Cisco Systems 1130AG manual Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network

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 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.Attach your access point to the mounting plate (see the “Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Plate” section on page 2-16).

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

–Horizontal surface, such as a ceiling (see the “Mounting the Access Point on a Horizontal Surface” section on page 2-12).

–Below a suspended ceiling (see the “Mounting the Access Point Below a Suspended Ceiling” section on page 2-13).

–Above a suspended ceiling (see the “Mounting the Access Point Above a Suspended Ceiling” section on page 2-14).

–On a desktop or shelf (see the “Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf” section on page 2-16.

d.Optionally secure the access point using a padlock or security cable (see the “Securing the Access Point” section on page 2-18).

e.Connect the access point cables (Ethernet, optional power, optional antennas). For instructions see the “Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables” section on page 2-21.

f.On power up, verify that the access point is associated to a controller and operating normally. For additional information, refer to the “Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs” section on page 3-2or the “Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs” section on page 4-2.

Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide

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