Cisco Systems 1200 manual Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network

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Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point

Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network

Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network

Prior to beginning the actual access point deployment, perform these tasks:

•Ensure that a site survey has been preformed.

•Ensure that your network infrastructure devices are operational and properly configured.

•For lightweight access points, perform these tasks:

–Ensure that your controllers are connected to switch trunk ports.

–Ensure that your switch is configured with untagged access ports for connecting your access points.

–Ensure that a DHCP server with Option 43 configured is reachable by your access points. To deploy your access points, follow these steps:

Step 1 Obtain the access point location map created during your building site survey.

Step 2 Review the access point locations and identify the specific mounting methods required for each access point location.

Step 3 For each access point perform these steps:

a.For lightweight access points, record the access point MAC address on the access point location map. When you have completed the lightweight access point deployment, return the access point MAC addresses and the access point locations on the access point location maps or floor plans to your network planner or manager. The network operators can use the MAC address and location information to create maps for precise wireless system management.

b.Mount the access point at the indicated destination using the specified mounting method. For specific mounting instructions, see these sections:

–Attaching the access point to the mounting plate (see the “Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket” section on page 3-8).

–Horizontal or vertical surface, such as a ceiling or wall (see the “Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface” section on page 3-3).

–Below a suspended ceiling (see the “Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling” section on page 3-4).

–Above a suspended ceiling (see the “Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling” section on page 3-5).

c.Optionally secure the access point using a padlock or security cable (see the “Securing the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket” section on page 3-8).

d.Connect the access point cables (Ethernet, optional power, optional antennas). For instructions see the “Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables” section on page 2-9.

e.On power up, verify that the access point is associated to a controller and operating normally. For additional information, refer to the “Checking the Top Panel LEDs” section on page 6-2.

Step 4 For lightweight access points, after your access points are deployed, ensure that your controller is not configured as a master controller. A master controller should only be used for configuring access points and not in a working network.

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Contents Americas Headquarters Page N T E N T S Overview Mode Button Setting Console Cable Pinouts E-1 Console Port Signals and Pinouts E-2 Viii Purpose PrefaceAudience OrganizationConventions Preface Conventions Related Publications Locating the Product Serial Number XiiiXiv Overview Autonomous Access PointsProduct Terminology Lightweight Access Points Hardware Features Guidelines for Using 1200 Series Lightweight Access PointsDual-Radio Operation LEDs Console Port Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Root Access Point on a Wired LAN Access pointRepeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range Access Point as RepeaterCentral Unit in an All-Wireless Network Bridge Network with Wireless ClientsPoint-to-Point Bridge Configuration Workgroup Bridge NetworkNetwork Example with Lightweight Access Points Page Installing the Access Point FCC Safety Compliance Statement Safety InformationGeneral Safety Guidelines Unpacking the Access Point Package ContentsBasic Installation Guidelines Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access PointsBefore Beginning the Installation Access Point Layout and ConnectorsRM22A Radio Module with External RP-TNC Antenna Connectors Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Connecting the 2.4-GHz Antennas Connecting the 5-GHz External AntennasConnecting the Ethernet and Power Cables Access Point Power OptionsConnecting to an Ethernet Network with Local Power OL-8370-04 Mounting Instructions Overview Mounting BracketMounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling Mounting Bracket PartsMounting Above a Suspended Ceiling It may be helpful to refer to -3before proceeding Access Point Mounting Bracket Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket Securing the Access Point to the Mounting BracketUpgrading the 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade Overview Unpacking the RadioOpening the Access Cover Location of 2.4-GHz Radio Access Cover ScrewRemoving a Blank Spacer Card Location of Retaining Clips on Blank Spacer CardRemoving a 2.4-GHz Radio Location of Retaining Clips on 2.4-GHz Radio Card Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio Antenna Connector Labels and Mini-PCI ConnectorUpgrading the 2.4-GHz Radio Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio Access Point Compliance Labels Attaching the Compliance LabelsPlacing the Labels Upgrading the 5-GHz Radio Module Removing the 5-GHz Radio Access Cover Unpacking the Radio ModuleMounting screws Access point GHz radio module antenna Removing a 5-GHz Radio ModuleRemoving the 5-GHz Radio Module Installing a 5-GHz Radio Module Installing a 5-GHz Radio Module RM20A or RM21A ShownGHz radio module antenna Mounting screws Access Point Compliance Label Locations Attaching the Compliance LabelLocations for Compliance Labels Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points Checking the Top Panel LEDs LED Default Ssid and Radio Behavior Checking Basic SettingsDefault IP Address Behavior Enabling the Radio InterfacesRunning the Carrier Busy Test Security SettingsWEP Keys Running the Ping or Link Test Resetting to the Default Configuration Using the Mode ButtonReloading the Access Point Image Using the Web Browser InterfaceRadio Upgrade Required Cisco IOS Software Release Web Browser Interface Browser Http InterfaceObtaining the Access Point Image File Browser Tftp InterfaceObtaining the Tftp Server Software Http//tftpd32.jounin.netConnecting to the Access Point Locally Connecting the Serial CableOL-8370-04 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Using Dhcp Option Checking the Top Panel LEDs Message Ethernet Status Radio Type Configuring Controller Information Clearing Manually Entered Controller InformationReturning the Access Point to Autonomous Mode Manually Resetting the Access Point to DefaultsMode Button Setting Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File Obtaining the Tftp Server Software OL-8370-04 Translated Safety Warnings OL-8370-04 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information For Home or Office USE AIR-ANT2410Y-R Vcci Statement for Japan Industry Canada Canadian Compliance StatementPage EMC Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure Japanese Translation Access Points with Ieee 802.11a Radios Chinese Translation English TranslationAll Access Points Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil Access Point ModelsDeclaration of Conformity Statements Page OL-8370-04 Page OL-8370-04 Page Declaration of Conformity Product AIR-AP1232AG-E-K9 Declaration of Conformity Annex to DofC# Information on Antennas and Power Levels OL-8370-04 Access Point Specifications Access Point with 802.11a Radio ModuleAppendix C Access Point Specifications Category Access Point with 802.11b or 802.11g Radio CCK Ofdm Access Point with 802.11a Radio Module Arib STD-66 Channels and Maximum Power Levels OL-8370-04 Console Cable Pinouts Console Port Signals and Pinouts TXD RXD GNDPriming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment OL-8370-04 Page OL-8370-04 Access Points Configuring Option 43 for 1000 Series Access Points Access Point Vendor Class Identifier VCIAdd the option 60 line using the following syntax Type + Length + Value O S S a R Y GL-2 GL-3 GL-4 GL-5 GL-6 D E IN-2
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