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Table Of Contents
- Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
- Contents
- Preface
- Overview
- Installing the Access Point
- Safety Information
- Warnings
- Unpacking the Access Point
- Basic Installation Guidelines
- Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points
- Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network
- Opening the Access Point Cover
- Mounting the Access Point on a Horizontal Surface
- Mounting the Access Point Below a Suspended Ceiling
- Mounting the Access Point Above a Suspended Ceiling
- Mounting Access Point on a Network Cable Box
- Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf
- Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Plate
- Securing the Access Point
- Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables
- Rotating the Cisco Logo
- Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points
- Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs
- Checking Basic Settings
- Low Power Condition for Autonomous Access Points
- Running the Carrier Busy Test
- Running the Ping Test
- Resetting to the Default Configuration
- Reloading the Access Point Image
- Obtaining the Access Point Image File
- Connecting to the Access Point Console Port
- Obtaining the TFTP Server Software
- Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points
- Guidelines for Using 1130AG Series Lightweight Access Points
- Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs
- Low Power Condition for Lightweight Access Points
- Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI
- Returning the Access Point to Autonomous Mode
- Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File
- Connecting to the Access Point Console Port
- Obtaining the TFTP Server Software
- Translated Safety Warnings
- Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information
- Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement
- VCCI Statement for Japan
- Industry Canada
- European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein
- Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure
- Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan
- Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan
- Declaration of Conformity Statements
- Access Point Specifications
- Channels and Maximum Power Levels
- Console Cable Pinouts
- Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment
- Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points
- Glossary
- Index
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Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point
Basic Installation Guidelines
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:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html
• Ensure that access points are not mounted closer than 20 cm (7.9 in) from
the body of all persons
.
• Do not mount the access point within 3 feet of metal obstructions.
• Install the access point away from microwave ovens. Microwave ovens operate on the same
frequency as the access point and can cause signal interference.
• Do not mount the access point outside of buildings.
• Do not mount the access points on walls or other vertical surfaces.
Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points
The lightweight access point supports these controller discovery processes:
• DHCP server discovery—Uses DHCP Option 43 to provide controller IP addresses to the
lightweight access points. Cisco switches support a DHCP server option. For additional information,
refer to the
“Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points” section on page G-1.
• DNS server discovery—The lightweight access point uses the name
CISCO-LWAPP-CONTROLLER.<local domain> to discover the controller IP addresses from a
DNS server. Where <local domain> is the access point domain name.
• Locally stored controller IP addresses—If the lightweight access point was previously associated to
a controller, the IP addresses of the primary, secondary, and tertiary controllers are stored in the
access point non-volitile memory. The process of storing controller IP addresses in access points for
later deployment is called priming the lightweight access point. For additional information, refer to
the
“Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment” section on page F-1.
You can also manually configure controller information using CLI commands on new
(out-of-the-box) access points that are not connected to a controller. For additional information refer
to the
“Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI” section on
page 4-8.
Cisco recommends that you configure a DHCP server with Option 43 to provide the controller IP
addresses to your lightweight access points. Cisco switches provide a DHCP server option that is
typically used for this purpose.