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Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points
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Chapter22 Wireless Device Troubleshooting
Checking the Top Panel Indicators
The access point/bridge uses a blinking code to identify various error conditions. The code sequence uses
a two-digit diagnostic code that starts with a long pause to delimit the code, followed by the LED
flashing red to count out the first digit, then a short pause, followed by the LED flashing red to count out
the second digit.
The LED blinking error codes are described in Table22-5.
Red Amber Red Loading Firmware error—disconnect and reconnect the power injector
power. If the problem continues, contact technical support for
assistance.
Off Normal operation.
Blinking
green
Transmitting and receiving radio packets—normal operation.
Blinking
amber
Maximum retries or buffer full occurred on the radio
interface—disconnect and reconnect the power injector power jack. If
the problem continues, contact technical support for assistance.
Amber Radio firmware error—disconnect and reconnect power injector
power.If the problem continues, contact technical support for
assistance.
——Amber
blinking
Not associated (non-root mode). The access point/bridge attempts to
associate with a root bridge for 60 seconds1.
Amber Associated (non-root mode).
Green
blinking
Not associated (root mode). The access point/bridge attempts to
associate with a non-root bridge indefinitely.
Green Associated (root mode).
Red Overcurrent or overvoltage error—disconnect power to the power
injector, check all coax cable connections, wait approximately 1
minute, and reconnect power. If error continues, contact technical
support.
1. Preconfigured bridges search indefinitely.
Table22-4 LED Indications (continued)
Ethernet
LED
Status
LED
Radio
LED
Install
LED
Meaning
Table22-5 LED Blinking Error Codes
LED
Blinking Codes
Description
First
Digit
Second
Digit
Ethernet 2 1 Ethernet cable problem—verify that the cable is properly connected
and not defective. This error might also indicate a problem with the
Ethernet link. If the cable is connected properly and not defective,
contact technical support for assistance.