User Manual
Table Of Contents
- AP541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide
- Package Contents
- Welcome
- Before You Begin
- Getting to Know the Cisco AP541N
- Installing the Cisco AP541N
- Step 1 Attach the antennas to the RP-TNC connectors labeled ANT101, ANT102, and ANT103. The antennas are all the same, so which antenna is attached to what connector is of no consequence.
- Wall Mounting
- Before you begin, you need 2 wallboard screws (included) to mount the access point. We recommend using screws with a minimum of 4mm width at the head and a shaft diameter of at least 1.5mm.
- Step 1 Determine where you want to mount the access point. Verify that the surface is smooth, flat, dry, and sturdy.
- Step 2 Drill two pilot holes into the surface 5.75 inches (146 mm) apart, and with a minimum of 4.0 inches (101 mm) of clearance.
- Step 3 Insert a screw into each hole, leaving a gap between the surface and the base of the screw head of at least 0.1 inches (3 mm).
- Step 4 Place the access point wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the access point down until the screws fit snugly into the wall- mount slots.
- Flat Surface Installation
- Connecting the Equipment
- Verifying the Hardware Installation
- Getting Started with the Configuration
- Display the Configuration GUI and Enable the Radio
- Step 1 Power on the PC and configure the PC IP address to an IP address in the same subnetwork. The default Cisco AP541N IP address is 192.168.10.10. For example, you can set the:
- Step 2 Connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on the PC.
- Step 3 Connect the other end of the PC Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on a switch, hub, or the Cisco AP541N Ethernet port. If you connected the PC through a switch or a hub, connect the Cisco AP541N to that device by using another Ethernet cable.
- Step 4 Power on the access point.
- Step 5 Open a Web browser window. If you are prompted to install an Active-X plug-in when connecting to the device, follow the prompts to accept the plug-in.
- Step 6 Enter the Cisco AP541N IP address in the address bar and press Enter. For example, enter http://192.168.10.10. The login window displays.
- Step 7 Enter the default username cisco and the default password cisco. (Passwords are case sensitive.) The configuration window displays.
- Step 1 Power on the PC and configure the PC IP address to an IP address in the same subnetwork. The default Cisco AP541N IP address is 192.168.10.10. For example, you can set the:
- Troubleshoot Your Connection
- Display the Configuration GUI and Enable the Radio
- Returning the Cisco AP541N to the Factory Default Settings
- Where to Go From Here
Cisco AP541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide 5
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Installing the Cisco AP541N
The access point can be placed on a wall, a flat surface, a ceiling, or in a
ceiling plenum space. A ceiling mount kit is available for this device
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SKU#). Do not deploy the device in a location where any of the following
conditions exist:
High Ambient Temperature—The ambient temperature must not
exceed 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40C).
Reduced Air Flow—The air flow must be adequate to prevent
overheating.
Mechanical Overloading—The device should be level, stable, and
secure to avoid it sliding or shifting out of position.
Circuit Overloading—Adding the device to the power outlet or a PoE
port must not overload that circuit or PoE device.
NOTE We recommend using Cat5e or better cable. Also, do not
exceed the maximum cabling distance of 328 feet (100
meters).
To place the access point on a desktop, install the four rubber feet
(included) on the bottom of the access point. Place the device on a flat
surface.
To prepare the device, do the following:
STEP 1 Attach the antennas to the RP-TNC connectors labeled ANT101,
ANT102, and ANT103. The antennas are all the same, so which
antenna is attached to what connector is of no consequence.
STEP 2 Determine where you want to locate the access point. If you are
using AC power, make sure the location is within reach of an AC
power outlet.
STEP 3 Keep enough ventilation space for the access point and check for
any environmental restrictions.
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