Cisco 1830 Series, Getting Started Manual

Page 1: ...GETTING STARTED GUIDE Cisco Aironet 1830 Series Access Points First Published October 1 2015 ...

Page 2: ...n 7 Installation Overview 8 Performing a Pre Installation Configuration 9 Mounting and Grounding the Access Point 10 Powering the Access Point 11 Configuring and Deploying the Access Point 12 Checking the Access Point LEDs 13 Miscellaneous Usage and Configuration Guidelines 14 Related Documentation 15 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information ...

Page 3: ...omain model number formats See the following table for the model number formats The UX in a model number indicates a universal regulatory domain access point For information on how to set the regulatory domain and country configurations of a universal regulatory domain access point see the Cisco Aironet Universal AP Priming and Cisco AirProvision User Guide at http www cisco com c en us td docs wi...

Page 4: ...owing URL http www cisco com c en us td docs wireless access_point mob_exp 1 user_guide b_ME_User_ Guide html Radio features supported are 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz concurrent radios 2 GHz radio with 3TX x 3RX and two spatial streams SU MIMO 5 GHz radio with 3TX x 3RX 802 11ac Wave 2 capable with two spatial streams SU MIMO and MU MIMO 802 11ac based Transmit Beamforming Quality of Service QoS Radio Resou...

Page 5: ...tenna gain is approximately 3 dBi and 5 dBi in 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz bands respectively A full listing of the access point s features and specification are provided in the Cisco Aironet 1830 Series Access Point Data Sheet at the following URL http www cisco com c en us products collateral wireless aironet 1830 series access points datashee t c78 735582 html ...

Page 6: ... accompanied this device Statement 1071 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Warning Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source Statement 1004 Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes Statement 1074 Warning This product relies on the building s installation for short circuit overcurrent protection Ensure that the protec...

Page 7: ...n Technology Equipment ITE equipment For more information on ITE equipment refer to article 645 of the latest National Electrical Code NEC 4 Unpacking the AP To unpack the access point follow these steps Step 1 Unpack and remove the access point and the mounting accessories from the shipping box Step 2 Return any packing material to the shipping container and save it for future use Step 3 Verify t...

Page 8: ...shown in Figure 1 For information on the LED scheme see the Access Point Status LEDs section on page 21 The ports and connections on the access point are shown in Figure 2 Figure 1 Access Point LED Indicator Position 1 LED indicator position For information on the LED scheme see the Access Point Status LEDs section on page 21 354089 1 ...

Page 9: ... AP to mounting bracket 4 USB 2 0 port No software support at this time 2 Mode button For information on how to use the Mode button see Using the Mode Button section on page 23 5 PoE In port Ethernet Uplink port 3 RJ 45 console port 6 48 V DC input power port 354181 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 10: ... power options power supplied by the recommended external power supply Cisco AIR PWR C a DC power supply PoE from a network device or a PoE power injector hub usually located in a wiring closet Note Access points mounted in a building s environmental airspace must be powered using PoE to comply with safety regulations Cisco recommends that you make a site map showing access point locations so that...

Page 11: ...hat your access point installation and initial operation go as expected This procedure is optional Note Performing a pre installation configuration is an optional procedure If your network controller is properly configured you can install your access point in its final location and connect it to the network from there See the Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless Network section on page 20 fo...

Page 12: ... Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for the release you are using for additional information c Set the Cisco wireless LAN controller as the master so that new access points always join with it d Make sure DHCP is enabled on the network The access point must receive its IP address through DHCP e CAPWAP UDP ports must not be blocked in the network f The access point must be able to fi...

Page 13: ...e subnet b If the access point shuts down check the power source c After the access point finds the Cisco wireless LAN controller it attempts to download the new operating system code if the access point code version differs from the Cisco wireless LAN controller code version While this is happening the Status LED blinks amber d If the operating system download is successful the access point reboo...

Page 14: ...less LAN controller Also be sure that the route back to the Cisco wireless LAN controller has destination UDP ports 5246 and 5247 open for CAPWAP communications Ensure that the route back to the primary secondary and tertiary wireless LAN controller allows IP packet fragments Finally be sure that if address translation is used that the access point and the Cisco wireless LAN controller have a stat...

Page 15: ...w cisco com c en us td docs wireless access_point mounting guide apmount html The standard mounting hardware supported by the AP is listed in Table 1 Table 1 Brackets and Clips for Mounting the AP Part Number Description Brackets AIR AP BRACKET 1 Low profile bracket This is the default option AIR AP BRACKET 2 Universal bracket Clips AIR AP T RAIL R Ceiling Grid Clip Recessed mounting This is the d...

Page 16: ...t PoE from the Ethernet cable from an external power source such as the Cisco Power Injector AIR PWRINJ4 You can also use the AIR PWRINJ5 Cisco Power Injector but with reduced functionality Any 802 3at 25 5 W or 802 3af 15 4 W compliant power injector However when powered by an 802 3af powering source the USB port is disabled Both radios operate at full operation With an 802 3at or the AIR PWR C a...

Page 17: ...ting the DC Power Cable 1 Kensington lock slot 4 DC power cable plugged into the 48VDC port 2 Power cable routed through the strain relief retention clips 5 AP secured using a padlock 3 DC power cable 353859 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 18: ...revious Cisco Aironet access points LWAPP enabled access points are compatible with CAPWAP and conversion to a CAPWAP controller is seamless Deployments can combine CAPWAP and LWAPP software on the controllers The functionality provided by the controller does not change except for customers who have Layer 2 deployments which CAPWAP does not support In a CAPWAP environment a wireless access point d...

Page 19: ...P addresses on an access point for later deployment is called priming the access point For more information about priming see the Performing a Pre Installation Configuration section on page 11 DHCP server discovery This feature uses DHCP option 43 to provide controller IP addresses to the access points Cisco switches support a DHCP server option that is typically used for this capability For more ...

Page 20: ...int is most likely not receiving power c If the LED blinks sequentially for more than 5 minutes the access point is unable to find its primary secondary and tertiary Cisco wireless LAN controller Check the connection between the access point and the Cisco wireless LAN controller and be sure the access point and the Cisco wireless LAN controller are either on the same subnet or that the access poin...

Page 21: ...escribed in Table 2 Table 2 LED Status Indications Message Type LED State Message Meaning Association status Chirping Green Normal operating condition but no wireless client associated Green Normal operating condition at least one wireless client association Boot loader status Green Executing boot loader Boot loader error Red Boot loader signing verification failure Access point regulatory domain ...

Page 22: ...iscovery join process in progress Rapidly cycling through red green amber and off Access point location command invoked from controller web interface Access point operating system errors Cycling through red green amber and off General warning insufficient inline power 10M Link 10M Active 100M Link 100M Active 1000M Link 1000M Active Link Green LED State Off Off Off Off On On Activity Amber LED Sta...

Page 23: ...ped configuration keep the mode button pressed for less than 20 seconds The AP s configuration files are cleared This resets all configuration settings to factory defaults including passwords WEP keys the IP address and the SSID However the regulatory domain provisioning is not reset To clear the AP s internal storage including all configuration files and the regulatory domain configuration keep t...

Page 24: ... the controller the controller collects information for all access points that send a discovery message to it and maintains information for any access points that have successfully joined it The controller collects all join related information for each access point that sends a CAPWAP discovery request to the controller Collection begins with the first discovery message received from the access po...

Page 25: ...ddress command In this case the controller sends the new specific syslog server IP address to the access point The access point is disconnected from the controller and joins another controller In this case the new controller sends its global syslog server IP address to the access point Whenever a new syslog server IP address overrides the existing syslog server IP address the old address is erased...

Page 26: ...format for DHCP Option 43 DHCP servers must be programmed to return the option based on the access point s DHCP Vendor Class Identifier VCI string DHCP Option 43 The VCI string for the 1830 series access point is Cisco AP c1830 The format of the TLV block is listed below Type 0xf1 decimal 241 Length Number of controller IP addresses 4 Value List of WLC management interfaces To configure DHCP Optio...

Page 27: ...interface IP addresses 10 126 126 2 and 10 127 127 2 The type is f1 hex The length is 2 4 8 08 hex The IP addresses translate to 0a7e7e02 and 0a7f7f02 Assembling the string then yields f1080a7e7e020a7f7f02 The resulting Cisco IOS command added to the DHCP scope is option 43 hex f1080a7e7e020a7f7f02 14 Related Documentation For detailed information and guidelines for configuring and deploying your ...

Page 28: ...rers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement Manufacturer Cisco Systems Inc 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose CA 95134 1706 USA This device complies with Part 15 rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and Access Point Models Certification Number AIR AP1832I B K9 AIR AP1832I B K9C AIR AP1832I UXK9 AIR AP1...

Page 29: ...ser is encouraged to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician Caution The Part 15 radio device operates on a non interference basis w...

Page 30: ...remises radio stations and unlicensed specified low power radio stations used in factory production lines 1 Before using this equipment make sure that no premises radio stations or specified low power radio stations of RF ID are used in the vicinity 2 If this equipment causes RF interference to a premises radio station of RF ID promptly change the frequency or stop using the device contact the num...

Page 31: ...s adaptors could cause a malfunction or a fire Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law prohibits the use of UL certified cables that have the UL shown on the code for any other electrical devices than products designated by CISCO The use of cables that are certified by Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law that have PSE shown on the code is not limited to CISCO designated products ...

Page 32: ...the equivalent isotropically radiated power e i r p is not more than that necessary for successful communication Conformément à la réglementation d Industrie Canada le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d un type et d un gain maximal ou inférieur approuvé pour l émetteur par Industrie Canada Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l intention des au...

Page 33: ...s mêmes canaux Users are advised that high power radars are allocated as primary users i e priority users of the bands 5250 5350 MHz and 5650 5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and or damage to LE LAN devices Les utilisateurs êtes avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux c à d qu ils ont la priorité pour les bandes 5 250 5 ...

Page 34: ...Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC Medical Directive 93 42 EEC ...

Page 35: ...EN 301 489 1 v1 9 2 EN 301 489 17 v2 2 1 Health Safety EN60950 1 2006 EN 50385 2002 Radio EN 300 328 v 1 8 1 EN 301 893 v 1 7 1 The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 4 and Annex III of Directive 1999 5 EC has been followed ...

Page 36: ...tute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE C 95 1 99 International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection ICNIRP 98 Ministry of Health Canada Safety Code 6 Limits on Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Fields in the range from 3kHz to 300 GHz Australia Radiation Protection Standard To ensure compliance with various national and international Electromagnetic Field EMF standards the sys...

Page 37: ...s are based on IEEE ANSI C 95 1 92 and include a substantial safety margin designed to ensure the safety of all persons regardless of age and health As such the systems are designed to be operated as to avoid contact with the antennas by the end user It is recommended to set the system in a location where the antennas can remain at least a minimum distance as specified from the user in accordance ...

Page 38: ...exposure you can easily do so by reorienting antennas away from the user placing the antennas at a greater separation distance than recommended or lowering the transmitter power output Cet appareil est conforme aux directives internationales en matière d exposition aux fréquences radioélectriques Cet appareil de la gamme 1830 comprend un émetteur récepteur radio Il a été conçu de manière à respect...

Page 39: ...ions and Answers about Biological Effects and Potential Hazards of Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields FCC Bulletin 65 Evaluating Compliance with the FCC guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields You can obtain additional information from the following organizations World Health Organization Internal Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection at this URL www w...

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Page 41: ...l interference is caused to aviation safety and authorized radio station and if interference is caused the user must stop operating the device immediately and can t re operate it until the harmful interference is clear The authorized radio station means a radio communication service operating in accordance with the Communication Act The operation of the low power radio frequency devices is subject...

Page 42: ...aration of Conformity statements related to this product can be found at the following location http www ciscofax com 4 7 Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure 4 7 5 Within the 5 25 5 35 GHz band U NII devices will be restricted to indoor operations to reduce any potential for harmful interference to co channel MSS operations 4 7 6 The U NII devices shall accept any interference from lega...

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