Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point
Hardware Installation Guide
December 2006
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Guidelines for Using 1100 Series Lightweight Access Points6-2
Using DHCP Option 436-2
Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs6-3
Returning the Access Point to Autonomous Mode6-5
Using a Controller to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode6-5
Using the MODE Button to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode6-5
MODE Button Setting6-6
Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File6-6
Obtaining the TFTP Server Software6-7
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Contents
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APPENDIX
ATranslated Safety WarningsA-1
BDeclarations of Conformity and Regulatory InformationB-1
Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity StatementB-2
VCCI Statement for JapanB-3
Department of Communications—CanadaB-3
Canadian Compliance StatementB-3
European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and LiechtensteinB-4
Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/ECB-4
Declaration of Conformity for RF ExposureB-6
Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges in JapanB-6
Japanese TranslationB-6
English TranslationB-7
Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in TaiwanB-7
All Access PointsB-7
Chinese TranslationB-7
English TranslationB-8
Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in BrazilB-8
Access Point ModelsB-8
Regulatory InformationB-8
Portuguese TranslationB-9
English TranslationB-9
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Declaration of Conformity StatementsB-9
Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union CountriesB-9
CAccess Point SpecificationsC-1
DChannels and Maximum Power LevelsD-1
EPriming Lightweight Access Points Prior to DeploymentE-1
FConfiguring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access PointsF-1
OverviewF-2
Configuring Option 43 for 1000 Series Access PointsF-3
Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Access PointsF-4
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Audience
Preface
This guide is for the networking professional who installs and manages the Cisco Aironet 1100 Series
Access Point. The 1100 series access point is available in autonomous and lightweight configurations.
To use this guide with autonomous access points, you should have experience working with Cisco IOS
software and be familiar with the concepts and terminology of wireless local area networks.
To use this guide with lightweight access points, you should have experience working with a Cisco
Wireless LAN Controller and be familiar with the concepts and terminology of wireless local area
networks.
Purpose
This guide provides the information you need to install your autonomous or lightweight access point.
For detailed information about Cisco IOS commands used with autonomous access points, refer to the
Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges for this release. For
information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12.3 commands, refer to the Cisco IOS documentation
set available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. On the Technical
Support & Documentation home page, click Cisco IOS Software>Cisco IOS Software Releases 12.3 Mainline.
For information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to the Cisco documentation sets available
from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. On the Technical Support &
Documentation home page, click Wireless and the documentation is listed under the “Wireless LAN
Controllers” section.
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 network.
Chapter 2, “Installing the Access Point,” describes how to connect Ethernet and power cables and
provides an installation summary, safety warnings, and general guidelines.
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Conventions
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Chapter 3, “Mounting Instructions,” describes how to mount the access point on a desktop, wall, or
ceiling.
Chapter 4, “2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade for Autonomous Access Points,” provides upgrade instructions for
changing the 2.4 GHz radio
Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points,” provides troubleshooting procedures for
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, “Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information,” provides declarations of
conformity and regulatory information for the access point.
Appendix C, “Access Point Specifications,” lists technical specifications for the access point.
Appendix D, “Channels and Maximum Power Levels,” indicates how to access the document that lists
the access point radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the world’s regulatory
domains.
Appendix E, “Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment,” describes the procedure to
prime lightweight access points with controller information.
Appendix F, “Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points,” describes the procedure to
configure DHCP Option 43 for lightweight access points.
Conventions
This publication uses these conventions to convey instructions and information:
Command descriptions use these conventions:
Interactive examples use these conventions:
• Commands and keywords are in boldface text.
• Arguments for which you supply values are in italic.
• 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 enter is in boldface screen font.
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• Nonprinting characters, such as passwords or tabs, are in angle brackets (< >).
Notes, cautions, and timesavers use these conventions and symbols:
TipMeans the following will help you solve a problem. The tips information might not be troubleshooting
or even an action, but could be useful information.
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Conventions
NoteMeans reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in
this manual.
CautionMeans reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result equipment damage
or loss of data.
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).)
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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).
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Advarsel
Aviso
¡Advertencia!
Varning!
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”).
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 information about the autonomous access point:
• Release Notes for Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Points
• Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges
To browse to the 1100 series access point documentation, click Cisco Aironet 1100 Series listed under
“Wireless LAN Access.”
To browse to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller documentation, click Cisco 4400 Series Wireless LAN Controllers or Cisco 2000 Series Wireless LAN Controllers listed under “Wireless LAN Controllers.”
Obtaining Documentation
Cisco documentation and additional literature are available on Cisco.com. This section explains the
product documentation resources that Cisco offers.
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Cisco.com
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The DVD enables you to access installation, configuration, and command guides for Cisco hardware and
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• Report security vulnerabilities in Cisco products
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• Obtain assistance with security incidents that involve Cisco products
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An emergency is either a condition in which a system is under active attack or a condition for which
a severe and urgent security vulnerability should be reported. All other conditions are considered
nonemergencies.
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• For nonemergencies — psirt@cisco.com
In an emergency, you can also reach PSIRT by telephone:
• 1 877 228-7302
• 1 408 525-6532
TipWe encourage you to use Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) or a compatible product (for example, GnuPG) to
encrypt any sensitive information that you send to Cisco. PSIRT can work with information that has been
encrypted with PGP versions 2.x through 9.x.
Never use a revoked encryption key or an expired encryption key. The correct public key to use in your
correspondence with PSIRT is the one linked in the Contact Summary section of the Security
Vulnerability Policy page at this URL:
The link on this page has the current PGP key ID in use.
If you do not have or use PGP, contact PSIRT to find other means of encrypting the data before sending
any sensitive material.
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Modifications to or updates about Cisco products are announced in Cisco Product Alerts and Cisco Field
Notices. You can receive these announcements by using the Product Alert Tool on Cisco.com. This tool
enables you to create a profile and choose those products for which you want to receive information.
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To access the Product Alert Tool, you must be a registered Cisco.com user. Registered users can access
the tool at this URL:
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Cisco Support website on Cisco.com features extensive online support resources. In addition, if you
have a valid Cisco service contract, Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) engineers provide
telephone support. If you do not have a valid Cisco service contract, contact your reseller.
Cisco Support Website
The Cisco 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 at
this URL:
Obtaining Technical Assistance
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/support/index.html
Access to all tools on the Cisco 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
NoteBefore you submit a request for service online or by phone, use the Cisco Product Identification Tool
to locate your product serial number. You can access this tool from the Cisco Support website
by clicking the Get Tools & Resources link, clicking the All Tools (A-Z) tab, and then choosing Cisco Product Identification Tool from the alphabetical list. This 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.
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Obtaining Technical Assistance
TipDisplaying and Searching on Cisco.com
If you suspect that the browser is not refreshing a web page, force the browser to update the web page
by holding down the Ctrl key while pressing F5.
To find technical information, narrow your search to look in technical documentation, not the
entire Cisco.com website. After using the Search box on the Cisco.com home page, click the
Advanced Search link next to the Search box on the resulting page and then click the
Technical Support & Documentation radio button.
To provide feedback about the Cisco.com website or a particular technical document, click
Contacts & Feedback at the top of any Cisco.com web page.
Locating the Product Serial Number
The access point serial number is located on the back of the housing (refer to Figure 1).
Preface
Figure 1Location of Serial Number Label
SN: NNNNNNNN
SN: NNNNNNNN
135750, 781-00205-01 A0
The access point serial number label contains the following information:
• Model number, such as AIR-AP1100 or AIR-LAP1100
• 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.
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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 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 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:
For a complete list of Cisco TAC contacts, go to this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/contacts
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)—An existing 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 operations 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 the network is impaired while 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.
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Overview
The Cisco Aironet Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point series access point is available in autonomous
and lightweight configurations. The autonomous access points can support standalone network
configurations with all configuration settings maintained within the access points. The lightweight
access points operate in conjunction with a Cisco wireless LAN controller with all configuration
information maintained within the controller.
Product Terminology
The following terms refer to the autonomous and lightweight products:
• The term access point describes both autonomous and lightweight products.
• The term autonomous access point describes only the autonomous product.
• The term lightweight access point describs only the lightweight product.
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• The term access point describes the product when configured to operate as an access point.
• The term bridge describes the product when configured to operate as a bridge.
Autonomous Access Points
The autonomous access point (models: AIR-AP1120B or AIR-AP1121G) (model: AIR-AP1252)
supports a management system based on Cisco IOS software. The 1100 series is a Wi-Fi certified,
wireless LAN transceiver and uses a single mini-PCI radio (IEEE 802.11b-compliant or IEEE
802.11g-compliant).
The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as 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 access to the network.
You can configure and monitor the access point using the command-line interface (CLI), the
browser-based management system, or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
Lightweight Access Points
The Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Lightweight Access Point (AIR-LAP1121G) is part of the Cisco
Integrated Wireless Network Solution and requires no manual configuration before being mounted. The
lightweight access point is automatically configured by a Cisco wireless LAN controller (hereafter
called a controller) using the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP).
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The lightweight access point contains one integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). Using a
controller, you can configure the radio settings.
In the Cisco Centralized Wireless LAN architecture, access points operate in the lightweight mode (as
opposed to autonomous mode). The lightweight access points associate to a controller. The controller
manages the configuration, firmware, and controls transactions such as 802.1x authentication. In
addition, all wireless traffic is tunneled through the controller.
LWAPP is an Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) draft protocol that defines the control messaging
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 lightweight access point
an LWAPP join response allowing the access point to join the controller. When the access point is joined,
the access point downloads its software if the versions on the access point and controller do not match.
After an access point joins a controller, you can reassign it to any controller on your network.
LWAPP secures the control communication between the lightweight access point and controller by
means of a secure key distribution, using X.509 certificates on both the access point and controller.
This chapter provides information on the following topics:
• Hardware Features, page 1-3
• Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points, page 1-5
• Network Example with Lightweight Access Points, page 1-9
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Hardware Features
This section describes the access point features. Refer to Appendix C, “Access Point Specifications,” for
a list of access point specifications.
Key hardware features of the 1100 series access point include:
• Single Radio Operation, page 1-3
• Ethernet Port, page 1-3
• LEDs, page 1-4
• Power Sources, page 1-4
• UL 2043 Certification, page 1-5
• Anti-Theft Features, page 1-5
Figure 1-1 shows the location of some of the hardware features of the access point.
Figure 1-1Access Point Layout and Connectors
Hardware Features
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148-VDC power port4Mode button
2Ethernet port (RJ-45)5Status LEDs
3Cable lock slot6Antenna
Single Radio Operation
The access point contains a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11b-compliant or IEEE 802.11g-compliant) in a
mini-PCI slot and two 2.2-dBi dipole integrated antennas. You can perform a field upgrade to the
mini-PCI radio and antennas to support new radio technologies, such as the 2.4-GHz
IEEE 802.11g-compliant radio.
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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.
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LEDs
Chapter 1 Overview
The three LEDs on the top of the access point report Ethernet activity, association status, and radio
activity.
• The Ethernet LED signals Ethernet traffic on the wired LAN, or Ethernet infrastructure. This LED
is normally green when an Ethernet cable is connected, and blinks green when a packet is received
or transmitted over the Ethernet infrastructure. The LED is off when the Ethernet cable is not
connected.
• The status LED signals operational status. Steady green indicates that the access point is associated
with at least one wireless client. Blinking green indicates that the access point is operating normally
but is not associated with any wireless devices.
• The radio LED signals wireless traffic over the radio interface. The light is normally off, but it blinks
green whenever a packet is received or transmitted over the access point radio.
Figure 1-2 shows the three status LEDs.
Figure 1-2Access Point LEDs
Ethernet
Power Sources
The access point draws up to 4.9W of DC power and can receive power from an external power module
or through inline power using the Ethernet cable. Using inline power, you do not need to run a separate
power cord to the access point. The access point supports the following power sources:
Cisco Aironet Power Injector (Cisco AIR-PWRINJ3= or Cisco AIR-PWRINJ-FIB= )
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A switch capable of providing inline power, such as the Cisco Catalyst 3500XL, 3550, 4000, or
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UL 2043 Certification
The access point is encased in a durable plastic enclosure having adequate fire resistance and low
smoke-producing characteristics suitable 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 Sections 2-128,
12-010(3) and 12-100 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, C22.1.
CautionOnly the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to UL 2043 for operation in a
building’s environmental air space; no other power injectors or power modules have been tested to UL 2043
and they should not be placed in a building’s environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings.
Anti-Theft Features
There are two methods of securing the access point to help prevent theft:
• Security cable keyhole—You can use the security cable slot to secure the access point using a
standard security cable, such as those used on laptop computers.
Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points
• Security hasp—When you mount the access point on a wall or ceiling using the mounting bracket
and the security hasp, you can lock the access point to the bracket with a padlock. Compatible
padlocks are Master Lock models 120T and 121T or equivalent.
Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points
This section describes the autonomous access point’s role in three common wireless network
configurations. The autonomous access point’s default configuration is as a root unit connected to a
wired LAN or as the central unit in an all-wireless network. The repeater role requires a specific
configuration.
The autonomous 1100 series access point supports these operating wireless modes:
• Root access point—Connected to a wired LAN and supports wireless clients.
• Repeater access point—Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to a root access point, and
supports wireless clients
• Workgroup bridge—Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to a root access point or bridge, and
supports wired network devices.
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Root Unit on a Wired LAN
An autonomous access point connected directly to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless
users. If more than one autonomous access point is connected to the LAN, users can roam from one area
of a facility to another without losing their connection to the network. As users move out of range of one
access point, they automatically connect to the network (associate) through another access point. The
roaming process is seamless and transparent to the user. Figure 1-3 shows access points acting as root
units on a wired LAN.
Figure 1-3Access Points as Root Units on a Wired LAN
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Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range
An autonomous access point can be configured as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your
infrastructure or to overcome an obstacle that blocks radio communication. The repeater forwards traffic
between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either another repeater or to an access
point connected to the wired LAN. The data is sent through the route that provides the best performance
for the client. Figure 1-4 shows an autonomous access point acting as a repeater. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on setting up an access
point as a repeater.
NoteNon-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with repeater access points.
Figure 1-4Access Point as Repeater
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Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network
In an all-wireless network, an autonomous access point acts as a stand-alone root unit. The autonomous
access point is not attached to a wired LAN; it functions as a hub linking all stations together. The access
point serves as the focal point for communications, increasing the communication range of wireless
users. Figure 1-5 shows an autonomous access point in an all-wireless network.
Figure 1-5Access Point as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network
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Workgroup Bridge Configuration
When configured in the workgroup bridge mode, the autonomous unit provides a wireless connection
for remote wired devices to a Cisco Aironet access point or to a Cisco Aironet bridge.
In Figure 1-6, 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 1-6Workgroup Bridge Configuration 1
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Network Example with Lightweight Access Points
In Figure 1-7, the autonomous 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.
Figure 1-7Workgroup Bridge Configuration 2
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bridge
Network Example with Lightweight Access Points
The lightweight access points support Layer 3 network operation. Lightweight access points and
controllers in Layer 3 configurations use IP addresses and UDP packets, which can be routed through
large networks. Layer 3 operation is scalable and recommended by Cisco.
Figure 1-8Typical Layer 3 Network Configuration Example
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Installing the Access Point
This chapter describes the setup of the access point and includes the following sections:
• Safety Information, page 2-2
• Warnings, page 2-2
• Unpacking the Access Point, page 2-3
• Basic Installation Guidelines, page 2-3
• Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points, page 2-5
• Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network, page 2-5
• Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables, page 2-7
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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 adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio
frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. When used with approved
Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in
OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991. Proper installation of this radio according to the instructions found in
this manual will result in user exposure that is substantially below the FCC recommended limits.
General Safety Guidelines
• Do not touch or move antenna(s) while the unit is transmitting or receiving.
• Do not hold any component containing a radio so that the antenna is very close to or touching any
exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.
• The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited to the constraints posed by the local
codes, the national codes, and the safety directors of such environments.
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Warnings
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Translated versions of all safety warnings are available in the safety warning document that shipped with
your access point or on Cisco.com. To browse to the document on Cisco.com, refer to Appendix A,
“Translated Safety Warnings” for 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.
Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.
Statement 1001
Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source.
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Unpacking the Access Point
Follow these steps to unpack the access point:
Step 1Open the shipping container and carefully remove the contents.
Step 2Return all packing materials to the shipping container and save it.
Step 3Ensure that all items listed in the “Package Contents” section are included in the shipment. Check each
item for damage. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your authorized Cisco sales representative.
Package Contents
Each access point package contains the following items:
• Access point with power module
• Wall or ceiling mounting bracket
Unpacking the Access Point
• Security hasp adapter
• Cubical partition mounting bracket assembly
• Horizontal surface mounting holster
• Mounting hardware kit
• Product quick start quide
• Product safety warnings document
• Cisco product registration and Cisco documentation feedback cards
Basic Installation Guidelines
Because the access point is a radio device, it is susceptible to interference that can reduce throughput
and range. Follow these basic guidelines to ensure the best possible performance:
• Ensure a site survey has been performed to determine the optimum placement of access points.
• For lightweight access points, check the latest release notes to ensure that your controller software
version supports the access points to be installed. You can find the controller release notes by
selecting your controller under Wireless LAN Controllers at this URL: