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... Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-7 Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-8 Workgroup Bridge Configuration 1-8 Network Example with Lightweight Access Points 1-9 2 C H A P T E R Installing the Access Point 2-1 Safety Information 2-2 FCC Safety Compliance Statement 2-2 General Safety Guidelines 2-2 Warnings 2-2 Unpacking the Access Point 2-3 Package Contents 2-3 Basic Installation Guidelines 2-3 Access Point Layout and Connectors 2-4 LEDs 2-4 Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points 2-5 Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network 2-5 Connecting the...
... Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-7 Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-8 Workgroup Bridge Configuration 1-8 Network Example with Lightweight Access Points 1-9 2 C H A P T E R Installing the Access Point 2-1 Safety Information 2-2 FCC Safety Compliance Statement 2-2 General Safety Guidelines 2-2 Warnings 2-2 Unpacking the Access Point 2-3 Package Contents 2-3 Basic Installation Guidelines 2-3 Access Point Layout and Connectors 2-4 LEDs 2-4 Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points 2-5 Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network 2-5 Connecting the...
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... Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Cisco IOS Software > Cisco IOS Software Releases 12.3 Mainline. To use this guide with autonomous access points, you should have experience working with a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller and be familiar with the concepts and terminology of the access point and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. On the Technical Support & Documentation...
... Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Cisco IOS Software > Cisco IOS Software Releases 12.3 Mainline. To use this guide with autonomous access points, you should have experience working with a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller and be familiar with the concepts and terminology of the access point and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. On the Technical Support & Documentation...
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The autonomous access points can configure and monitor the access point using the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP). The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. In large installations, wireless users within radio range of an access point can roam throughout a facility while maintaining seamless access to operate as a bridge. Lightweight Access Points The Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Lightweight Access Point (AIR-LAP1121G) is automatically configured by a Cisco wireless LAN controller (hereafter called a controller...
The autonomous access points can configure and monitor the access point using the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP). The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. In large installations, wireless users within radio range of an access point can roam throughout a facility while maintaining seamless access to operate as a bridge. Lightweight Access Points The Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Lightweight Access Point (AIR-LAP1121G) is automatically configured by a Cisco wireless LAN controller (hereafter called a controller...
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... with Lightweight Access Points, page 1-9 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-4309-07 In addition, all wireless traffic is joined, the access point downloads its software if the versions on your network. In the Cisco Centralized Wireless LAN architecture, access points operate in the lightweight mode (as 802.1x authentication. When the access point is tunneled through the controller. Chapter 1 Overview The lightweight access point...
... with Lightweight Access Points, page 1-9 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-4309-07 In addition, all wireless traffic is joined, the access point downloads its software if the versions on your network. In the Cisco Centralized Wireless LAN architecture, access points operate in the lightweight mode (as 802.1x authentication. When the access point is tunneled through the controller. Chapter 1 Overview The lightweight access point...
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...; Figure 1-8 illustrates a typical Layer 3 network configuration containing lightweight access points. The main advantage of this configuration is scalable and recommended by Cisco. Chapter 1 Overview Network Example with Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access points support Layer 3 network operation. Lightweight access points and controllers in workgroup bridge mode and is associated to a Cisco Aironet root bridge as a wireless bridge device. however, the bridge-to and from...
...; Figure 1-8 illustrates a typical Layer 3 network configuration containing lightweight access points. The main advantage of this configuration is scalable and recommended by Cisco. Chapter 1 Overview Network Example with Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access points support Layer 3 network operation. Lightweight access points and controllers in workgroup bridge mode and is associated to a Cisco Aironet root bridge as a wireless bridge device. however, the bridge-to and from...
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CH A P T E R 2 Installing the Access Point This chapter describes the setup of the access point and includes the following sections: • Safety Information, page 2-2 • Warnings, page 2-2 • Unpacking the Access Point, page 2-3 • Basic Installation Guidelines, page 2-3 • Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points, page 2-5 • Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network, page 2-5 • Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables, page 2-7 OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-1
CH A P T E R 2 Installing the Access Point This chapter describes the setup of the access point and includes the following sections: • Safety Information, page 2-2 • Warnings, page 2-2 • Unpacking the Access Point, page 2-3 • Basic Installation Guidelines, page 2-3 • Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points, page 2-5 • Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network, page 2-5 • Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables, page 2-7 OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-1
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...start quide • Product safety warnings document • Cisco product registration and Cisco documentation feedback cards Basic Installation Guidelines Because the access point is a radio device, it . Return all packing ...lightweight access points, check the latest release notes to ensure that access points are included in ) from the body of all persons. • Do not mount the access point within 3 feet of buildings. • Do not mount the access points on the same frequency as the access point and can find the controller release notes by selecting your controller under Wireless...
...start quide • Product safety warnings document • Cisco product registration and Cisco documentation feedback cards Basic Installation Guidelines Because the access point is a radio device, it . Return all packing ...lightweight access points, check the latest release notes to ensure that access points are included in ) from the body of all persons. • Do not mount the access point within 3 feet of buildings. • Do not mount the access points on the same frequency as the access point and can find the controller release notes by selecting your controller under Wireless...
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... the Wireless Network Prior to switch trunk ports. - OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 to your controllers are operational and properly configured. • For lightweight access points, perform these steps: a. Ensure that your access points. - To deploy your access points, follow these tasks: • Ensure that a site survey has been preformed. • Ensure that your access points. Cisco...
... the Wireless Network Prior to switch trunk ports. - OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 to your controllers are operational and properly configured. • For lightweight access points, perform these steps: a. Ensure that your access points. - To deploy your access points, follow these tasks: • Ensure that a site survey has been preformed. • Ensure that your access points. Cisco...
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...Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-9). e. Horizontal or vertical surface, such as a master controller. On a desktop (see these sections: - For additional information, refer to the Mounting on page 2-7. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-4309-07 d. Mount the access point...section on page 3-7 and the "Using the Cable Lock Feature" section on the Wireless Network Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step 4 b. Connect the access point cables (Ethernet, optional power, optional antennas). On a cubicle wall (refer to ...
...Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-9). e. Horizontal or vertical surface, such as a master controller. On a desktop (see these sections: - For additional information, refer to the Mounting on page 2-7. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-4309-07 d. Mount the access point...section on page 3-7 and the "Using the Cable Lock Feature" section on the Wireless Network Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step 4 b. Connect the access point cables (Ethernet, optional power, optional antennas). On a cubicle wall (refer to ...
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... for Using 1100 Series Lightweight Access Points, page 6-2 • Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs, page 6-3 • Returning the Access Point 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.html Sections in this chapter include: • Guidelines for basic problems with the 1100 series lightweight access point. For the most...
... for Using 1100 Series Lightweight Access Points, page 6-2 • Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs, page 6-3 • Returning the Access Point 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.html Sections in this chapter include: • Guidelines for basic problems with the 1100 series lightweight access point. For the most...
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... you use a 1100 series lightweight access point: • The access points can use DHCP Option 43 to provide a list of eight wireless LANs per access point. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-2 OL-4309-07 Guidelines for Using 1100 Series Lightweight Access Points Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Guidelines for Lightweight Access Points" section on the 1100 series lightweight access point, because it . • The access points support eight Basic Service Set...
... you use a 1100 series lightweight access point: • The access points can use DHCP Option 43 to provide a list of eight wireless LANs per access point. Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-2 OL-4309-07 Guidelines for Using 1100 Series Lightweight Access Points Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Guidelines for Lightweight Access Points" section on the 1100 series lightweight access point, because it . • The access points support eight Basic Service Set...
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... blinks green when a packet is not associated with at least one wireless client. Figure 6-1 shows the LEDs. Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs If your access point is received or transmitted over the Ethernet infrastructure. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-3 The light is normally off when the...
... blinks green when a packet is not associated with at least one wireless client. Figure 6-1 shows the LEDs. Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs If your access point is received or transmitted over the Ethernet infrastructure. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-3 The light is normally off when the...
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... indications. Blinking green Blinking green Flash memory test. Amber Green - Green Green Green Starting Cisco IOS. Ethernet link is available or that the access point has been primed with the unit. - File system failure. Amber Green Amber Boot environment... - Board initialization test - At least one wireless client device is unable to find the controller. Alternating green, red , and amber1 Loading new firmware image. Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Table 6-1 Top Panel LED Signals Message type ...
... indications. Blinking green Blinking green Flash memory test. Amber Green - Green Green Green Starting Cisco IOS. Ethernet link is available or that the access point has been primed with the unit. - File system failure. Amber Green Amber Boot environment... - Board initialization test - At least one wireless client device is unable to find the controller. Alternating green, red , and amber1 Loading new firmware image. Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Table 6-1 Top Panel LED Signals Message type ...
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... not associated to a controller, you can use the controller to the 1100 series access point documentation, click Cisco Aironet 1100 Series listed under "Wireless LAN Access." Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Returning the Access Point to Autonomous Mode Returning the Access Point to Autonomous Mode You can return a lightweight access point to autonomous mode by the Status LED turning green to indicate a client is associated...
... not associated to a controller, you can use the controller to the 1100 series access point documentation, click Cisco Aironet 1100 Series listed under "Wireless LAN Access." Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Returning the Access Point to Autonomous Mode Returning the Access Point to Autonomous Mode You can return a lightweight access point to autonomous mode by the Status LED turning green to indicate a client is associated...
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... The lightweight access point MODE button is the name that identifies the access point on the ocntroller.) Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File The autonomous access point image file can register from your Internet browser to the Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide available at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/software/navigator.html Click Wireless LAN Access > Aironet Access Points > Cisco Aironet...
... The lightweight access point MODE button is the name that identifies the access point on the ocntroller.) Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File The autonomous access point image file can register from your Internet browser to the Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide available at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/software/navigator.html Click Wireless LAN Access > Aironet Access Points > Cisco Aironet...
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.../US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html Click Cisco Aironet 1100 Series listed under Access Points. Click 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 documents available on the Cisco Wireless documentation page of Cisco.com. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
.../US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html Click Cisco Aironet 1100 Series listed under Access Points. Click 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 documents available on the Cisco Wireless documentation page of Cisco.com. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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... the Access Points on the Wireless Network" section on your lightweight access points, ensure Master setting is blinking to configure the lightweight access point with primary, secondary, and tertiary controller names. When you successfully complete the configuration priming of all your controller. Appendix E Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to configure the Controller Mobility Group name. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware...
... the Access Points on the Wireless Network" section on your lightweight access points, ensure Master setting is blinking to configure the lightweight access point with primary, secondary, and tertiary controller names. When you successfully complete the configuration priming of all your controller. Appendix E Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to configure the Controller Mobility Group name. OL-4309-07 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware...