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Translated Safety Warnings

This appendix provides translations of the safety warnings that appear in this publication. These translated warnings apply to other documents in which they appear in English. The following safety warnings appear in this appendix:

• Statement 84—Warning Definition, page A-2

• Statement 245B—Explosive Device Proximity Warning, page A-3

• Statement 346—RF Exposure Limits, page A-4

• Statement 1001—Work During Lightning Activity, page A-5

• Statement 1005—Circuit Breaker, page A-6

• Statement 1022—Disconnect Device, page A-7

• Statement 1024—Ground Conductor, page A-9

• Statement 1030—Equipment Installation, page A-10

• Statement 1033—SELV-IEC 60950 DC Power Supply, page A-12

• Statement 1040—Product Disposal, page A-13

• Statement 1052—Installing and Grounding the Antenna, page A-15

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Statement 84—Warning Definition

Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings

Warning

Waarschuwing

Varoitus

Attention

Warnung

Avvertenza

Advarsel

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Statement 245B—Explosive Device Proximity Warning

Aviso

¡Advertencia!

Varning!

Statement 245B—Explosive Device Proximity Warning

Warning

Waarschuwing

Varoitus

Attention

Warnung

Avvertenza

Advarsel

Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting

environment unless the device has been modified to be especially qualified for such use.

Statement 245B

Gebruik dit draadloos netwerkapparaat alleen in de buurt van onbeschermde ontstekers of in een omgeving met explosieven indien het apparaat speciaal is aangepast om aan de eisen voor een dergelijk gebruik te voldoen.

Älä käytä johdotonta verkkolaitetta suojaamattomien räjäytysnallien läheisyydessä tai räjäytysalueella, jos laitetta ei ole erityisesti muunnettu sopivaksi sellaiseen käyttöön.oen.

Ne jamais utiliser un équipement de réseau sans fil à proximité d'un détonateur non blindé ou dans un lieu présentant des risques d'explosion, sauf si l'équipement a été modifié à cet effet.

Benutzen Sie Ihr drahtloses Netzwerkgerät nicht in der Nähe ungeschützter Sprengkapseln oder anderer explosiver Stoffe, es sei denn, Ihr Gerät wurde eigens für diesen Gebrauch modifiziert und bestimmt.

Non utilizzare la periferica di rete senza fili in prossimità di un detonatore non protetto o di esplosivi a meno che la periferica non sia stata modificata a tale proposito.

Ikke bruk den trådløse nettverksenheten nært inntil uisolerte fenghetter eller i et eksplosivt miljø med mindre enheten er modifisert slik at den tåler slik bruk.

caps or in an explosive

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Aviso

¡Advertencia!

Varning!

Não opere o dispositivo de rede sem fios perto de cápsulas explosivas não protegidas ou num ambiente explosivo, a não ser que o dispositivo tenha sido modificado para se qualificar especialmente para essa utilização.

No utilizar un aparato de la red sin cable cerca de un detonador que no esté protegido ni tampoco en un entorno explosivo a menos que el aparato haya sido modificado con ese fin.

Använd inte den trådlösa nätverksenheten i närheten av oskyddade tändhattar eller i en explosiv miljö om inte enheten modifierats för att kunna användas i sådana sammanhang.

Statement 346—RF Exposure Limits

Warning

Waarschuwing

Volgens internationaal vastgestelde limieten voor blootstelling aan radiofrequentie (RF), dienen schotelantennes minimaal 22 cm verwijderd te zijn van het menselijk lichaam. Andere antennes dienen zich op minimaal 20 cm afstand van het menselijk lichaam te bevinden.

Statement 346

Varoitus

Attention

Warnung

Avvertenza

Advarsel

Aviso

Radiotaajuuksille altistumista koskevien kansainvälisten rajoitusten mukaan lautasantennien tulee olla sijoitettuna vähintään 22 senttimetrin päähän lähellä olevista henkilöistä. Muiden antennien tulee olla sijoitettuna vähintään 20 senttimetrin päähän lähellä olevista henkilöistä.

Pour respecter les limites d'exposition à la fréquence radio internationale, veillez à placer les antennes paraboliques à au moins 22 cm des personnes. Les autres antennes doivent être placées à au moins 20 cm des personnes.

In Übereinstimmung mit den in den internationalen Sicherheitsstandards verzeichneten Höchstwerten für den Kontakt mit Radiofrequenzen (RF) sollten Antennenschüsseln mindestens 22 cm von allen sich in der Nähe aufhaltenden Personen entfernt aufgestellt werden. Andere Antennen sollten mindestens 20 cm von allen sich in der Nähe aufhaltenden Personen entfernt aufgestellt werden.

Per attenersi ai limiti internazionali di esposizione alla frequenza radio (RF), l'antenna parabolica deve essere posizionata a un minimo di 22 cm di distanza dalle persone. Gli altri tipi di antenne devono essere posizionati a un minimo di 20 cm di distanza dalle persone.

Parabolantenner må plasseres minst 22 cm fra nærmeste person for å oppfylle internasjonale grenser for radiofrekvenseksponering. Andre antenner må plasseres minst 20 cm fra nærmeste person.

Para estar em conformidade com os limites internacionais de exposição à energia de radiofrequência (RF), as antenas parabólicas devem ser colocadas a uma distância mínima de 22 cm em relação às pessoas. Todas as outras antenas devem ser colocadas a uma distância mínima de 20 cm em relação às pessoas.

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Statement 1001—Work During Lightning Activity

¡Advertencia!

Varning!

Para cumplir con los límites de exposición de radio frecuencia (RF)internacional, es preciso ubicar las antenas parabólicas a un mínimo de 22 cm (8,7 pulgadas) de las personas que se encuentren cerca y otras antenas, a un mínimo de 20 cm (7,9 pulgadas) de las personas que se encuentren cerca.

I syfte att följa de internationella gränserna för radiofrekvensexponering (RF), skall parabolantenner placeras minst 22 cm från alla personer. Andra antenner bör placeras minst 20 cm från alla personer.

Statement 1001—Work During Lightning Activity

Warning

Waarschuwing

Varoitus

Attention

Warnung

Avvertenza

Advarsel

Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.

Statement 1001

Tijdens onweer dat gepaard gaat met bliksem, dient u niet aan het systeem te werken of kabels aan te sluiten of te ontkoppelen.

Älä työskentele järjestelmän parissa äläkä yhdistä tai irrota kaapeleita ukkosilmalla.

Ne pas travailler sur le système ni brancher ou débrancher les câbles pendant un orage.

Arbeiten Sie nicht am System und schließen Sie keine Kabel an bzw. trennen Sie keine ab, wenn es gewittert.

Non lavorare sul sistema o collegare oppure scollegare i cavi durante un temporale con fulmini.

Utfør aldri arbeid på systemet, eller koble kabler til eller fra systemet når det tordner eller lyner.

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Statement 1005—Circuit Breaker

Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings

Aviso

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Não trabalhe no sistema ou ligue e desligue cabos durante períodos de mau tempo (trovoada).

No operar el sistema ni conectar o desconectar cables durante el transcurso de descargas eléctricas en la atmósfera.

Vid åska skall du aldrig utföra arbete på systemet eller ansluta eller koppla loss kablar.

Statement 1005—Circuit Breaker

Warning

Waarschuwing

Varoitus

Attention

Warnung

Avvertenza

Advarsel

This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 15A

Statement 1005

Dit product is afhankelijk van de installatie van het gebouw voor beveiliging tegen kortsluiting (overstroom). Controleer of de beschermingsinrichting niet meer dan: 15A .

Tämä tuote on riippuvainen rakennukseen asennetusta oikosulkusuojauksesta ylivirtasuojauksesta). Varmista, että suojalaitteen mitoitus ei ole yli: 15A

Pour ce qui est de la protection contre les courts-circuits (surtension), ce produit dépend de l'installation électrique du local. Vérifiez que le courant nominal du dispositif de protection n'est pas supérieur à: 15A

Dieses Produkt ist darauf angewiesen, dass im Gebäude ein Kurzschluss- bzw. Überstromschutz installiert ist. Stellen Sie sicher, dass der Nennwert der Schutzvorrichtung nicht mehr als: 15A .

Questo prodotto dipende dall'impianto dell'edificio per quanto riguarda la protezione contro cortocircuiti (sovracorrente). Assicurarsi che il dispositivo di protezione non abbia un rating superiore a: 15A

Dette produktet er avhengig av bygningens installasjoner av kortslutnings (overstrøm)-beskyttelse. Påse at verneenheten ikke er merket høyere enn: 15A

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide

CONTENTS

Objectives

Preface

Audience

Organization

Conventions

Related Publications

Obtaining Documentation

Cisco.com

Documentation DVD

Documentation Feedback

Ordering Documentation

Cisco Product Security Overview

Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products

Obtaining Technical Assistance

Cisco Technical Support Website

Locating the Product Serial Number

Submitting a Service Request

Obtaining Additional Publications and Information

Definitions of Service Request Severity

Overview

Key Features

Power

Integrated Antenna

External Antenna

Ethernet Ports

Enclosure

Connectors

LEDs

Operating Roles

Network Configuration Examples

Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration

Port Aggregation or Redundancy Bridge Configuration

Point-to-Multipoint Bridge Configuration

Access Point Configuration

Workgroup Bridge Configuration

Installation Overview

Safety Warnings

All Installations

Safety Information

Outdoor and Vehicle Installations

Vehicle Bridge Installations

FCC Safety Compliance Statement

Safety Precautions

Typical Outdoor Installation Components

Installation Guidelines

Site Surveys

Unpacking the Access Point/Bridge

Package Contents

Before Beginning the Installation

Installation Summary

Mounting and Alignment Overview

Mounting the Access Point/Bridge

Mounting Hardware

Window Mounting

Multi-Function Mount

Access Point/Bridge Bracket

Mast Bracket

LEDs

Aligning the Bridge Antenna Using RSSI LED Indications

Using the Web-Browser Interface

Using the Web-Browser Interface Management Pages

Using Action Buttons

Character Restrictions in Entry Fields

Using Online Help

Connecting Locally to the Ethernet Port

Configuring the Access Point/Bridge for the First Time

Before You Start

Resetting the Access Point/Bridge to Default Settings

Default IP Address Behavior

Default SSID and Default Role

Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address

Connecting to the Access Point/Bridge Locally

Using the Power Injector’s Ethernet Port

Using the Power Injector’s Console Port