Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide December 2006 Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.
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C ON T E N T S Preface ix Audience Purpose ix ix Organization ix Conventions x Related Publications xii Obtaining Documentation xii Cisco.
Contents Operating Roles for the Autonomous Access Point/Bridge Network Examples with Autonomous Access Point/Bridges Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-9 Root Access Point on a Wired LAN 1-10 Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-11 Bridge Network with Wireless Clients 1-11 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Network 1-12 Network Examples with Lightweight Access Points CHAPTER 2 Installation Overview Safety Information 2-3 FCC Safety Compliance Statement 2-3 Safety P
Contents CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges 4-1 Checking the LEDs on an Autonomous Access Point/Bridge 4-2 Normal Mode LED Indications for an Autonomous Access Point/Bridge Power Injector Checking Power 4-2 4-5 4-6 Checking Basic Configuration Settings 4-6 Default IP Address Behavior 4-6 Default SSID and Radio Behavior 4-6 Enabling the Radio Interface 4-7 SSID 4-7 Security Settings 4-8 Antenna Alignment 4-8 Running the Carrier Busy Test 4-8 Running the Ping or Link Te
Contents Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File 5-9 APPENDIX A Translated Safety Warnings APPENDIX B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information A-1 B-1 Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement VCCI Statement for Japan B-2 B-3 Department of Communications—Canada B-3 Canadian Compliance Statement B-3 European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein B-4 Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE Directive 19
Contents APPENDIX H Load-Dump Protection for Transportation Vehicles Load-Dump Protection H-1 H-1 GLOSSARY INDEX Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide OL-5048-06 vii
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Preface Audience This guide is for the networking professional who installs and manages the Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge. The 1300 series access point/bridge is available in autonomous and lightweight configurations. To use this guide with an autonomous access point/bridge, you should have experience working with Cisco IOS software and be familiar with the concepts and terminology of wireless local area networks.
Preface Conventions Chapter 3, “Mounting Overview,” provides an overview of components and features used during access point/bridge mounting and antenna alignment operations. Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges,” provides solutions to potential problems encountered during setup of autonomous access points. Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points,” provides solutions to potential problems encountered during setup of lightweightaccess points.
Preface Conventions Warning 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.”) Waarschuwing Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar.
Preface Related Publications ¡Advertencia! Varning! 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.
Preface Documentation Feedback You can access the Cisco website at this URL: http://www.cisco.com You can access international Cisco websites at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/public/countries_languages.shtml Product Documentation DVD The Product Documentation DVD is a library of technical product documentation on a portable medium. The DVD enables you to access installation, configuration, and command guides for Cisco hardware and software products.
Preface Product Alerts and Field Notices A current list of security advisories, security notices, and security responses for Cisco products is available at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/go/psirt To see security advisories, security notices, and security responses as they are updated in real time, you can subscribe to the Product Security Incident Response Team Really Simple Syndication (PSIRT RSS) feed. Information about how to subscribe to the PSIRT RSS feed is found at this URL: http://www.cisco.
Preface Obtaining Technical Assistance http://tools.cisco.com/Support/PAT/do/ViewMyProfiles.do?local=en To register as a Cisco.com user, go to this URL: http://tools.cisco.com/RPF/register/register.do Obtaining Technical Assistance Cisco Technical Support provides 24-hour-a-day award-winning technical assistance. The Cisco Support website on Cisco.com features extensive online support resources.
Preface Obtaining Technical Assistance Locating the Product Serial Number The access point/bridge serial number is located on the bottom of the cabinet (refer to Figure 1).
Preface Obtaining Technical Assistance The power injector serial number is located on the bottom of the cabinet (refer to Figure 2).
Preface Obtaining Additional Publications and Information 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.
Preface Obtaining Additional Publications and Information • Networking products offered by Cisco, as well as customer support services, can be obtained at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/index.html • Networking Professionals Connection is an interactive website where networking professionals share questions, suggestions, and information about networking products and technologies with Cisco experts and other networking professionals. Join a discussion at this URL: http://www.cisco.
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C H A P T E R 1 Overview The Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge is available in autonomous and lightweight products. The autonomous product can support standalone network configurations with all configuration settings maintained within the unit. The autonomous product can be configured for multiple operating roles such as, access point, bridge, and workgroup bridge.
Chapter 1 Overview Guidelines for Using a Lightweight Access Point/Bridge Lightweight Access Point The lightweight access point (model: AIR-LAP1310G) is part of the Cisco Integrated Wireless Network Solution and requires no manual configuration before they are mounted. The lightweight access point is automatically configured by a Cisco wreless LAN controller (hereafter called a controller) using the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP).
Chapter 1 Overview Key Features Key Features Key features of the access point/bridge: • Unlicensed IEEE 802.11g 2.
Chapter 1 Overview Key Features Figure 1-1 shows the two outdoor access point/bridge configurations. Figure 1-1 Access Point Configurations 1 117059 2 1 Integrated antenna access point/bridge configuration 2 External antenna access point/bridge configuration with external antenna connectors Note Antenna connectors are available only on the external antenna access point/bridge configuration. Note The external antenna access point/bridge configuration does not ship with an external antenna.
Chapter 1 Overview Key Features • Cisco Aironet Power Injector LR2T—optional transportation version – 12- to 40-VDC input power Note The power injector and the power module must not be placed in an outdoor unprotected environment. The power module must not be placed in a building’s environmental air space, such as above a suspended ceiling. Integrated Antenna The access point/bridge is available with an integrated 13-dBi patch array antenna.
Chapter 1 Overview Key Features Ethernet Ports The access point/bridge dual-coax Ethernet ports consists of a pair of 75-ohm F-type connectors, linking the unit to your 100BASE-T Ethernet LAN through the power injector. The dual-coax cables are used to send and receive Ethernet data and to supply inline 48-VDC power from the power injector to the access point/bridge. For the location of the ports, refer to Figure 1-3.
Chapter 1 Overview Key Features LEDs Four LEDs are located on back of the housing to report radio activity, status, and Ethernet activity (see Figure 1-3). Figure 1-3 LEDs R S E 117061 I R Radio LED (R) E Ethernet LED (E) S Status LED (S) I Install LED (I) • The install LED indicates that installation mode is activated. During installation mode, the other LEDs provide signal strength readings used for antenna alignment. Note The install LED is not used on the lightweight access points.
Chapter 1 Overview Key Features Operating Roles for the Autonomous Access Point/Bridge The autonomous access point/bridge unit can be configured into one of seven operating roles from the Express Setup page: Note The lightweight access point only supports the access point operating role. • Install Automatic—Activates the bridge install and alignment mode. Specifies that the unit automatically determines the network role.
Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Point/Bridges Network Examples with Autonomous Access Point/Bridges This section describes the autonomous access point/bridge’s role in three common wireless network configurations. The unit’s default configuration is an access point. The autonomous 1300 series access point/bridge can be configured in access point, repeater, bridge, and workgroup bridge wireless operating modes.
Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Point/Bridges Root Access Point 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.
Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Point/Bridges 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 1-6 shows an autonomous access point in an all-wireless network.
Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Point/Bridges Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration In a point-to-point bridge configuration, two bridges interconnect two LAN networks using a wireless communication link (see Figure 1-8). The bridge connected to the main LAN network is classified as a root bridge and the other bridge is classified as a non-root bridge.
Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Lightweight Access Points Network Examples 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.
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C H A P T E R 2 Installation Overview This chapter provides warnings, safety information, and information needed before you begin the installation of your access point/bridge system.
Chapter 2 Installation Overview Safety Warnings Safety Warnings 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. All Installations Warning IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury.
Chapter 2 Installation Overview Safety Information installation and grounding of the antenna, please refer to national and local codes (e.g. U.S.:NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 810, in Canada: Canadian Electrical Code, Section 54). Statement 1052 Outdoor and DC Power Source Installations The following warning applies to outdoor and DC power source installations: Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Chapter 2 Installation Overview Safety Information Each year hundreds of people are killed or injured when attempting to install an antenna. In many of these cases, the victim was aware of the danger of electrocution, but did not take adequate steps to avoid the hazard. For your safety, and to help you achieve a good installation, please read and follow these safety precautions. They may save your life! 1.
Chapter 2 Installation Overview Installation Guidelines Typical Outdoor Installation Components The access point/bridge is designed to be installed in an outdoor environment, typically on a tower or a tall building. A typical outdoor installation diagram is shown in Figure 2-1. The lightweight access point can only operate as an access point.
Chapter 2 Installation Overview Site Surveys Site Surveys Every network application is a unique installation. Before installing multiple access point/bridges, you should perform a site survey to determine the optimum use of networking components and to maximize range, coverage, and network performance. Consider the following operating and environmental conditions when performing a site survey: • Data rates—Sensitivity and range are inversely proportional to data bit rates.
Chapter 2 Installation Overview Before Beginning the Installation Note The external antenna access point/bridge configuration does not ship with an external antenna. An external antenna must be purchased. The optional roof mount kit contains these items: • One roof-wall mount • Two dual-coax cables [20 ft (6.1 m) and 50 ft (15.
Chapter 2 Installation Overview Before Beginning the Installation Access Point/Bridge Layout 1 4 2 5 3 117060 Figure 2-2 1 Grounding studs 4 LEDs 2 Antenna connectors 5 Dual-coax Ethernet ports (F-Type connectors) 3 Mounting lugs Power Injector Indicators and Connectors R T O C IN O 117189 R C E IS O W P C JE A IR O N E T Figure 2-3 4 5 3 1 1 2 1 Dual-coax Ethernet ports (F-Type connectors) 4 Ethernet LAN port (RJ-45 connector) 2 Power LED 5 Console serial p
Chapter 2 Installation Overview Installation Summary Figure 2-4 Power Module 3 2 88829 1 1 48-VDC power output cable 2 Power module Figure 2-5 3 AC power cord 2 Ground wire lug Grounding Block 1 2 88830 1 1 F-type coaxial connectors Installation Summary Caution Note You should read and carefully follow the installation instructions before connecting the system to its power source. The access point/bridge and power injector can be damaged by incorrect power application.
Chapter 2 Installation Overview Installation Summary • Warning Warning For outdoor installations, connect the dual-coax Ethernet cables between the power injector and the grounding block. For indoor installations, connect the dual-coax cables to the power injector. Tip You can connect the dual-coax cable connectors to either of the grounding block connectors or the power injector’s dual-coax Ethernet ports.
C H A P T E R 3 Mounting Overview This chapter provides an access point/bridge mounting overview.
Chapter 3 Mounting Overview Mounting the Access Point/Bridge Mounting the Access Point/Bridge Typically, the access point/bridge is installed on a rooftop, mast, tower, wall, or a suitable flat surface. Each of these installations requires a different approach. This document provides a mounting overview. For detailed mounting instructions, refer to the mounting instructions that shipped with your unit.
Chapter 3 Mounting Overview Mounting Hardware Window Mounting When a wireless link is deployed through a window, significant signal loss can be introduced by the window. Typical losses range from 5 to15 dB per window, depending upon the type of glass. You should take this extra loss into account when planning antenna gains and power settings. A thorough site survey is critical for deployments through windows. For additional information on a window mounting bracket, refer to the following URL: http://www.
Chapter 3 Mounting Overview Mounting Hardware Figure 3-1 Multi-Function Mount 117119 2 1 1 2 Access point bracket with support pins Mast bracket Access Point Bracket The access point/bridge bracket mounts on the back side of the unit housing. The bracket mounts on four lugs on the unit. The bracket contains two support pins that are used to suspend the unit in the notches on the mast mounting bracket until you secure the mounting bolts.
Chapter 3 Mounting Overview LEDs LEDs The LEDs indicate the status, radio activity, and Ethernet activity. The LEDs are mounted on the back of the housing (see Figure 3-2). Figure 3-2 LEDs R S E 117061 I R Radio LED E Ethernet LED S Status LED I Install LED For additional information on LED indications, refer to the “Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges” section on page 4-1 or the “Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points” section on page 5-1.
Chapter 3 Mounting Overview LEDs The Install LED provides bridge association status during installation mode as shown in Table 3-2. Table 3-2 Install LED Status Install LED Status Bridge State Off Self test Startup. Amber blinking Non-root, searching Not associated (non-root mode). The access point/bridge attempts to associate with a root bridge for 60 seconds1. Amber Non-root, associated Associated (non-root mode). Green blinking Root, searching Not associated (root mode).
Chapter 3 Mounting Overview LEDs Table 3-3 Bridge LED Installation Mode RSSI Display RSSI Level (dBm) Ethernet LED Status LED Radio LED > –44 On On On On On On On On On –47 to –44 –50 to –47 Fast blink 1 Medium blink –53 to –50 Slow blink –54 to –53 Off –57 to –54 –60 to –57 Off Off 3 2 On Fast blink On 1 On Medium blink 3 2 On On –63 to –60 Off Slow blink –66 to –63 Off Off On –69 to –66 Off Off Fast blink1 –72 to –69 Off Off Medium blink2 –75 to –72 Off
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C H A P T E R 4 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the autonomous access point/bridge (model: AIR-BR1310G). For the most up-to-date, detailed troubleshooting information, refer to the Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges Checking the LEDs on an Autonomous Access Point/Bridge Checking the LEDs on an Autonomous Access Point/Bridge If your autonomous access point/bridge is not associating with a remote bridge or a wireless client, check the four LEDs on the back panel. You can use them to quickly assess the unit’s status. For information on using the LEDs during the installation and alignment of the antenna, refer to the “LEDs” section on page 3-5.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges Checking the LEDs on an Autonomous Access Point/Bridge Table 4-1 LED Indications (continued) Ethernet LED Status LED Radio LED Install LED Meaning — Blinking green — — Root bridge mode—no remote bridges are associated. Non-root bridge mode—not associated to the root bridge. If all bridges are powered up, this could be caused by incorrect SSID and security settings or improper antenna alignment.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges Checking the LEDs on an Autonomous Access Point/Bridge The LED blinking error codes are described in Table 4-2. Table 4-2 LED Blinking Error Codes on an Autonomous Access Point/Bridge Blinking Codes LED First Digit Second Digit Description Ethernet 2 1 Ethernet cable problem—verify that the cable is properly connected and not defective. This error might also indicate a problem with the Ethernet link.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges Power Injector Power Injector When the power injector is powered up, it applies 48-VDC to the dual-coax cables to the access point/bridge. When power is applied to the access point/bridge, the unit activates the bootloader and begins the POST operations. The access point/bridge begins to load the Cisco IOS image when the POST operations are successfully completed. Upon successfully loading the image, the unit initializes and tests the radio.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges Checking Power Checking Power You can verify the availability of power to the access point/bridge by checking the power injector LED (see Figure 4-2): • Power LED – Green color indicates input power is being supplied to the bridge.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges Checking Basic Configuration Settings Note In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(4)JA or later, you must create an SSID and enable the radio before the access point/bridge allows wireless associations from other devices. These changes to the default configuration improve the security of a newly installed access point/bridge.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges Antenna Alignment Security Settings Remote Cisco Aironet bridges or client devices attempting to authenticate to your access point/bridge must support the same security options configured in the access point/bridge, such as WEP, EAP or LEAP, MAC address authentication, Message Integrity Check (MIC), WEP key hashing, and 802.1X protocol versions.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges Running the Ping or Link Test Follow these steps to activate the carrier busy test: Step 1 Open your web browser and enter the access point/bridge’s IP address in the browser address line. Press Enter. An Enter Network Password window appears. Step 2 Enter the administrator username and password. The default username is Cisco and the default password is Cisco. The username and password are case sensitive.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges Resetting the Autonomous Access Point/Bridge to the Default Configuration When the test stops, the test results are displayed at the bottom of the page. You should check for lost packets that might indicate a possible problem with the wireless link. For best results, you should perform this test several times.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges Reloading the Access Point/Bridge Image Using the CLI on an Autonomous Access Point/Bridge From privileged EXEC mode, you can reset the autonomous access point/bridge configuration to factory default values using the CLI by following these steps: Step 1 Enter erase nvram: to erase all NVRAM files including the startup configuration.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges Reloading the Access Point/Bridge Image Browser HTTP Interface The HTTP interface enables you to browse to the access point/bridge image file on your PC and download the image to the unit. Follow the instructions below to use the HTTP interface: Step 1 The PC you intend to use must be configured with a static IP address in the same subnet as the access point.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point/Bridge Image File Step 9 After the access point/bridge reboots, you can reconfigure the access point/bridge by using the Web-browser interface or the CLI (refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Access Points). For additional information click the Help icon on the Software Upgrade page.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point/Bridge Image File Connecting to the Console Serial Port If you need to configure the access point locally (without connecting to a wired LAN), you can connect a PC to the power injector console serial port.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points and Bridges Obtaining the TFTP Server Software Obtaining the TFTP Server Software You can download TFTP server software from several web sites. Cisco recommends the shareware TFTP utility available at this URL: http://tftpd32.jounin.net Follow the instructions on the website for installing and using the utility.
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C H A P T E R 5 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the lightweight access point (model: LAP1310G). For the most up-to-date, detailed troubleshooting information, refer to the Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Checking the LEDs on Lightweight Access Points Checking the LEDs on Lightweight Access Points If your lightweight access point is not operating properly, check the LEDs on the back panel. You can use them to quickly assess the unit’s status. Figure 5-1 shows the access point LEDs.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Checking the LEDs on Lightweight Access Points LED Indications During access point operation the LEDs provide status information as shown in Table 5-1. Table 5-1 LED Signals Message type Ethernet LED Status LED Radio LED Meaning Boot loader status Green – Green DRAM memory test. – Amber Red Board initialization test – Blinking green Blinking green Flash memory test. Amber Green – Ethernet initialization test.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Power Injector Table 5-1 LED Signals (continued) Message type Ethernet LED Status LED Radio LED Controller status Alternating green, red, and amber Message type Ethernet LED 1 Meaning Connecting to the controller. If the access point remains in this mode for more than five minutes, the access point is unable to find the controller. Ensure a DHCP server is available or that controller information is configured on the access point.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Checking Power The power injector is available in two models: • Cisco Aironet Power Injector LR2—standard version (included with the access point) – 48-VDC input power – Uses the 48-VDC power module (included with the access point) • Cisco Aironet Power Injector LR2T—optional transportation version – 12- to 40-VDC input power Checking Power You can verify the availability of power to the lightweight access point by checking the power injector LED (se
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI In a new installation, when your access point is unable to reach a DHCP server, you can manually configure needed controller information using the lightweight access point CLI. Note The CLI commands in this section can be used only on a lightweight access point that is not associated to a controller.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI Note The Cisco part number for the DB-9 to RJ-45 serial cable is AIR-CONCAB1200. Browse to http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace to order a serial cable. Step 2 Set up a terminal emulator to communicate with the access point. Use the following settings for the terminal emulator connection: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Returning the Access Point to Autonomous Mode Manually Resetting the Access Point to Defaults You can manually reset your access point to default settings using this EXEC mode CLI command: clear lwapp private-config Note This command requires the controller-configured Enable password to enter the CLI EXEC mode.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File The autonomous access point image file can be obtained from the Cisco.com software center by following these steps: Step 1 Use your Internet browser to access the Cisco Software Center at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/software/navigator.html Note To download software from the Cisco.com software center, you must be a registered user.
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A P P E N D I X A Translated Safety Warnings For translated safety warnings, refer to the safety warning document that shipped with your access point or that is available on Cisco.com. To browse to the document on Cisco.com, follow these steps: Step 1 Click this link to the Cisco Wireless documentation home page: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html Step 2 Click Cisco Aironet 1300 Series listed under Outdoor Wireless.
Appendix A Translated Safety Warnings Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide A-2 OL-5048-06
A P P E N D I X B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information This appendix provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for the 1300 series access point/bridge (model: AIR-BR1310G and AIR-LAP1310G).
Appendix B Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Autonomous Access Point/Bridge Models: AIR-BR1310G-A-K9-R or AIR-BR1310G-A-K9 Lightweight Access Point Models: AIR-LAP1310G-A-K9-R or AIR-LAP1310G-A-K9 FCC Certification Number: LDK102052P (AIR-MP21G-A-K9-B-P) or LDK1020
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information VCCI Statement for Japan Caution The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices operating at this frequency. Any changes or modification to said product not expressly approved by Cisco could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide B-4 OL-5048-06
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein This device complies with the EMC requirements (EN 60601-1-2) of the Medical Directive 93/42/EEC. This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For the 1300 series access point/bridge, the following standards were applied: • Radio: EN 300.328-1, EN 300.
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure Note Combinations of power levels and antennas resulting in a radiated power level of above 100 mW eirp are considered as not compliant with the above mentioned directive and are not allowed for use within the European community and countries that have adopted the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and/or the CEPT recommendation Rec 70.03.
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges in Taiwan English Translation This equipment operates in the same frequency bandwidth as industrial, scientific, and medical devices such as microwave ovens and mobile object identification (RF-ID) systems (licensed premises radio stations and unlicensed specified low-power radio stations) used in factory production lines. 1.
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges in Taiwan English Translation Administrative Rules for Low-power Radio-Frequency Devices Article 14 For those low-power radio-frequency devices that have already received a type-approval, companies, business units or users should not change its frequencies, increase its power or change its original features and functions.
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil This section contains special information for operation of Cisco Aironet access points in Brazil. Access Point Models AIR-BR1310G-A-K9 AIR-BR1310G-A-K9-R Regulatory Information Figure 1-1 contains Brazil regulatory information for the AIR-AP1310G-A-K9 and the AIR-BR1310G-A-K9-R access points.
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Statements Declaration of Conformity Statements All the Declaration of Conformity statements related to this product can be found at the following URL: http://www.ciscofax.
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Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Statements Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide B-12 OL-5048-06
A P P E N D I X C Access Point Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the access point/bridge, power injector, and power module. Table C-1 lists the technical specifications. Table C-1 Access Point, Power Injector, and Power Module Specifications Category Access Point Power Injector and Power Module Size Integrated antenna configuration: Power injector: 8.00 in. W x 8.10 in. H 2.62 in. D (20.32 cm W x 20.57 cm H 6.66 cm D) 4.62 in. W x 4.76 in. H x 1.07 in. D (11.
Appendix C Table C-1 Access Point Specifications Access Point, Power Injector, and Power Module Specifications (continued) Category Access Point Power Injector and Power Module Operational vibration SAE J1455 Power injector—SAE J1455 Non-operational vibration SAE J1455 Power injector—SAE J1455 Environmental testing compliance The enclosure has been successfully tested and is in — compliance with a NEMA 4 enclosure rating. Weight 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg) Power injector—0.8 lbs (0.
Appendix C Table C-1 Access Point Specifications Access Point, Power Injector, and Power Module Specifications (continued) Category Access Point Power Injector and Power Module Data rates IEEE 802.11b/g-compliant radio: — 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 48, and 54 Mbps (Depending on the regulatory domain in which the access point/bridge is installed) Non-overlapping channels 3 — Antenna Integrated antenna — 13-dBi patch array Some external antennas: 5.
Appendix C Table C-1 Access Point Specifications Access Point, Power Injector, and Power Module Specifications (continued) Category Access Point Power Injector and Power Module Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) FCC Part 15.107 and 15.109 Class B ICES-003 Class B (Canada) EN 55022 Class B EN 55024 EN 60601-1-2:2001 AS/NZS 3548 Class B VCCI Class B EN 301.489-1 EN 301.489-17 FCC Part 15.107 and 15.109 Class B ICES-003 Class B (Canada) EN 55022 Class B EN 55024 Radio type approvals FCC Parts 15.
A P P E N D I X D Channels and Maximum Power Levels For channel and maximum power level settings, refer to the Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Autonomous Access Points and Bridges or the Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points and Bridges document available on the Cisco Wireless documentation page of Cisco.com. To browse to the document, follow these steps: Step 1 Click this link to the Cisco Wireless documentation home page: http://www.cisco.
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A P P E N D I X E Console Serial Cable Pinouts This appendix identifies the pinouts for the console serial cable that connects to the power injector’s console serial port.
Appendix E Console Serial Cable Pinouts Overview Overview The access point/bridge requires a special serial cable that connects the power injector’s console serial port (RJ-45 connector) to your PC’s COM port (DB-9 connector). This cable can be purchased from Cisco (part number AIR-CONCAB1200) or can be built using the pinouts in this appendix.
A P P E N D I X F Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment This section describes an optional procedure designed to prime or stage your lightweight access points in a convenient location rather than after they are installed in possibly difficult to reach locations. This helps limit potential installation problems to primarily Ethernet and power areas. Figure F-1 illustrates a typical priming configuration for your lightweight access points.
Appendix F Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment Before deploying your access points to their final locations, follow these steps to prime your access points: Step 1 In a Layer 2 environment, where the access points are located on the same subnet as the controller, the access point communicates directly with the controller. Step 2 In a Layer 3 environment, ensure a DHCP server (typically on your switch) is enabled on the same subnet as your access points.
Appendix F Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment Step 6 If the operating system download is successful, the access point reboots. Normal operation is indicated when the radio LED is blinking to indicate radio activity. Step 7 Use the controller CLI, controller GUI, or Cisco WCS to configure the access point with primary, secondary, and tertiary controller names.
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A P P E N D I X G Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points This appendix describes the steps needed to configure DHCP Option 43 on a Windows 2003 Enterprise DHCP server, such as a Cisco Catalyst 3750 series switch, for use with Cisco Aironet lightweight access points.
Appendix G Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points Overview Overview This section contains a DHCP Option 43 configuration example on a Windows 2003 Enterprise DHCP server for use with lightweight access points. For other DHCP server implementations, consult their product documentation for configuring DHCP Option 43. In Option 43, you should use the IP address of the controller management interface. Note DHCP Option 43 is limited to one access point type per DHCP pool.
Appendix G Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points Configuring Option 43 for 1000 and 1500 Series Lightweight Access Points Configuring Option 43 for 1000 and 1500 Series Lightweight Access Points To configure DHCP Option 43 for 1000 and 1500 series lightweight access points in the embedded Cisco IOS DHCP server, follow these steps: Step 1 Enter configuration mode at the Cisco IOS command line interface (CLI).
Appendix G Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Access Points Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Access Points To configure DHCP Option 43 for Cisco Aironet 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 series lightweight access points in the embedded Cisco IOS DHCP server, follow these steps: Step 1 Enter configuration mode at the Cisco IOS CLI.
A P P E N D I X H Load-Dump Protection for Transportation Vehicles This appendix describes load-dump protection that is required for autonomous access point/bridge (model: AIR-BR1310G) operation in some transportation vehicles. Load-Dump Protection The autonomous access point/bridge can be installed in vehicles such as automobiles, trucks, and buses.
Appendix H Load-Dump Protection for Transportation Vehicles Load-Dump Protection Warning Caution Connect the unit only to a DC power source that complies with the safety extra-low voltage (SELV) requirements in IEC 60950 based safety standards. Statement 1033 To prevent damage to the access point/bridge or power injector, connect all coax cables from the power injector to the access point/bridge and connect the power jack to the power injector before applying power.
G L O S S A RY Numeric 802.11 The IEEE standard that specifies carrier sense media access control and physical layer specifications for 1- and 2-megabit-per-second (Mbps) wireless LANs operating in the 2.4-GHz band. 802.11a The IEEE standard that specifies carrier sense media access control and physical layer specifications for wireless LANs operating in the 5-GHz frequency band. 802.11b The IEEE standard that specifies carrier sense media access control and physical layer specifications for 5.
Glossary broadcast packet A single data message (packet) sent to all addresses on the same subnet. bridge A wireless LAN transceiver that is used to connect two or more wired Ethernet networks. C CCK Complementary code keying. A modulation technique used by IEEE 802.11b-compliant wireless LANs for transmission at 5.5 and 11 Mbps. cell The area of radio range or coverage in which the wireless devices can communicate with the base station.
Glossary E EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol. An optional IEEE 802.1x security feature ideal for organizations with a large user base and access to an EAP-enabled Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) server. Ethernet The most widely used wired local area network. Ethernet uses carrier sense multiple access (CSMA) to allow computers to share a network and operates at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps, depending on the physical layer used.
Glossary multipath The echoes created as a radio signal bounces off of physical objects. multicast packet A single data message (packet) sent to multiple addresses. N non-root bridge A wireless transceiver connected to a remote Ethernet network that communicates only with another wireless transceiver connected to the main Ethernet network. O omni-directional This typically refers to a primarily circular antenna radiation pattern.
Glossary RP-TNC A connector type unique to Cisco Aironet radios and antennas. Part 15.203 of the FCC rules covering spread spectrum devices limits the types of antennas that may be used with transmission equipment. In compliance with this rule, Cisco Aironet, like all other wireless LAN providers, equips its radios and antennas with a unique connector to prevent attachment of non-approved antennas to radios. RSSI Receive signal strength indicator.
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I N D EX A F antennas FCC Declaration of Conformity C-3 FCC Safety Compliance frequency range B basic settings, checking bridge configuration 4-6 2-3 C-2 I 1-1 C caution B-2 inline power 1-4 input power C-2 installation guidelines 2-3, 2-4 x configuring DHCP Option 43 connectors M 1-5, C-1, C-3 console port controller G-2 modulation 1-2 1-2 conventions, document x N network configurations D data rates 2-6, C-3 declarations of conformity DHCP Option 43 5-5, G-1 1-9 O B-1
Index R regulatory information related publications xii reloading bridge image RF exposure B-1 4-11 B-6 S safety warnings, translated A-1 serial Cisco cable E-2 serial port connector site survey size 2-8, 4-5, 5-4, 5-6 2-6 C-1 SSID, troubleshooting 4-7 T temperature, operating troubleshooting C-1 4-1, 5-1 type-length-value (TLV) G-2 U unpacking 2-6 V vendor class identifier (VCI) G-2 W warning, defined warnings xi to xii 2-2, A-1 web site, Cisco Software Center weight 4-13, 5-9