Cisco Systems CSACS1121K9 manual Enabling the Radio Interfaces, WEP Keys, Security Settings

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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points

Checking Basic Settings

Enabling the Radio Interfaces

To enable the radio interface, follow these instructions:

Step 1 Open your web browser and enter the access point’s IP address in the browser address line. Press Enter. An Enter Network Password window appears.

Step 2 Enter the administrator username and password. The default username is Cisco and the default password is Cisco. The username and password are case sensitive.

Step 3 When the Summary Status page displays, click Network Interfaces > Radio0-802.11Bor Radio0-802.11Gand the radio status page displays.

Step 4 Click Settings and the radio settings page displays.

Step 5 Click Enable in the Enable Radio field.

Step 6 Click Apply.

SSID

Wireless clients attempting to associate with the access point must use the same SSID as the access point. If a client device’s SSID does not match the SSID of an access point in radio range, the client device will not associate. The access point default SSID is tsunami.

Note In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(4)JA, there is no default SSID. You must configure an SSID before client devices can associate to the access point.

WEP Keys

The WEP key you use to transmit data must be set up exactly the same on your access point and any wireless devices with which it associates. For example, if you set WEP Key 3 on your client adapter to 0987654321 and select it as the transmit key, you must also set WEP Key 3 on the access point to exactly the same value. The access point does not need to use Key 3 as its transmit key, however.

Refer to Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on setting the access point’s WEP keys.

Security Settings

Wireless clients attempting to authenticate with your access point must support the same security options configured in the access point, such as EAP or LEAP, MAC address authentication, Message Integrity Check (MIC), WEP key hashing, and 802.1X protocol versions.

If a wireless client is unable to authenticate with your access point, contact the system administrator for proper security settings in the client adapter and for the client adapter driver and firmware versions that are compatible with the access point settings.

Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide

 

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Contents Corporate Headquarters Page N T E N T S Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Finding the Software Version Chinese Translation B-7 Organization PrefaceAudience PurposeViii ConventionsPreface Conventions Obtaining Documentation Related PublicationsProduct Documentation DVD Ordering Documentation Documentation FeedbackCisco Product Security Overview Cisco.comProduct Alerts and Field Notices Reporting Security Problems in Cisco ProductsCisco Support Website Obtaining Technical AssistanceLocating the Product Serial Number Submitting a Service Request Definitions of Service Request SeverityObtaining Additional Publications and Information Xvi Product Terminology Autonomous Access PointsLightweight Access Points OverviewOverview Hardware Features Single Radio OperationEthernet Port LEDs Power SourcesNetwork Examples with Autonomous Access Points Anti-Theft FeaturesUL 2043 Certification Access point Root Unit on a Wired LANAccess Point as Repeater Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless RangeWorkgroup Bridge Configuration Central Unit in an All-Wireless NetworkTypical Layer 3 Network Configuration Example Network Example with Lightweight Access PointsOL-4309-07 Installing the Access Point Safety Information FCC Safety Compliance StatementGeneral Safety Guidelines Unpacking the Access Point Basic Installation GuidelinesPackage Contents 1shows the access point layout and connectors Access Point Layout and ConnectorsController Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless NetworkOL-4309-07 Access Point Power Options Connecting the Ethernet and Power CablesConnecting to an Ethernet Network with Local Power Powering Up the Access Point OL-4309-07 Mounting Instructions Mounting Method Materials Required Kit OverviewMounting Bracket Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical SurfaceSuspended Ceiling Mounting Bracket Parts Mounting on a Suspended CeilingAccess Point Mounting Slots Remove a ceiling tile adjacent to the mounting location Mounting Above a Suspended CeilingSecurity Hasp Adapter Using the Security Hasp AdapterSecurity Hasp with Padlock Mounting on a Cubical Wall PartitionCubicle Wall Bracket Using the Desktop HolsterDesktop Holster Kensington Lock Using the Cable Lock FeatureOL-4309-07 GHz Radio Upgrade for Autonomous Access Points Unpacking the Radio Upgrade OverviewGo to the Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio section Removing the Back CoverRadio Card and Antenna Card Removing a 2.4-GHz RadioConnector pins Installing a 2.4-GHz RadioInserting Radio Card in Mini-PCI Connector Go to the Replacing the Back Cover section on Product compliance label Back cover Replacing the Back CoverFinding the Software Version OL-4309-07 Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points Ethernet Status Radio Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDsLED Checking Basic Settings Default IP Address BehaviorDefault Ssid and Radio Behavior Security Settings Enabling the Radio InterfacesWEP Keys Running the Carrier Busy Test Running the Ping or Link Test Resetting to the Default ConfigurationUsing the Web Browser Interface Using the Mode ButtonReloading the Access Point Image Browser Http Interface Web Browser InterfaceObtaining the Tftp Server Software Obtaining the Access Point Image FileOL-4309-07 Troubleshooting Lightweight Access Points Using Dhcp Option Guidelines for Using 1100 Series Lightweight Access PointsAccess Points LEDs Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDsMessage Ethernet Status Radio Type Enabled see the Mode Button Setting section on Returning the Access Point to Autonomous ModeMode Button Setting Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image FileObtaining the Tftp Server Software OL-4309-07 Translated Safety Warnings OL-4309-07 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information For Home or Office USE Canadian Compliance Statement Vcci Statement for Japan Industry-CanadaOL-4309-07 EMC Japanese Translation Declaration of Conformity for RF ExposureEnglish Translation All Access PointsAccess Point Models Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in BrazilPortuguese Translation Declaration of Conformity StatementsOL-4309-07 Page OL-4309-07 Page OL-4309-07 Category Specifications Access Point SpecificationsRadio GHz Radio To UL 2043 and they should not be placed in a building’s Category Specifications Channels and Maximum Power Levels OL-4309-07 Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment OL-4309-07 Page Access Points Lightweight Access Point Vendor Class Identifier VCI Quotation marks must be included Configuring Option 43 for 1000 Series Access PointsType + Length + Value OL-4309-07 O S S a R Y GL-2 GL-3 GL-4 GL-5 GL-6 D E IN-2

CSACS1121K9 specifications

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