Cisco 1130AG - Aironet - Wireless Access Point, Quick Start Manual

Page 1: ...o case sensitive Password Cisco case sensitive IP address Determined by DHCP server See the Obtaining an IP Address on page 16 for additional information Service Set Identifier SSID None assigned Status LED Status Description Blue Normal operating condition and at least one client device is associated with the access point Light green Normal operating condition no client devices are associated Amb...

Page 2: ...nd assign a static IP address See the Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI section on page 17 How to Open the Top Cover The top cover provides access to the cable and power connections Caution Do not open the access point top cover as you would a hatch or door You could damage the cover by doing so An instruction label is attached to the access point Take time to read the label before you open th...

Page 3: ...int Note Status LED indications are not visible when the top cover is open Follow these steps to open the top cover 1 Put the access point on a flat surface and grasp it with both hands as shown in this illustration 121061 Cable access notch and arrow ...

Page 4: ...55 02 2 Gently push the cover away from you until it stops as shown in this illustration 3 Remove the opening instruction label from the top cover Note We recommend that you save the label for reference 121423 ...

Page 5: ... according to the instructions in this document and the installation and configuration guide will result in user exposure substantially below the FCC recommended limits Do not hold any component containing a radio such that the antenna is very close to or touching any exposed parts of the body especially the face or eyes while transmitting The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limi...

Page 6: ...requency RF exposure limits antennas should be located a minimum of 7 9 in 20 cm or more from the body of all persons Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be especially qualified for such use Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning...

Page 7: ...he protective device is rated not greater than 20A Overview This guide is designed to help you minimally configure a Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point using the access point graphical user interface GUI through your web browser The GUI is the primary configuration tool Configuration can also be performed using the command line interface CLI For instructions on using the CLI see the Cisco IO...

Page 8: ...tion These documents are also available on Cisco com This guide provides an overview of the access point but does not discuss mounting it Those instructions are in the Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide which is available on Cisco com Note Do not attempt to connect a cable with a protective boot to the access point Ethernet or console port Because of limited space...

Page 9: ...tial listing of wireless products 4 Click All Wireless Products The Wireless Products page appears Topic Document Performing an advanced configuration Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points Cisco Aironet Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges Mounting the access point Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide System ...

Page 10: ...cess Point Each access point package contains the following items Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Optional Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Power Module universal power supply Mounting hardware kit One mounting plate Two suspended ceiling adjustable T rail clips One security hasp adapter Four 6 x 32 x inchflat head Phillips head machine screws One 8 x 32 x3 16 inch pan head Phillips head machi...

Page 11: ...o the shipping container and save it 3 Verify all the package contents and inspect each item for damage If any item is missing or damaged contact your Cisco representative for support 4 Obtain the mounting instructions by downloading the Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide from Cisco com 5 Become familiar with the access point and its features which are identified ...

Page 12: ...12 78 15955 02 1 Power connector 5 Padlock post 2 Ethernet port 6 Mode button 3 Keyhole slot 7 Ethernet E and Radio R LEDs 4 Console port 8 Status LED 121541 6 8 4 5 1 2 3 7 ...

Page 13: ...ettings Configuring security settings Before you install the access point make sure that you are using a computer connected to the same network as the access point and obtain the following information from your network system administrator A system name The case sensitive wireless service set identifier SSID for your radio network A Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP community name and the SN...

Page 14: ... or network junction box or to the provided rail clips for below a suspended ceiling The mounting process is simple and requires common tools Because it is detachable you can use the universal mounting plate to mark the positions of the mounting holes for your installation You then install the universal mounting bracket on the surface and attach the access point when you are ready When you have mo...

Page 15: ...connector The following devices that provide Power over Ethernet PoE An IEEE 802 3af compliant power source A compliant Cisco inline power switch A Cisco power injector with a compliant AC power module Caution If the access point receives power through PoE the output current of the PSE cannot exceed 400 mA or 154000 Vport whichever is smaller The power source must comply with IEC60950 IEEE 802 3af...

Page 16: ...u connect the access point to your network If your network does not have a DHCP server the access point continues to request an IP address until you assign it one Therefore you must configure the IP address by opening the command line interface CLI from a terminal session established through the access point s console port See the Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI section on page 18 You must k...

Page 17: ...cess point s Ethernet and radio ports the network uses the BVI When you assign an IP address to the access point using the CLI you must assign the address to the BVI Beginning in a privileged EXEC mode follow these steps to assign an IP address to the access point s BVI Command Purpose Step 1 configure terminal Enter global configuration mode Step 2 Interface bvi1 Enters interface configuration mo...

Page 18: ...o Access the CLI Follow these steps to browse to access the CLI using a Telnet session These steps are for a PC running Microsoft Windows with a Telnet terminal application Check your PC operating instructions for detailed instructions 1 Select Start Programs Accessories Telnet If Telnet is not listed in your Accessories menu select Start Run type Telnet in the entry field and press Enter 2 When t...

Page 19: ...that your devices are configured as indicated in the table on page 19 Follow these steps to configure the system power settings using the GUI 1 Open your browser and enter the access point s IP address in the address field A login and password screen appears 2 Enter the user name Cisco and password Cisco The username and password are case sensitive 3 When the access point does not receive enough p...

Page 20: ... the following illustration 5 Set the power settings and power injector fields and verify your switch status as indicated in the power settings table Note To verify switch status you will need to use the switch s CLI See the Cisco IOS software configuration guide for your switch ...

Page 21: ...wer Management feature1 Power Settings Pre standard Compatibility selected Power Injector Unchecked power inline auto Cisco Aironet Power Injector with a Cisco PSE supporting Intelligent Power Management feature1 Power Settings Power Negotiation selected Power Injector Unchecked power inline never Cisco Aironet Power Injector with a Cisco PSE not supporting Cisco Intelligent Power Management featu...

Page 22: ... support Cisco inline power non Cisco switch No configuration requirement AC power adapter No configuration requirement 1 Please check the release notes for your power sourcing equipment to determine which Cisco IOS version supports Cisco Intelligent Power Management For some PSEs support for Cisco Intelligent Power Management may not be available yet 2 MAC address is the 12 character hexadecimal ...

Page 23: ...an IP Address section on page 16 Follow these steps to configure basic settings for the access point using the GUI Express Setup page 1 Open your browser and enter the access point s IP address in the address field A username and password screen appears 2 Enter the username Cisco and password Cisco The username and password are case sensitive 3 Press Enter The Summary Status page appears ...

Page 24: ...24 78 15955 02 4 If required configure the power settings as described in the previous section Otherwise Click Express Setup The Express Setup page appears ...

Page 25: ...25 Quick Start Guide Cisco Aironet 1130AG Access Point ...

Page 26: ...hat identifies it on your network Default ap Configuration Server Protocol This setting specifies how the access point obtains an IP address Options DHCP or Static IP Default DHCP Option Description DHCP IP address is automatically assigned by the network DHCP server Static IP The access point uses an IP address that you enter in the IP Address field ...

Page 27: ...ign a static IP address in this field IP Subnet Mask The IP subnet mask identifies the subnet on which the access point resides This subnet is provided by your network administrator If DHCP is enabled leave this field blank Default Gateway The default gateway identifies the address the access point uses to access another network This gateway is provided by your network administrator If DHCP is ena...

Page 28: ... Management Protocol SNMP used to manage the network on which the access point resides Option Description Standard HTTP Standard protocol used to transfer HTML using unencrypted traffic between web browsers Secure HTTPS Protocol used to transfer secure data by using encrypted traffic to and from the user by means of a Secure Socket Layer SSL Attribute Description Read Only Access point allows only...

Page 29: ...s what function the access point performs in the wireless network Options Access Point root or Repeater non root Default Access Point root Option Description Access Point root Access point connects directly to the main Ethernet LAN and accepts associations from wireless clients Repeater non root Access point connects to a remote LAN accepts associations from wireless clients and must associate wit...

Page 30: ...oughput Maximizes data volume handled but might reduce range Range Maximizes range but might reduce throughput Default Retains default radio settings that are designed to provide good range and throughput Custom Uses settings that you enter on the Network Interfaces GUI page Note For more information on this setting see the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points or ...

Page 31: ...rld Mode Disabling Aironet Extensions disables the features mentioned above but it sometimes improves the ability of non Cisco client devices to associate to the access point Configuring Security Settings After you assign basic settings to your access point you must configure security settings to prevent unauthorized access to your network Because it is a radio device the access point can communic...

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Page 33: ...use VLANs on your wireless LAN the security options that you can assign to SSIDs are limited because on the Express Security page encryption settings and authentication types are linked Without VLANs encryption settings WEP and ciphers apply to an interface such as the radio and you cannot use more than one encryption setting on an interface For example when you create an SSID with static WEP with...

Page 34: ...o assign SSIDs to specific radio interfaces choose Security SSID Manager You cannot configure multiple authentication servers To configure multiple authentication servers click Security Server Manager You cannot configure multiple WEP keys To configure multiple WEP keys click Security Encryption Manager You cannot assign an SSID to a VLAN that is already configured on the access point To assign an...

Page 35: ... SSID is a unique identifier that clients use to associate with the access point The SSID helps client devices distinguish between multiple wireless networks in the same vicinity The SSID can be any alphanumeric case sensitive entry from 2 to 32 characters Default No SSID assigned Note These characters are not allowed and In addition these characters cannot be the first character and ...

Page 36: ... VLAN ID 1 4095 Default No VLAN Option Description No VLAN No VLANs are enabled Enable VLAN ID Enables a VLAN and specifies its identification number 1 through 4095 Native VLAN Specifies the VLAN that normally transmits and receives administrative data Note After you have enabled a VLAN and assigned an identification number check the Native VLAN check box to designate it as the native VLAN ...

Page 37: ...ty The least secure option Use this option only for SSIDs used in a public space and assign it to a VLAN that restricts access to your network Static WEP Key More secure than no security However static WEP keys are vulnerable to attack There are two different lengths for WEP keys 40 bit and 128 bit hexadecimal or ASCII characters Cisco access points use hexadecimal characters Client adapters may u...

Page 38: ...ntication server on your network server authentication port 1645 You do not need to enter a WEP key WPA and WPA2 Wi Fi Protected Access WPA permits wireless access to users authenticated against a database through the services of an authentication server and encrypts their IP traffic with stronger algorithms than those used in WEP As with EAP authentication you must enter the IP address and shared...

Page 39: ...s Point Hardware Installation Guide The Technical Assistance Center TAC maintains a list of top wireless technology issues on Cisco com Follow these steps 1 Open your web browser and go to http www cisco com 2 Click Technical Support Technical Support The Technical Support Document and Tools page appears 3 Click Product Support The Hardware Support page appears 4 Scroll down and click Wireless The...

Page 40: ...Note To see the Ethernet and Radio LEDs you must open the access point cover Refer to the How to Open the Top Cover section on page 2 The LED meanings are in this table Top of Unit Cable Bay Area Meaning Status LED Ethernet LED Radio LED Blue Normal operating condition at least one wireless device associated Light green Normal operating condition no wireless device associated Blinking green Transm...

Page 41: ... are the most common causes of lost connectivity with wireless clients If the access point does not communicate with client devices check the following areas Blinking green Transmitting or receiving radio packets Blinking dark blue Green or blinking green Blinking green or off Software upgrade in progress Amber Various Various IOS errors Blinking red Various Various Boot loader errors Top of Unit ...

Page 42: ...y 3 on your client adapter to 0987654321 and select it as the transmit key you must also set the same value for WEP Key 3 on the access point However the access point does not need to use WEP Key 3 as the transmit key Refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on setting the access point WEP keys Security Settings Wireless devices attemptin...

Page 43: ...t you may need to completely reset the configuration You can use the MODE button on the access point to reset the configuration Note These steps reset all configuration settings to factory defaults including passwords WEP keys the IP address and the SSID Using the MODE Button Follow these steps to delete the current configuration and return all access point settings to the factory defaults by usin...

Page 44: ...rrent configuration and return all access point settings to factory defaults using the web browser interface 1 Open your Internet browser You must use Microsoft Explorer version 5 x or later or Netscape Navigator version 4 x or later 2 Enter the access point IP address in the browser address line and press Enter An Enter Network Password screen appears 3 Enter the username Cisco in the User Name f...

Page 45: ...PT recommendation T R 10 01 This type accepted equipment is designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications The Declarations of Com...

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