Delta Electronics WAP581 Users Manual

Quick Start Guide

Cisco WAP581 Wireless-AC/N Dual Radio
Access Point with 2.5GbE LAN

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Cisco WAP581 Wireless-AC/N Dual Radio Wave 2 Access
Point with 2.5GbE LAN. The Cisco WAP581 is an indoor dual radio 802.11acWave2 +

802.11acWave1 access point with Power over Ethernet (PoE). -PoE Supplied by UL
Listed I.T.E.

NOTE The unit should be connected to PoE networks only, without routing to the

outside plant.
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 To reset the device to factory default

settings:, page11.

Package Contents

• Wireless Access Point

• Mounting kit

• This Quick Start Guide

• Ethernet cable

• Pointer Card with China RoHS

• Technical Support Contacts

• EU Directives 1999/5/EC Compliance Information (for EU SKU only)

1 Before You Begin

Before you begin the installation, make sure that you have the following equipment
and services:

• A computer with one of the following browser support:

– Internet Explorer 9.0 or later
– A recent version of either Chrome, Firefox or Safari

• Tools for installing the hardware

• One or more Ethernet network switches with either PoE, PoE injector or

external power adapter

2 Cisco WAP581 Wireless-AC/N Premium Dual

Radio Access Point with PoE Setup Features

Front Panel

The front panel of the device consists of a single system LED. For a full description
of the colors of the light and its indications, see Verifying the Hardware

Installation, page 6.

Back Panel

The back panel of the device has two RJ-45 Ethernet ports. Facing the back of the
device, the right port (labeled “ETH0/PD”) is an 2.5GbE with 802.3at & 802.3af

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Power over Ethernet (PoE) port which is used to power your device. The left port

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

(labeled “ETH1”) is a general Gigabit Ethernet LAN interface. Both are auto-sensing,
Gigabit Ethernet (802.3) ports used to connect your WAP devices to network devices,
such as computers, routers, or switches. We strongly recommend that you use a
Category 5e or better cable for Gigabit connectivity.

Side Panel

The side panel of the device consists of the following:

• Kensington Lock Slot—Helps to secure the unit physically using a cable

attached to the device.

• Reset button—See Rebooting the Devices or Returning them to their Factory

Default Settings, page10 for information on the Reset button.

Default Setting

If you are using a Cisco 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.

If your network does not have an existing DHCP server, the WAP581 will start a
DHCP server for WLAN stations and stop the DHCP client when WAP581 is in factory
default. The DHCP server will assign the IP address from 192.168.1.20 to

192.168.1.100.

3 Mounting the Cisco WAP581 Wireless-AC/ N

Premium Dual Radio Access Point with PoE Setup

You can place your access point on a desktop, or mount it on a wall or ceiling.

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Placement Tips

1 2 4

3

• 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).

• 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 WAP581 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 WAP551 or WAP561 device. The installer can remove the Cisco
WAP551 or WAP561 and mount the Cisco WAP581. You will need 4pcs of anchors
and screws to mount the device. The dimensions for the mount kit screws are as
follows

:

1 7.8 to 8.3 mm/ 2 21.8 to 22.3 mm/ 3 5.5 to 6.0 mm/ 4 17.5 to 18.2mm/ .31 to .33

in .86 to .88 in .22 to .24 in .69 to .72 in

The details to mount the Cisco WAP581 on a hard ceiling or wall is depicted in the
following diagram

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WARNING Insecure mounting might damage the device or cause injury. Cisco is not

responsible for damages incurred by insecure wall or ceiling mounting.

STEP 1 Determine where you want to mount the device. Verify that the surface is

smooth, flat, dry, and sturdy.

STEP 2 Drill two pilot holes into the surface 2.75 inches (70 mm) apart for your Cisco

WAP device.

STEP 3 Insert a screw into each hole, leaving a gap between the surface and the base

of the screw head.

STEP 4 Place the upper slots of the bracket over the screws, adjust the screws

accordingly, and slide the bracket down until the screws fit snugly into the
slots.

STEP 5 Using the bracket as a template, drill two more holes for the lower screws.
STEP 6 Insert a screw into each lower hole.

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