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Before Beginning the Installation Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Before Beginning the Installation Before you begin the installation process, please refer to Figure 2-1 to familiarize yourself with the access point's layout, features, and connectors. Figure 2-1 Access Point Layout and Connectors 1 2 345 6 81180 1 48-VDC power port 2 Ethernet port (RJ-45) 3 Cable lock slot 4 Mode button 5 Status LEDs 6 Antenna Installation Summary During the installation of the access point, you need to perform the following operations: • Connect Ethernet and power cables (refer to the "Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on page 2-5). • Configure basic settings (refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring the Access Point for the First Time"). • Configure security and other access point options. • Use the mounting brackets or docking cradle to locate the access point on a convenient flat horizontal or vertical surface, such as a desktop, book shelf, file cabinet, cubicle wall, room wall, or the room ceiling. For additional information, refer to Chapter 6, "Mounting Instructions." Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-4309-02

Section	Page
Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide	1
Contents	3
Preface	9
Audience	9
Purpose	9
Organization	9
Conventions	10
Related Publications	12
Obtaining Documentation	12
Cisco.com	12
Documentation CD-ROM	13
Ordering Documentation	13
Documentation Feedback	13
Obtaining Technical Assistance	13
Cisco TAC Website	14
Opening a TAC Case	14
TAC Case Priority Definitions	14
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information	15
Overview	17
Hardware Features	18
Single Radio Operation	18
Ethernet Port	18
LEDs	19
Power Sources	19
UL 2043 Certification	20
Anti-Theft Features	20
Network Configuration Examples	21
Root Unit on a Wired LAN	21
Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range	22
Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network	23
Installing the Access Point	25
Safety Information	26
FCC Safety Compliance Statement	26
General Safety Guidelines	26
Warnings	26
Unpacking the Access Point	27
Package Contents	27
Basic Installation Guidelines	27
Before Beginning the Installation	28
Installation Summary	28
Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables	29
Connecting to an Ethernet Network with an Inline Power Source	30
Connecting to an Ethernet Network with Local Power	30
Powering Up the Access Point	31
Configuring the Access Point for the First Time	33
Before You Start	34
Resetting the Access Point to Default Settings	34
Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address	35
Connecting to the Access Point Locally	35
Assigning Basic Settings	36
Default Settings on the Express Setup Page	39
Protecting Your Wireless LAN	40
Using the IP Setup Utility	40
Obtaining and Installing IPSU	40
Using IPSU to Find the Access Point’s IP Address	41
Using IPSU to Set the Access Point’s IP Address and SSID	42
Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI	43
Using a Telnet Session to Access the CLI	43
Using the Web-Browser Interface	45
Using the Web-Browser Interface for the First Time	46
Using the Management Pages in the Web-Browser Interface	46
Using Action Buttons	47
Character Restrictions in Entry Fields	49
Using Online Help	49
Using the Command-Line Interface	51
IOS Command Modes	52
Getting Help	53
Abbreviating Commands	53
Using no and default Forms of Commands	53
Understanding CLI Messages	54
Using Command History	54
Changing the Command History Buffer Size	55
Recalling Commands	55
Disabling the Command History Feature	55
Using Editing Features	56
Enabling and Disabling Editing Features	56
Editing Commands through Keystrokes	56
Editing Command Lines that Wrap	57
Searching and Filtering Output of show and more Commands	58
Accessing the CLI	59
Opening the CLI with Telnet	59
Opening the CLI with Secure Shell	59
Mounting Instructions	61
Overview	62
Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface	63
Mounting on a Suspended Ceiling	64
Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling	66
Using the Security Hasp Adapter	67
Mounting on a Cubical Wall Partition	68
Using the Desktop Holster	69
Using the Cable Lock Feature	71
2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade	73
Upgrade Overview	74
Unpacking the Radio	74
Removing the Back Cover	75
Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio	76
Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio	77
Replacing the Back Cover	80
Finding the Software Version	81
Troubleshooting	83
Checking the Top Panel LEDs	84
Checking Basic Settings	86
SSID	86
WEP Keys	86
Security Settings	86
Resetting to the Default Configuration	86
Using the MODE Button	87
Using the Web Browser Interface	87
Reloading the Access Point Image	88
Using the MODE button	88
Web Browser Interface	89
Browser HTTP Interface	89
Browser TFTP Interface	89
Obtaining the Access Point Image File	90
Obtaining the TFTP Server Software	90
Translated Safety Warnings	91
Dipole Antenna Installation Warning	92
Explosive Device Proximity Warning	93
Lightning Activity Warning	94
Installation Warning	95
Circuit Breaker (15A) Warning	95
Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information	97
Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement	98
Department of Communications—Canada	99
Canadian Compliance Statement	99
European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein	99
Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC	99
Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure	101
Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges in Japan	101
Japanese Translation	101
English Translation	101
Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan	102
All Access Points	102
Chinese Translation	102
English Translation	102
Access Point Specifications	105
Channels and Antenna Settings	109
Channels	110
IEEE 802.11b (2.4-GHz Band)	110
IEEE 802.11g (2.4-GHz Band)	111
Maximum Power Levels	112
IEEE 802.11b (2.4-GHz Band)	112
IEEE 802.11g (2.4-GHz Band)	112
Glossary	113