Cisco Systems AIRONET 1130AG User Manual
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Overview
Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Points combine mobility and flexibility with the enterprise-class
features required by networking professionals. WithamanagementsystembasedonCiscoIOSsoftware,
the 1130AG series access point is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver.
The access point contains two integrated radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g) and a 5-GHz radio
(IEEE 802.11a). You can configure the radios separately, using different settings on each.
The access point connects wireless and wired networks or is the center point of a stand-alone wireless
network. In large installations, wireless users within radio range of an access point can roam throughout
a facility while maintaining seamless, uninterrupted access to the network.
You can configure and monitor the access point using the command-line interface (CLI), the
browser-based management system, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), or Cisco
Structured Wireless-Aware Network (SWAN).
This chapter provides information on the following topics:
• Hardware Features, page 1-2
• Network Configuration Examples, page 1-7
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Hardware Features
Hardware Features
Key hardware features of the access point include:
• Dual-radio operation (see page 1-3)
• Ethernet port (see page 1-3)
• Console port (see page 1-3)
• LEDs, (see page 1-3)
• Multiple power sources (see page 1-4)
• UL 2043 certification (see page 1-4)
• Anti-theft features (see page 1-5)
Refer to Appendix C, “Access Point Specifications,” for a list of access point specifications.
Figure 1-1 shows the access point hardware features.
Figure 1-1 Access Point Hardware Features
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1 48-VDC power port 5 Padlock post
2 Ethernet port (RJ-45) 6 Mode button
3 Keyhole slot 7 Ethernet (E) and radio (R) LEDs
4 Console port (RJ-45) 8 Status LED
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Dual-Radio Operation
The access point supports simultaneous radio operation using a 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio and a 5-GHz
802.11a radio. Each radio uses dual-diversity integrated antennas.
The 5-GHz radio incorporates an Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) radio
transceiver operating in the UNII 5-GHz frequency bands. The 802.11g radio is called Radio0 and the
802.11a radio is called Radio1.
Ethernet Port
The auto-sensing Ethernet port accepts an RJ-45 connector, linking the access point to your 10BASE-T
or 100BASE-T Ethernet LAN. The access point can receive power through the Ethernet cable from a
power injector, switch, or power patch panel. The Ethernet MAC address is printed on the label on the
back of the access point (refer to Figure 1). The port is located in a cable bay area that is hidden by the
closed top cover (see Figure 1-1).
Note Do not attempt to connect a cable with a protective boot to the access point Ethernet port. Because of
limited space in the connection area, booted connectors will not fit.
Hardware Features
Console Port
Note Do not attempt to connect a cable with a protective boot to the access point console port. Because of
LEDs
The serial console port provides access to the access point’s command-line interface (CLI) using a
terminal emulator program. The port is located in a cable bay area that is hidden by the top cover (see
Figure 1-1). Use an RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable to connect your computer’s COM port to the access
point’s serial console port. (Refer to Appendix E, “Console Cable Pinouts,” for a description of the
console port pinouts.) Assign the following port settings to a terminal emulator to open the management
system pages: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, No parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control.
limited space in the connection area, booted connectors will not fit.
The access point has three LEDs to indicate Ethernet activity, radio activity, and status indications (refer
to the “Checking the Access Point LEDs” section on page 6-2 for additional information).
• The Status LED provides general operating status and error indications (top cover closed).
• The Ethernet LED is located in the cable bay area under the access point top cover. This LED signals
Ethernet traffic on the wired Ethernet LAN and provides Ethernet error indications.
• The Radio LED is located in the cable bay area under the access point top cover. This LED signals
that wireless packets are being transmitted or received over the radio interface and provides radio
error indications.
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Note The access point cover must be closed to view the Status LED but the cover must be open to view the
Ethernet and the Radio LEDs.
Figure 1-1 shows the locations of the three LEDs.
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