Cisco Systems AIRCAP3602IAK9RF Configuring the Access Point, The Controller Discovery Process

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7Configuring the Access Point

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2	DC Power connection	5	Security padlock and hasp (padlock not
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7Configuring the Access Point

This section describes how to connect the access point to a wireless LAN controller. Because the configuration process takes place on the controller, see the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for additional information. This guide is available on Cisco.com.

The Controller Discovery Process

The access point uses standard Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points Protocol (CAPWAP) to communicate between the controller and other wireless access points on the network. CAPWAP is a standard, interoperable protocol which enables an access controller to manage a collection of wireless termination points. The discovery process using CAPWAP is identical to the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP) used with previous 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 discovers a controller by using CAPWAP discovery mechanisms and then sends it a CAPWAP join request. The controller sends the access point a CAPWAP join response allowing the access point to join the controller. When the access point joins the controller, the controller manages its configuration, firmware, control transactions, and data transactions.

Note For additional information about the discovery process and CAPWAP, see the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software Configuration Guide. This document is available on Cisco.com.

Note CAPWAP support is provided in controller software release 5.2 or later. However, your controller must be running release 7.1.91.0 or later to support 3600 series access points.

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Contents GETTING STARTED GUIDE Cisco Aironet 3600 Series Lightweight Access Points1 About this Guide 2 Introduction to the Access PointIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Safety Instructionstranslated safety warnings that accompanied this device. Statement SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS20A. Statement 5 Configurations 4 UnpackingExternal Antennas Internal Antennas Regulatory DomainsCountries Supported 6 Access Point Ports and Connectors LED indicator Figure 2 Access Point LED Indicator top-3602I Model272377 The Controller Discovery Process 7 Configuring the Access PointPreparing the Access Point Performing a Pre-Installation Configuration Installation SummaryController Layer 3 devices Cisco Aironet access points Pre-Installation Configuration Setup2106 controller WS-C3550, WS-C3560, and WS-C3750 switches Step 2 Apply power to the access pointC1880 switch 2600, 2610, 2611, 2621, 2650, and 2651 multiservice platformsc. If the access point shuts down, check the power source 9 Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless Network 8 Mounting the Access PointInstalling a Module 10 Installing ModulesStep 5 Screw down the thumb screws on the module Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points 11 TroubleshootingUsing DHCP Option Checking the Access Point LEDStatus LED LED Status Indications continued Troubleshooting the Access Point Join Process Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE 12 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory InformationModule Models Access Point ModelsVCCI Statement for Japan Japanese Translation Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in JapanEnglish Translation 03-6434-6500Statement 371-Power Cable and AC Adapter Industry CanadaCanadian Compliance Statement Access Point Models European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and LiechtensteinModule Models Page The following standards were applied Health & Safety-EN60950-1 2005 EN 50385EMC-EN 301.489-1 v1.8.1 EN 301.489-17 Radio-EN 300 328 v 1.7.1 EN 301.893 vGeneric Discussion on RF Exposure Declaration of Conformity for RF ExposureThis Device Meets FCC Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves Additional Information on RF Exposure Chinese Translation Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in TaiwanAdministrative Rules for Low-power Radio-Frequency Devices Article Regulatory Information Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in BrazilPortuguese Translation Declaration of Conformity Statements13 Configuring DHCP Option 43 and DHCP Option Cisco AP c3600-ServiceProviderCisco AP c3600 Type + Length + Value 14 Access Point SpecificationsSpecification CategoryAccess Point Specifications continued refer to Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet15 Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request

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