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Figure3 Access Point Ports and Connections (bottom)-AIR3702E and 3702I Models

7 Configuring 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

1Kensington lock slot 4Console port

DC Power connection

Security padlock and hasp (padlock not

included)

3Gbit Ethernet port 6Mounting bracket pins (feet for desk or

table-top mount)

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Contents

Main GETTING STARTED GUIDE Cisco Aironet 3700 Series Access Points Page 1 2 3 Page 4 5 External Antennas Internal Antennas Regulatory Domains Page 6 Page 7 The Controller Discovery Process Page Preparing the Access Point Page Page Page 8 9 10 11 Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Using DHCP Option 43 Checking the Access Point LED Page Message Type Status LED Message Meaning Troubleshooting the Access Point Join Process Page 12 Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement Access Point Models Certification Number Module Models Certification Number Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Page Page Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan Japanese Translation 03-6434-6500 Statement 371Power Cable and AC Adapter Industry Canada Canadian Compliance Statement Access Point Models Certification Number Module Models Certification Number French Translation European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein Access Point Models: Page Page Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure Generic Discussion on RF Exposure This Device Meets International Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves This Device Meets FCC Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves This Device Meets the Industry Canada Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves Separation Distance MPE Distance Limit 0.63 mW/cm220 cm (7.87 inches) 1.00 mW/cm2 Additional Information on RF Exposure Distance d'loignement MPE Distance Limite 0.63 mW/cm220 cm (7.87 po) 1.00 mW/cm2 Page Chinese Translation Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil Regulatory Information Portuguese Translation Declaration of Conformity Statements 13 To configure DHCP Option 43 in the embedded Cisco IOS DHCP server, follow these steps: