Cisco Aironet 600 Series User Manual

Cisco Aironet 600 Series OfficeExtend
Access Point User Guide

Last Updated: August 2014

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Preface v

Audience v

Document Organization v

Conventions vi

Related Documentation vi

CONTENTS

CHAPTER

CHAPTER

1 Unpacking and Installing the Access Point 1-1

Unpacking the Access Point 1-1

Placing the Access Point 1-1

Parts of the Access Point 1-3

Installing the Access Point 1-4

Resetting the Access Point 1-5

Understanding the Access Point LEDs 1-5

2 Access Point GUI 2-1

Accessing the GUI 2-1

Home Page 2-2

AP Info 2-3
SSID 2-3
Client 2-4

Configuration Page 2-4

System Tab 2-6
SSID Tab 2-7
DHCP Tab 2-8
WAN Tab 2-8
Firewall 2-9
Download/Upload 2-12

Event Log Page 2-13

Network Diagnostics 2-13

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3 Configuring the Access Point 3-1

Configuring the Wireless LAN Controller IP Address on the Access Point 3-1

Configuring Radio Channels on the Access Point 3-2

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Contents

Configuring Personal Wireless LANs 3-3

Troubleshooting 3-4

CHAPTER

CHAPTER

4 Functionalities of the Access Point 4-1

Using the Split Tunneling Feature for Local Printing 4-1

Prerequisites for Adding a Local Printer 4-1
Adding the Local Printer in Windows 4-2
Adding the Local Printer in Mac OS 4-3

5 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information 5-1

Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement 5-1

Industry Canada 5-2

Canadian Compliance Statement 5-2

European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein 5-3

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

Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil 5-6

Access Point Models 5-6
Regulatory Information 5-6
Portuguese Translation 5-7
English Translation 5-7

Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure 5-7

Declaration of Conformity Statements 5-7

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Preface

The Preface contains the following sections:

• Audience, page v

• Document Organization, page v

• Conventions, page vi

• Related Documentation, page vi

Audience

This document is for experienced network administrators who configure and maintain Cisco wireless
LAN controllers and Cisco lightweight access points. It contains information useful to users who
connect to a network via a Cisco Aironet 600 Series OfficeExtend Access Point, which is referred to as
the access point or as the AP in this document.

Document Organization

The following table describes the contents of each chapter in this document:

Table 1 Document Organization

Chapter and Title Description

Chapter 1, “Unpacking and
Installing the Access Point”

Chapter 2, “Access Point GUI” This chapter describes the various pages in the access point’s GUI.

Chapter 3, “Configuring the
Access Point”

Chapter 4, “Functionalities of
the Access Point”

Chapter 5, “Declarations of
Conformity and Regulatory
Information”

This chapter provides information on unpacking and installing the
access point. It also gives you instructions on placement, and a
description of the parts of the access point.

This chapter provides information on how to configure the access
point for use.

This chapter provides information about certain end-user
functionalities provided via the access point, including those which
are accessed via other external systems.

This chapter contains declarations of conformity and regulatory
information for the Cisco Aironet 600 Series OfficeExtend Access
Point.

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Conventions

The following table describes conventions used in this document:

Table 2 Command Syntax Guide

Convention Description

boldface Commands and keywords.

italic Command input that is supplied by you.

[ ] Keywords or arguments that appear within square brackets are optional.

{ x | x | x } A choice of keywords (represented by x) appears in braces separated by

vertical bars. You must select one.

^ or Ctrl Represent the key labeled Control. For example, when you read ^D or

Ctrl-D, you should hold down the Control key while you press the D key.

screen font Examples of information displayed on the screen.

boldface screen font Examples of information that you must enter.

< > Nonprinting characters, such as passwords, appear in angled brackets.

[ ] Default responses to system prompts appear in square brackets.

Note Means reader needs to take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered

in the manual.

Tip Means the following information will help you solve a problem.

Caution Means reader needs to be careful. In this situation, you might perform an action that could result in

equipment damage or loss of data.

Related Documentation

In addition to the information provided in this publication, you might need to refer to the following
documents:

• Cisco Wireless LAN Controller configuration guides.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10315/products_installation_and_configuration_guides_l
ist.html

• Cisco Wireless LAN Controller command references.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10315/prod_command_reference_list.html

• Cisco Wireless LAN Controller System Message Guide.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10315/products_system_message_guides_list.html

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

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10315/prod_release_notes_list.html

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Unpacking and Installing the Access Point

This chapter provides the following information:

• Unpacking the Access Point, page 1-1

• Placing the Access Point, page 1-1

• Parts of the Access Point, page 1-3

• Installing the Access Point, page 1-4

• Resetting the Access Point, page 1-5

• Understanding the Access Point LEDs, page 1-5

Unpacking the Access Point

Each Cisco Aironet 600 Series OfficeExtend Access Point package contains the following items:

• Cisco Aironet 600 Series OfficeExtend Access Point

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• Ethernet Cable

• Cisco Aironet AP600 Series Power Module (universal power supply)

• Quick reference guide

• Cisco product registration and Cisco documentation feedback cards

Placing the Access Point

To ensure the best RF coverage for your access point, place your access point in an area as close to the
wireless clients as possible and practical to do so.

If the Internet source or gateway router is in a remote area, position your access point away from metal
obstructions.

The access point can be placed/mounted in a horizontal position, as the access point has rubber feet on
its bottom panel.

The access point may also be mounted in a vertical position using the supplied cradle or wall mounted
slots.

Note The distance between the mounting hole slots is 158.75 mm (6.25 in).

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Note Cisco is not responsible for damages occurred by unsecured wall-mounting hardware.

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Areas to avoid or places that may result in reduced range or performance are as follows.

• In a basement of a multi-story home, as the signals must penetrate many walls.

• Near large obstructions that can block the radio signals. Avoid areas like metal cabinets or

refrigerators.

• On the floor under a metal desk or other dense or conductive objects.

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Parts of the Access Point

Parts of the Access Point

1 Local Ethernet LEDs 1 through 3 8 WA N Po rt

2 Remote LAN LED 9 Remote LAN Port

3 Status LED 10 Local Ethernet Ports 1 through 3

4 Wireless LED 11 Reset Button

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5 WAN LED 12 Power Toggle Switch

6 USB LED (future) 13 Power Connector

7 Power Indicator LED

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Installing the Access Point

To install the Cisco Aironet 600 Series OfficeExtend Access Point, follow these steps:

Step 1 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port of your home router/gateway.

Step 2 Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into the WAN port of the 600 Series OfficeExtend Access Point.

Note The 600 Series OfficeExtend Access Point has different power requirements than other Cisco

enterprise access points, and this unit will be damaged if incorrect power is applied. Please refer
to the 600 Series OfficeExtend Access Point specifications for power supply requirements.

Step 3 Insert the power cord into the power connector of the 600 Series OfficeExtend Access Point.

Step 4 Plug the other end of the power cord into your power source.

Step 5 Press the power toggle switch on the access point to the ON position.

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Step 6 Use the 600 Series OfficeExtend Access Point LED table (Table 1-1 on page 1-5) to understand the

LEDs located on the top panel of the access point.

Note The process of connecting the 600 Series OfficeExtend Access Point should only take 1 to 2 minutes.

Your unit may require a software image download. If so, once the connection is made, the Status LED
on the top of the unit will flash blue. The Status LED continues flashing until download is complete.
When the download is complete, your access point will restart. Once connected to the controller, the
Status LED will display a solid blue or purple.

Step 7 If your IT administrator has not pre-provisioned the 600 Series Office Extend AP with the IP address of

the Primary Wireless LAN Controller, please follow the steps in the procedure “Configuring the Wireless

LAN Controller IP Address on the Access Point” section on page 3-1, to configure this address.

Note You do not need to configure any SSIDs for your 600 Series OfficeExtend Access Point to connect to

your company network. The access point receives the company SSID when it connects to the company
network by way of the Internet. If you have problems connecting to your company network, contact your
IT administrator. You can configure your local SSID Wireless LAN for other devices. See “Configuring

Radio Channels on the Access Point” section on page 3-2 for more information.

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Note Cisco Aironet 600 Series OfficeExtend access points are designed to work behind a router or other

gateway device that is using network address translation (NAT). NAT allows a device, such as a home
router or gateway, to act as an agent between the Internet (public) and a personal network (private),
thereby enabling an entire group of computers to be represented by a single IP address. There is not limit
to the number of Cisco Aironet 600 Series OfficeExtend access points that can be deployed behind a
single NAT device.

Resetting the Access Point

To reset a 600 Series OfficeExtend AP, hold the mode button (next to the power button) down for
20 seconds to clear the configuration and restart the unit with the factory default settings.

Understanding the Access Point LEDs

The LEDs on the top panel indicate the operating status of the unit. Table 1-1 provides LED status
indications for 600 Series OfficeExtend Access Points. A properly functioning and configured AP
transitions from blinking blue to solid within ten minutes. Usually the time will be much shorter.

Resetting the Access Point

Table 1-1 LED Status Indications for 600 Series OfficeExtend Access Points

Status LED Meaning

Purple Association status, when CAPWAP is connected: Normal

operating condition, but no wireless client associated.

Blue Association status, when CAPWAP is connected: Normal

operating condition, at least one wireless client association.

Flashing blue Operating Status: Software upgrade in progress.

Flashing orange Operating Status: No IP address, waiting for DHCP IP.

Cycling through purple, orange, and
blue

Cycling through purple, orange Operating Status: Discovery/join process in progress, with

Orange Cisco IOS errors: Software failure; try disconnecting and

Operating Status: Discovery/join process in progress, no
client associated.

client associated.

reconnecting unit power.

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