Cisco Systems AIRONET 1000 manual Overview, Access Point Vendor Class Identifier VCI

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Appendix F Configuring DHCP Option 43

Overview

Overview

This section contains a DHCP Option 43 configuration example on a Windows 2003 Enterprise DHCP server for use with Cisco Aironet lightweight access points. For other DHCP server implementations, consult the DHCP server 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.

Cisco Aironet 1000 series access points use a comma-separated string format for DHCP Option 43. Other Cisco Aironet access points use the type-length-value (TLV) 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 60). The VCI strings for Cisco access points capable of operating in lightweight mode are listed in Table F-1:

Table F-1

Lightweight Access Point VCI Strings

 

 

 

Access Point

 

Vendor Class Identifier (VCI)

 

 

Cisco Aironet 1000 series

A irespace.A P1200

 

 

Cisco Aironet 1100 series

Cisco AP c1100

 

 

Cisco Aironet 1130 series

Cisco AP c1130

 

 

Cisco Aironet 1200 series

Cisco AP c1200

 

 

Cisco Aironet 1240 series

Cisco AP c1240

 

 

Cisco Aironet 1300 series

Cisco AP c1300

 

 

Cisco Aironet 1500 series

Cisco AP.LAP1510

 

 

 

The format of the TLV block for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 series access points is listed below:

•Type: 0xf1 (decimal 241)

•Length: Number of controller IP addresses * 4

•Value: List of WLC management interfaces

Cisco Aironet 1000 Series Lightweight Access Point Hardware Installation Guide

 

F-2

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Contents Americas Headquarters Page N T E N T S Troubleshooting Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information B-1 OL-9403-04 Purpose Organization PrefaceAudience Viii ConventionsPreface Conventions Related Publications Finding the Product Serial Number Xii Overview Hardware Features Guidelines for Using the Access Points2illustrates the left side connectors on the access point Single or Dual-Radio Operation Ethernet Port UL 2043 Certification Typical Layer 3 Access Point Network Configuration Example Network Configuration ExampleTypical Layer 2 Access Point Network Configuration Example Installing the Access Point General Safety Guidelines Safety InformationFCC Safety Compliance Statement Package Contents Unpacking the Access PointBasic Installation Guidelines Mounting the Access Point in the Correct Direction Before Beginning the Installation3illustrates the right side of the access point Access Point Layout and ConnectorsController Discovery Process 4illustrates the access point LEDs on the top of the unitReview the Mounting Overview section on Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless NetworkMounting Overview Factory-Supplied Mounting Options Attaching the Access Point and Ceiling-Mount Base Mounting Access Points Using a Ceiling-Mount BaseAttaching the Ceiling-Mount Clips to the Access Point Mounting Access Points Using the Ceiling-Mount Clips135674 10 Attaching the Mounting Screws to the Access Point 135671 Mounting the Access Point Using the Flush-Mount Bracket 12 Attaching the Access Point to the Flush-Mount Bracket Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables Securing the Access Point Using a Security Cable13 Ethernet and Power Ports Connecting to an Ethernet Network with Local Power Powering Up the Access PointReturning MAC Information Troubleshooting Using Dhcp Option Checking the Access Point LEDs Power LED Alarm LED Low Power Condition OL-9403-04 Translated Safety Warnings OL-9403-04 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information For Home or Office USE Vcci Statement for Japan Canadian Compliance Statement Industry CanadaAIR-AP1010-E-K9 / AIR-AP1020-E-K9 / AIR-AP1030-E-K9 EMC Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure Japanese Translation Chinese Translation English Translation Access Points with Ieee 802.11a RadiosAll Access Points Declaration of Conformity Statements OL-9403-04 Page OL-9403-04 Specifications Category 802.11b 802.11g 802.11a Access Point SpecificationsPower output settings CCK Vcci OL-9403-04 Power output settings CCK Vcci OL-9403-04 Channels and Power Levels OL-9403-04 Figure E-1 Typical Priming Configuration Priming Access Points Prior to DeploymentAppendix E Priming Access Points Prior to Deployment Appendix E Priming Access Points Prior to Deployment OL-9403-04 Configuring Dhcp Option Overview Access Point Vendor Class Identifier VCIQuotation marks must be included Configuring Option 43 for 1000 Series Access PointsType + Length + Value D E IN-2 IN-3 IN-4

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