Cisco Systems WAP561AK9 User Manual
Quick Start Guide
Cisco Small Business
500 Series Wireless Access Point
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Welcome
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Thank you for choosing the Cisco Small Business WAP551 or WAP561
Wireless Access Point. The Cisco WAP551 is a single-radio, selectableband, 450Mbps data rate 802.11n access point, and the Cisco WAP561 is
a dual-radio variant of the Cisco WAP551.
This guide is designed to familiarize you with the general layout of the
access point, describe how to deploy the device in your network, and
describe how to configure the device. Your access point has more features
and functionality than what is described in this guide. For additional
information, see the Administration Guide. A link to the Administration
Guide is found in “Where to Go From Here” on page 11.
Package Contents
• Wireless Access Point
• Mounting kit
• This Quick Start Guide
• Product CD
• Ethernet Cable
Before You Begin
Before you begin the installation, make sure that you have the following
equipment and services:
• A computer with Browser support for:
– Internet Explorer v7.0 or later
– Chrome v5.0 or later
– Firefox v3.0 or later
–Safari v3.0 or later
• Tools for installing the hardware
• One or more Ethernet network switches with PoE
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Access Point Features
Front Panel
The front panel of the devices consists of three lights: Power, WLAN, and
LAN. For full descriptions of the colors of the lights and their indications,
see “Verifying the Hardware Installation”.
A Kensington lock slot is found under the lights.
Back Panel
The back panel of the devices has an RJ-45 Ethernet Port. Use the
Ethernet port to power your device using PoE. It is an auto-sensing,
Gigabit Ethernet (802.3) port used to connect your WAP devices to
network devices, such as computers, routers, or switches. Cisco strongly
recommends using Category 5e or better cable for Gigabit
connectivity.
Side Panel
The side panel of the devices has a Reset button. See “Rebooting the
Devices or Returning them to their Factory Default Settings” for
information on the Reset button.
Default Settings
Parameter Default Value
Username cisco
Password cisco
LAN IP Address DHCP address assigned
by server
Fallback LAN IP 192.168.1.245
Subnetwork Mask 255.255.255.0
If you are using a Cisco Small Business RV Series router, the default range
for the DHCP assigned address is from 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.254. Any
device connecting to the same LAN will be assigned an IP address in this
range.
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Mounting the Cisco WAP551 and WAP561
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Wireless-N Access Points
You can place your access point on a desktop, or mount it on a wall or
ceiling.
Placement Tips
• Ambient Temperature—To prevent the access point from overheating,
do not operate it in an area that exceeds an ambient temperature of
104°F (40°C).
•Air Flow—Both side panels have vents which must be unobstructed to
prevent overheating.
• Mechanical Loading—The device should be level, stable, and secure
to prevent it from sliding or shifting out of position.
Wall and Ceiling Mounting
The Cisco WAP551 and WAP561 can be wall or ceiling-mounted. There is
a mounting kit packed with your device. The kit is designed to install your
device to the wall or the ceiling.
The mounting bracket has some flexibility so that you can reuse existing
holes drilled for a Cisco WAP121 or WAP321 device. The installer can
remove the Cisco WAP121 or WAP321 and mount the Cisco WAP5xx.
The dimensions for the mount kit screws are as follows:
1 7.8 to 8.3 mm/
.31 to .33 in
WARNING Insecure mounting might damage the device or cause injury.
Cisco is not responsible for damages incurred by insecure wall
or ceiling mounting.
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2 21.8 to 22.3 mm/
.86 to .88 in
3 5.5 to 6.0 mm/
.22 to .24 in
4 17.5 to 18.2mm/
.69 to .72 in
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