Cisco AIRONET 1000 User Manual

Cisco Aironet 1000 Series Lightweight Access Point Hardware Installation Guide

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CONTENTS

Preface vii

Audience vii

Purpose vii

Organization vii

Conventions viii

Related Publications x

Finding the Product Serial Number xi

Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines xii

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1 Overview 1-1

Guidelines for Using the Access Points 1-2

Hardware Features 1-2

Single or Dual-Radio Operation 1-4 Antennas Supported 1-4 Ethernet Port 1-5 LEDs 1-5 Power Sources 1-5 UL 2043 Certification 1-6 Anti-Theft Features 1-6

Network Configuration Example 1-7

2 Installing the Access Point 2-1

Safety Information 2-2

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FCC Safety Compliance Statement 2-2 General Safety Guidelines 2-2

Warnings 2-2

Unpacking the Access Point 2-3

Package Contents 2-3

Basic Installation Guidelines 2-3

Before Beginning the Installation 2-4

Access Point Layout and Connectors 2-5

Controller Discovery Process 2-6

Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network 2-7

Mounting Overview 2-8

Mounting Access Points Using a Ceiling-Mount Base 2-10 Mounting Access Points Using the Ceiling-Mount Clips 2-11 Mounting the Access Point Using a Projection Wall Mount Bracket 2-13 Mounting the Access Point Using the Flush-Mount Bracket 2-15

CHAPTER

Securing the Access Point Using a Security Cable 2-17

Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables 2-17

Connecting to an Ethernet Network with an Inline Power Source 2-18 Connecting to an Ethernet Network with Local Power 2-19

Powering Up the Access Point 2-19

Returning MAC Information 2-20

3 Troubleshooting 3-1

Guidelines for Using the Access Points 3-2

Using DHCP Option 43 3-2

Checking the Access Point LEDs 3-3

Low Power Condition 3-5

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APPENDIX

A Translated Safety Warnings A-1

B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information B-1

Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement

B-2

VCCI Statement for Japan B-3

Department of Communications—Canada B-4

Canadian Compliance Statement B-4

European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein B-5

Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive)

B-5

Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure B-7

Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan B-8

Japanese Translation B-8 English Translation B-8

Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan B-9

Access Points with IEEE 802.11a Radios B-9

Chinese Translation B-9 English Translation B-9

All Access Points B-10

Chinese Translation B-10 English Translation B-10

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Declaration of Conformity Statements B-11

Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries B-11

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C Access Point Specifications C-1

D Channels and Power Levels D-1

E Priming Access Points Prior to Deployment E-1

F Configuring DHCP Option 43 F-1

Overview F-2

Configuring Option 43 for 1000 Series Access Points F-3

Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Access Points

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Audience

Preface

This guide is f or the networ king pr ofessi on al wh o i nsta lls a nd mana ge s th e Cisco A iro ne t 10 00 Seri es Lightweight Access Point, hereafter referred to as the access point. These access points are pa rt of the Cisco Integrated Wireless Network Solution and require no ma nual configurat ion before they are mounted. The a cce ss po int i s au toma tica lly c onfigure d by a Ci sco Wireless LAN Contr ol ler us in g th e Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP).

To use this guide, yo u sh ould have experienc e wor king wi th a C isc o Wireless LAN C ontr oller and be familiar with the concepts and terminology of wireless local are a networks.

Purpose

This guide provides the infor mati on you need to install yo ur access point. For infor mation ab out the Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to the Cisco documentation sets available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. On the T echnical Support & Documentation home page, click Wireless and the docum enta tion i s lis ted u nder the “ Wireless LAN Co nt rolle rs” se c tion.

Organization

This guide is organized into these chapters:

Chapter 1, “Overview,” lists the software and hardware features of the access point and describes the

access point’s role in your net work.

Chapter 2, “Installing th e Access Point,” describes how to mount the access point on a desktop, wall, or

ceiling, how to co nne ct E ther ne t, seri al, an d power cables, and pro vi des an inst alla tio n sum mary, safety warnings, and general guideli nes.

Chapter 3, “Troubleshoot ing,” provide s trou ble shoo ting pr oc edur es for ba sic probl ems with the acc ess

point.

Appendix A, “Translated Safety Warnings,”indicates how to access the document that provides

translations of the safety warnings that appear in this publication.

Appendix B, “D ecl ara tio ns o f Conf or mit y and Regul at ory I nfo rm ati on ,” provides declarations of

conformity and regulatory information for the access point.

Appendix C, “Access Point Specifications,” lists technical specifications for the access point.

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Appendix D, “ Channe ls and Power Levels,” indicates how to access the document that lists the access

point radio channel s and the maxim um power levels supported by the world’s regulatory domains.

Appendix E, “Priming Access Points Prior to Deployment,” describes the proced ure t o pr e-co nf igur e an

access point wi th I P a ddr es ses and co ntrol le r infor ma tion.

Appendix F, “Configuring DHCP Option 43,” de scribes the p rocedure t o configure DHCP O ption 43.

Conventions

This publication use s the se conventions to co nvey instructions a nd info rmat ion: Command descriptions use these conventions:

Interactive examples use these conventions:

Preface

• Commands and keywords are in boldfac e text.

• Arguments for which you supply values are in it alic.

• Square brackets ([ ]) mean optional elements.

• Braces ({ }) group required choices, and vertical bars ( | ) separate the alternative elements.

• Braces and vertical bars within square brackets ([{ | }]) mean a required choice within an optional

element.

• Terminal sessions and system displays are in screen font.

• Information you ent er is in boldface screen font.

• Nonprinting charac ters, such as passwords or t abs, ar e in angl e brackets (< >) .

Notes, cautions, and timesavers use these conventions and symbols:

Tip Means the following will help you solve a problem. The tips information might not be troubleshooting

or even an action, but cou ld b e use ful i nfo rmat ion.

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

this manual.

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

or loss of data.

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Warning

Waarschuwing

Varoitus

Attention

Warnung

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).)

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).)

Avvertenza

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Aviso

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].)

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”).

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¡Advertencia!

Varning!

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].)

Related Publications

These documents provide complete information about the access point: These documents provide complete informat ion about the outdo or access poi nt:

• Release Notes for Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers and Lightweight Access Points

• Quick Start: Cisco Aironet 1000 Series Lightweight Outdoor Mesh Access Point

• Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide

Click this link to browse to the Cisco Wireless documentation hom e page:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_produ cts_support_c ategory_home.html

To browse to the 1000 series access point documentation, click Cisco Aironet 1000 Series listed under “Access Points.”

T o browse to the Cisco W ireless LAN Controller docume ntation, click Cisco 4400 Series Wireless LAN Controllers or Cisco 2000 Series Wireless LAN Controllers listed under “W ir eless LAN Controller s.”

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Finding the Product Serial Number

The access point seria l number is on th e right side of the housin g (refer to Figure 1).

Figure 1 Location of Serial Number Label

Finding the Product Serial Number

SN: XXXNNNNXXXX

142610, 781-000439-01 A0

The access point serial number label contains the following information:

• Model number, such as AIR -AP1 000-x -k9

• Serial number, such as VDF0636XXX X (11 alpha numeric di gits)

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

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• Location of manufactu re, such as Made in Singapore

You ne ed your pro duct serial number whe n requesti ng support from the Cisco Technical Assistance Center.

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For information on obtaining docume ntatio n, obtaini ng support , providing docum entat ion fee dback, security guidelines, and also recommended aliases and general Cisco documents, see the monthly What’s New in Cisco Product Documentation, w hic h also li sts a ll new and revised C i sco technical documentation , at:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html

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Overview

The Cisco Aironet 1000 Ser ies Light weight A ccess Points (h ereaft er call ed access points) combine mobility and flexib ility w ith the ent erp ri se-c lass feat ur es requ ire d by n etwor king pr ofession al s. T he se access points are part of the Cisco Integrated Wireless Network Solution and require no manual configuration before they are mounted. The access point is automatically configured by a Cisco Wireless LAN Controlle r (h erea ft er ca ll ed a controller) using the Light we ig h t Acc e s s P o in t P ro t oco l (LWA PP ).

The access po int c onta ins t wo i ntegra ted radi o s: a 2.4- GHz r adi o (IE EE 8 02.11g ) and a 5 -G Hz radi o (IEEE 802.11a). Us ing a cont roller, you can configure the radios sep arate ly with di fferent setti ngs on each.

In the Cisco Centralized Wireless LAN Architecture, access points operate in the lightweight mode (as opposed to autonomous mod e). The ac cess poin ts associ ate to a contro ller. The controller ma nages the configuration, f irmw are, and control tr ansactions such as 8 02.1x authentic ation. In ad dition, all wire less traffic is tunneled through the controller.

LWAPP is an Inte rne t En gine eri ng Task Force (IETF) draft protocol th at define s the cont r ol me ssagin g for setup and path authentication and run-time operations. LWAPP also defines the tunneling mechanism for data traffic.

In an LWAPP environment, a lightweight access point discovers a controller by using LWAPP discovery mechanisms and then sends it an LWAPP join request. The controller sends the access point an LWAPP join response allo win g th e a cc ess po int to j oin the c ontr oller. When the access point is associated with a controller, it downloads new operating system software if the versions on the access point and controller do not match. After an access point is associated to a controller, you are able to reassign it to any controller on your network.

L WAPP secures the contro l communicat ion between th e access p oint and contr oller by means of a secure key distribution, utilizing X.509 certificates on both the access point and controller.

This chapter provides information on the following topics:

• Guidelines for Using the Access Points, page 1-2

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• Network Configuration Examp le, page 1-7

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Guidelines for Using the Access Points

You shou ld keep the se guideli nes in mind when you use t he access poi nts:

• The access points can only communicate with controllers and can not operate independently.

• The access points communicate only with co ntrollers a nd do not support Wireless Domain Services

(WDS). The access points cann ot communicat e with WDS de vices. Ho wev er , the contr oller prov ides functionality equivalent to WDS when the access point associates to it.

• The access poin ts su ppor t L ay er 2 or Lay er 3 LWAPP comm un icatio ns w ith t he contro l lers . In

Layer 2 operation, the acce ss poi nt and the contr oller mu st be on the sam e subn et and co mmun icate with each other using MAC addresses in encaps ulated Eth ernet fr ames . This opera tion is not scalable to larger networks and not reco mmen ded by Cisco.

In Layer 3 operation, the access point an d the controlle r can be on the same or di fferen t subnets. The access point communicates with the controller using standard IP packets. Layer 3 operation is scalable and is recommende d by Cisco. A Layer 3 ac cess point on a different subnet than the controller requires a DHCP server on the access point subnet and a route to the controller. The route to the controller must have destinati on UDP ports 12222 and 12223 open for LWAPP communications. The route to the primary, secondary, and tertiary controllers must allow IP packet fragments.

• Before deploying your access poi nts ensure t he following has been done :

Chapter 1 Overview

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Your c ontro llers a re c onn ect ed t o swi tch port s tha t a re co nfigured as tru nk port s.

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Your access points are connected to switch ports that are configured as untagged access ports

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A DHCP server is re ac habl e by yo ur acc ess poin ts a nd has b ee n co nfigur ed w ith Opt ion 43 . Option 43 is used to provide the IP addresses of the Management Interfaces of your controllers. Typically, a DHCP server can be configured on a Ci sco sw itch.

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Optionally a DNS server can be configured to enable “CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER.<local domain>” to resolve to the IP address of the Management Interface of your controller.

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Your controllers are configured and reachable by the access points.

Hardware Features

Key hardware features of the access point inclu de:

• Single or dual-radio oper ation (see page 1-4)

• Ethernet port (see page 1-5)

• LEDs, (see page 1-5)

• Multiple power sources (see page 1-5)

• Anti-theft features (see page 1-6)

• UL 2043 certificatio n ( see pa ge 1-6)

1-2

Refer to Appendix C, “Access Point Specifications,” for a list of access point specifications.

Figure 1-2 shows the access point.

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Hardware Features

Figure 1-1 Access Point Configurations

Power

Alarm

2.4 GHz

5 GHz

1 2

5 GHz

2.4 GHz

Power

Alarm

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1 Integrated anten nas on ly (AIR- A P1010 ) 2 Integrated antennas and external antenna

connectors (AIR- AP1020 and A IR-A P103 0)

Figure 1-2 illustrates the left side connectors on the access point.

Figure 1-2 Access Point Left Side Connectors

24 GHz Left

48 v

250Ma

3 4

Ethernet

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Chapter 1 Overview

Figure 1-3 illustrates the right side connectors on the access point.

Figure 1-3 Access Point Right Side Connectors

5 GHz 24 GHz Right

1 5-GHz antenna c onnec to r (r i ght) 3 2.4-GHz antenna c onnec tor (r ight) 2 Security key slot

Single or Dual-Radio Operation

The access point support s single or simult aneous du al radio ope ration usi ng a 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio and a 5-GHz 802.11a radio. The radios use integrated sector patch antennas or external antennas (see the

“Antennas Supported ” secti on).

The 5-GHz rad io i ncor por ate s a n Unl ice nsed N ationa l I nf orm ati on In fr ast ruc ture ( UNI I) radi o transceiver operating in the UNII 5-GH z freq uency bands.

Antennas Supported

The access po in ts are availab le i n th re e co nfigur at ions :

• AIR-AP1010—Support s only integrate d anten nas

• AIR-AP1020—Supp orts integrate d and externa l antenna s

• AIR-AP1030—Supp orts integrate d and externa l antenna s

The 2.4 GHz a nd 5 GHz r adi os h ave two integrate d 6 d Bi di rec tiona l p atc h a nte nnas. T he i ntegra ted antennas provide diversity operation for the 2.4 GHz radio. The antennas are located on the front and back sides of the access point.

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Caution The access point, the antennas, and the power source (power injector or power module) are not designed

for outdoor use a nd mu st be loca ted in an ind oor environment .

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Hardware Features

Table 1-1 lists the suppo rte d exte rnal ant enna s.

Table 1-1 Supported External Antennas

Ethernet Port

LEDs

2.4-GHz Antennas

AIR-ANT5959 diversity omnidirectional

Gain (dBi) 5-GHz Antennas

2.0

AIR-ANT5135D-R omnidirectional

Gain (dBi)

3.5 AIR-ANT4941 dipole 2.2 AIR-ANT5160V-R omnidirectional 6.0 AIR-ANT1728 omnidirectional 5.2 AIR-ANT2506 om nidir ect iona l 5.2 AIR-ANT3213 diversity omnidirectional

5.2 AIR-ANT1729 patch 6.0 AIR-ANT2012 diversity patch 6.5

The auto-sensing Ethernet port accepts an RJ-45 connector, linking the access point to your 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (see Figure 1-2). The access point can r ecei ve p owe r throug h the Ethe rnet cable from a power injector, switch, or power patch panel. Th e Eth er ne t MAC address is printe d on the label on the side of the access point (refer to the “Finding the Product Ser ial Nu mber” sec tion on

page xi).

The access point has four LE Ds to provide a visual in dicati on of access poi nt opera tions (refe r to the

“Checking th e A cce ss Poin t LE D s” secti on on p age 3-3 for additional information).

Power Sources

Warning

• Power LED

• Alarm LED

• 2.4 GHz LED

• 5 GHz LED

The access point can receive power from an external power module or from inline power using the Ethernet cable . The ac cess point s uppo rts th e IEE E 80 2.3 af inli ne power stan da rd. U sing i nlin e power, you do not need to run a power cord to the a cces s point becau se power is suppl ied over the Etherne t cable.

This product must be connected to a Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af compliant power source or an IEC60950 compliant limited power source.

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Hardware Features

The access poin t sup por ts t he f ol lowing power sour ce s:

• Power module (AIR-PWR-1000= )

• Inline power:

Note The access point requires 12 W of inline power. Some switches and patch panels might not provide

enough power to operate the access point. If the access point is unable to determine that the power source can supply sufficien t po wer, the access point does not activate the radios and does not turn on the Power LED.

UL 2043 Certification

The access point has adequ ate fire resis tance and low smoke-pro ducing ch aract eristics sui table for operation in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings, in accordance with Section 300-22(c) of the NEC, and with Sec tions 2- 128, 12-0 10(3) and 12- 100 of the Canadian Electrical Code , Part 1, C 22. 1.

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An inline power capable swi tch, s uch a s th e Cisc o C ataly st 35 50 PWR X L, 3 560- 48PS, 3570-48PS, 4500 with 802.3A F PoE module, or the 650 0 with 802.3A F PoE module

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Other inline power swi tc hes sup port ing the IE EE 802. 3a f inlin e power stan da rd

Caution Access points mounted in a building’s environmental air space must be powered usin g Po E to c ompl y

with safety regulations.

Caution The external antennas, the power inject or (AIR-P WRIN J-1000AF =) and th e power module

(AIR-PWR-1000=) are not tested to UL 2043 and should not be placed in a building’s environmental air space.

Caution The Ethernet cables to your access points must be rated for above the ceiling mounting.

Anti-Theft Features

The access poin t sup por ts t wo sec ur ity c abl e keyholes (se e Figure 1-2 and Figure 1-3) to secure the access point using a standard security cable, like those used on laptop computers.

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Network Configuration Example

The access poin ts su ppor t L ay er 2 or Lay er 3 ne twor k o pera tio n. In L ayer 2 configur ation s, t he a cce ss point and the controller are on the same subnet and communicate with encapsulated Ethernet frames using MAC addresses rather than IP addresses. Layer 2 configurations are typically not scalable into larger networks. Additionally, Layer 2 operation is supporte d only by the Cisco 440 0 se ries cont rol ler s.

Access points and controller s in Layer 3 configurat ions use IP add resses and UDP packet s, which ca n be routed through l arge netwo rks. L aye r 3 o pera tio n is sca lab le an d re comm end ed by Cisc o.

Figure 1-4 illustrates a typical Layer 3 wireless network configuration containing access points and a

controller.

Figure 1-4 Typical Layer 3 Access Point Network Configuration Example

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Figure 1-5 illustrates a typical Layer 2 network conf ig ura tion. In a La yer 2 c onfiguration, the controller

and the access points are on the same subnet.

Figure 1-5 Typical Layer 2 Access Point Network Configuration Example

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Installing the Access Point

This chapter describes the installation of the access point and includes these sections:

• Safety Informat ion, p ag e 2-2

• Warnings, page 2-2

• Unpacking the Access Po int, page 2-3

• Basic Installation Guidelines, page 2-3

• Before Beginning the I nsta llat ion, pag e 2-4

• Controller Discovery Process, page 2-6

• Mounting Overview, page 2-8

• Securing the Acce ss Po int U sing a Se cu rity C ab le, page 2-17

• Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables, page 2-17

• Powering Up the Access Point, page 2-19

• Returning MAC Information , pag e 2-20

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Safety Information

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

FCC Safety Compliance Statement

The FCC with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adop ted a safet y standar d for human exposur e to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. When used with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Ci sco Airo net product s meet th e uncontrol led environmental limits found i n OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991. Prop er insta llation of this radio ac cord ing to the ins tructio ns found in this manual will result in user exposure that is substantially below the FCC recommended limits.

General Safety Guidelines

Do not hold any c ompone nt co nt ain in g a ra di o so t h at the an t enn a i s ver y cl ose to or tou ch ing any exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.

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Warnings

Warning

Translated v ersions of all safety wa rnings are a vailable in the safety warning document that shipped with your access poin t or on Cisc o.co m. To browse to the documen t on Cisc o. co m, re fer to Appendix A,

“Translated Safety Warnings” for instructions.

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

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas should be located at a minimum of 7.9 inches (20 cm) or more from the body of all persons.

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

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Unpacking the Access Point

Warning

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

Unpacking the Access Point

Follow these steps to unpack the access point:

Step 1 Open the shipping container and carefully remove the contents. Step 2 Return all pack i ng ma ter ials t o t he sh ippi ng conta ine r and save it. Step 3 Ensure that all items listed in the “Package Contents” section are included in the shipment. Check each

item for damage. If any item is damage d or missin g, notif y your autho rized Cisc o sales repre sentat ive.

Package Contents

Each access point pack age co ntain s the foll owing items:

• Cisco Aironet 1000 series light weight access point

• Ceiling mount kit (ceiling-mount base, two ceiling-mount clips, two screws, and two washers)

• Quick Start Guide: Cis co A ironet 1000 Seri es Li ghtw eigh t Ac cess Points

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• Translated Safety Warnings for Cisco Aironet 1000 Series Lightweight Access Po ints

• Cisco product registration an d Cisco docum entati on feedba ck card s

Basic Installation Guidelines

Because the acc ess poin t i s a ra dio device, it is su sce pti ble to int erfe renc e t hat can r edu ce thro ughp ut and range. Follow these basic guidelines to ensure the best possible performance:

• Ensure a site survey has been performed to determine the optimum placem ent of access points. Refer

to the Cisco Aironet 1000 Series Light weig ht A cce ss Point Deployment Guide fo r site survey information.

• Check the latest release notes to ensure that your controller software version supports the access

points to be insta lled. You can find the controller release not es by se lec ting y our con trol ler unde r Wireless LAN Controllers at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_produ cts_support_c ategory_home.html

• Ensure that access points are not mounted closer than 20 cm (7.9 in) from

• Do not mount the access point within 3 ft (91.4 cm) of metal obstructions. Refer to the Cisco Aironet

1000 Series Lightweight Acce ss Point Deployment Guide for additional information.

• Install the access point away from microwave ovens. Microwave ovens operate on the same

frequency as the access point and can ca use signa l interfe rence .

• Always mount the acce ss p oint vertic ally (st andin g u p o r hangi ng down).

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• Do not mount the ac cess point out side o f buildings.

• Do not mount the a cce ss poi nts on building perime ter walls unl ess out side coverage is de sire d.

• When mounting an access point in the corner of a right-angle hallway intersection, mount the access

point at a 45-degree ang l e to the t wo ha llways (s ee Figu re 2 -1). The ac cess point int ern al a nte nna s are not omnidirectio nal and cover a larger are a when mou nted thi s way.

Figure 2-1 Mounting the Access Point in the Correct Direction

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Ensure that the access point is on the same subnet as the primary, secondary, or tertiary controllers

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or has a DHCP server on the subnet with a route to the controllers.

Before Beginning the Installation

Before you begin the installation, review these sections to become familiar with the access point, the mounting hardware, and t he d ep loymen t pr oc ed ure:

• Access Point Layout a nd Co nne cto rs, page 2-5

• Controller Discovery Process, page 2-6

• Mounting Overview, page 2-8

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Access Point Layout and Connectors

Figure 2-2 illustrates the connectors on the left side of the access point.

Figure 2-2 Access Point Left Side Connectors

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Figure 2-3 illustrates the right side of the access point.

Figure 2-3 Access Point Right Side Connectors

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