Cisco CBW140AC quick start Guide

QUICK START GUIDE

Cisco Business CBW140AC Starter Kit

Thank you for choosing the Cisco Business CBW140AC Starter Kit.

This kit contains an access point and mesh extenders to easily create a wireless network that provides network access and coverage close to users where network cabling may not exist. This Quick Start Guide will get you up and running in no time.

CBW140AC Access Point

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What’s in the Box:

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CONSOLE

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● Cisco Business CBW140AC Access Point

● Cisco Business CBW142ACM Mesh Extenders (2)

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PoE Injector

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Quick Start Guide

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Ethernet Cable

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Mounting Kit

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Technical Support Contact List

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Pointer Card China RoHS

● Compliance Information (for EU SKU only)

First, You’ll Need...

●An active internet connection

●A router (to act as your DHCP server)

●A computer with Wi-Fi capability (not connected to an active wireless network)

●A Cisco Business PoE switch, PoE router or PoE injector (included)

●A QR code reader (if not using the Cisco Business app). Free QR code readers are available for Android and Apple products.

CBW142ACM Mesh Extender

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CBW140AC Product Features

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2RJ-45 Console Port (For tech support only)

3PoE-In Port (Ethernet Uplink Port)

4Mode Button

5Security Screw Hole

6Mounting Bracket

CBW142ACM Product Features

1Status LED

2QR Code (MAC Address and Seriel Number)

3Mode Button (on side)

4Kensington Lock (on side)

5AC Plug (will vary by country)

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Cisco Business CBW140AC Starter Kit | Quick Start Guide

First, set up the Access Point

Internet

Cisco Business PoE Router/Switch or PoE Injector

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Cisco Business CBW140AC Access Point

Preparing the Access Point

1Connect your access point via ethernet cable (provided) directly to a PoE LAN port on your router or switch. You can use the PoE injector (provided) if you do not have a PoE capable router or switch.

Use the ethernet cable to connect the access point to the PoE injector and then connect the injector to a

LAN port on your router or switch.

2 Adding to an existing wireless network? See the “Add to an existing wireless network” section below. If setting up a new nework the device will begin initial boot up. The LED will cycle through various patterns of green, amber, and red. This is normal and can take up to 6 minutes. The device is not ready until the

LED is consistently blinking green or solid green. Once this occurs you can proceed to “Configure the

Access Point”.

Add to an existing wireless network

Allow the access point to boot up and automatically update its firmware and configuration to match the existing network. This can take ten minutes or more and the LED will cycle through green, amber and red. This is normal. Once the LED is blinking green or solid green the setup is complete and the AP has joined the network.

Configure the Access Point

Download the Cisco Business app

Download the free Cisco Business app via Google Play or the App Store. After downloading, search for SSID “CiscoBusiness-Setup” and connect using the passphrase “cisco123”. Open the app and follow the “Set up my network” steps. Make sure to turn “Mesh” option to on. Once the access point setup is complete proceed to “Add the Mesh Extenders”.

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If you do not wish to use the Cisco Business app you can use the Web UI for setup. These instructions can be found online in the quick start guide for each product. Please see the “Support” section for more informaion.

Cisco Business CBW140AC Starter Kit | Quick Start Guide

Add the Mesh Extenders

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Cisco Business CBW142ACM Mesh Extenders

Preparing Your Product

1 Connect to the SSID of the Master AP on your device. Using the Cisco Business app select the discovered master and log in. Select “Add a device”. Follow the instructions on the app. It will ask you to scan the QR code on the mesh extender to obtain the MAC address, the QR code location is depicted in the diagram above. Once it says that the device has been successfully added proceed to step 2 .

2 Plug the mesh extender into a power outlet. The mesh extender will begin initial boot up. During this process the LED will cycle through red, amber and green over several minutes as it boots and updates its firmware to match the network. When the LED is solid or blinking green the device is connected and you can repeat the process to set up the other mesh extender.

Mount and Ground

Cisco Business Wireless access points and mesh extenders can be mounted in several configurations—on a suspended ceiling, on a hard ceiling or wall or in the plenum air space above a suspended ceiling.

For detailed mounting instructions, see the ”Administration Guide”

Support

For Cisco support and additional product documentation, including the Administration Guide for the CBW140AC Access Point visit: cisco.com/go/cbw140ac

For Cisco support and additional product documentation, including the Administration Guide for the CBW142ACM Mesh Extenders visit: cisco.com/go/cbw142acm

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