Cisco Systems 1300 User Manual

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

April 2005

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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

CONTENTS

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

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

CHAPTER

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

CHAPTER

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

CHAPTER

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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G

LOSSARY

I

NDEX

F Load-Dump Protection for Transportation Vehicles F-1

Load-Dump Protection F-1

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Objectives

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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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

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 [e-mail].

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 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— [e-mail]

• Nonemergencies— [e-mail]

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

SN: AAANNNNXXXX

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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

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: [phone] (Australia: 1 800 805 227)
EMEA: [phone]
USA: 1 800 553-2447

For a complete list of Cisco TAC contacts, go to this URL:

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

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Definitions of Service Request Severity

To ensure that all service requests are reported in a standard format, Cisco has established severity
definitions.

Severity 1 (S1)—Your network is “down,” or there is a critical impact to your business operations. You
and Cisco will commit all necessary resources around the clock to resolve the situation.

Severity 2 (S2)—Operation of an existing network is severely degraded, or significant aspects of your
business operation are negatively affected by inadequate performance of Cisco products. You and Cisco
will commit full-time resources during normal business hours to resolve the situation.

Severity 3 (S3)—Operational performance of your network is impaired, but most business operations
remain functional. You and Cisco will commit resources during normal business hours to restore service
to satisfactory levels.

Severity 4 (S4)—You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or
configuration. There is little or no effect on your business operations.

Obtaining Additional Publications and Information

Information about Cisco products, technologies, and network solutions is available from various online
and printed sources.

• Cisco Marketplace provides a variety of Cisco books, reference guides, and logo merchandise. Visit

Cisco Marketplace, the company store, at this URL:

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

• Cisco Press publishes a wide range of general networking, training and certification titles. Both new

and experienced users will benefit from these publications. For current Cisco Press titles and other
information, go to Cisco Press at this URL:

http://www.ciscopress.com

• Pack et magazine is the Cisco Systems technical user magazine for maximizing Internet and

networking investments. Each quarter, Packet delivers coverage of the latest industry trends,
technology breakthroughs, and Cisco products and solutions, as well as network deployment and
troubleshooting tips, configuration examples, customer case studies, certification and training
information, and links to scores of in-depth online resources. You can access Packet magazine at
this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/packet

• iQ Magazine is the quarterly publication from Cisco Systems designed to help growing companies

learn how they can use technology to increase revenue, streamline their business, and expand
services. The publication identifies the challenges facing these companies and the technologies to
help solve them, using real-world case studies and business strategies to help readers make sound
technology investment decisions. You can access iQ Magazine at this URL:

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

• Internet Protocol Journal is a quarterly journal published by Cisco Systems for engineering

professionals involved in designing, developing, and operating public and private internets and
intranets. You can access the Internet Protocol Journal at this URL:

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• World-class networking training is available from Cisco. You can view current offerings at

this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/index.html

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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

Key Features

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:

–

Bridge mode

Chapter 1 Overview

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Access point mode

–

Workgroup bridge mode

Figure 1-1 Access Point/Bridge Configurations

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2 External antenna access point/bridge

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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)

–

48-VDC input power

–

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

• Cisco Aironet Power Injector LR2T—optional transportation version

–

–

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

DC power supplied from a vehicle battery

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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

Chapter 1 Overview

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

–

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

• External antenna access point/bridge configuration

–

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

–

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

LEDs

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2

3

4

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2 Left antenna connector (external antenna

4 LEDs

access point/bridge configuration only)

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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S Status LED (S) I Install LED (I)

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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:

Chapter 1 Overview

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.

–

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.

–

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.

–

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.

–

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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Refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Bridges and to the Cisco IOS
Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for additional information on the

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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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

Chapter 1 Overview

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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Installation Overview

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

Safety Warnings

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

Warnings.”

All Installations

Chapter 2 Installation Overview

Warning

Warning

Warning

Warning

Warning

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.”)

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.

Statement 245B

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.

Statement 1001

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

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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.

Statement 1040

Statement 1024

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