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Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide

OL-4309-02

Installing the Access Point

This chapter describes the setup of the access point and includes the following sections:

• Safety Information, page 2-2

• Warnings, page 2-2

• Basic Installation Guidelines, page 2-3

• Unpacking the Access Point, page 2-3

• Before Beginning the Installation, page 2-4

• Installation Summary, page 2-4

• Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables, page 2-5

Main Page

Chapter 1 Overview17
- Hardware Features18
  - Ethernet Port18
- Default Chapter3
- Leds19
Installing the Access Point26
- Safety Information26
  - FCC Safety Compliance Statement26
  - General Safety Guidelines26
- Warnings26
- Unpacking the Access Point27
  - Package Contents27
- Basic Installation Guidelines27
- Before Beginning the Installation28
- Installation Summary28
- Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables29
Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time31
- Before You Start34
  - Resetting the Access Point to Default Settings34
- Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address35
- Connecting to the Access Point Locally35
- Assigning Basic Settings36
  - Default Settings on the Express Setup Page39
- Protecting Your Wireless LAN40
- Using the IP Setup Utility40
- Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI43
- Using a Telnet Session to Access the CLI43
Chapter 4 Using the Web-Browser Interface45
- Using the Web-Browser Interface for the First Time46
- Using the Management Pages in the Web-Browser Interface46
  - Using Action Buttons47
  - Character Restrictions in Entry Fields49
- Using Online Help49
CHAPTER 5 Using the Command-Line Interface52
IOS Command Modes52
Getting Help53
Abbreviating Commands53
Using no and Default Forms of Commands53
Understanding CLI Messages54
Using Command History54
- Changing the Command History Buffer Size55
- Recalling Commands55
- Disabling the Command History Feature55
Using Editing Features56
- Enabling and Disabling Editing Features56
- Editing Commands through Keystrokes56
- Editing Command Lines that Wrap57
Searching and Filtering Output of Show and more Commands58
Accessing the CLI59
- Opening the CLI with Telnet59
- Opening the CLI with Secure Shell59
Overview62
Mounting Instructions63
Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface63
Mounting on a Suspended Ceiling64
- Mounting above a Suspended Ceiling66
Using the Security Hasp Adapter67
Mounting on a Cubical Wall Partition68
Using the Desktop Holster69
Using the Cable Lock Feature71
- Unpacking the Radio73
Chapter 7 2.4-Ghz Radio Upgrade74
Upgrade Overview74
Unpacking the Radio74
Removing the Back Cover75
Removing a 2.4-Ghz Radio76
Installing a 2.4-Ghz Radio77
- Replacing the Back Cover79
Replacing the Back Cover80
- Finding the Software Version81
Troubleshooting84
- Checking the Top Panel Leds84
- Checking Basic Settings86
- Resetting to the Default Configuration86
  - Using the MODE Button87
  - Using the Web Browser Interface87
- Reloading the Access Point Image88
  - Using the MODE Button88
  - Web Browser Interface89
    - Browser HTTP Interface89
    - Browser TFTP Interface89
- Obtaining the Access Point Image File90
- Obtaining the TFTP Server Software90
Appendix91
Translated Safety Warnings91
- Dipole Antenna Installation Warning92
- Explosive Device Proximity Warning93
- Lightning Activity Warning94
- Installation Warning95
- Circuit Breaker (15A) Warning95
Appendix97
Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information97
- Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement98
- Department of Communications-Canada99
  - Canadian Compliance Statement99
- European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein99
  - Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC99
- Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure101
- Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges in Japan101
  - Japanese Translation101
  - English Translation101
- Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan102
  - All Access Points102
    - Chinese Translation102
    - English Translation102
Appendix105
Access Point Specifications105
Appendix109
Channels and Antenna Settings109
- Channels109
- Maximum Power Levels109
  - IEEE 802.11B (2.4-Ghz Band110
  - IEEE 802.11G (2.4-Ghz Band111
G L O S S a R y113
I N D E X119

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