Cisco Aironet 700W Series, Getting Started Manual

Page 1: ...ccess Point Ports and Connectors 7 Configuring the Access Point 8 Mounting the Access Point 9 Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless Network 10 Troubleshooting 11 Access Point Specifications Data Sheet 12 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information 13 Configuring DHCP Option 43 and DHCP Option 60 14 Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request ...

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Page 3: ...AP702W x K9 where the x represents the regulatory domain Refer to Regulatory Domains section on page 5 for a list of supported regulatory domains The features of the 700W series are Processing sub systems including CPUs and memory and radio hardware which supports Unified FlexConnect Monitor mode VideoStream Location not available on autonomous or standalone models WIDS WIPS not available on auton...

Page 4: ...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 protective device is rated not greater than 20A Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unsh...

Page 5: ...tory domains shown as x in the model numbers see Regulatory Domains section on page 5 Internal Antennas The 700W series access points are configured with two dual band antennas two 2 4 GHz and two 5 GHz The two antennas deployed inside the access point are inside the top housing The basic features are as follows Dual Band antennas Antenna elements integrated into 700W access point top housing Peak...

Page 6: ...ur LAN ports Uplink port and Console port Mode button DC power connector Kensington lock slot Figure 1 Access Point 700W Front View Figure 2 Access Point 700W Top View 1 Security Screw Hole 352543 352509 1 ...

Page 7: ...7 Figure 3 Access Point LED Bottom View 1 LED Indicator 2 From left to right LAN Ports 1 to 4 The right most port LAN 4 is PoE out 2 352541 1 ...

Page 8: ...8 Figure 4 Access Point Ports and Connections Rear View 1 Console port 3 Mounting bracket slot 2 Uplink Ethernet WAN port 4 Mode button 352544 1 4 2 3 ...

Page 9: ...le with CAPWAP and conversion to a CAPWAP controller is seamless Deployments can combine CAPWAP and LWAPP software on the controllers Customers who have Layer 2 deployments should note that CAPWAP is not supported on Layer 2 as the CAPWAP packets are routed through Layer 3 only In a CAPWAP environment a wireless access point discovers a controller by using CAPWAP discovery mechanisms and then send...

Page 10: ...oint to do so you must configure your DNS to return controller IP addresses in response to CISCO CAPWAP CONTROLLER localdomain where localdomain is the access point domain name Configuring the CISCO CAPWAP CONTROLLER provides backwards compatibility in an existing customer deployment When an access point receives an IP address and DNS information from a DHCP server it contacts the DNS to resolve C...

Page 11: ...eless Network section on page 15 for details Pre Installation Configuration Setup The pre installation configuration setup is shown in Figure 6 Figure 6 Pre Installation Configuration Setup To perform pre installation configuration perform the following steps Step 1 Make sure that the Cisco wireless LAN controller DS port is connected to the network Use the CLI web browser interface or Cisco Prime...

Page 12: ...k the connection between the access point and the Cisco wireless LAN controller and be sure that they are on the same subnet c If the access point shuts down check the power source d 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 t...

Page 13: ... you are mounting the AP directly to a junction box go to Step 3 For wall mounting use the mounting bracket as a template to mark the locations of the mounting holes on the bracket Figure 7 shows the dimensions of the mounting bracket Caution To ensure a safe and secure installation make sure you are using adequate screws and mount the access point using no less than two screws Figure 7 Mounting B...

Page 14: ...he cable s from the junction box wall through the large center cable access hole in the bracket with the words MOUNT ARROWS UP facing you as shown in Figure 8 Figure 8 Bracket Mounting Direction Step 4 Position the mounting bracket mounting holes with the words MOUNT ARROWS UP facing you over the screw holes Step 5 Insert a screw into each mounting hole and tighten Note Screws supplied in kit may ...

Page 15: ...on on page 16 a When you power up the access point it begins a power up sequence that you can verify by observing the access point LED If the power up sequence is successful the discovery and join process begins During this process the LED blinks sequentially green red and amber When the access point has joined a controller the all the LEDs the AP s LED and the Ethernet port LEDs will be turned of...

Page 16: ...he access point is connected to a controller Using DHCP Option 43 You can use DHCP Option 43 to provide a list of controller IP addresses to the access points enabling them to find and join a controller For additional information refer to the Configuring DHCP Option 43 and DHCP Option 60 section on page 29 Checking the Access Point LED The location of the access point status LED is shown in Figure...

Page 17: ...uest to the controller Collection begins with the first discovery message received from the access point and ends with the last configuration payload sent from the controller to the access point Association status Chirping Green Normal operating condition but no wireless client associated Green Normal operating condition at least one wireless client association Operating status Blinking amber Soft...

Page 18: ... address to the access point The access point is still connected to the same controller and a specific syslog server IP address has been configured for the access point on the controller using the config ap syslog host specific Cisco_AP syslog_server_IP_address command In this case the controller sends the new specific syslog server IP address to the access point The access point is disconnected f...

Page 19: ...e designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment This equipment generates uses and radiates radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur If this equipment does cause interference...

Page 20: ...ides guidelines for avoiding interference when operating Cisco Aironet access points in Japan These guidelines are provided in both Japanese and English Japanese Translation Warning This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment VCCI If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment...

Page 21: ...ibits 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 Industry Canada Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B Digital apparatus meets all the requireme...

Page 22: ...sco sont certifiés conformément aux exigences du CNR 210 L utilisation de cet appareil dans un système fonctionnant partiellement ou entièrement à l extérieur peut nécessiter l obtention d une licence pour le système conformément à la règlementation canadienne Pour plus de renseignements communiquez avec le bureau local d Industrie Canada Cet appareil a été conçu pour fonctionner avec une antenne ...

Page 23: ...23 Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC Medical Directive 93 42 EEC ...

Page 24: ... followed This device also conforms to the EMC requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93 42 EEC Note This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and or may require a license for operation For more details contact Cisco Corporate Compliance The product carries the CE Mark Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure Thi...

Page 25: ...t scientific information does not indicate the need for any special precautions for the use of wireless devices They recommend that if you are interested in further reducing your exposure then you can easily do so by reorienting antennas away from the user or placing he antennas at a greater separation distance then recommended This Device Meets FCC Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves The 700W ...

Page 26: ...find additional information on the subject at the following links Cisco Systems Spread Spectrum Radios and RF Safety white paper at this URL http www cisco com warp public cc pd witc ao340ap prodlit rfhr_wi htm FCC Bulletin 56 Questions and Answers about Biological Effects and Potential Hazards of Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields FCC Bulletin 65 Evaluating Compliance with the FCC guidelines ...

Page 27: ...tions that no harmful 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 frequenc...

Page 28: ...SS operations 4 7 6 The U NII devices shall accept any interference from legal communications and shall not interfere the legal communications If interference is caused the user must stop operating the device immediately and can t re operate it until the harmful interference is clear 4 7 7 Manufacturers of U NII devices are responsible for ensuring frequency stability such that an emission is main...

Page 29: ...r implementations consult product documentation for configuring DHCP Option 43 In Option 43 you should use the IP address of the controller management interface Note DHCP Option 43 is limited to one access point type per DHCP pool You must configure a separate DHCP pool for each access point type The 700W series access point uses the type length value TLV format for DHCP Option 43 DHCP servers mus...

Page 30: ... controller management IP addresses times 4 in hex Value is the IP address of the controller listed sequentially in hex For example suppose that there are two controllers with management 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 res...

Page 31: ...ve owners The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company 1110R Any Internet Protocol IP addresses used in this document are not intended to be actual addresses Any examples command display output and figures included in the document are shown for illustrative purposes only Any use of actual IP addresses in illustrative content is unintenti...