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Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points
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Chapter4 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time
Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI
1. Maximum transmit power will vary by channel and according to individual country regulations. Refer to the product
documentation for specific details.
2. Tx—Transmitter.
Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI
When you connect the wireless device to the wired LAN, the wireless device links to the network using
a bridge virtual interface (BVI) that it creates automatically. Instead of tracking separate IP addresses
for the wireless device Ethernet and radio ports, the network uses the BVI.
When you assign an IP address to the wireless device using the CLI, you must assign the address to the
BVI. Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, follow these steps to assign an IP address to the wireless
device BVI:
Using a Telnet Session to Access the CLI
Follow these steps to access the CLI by using a Telnet session. These steps are for a PC running
Microsoft Windows with a Telnet terminal application. Check your PC operating instructions for
detailed instructions for your operating system.
Step1 Choose Start > Programs > Accessories > Telnet.
5 GHz
802.11a 1 N/A 17 17 17
802.11n (MCS 0-7) 1
2
Disabled
Enabled
(default)
17
Disabled
17
20 (17 per Tx)
17
20 (17 per Tx)
802.11n (MCS 8-15) 2 N/A Disabled 20 (17 per Tx) 20 (17 per Tx)
Table4-3 Inline Power Options based on Access Point Radio Configuration
Radio
Band Data Rate
Number
of Trans-
mitters
Cyclic Shift
Diversity
(CSD)
Maximum Transmit Power (dBm)1
802.3af
Mode
(15.4W)
Enhanced PoE
Power
Optimized
Mode (16.8 W)
Enhanced PoE
Mode
(20 W)
Command Purpose
Step1 configure terminal Enters global configuration mode.
Step2 interface bvi1 Enters interface configuration mode for the BVI.
Step3 ip address address
mask
Assigns an IP address and address mask to the BVI.
Note If you are connected to the wireless device using a
Telnet session, you lose your connection to the wireless
device when you assign a new IP address to the BVI. If
you need to continue configuring the wireless device
using Telnet, use the new IP address to open another
Telnet session to the wireless device.