Cisco Aironet 2600 User Manual

GETTING STARTED GUIDE
Cisco Aironet 2600 Series Access Points
January, 2013
P/N: 78-20842-01
1 About this Guide
2 Introduction to the Access Point
3 Safety Instructions
4 Unpacking
5 Configurations
6 Access Point Ports and Connectors
7 Configuring the Access Point
8 Mounting the Access Point
9 Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless Network
10 Troubleshooting
11 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information
12 Configuring DHCP Option 43 and DHCP Option 60
13 Access Point Specifications

Cisco Aironet 2600 Specifications

General

Category	Wireless Access Point
Wireless Standards	802.11a/b/g/n
Frequency Bands	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Operating Temperature	0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
Storage Temperature	-20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F)
Model	Aironet 2600
Ethernet Ports	1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T
Power Options	PoE (802.3af), Power adapter
Data Transfer Rate	Up to 450 Mbps
Antenna	Internal or external antennas (model dependent)
Security Features	WPA2, 802.1X, AES, TKIP
Management Features	Cisco Prime Infrastructure
MIMO	3x4 MIMO
Dimensions	8.7 x 8.7 x 2.4 in. (22.1 x 22.1 x 6.1 cm)

Summary

About this Guide

Introduction to the Access Point

Safety Instructions

Unpacking

Configurations

External Antennas

Details about external dual-band dipole antennas for 2602E models, including connectors and frequency support.

Access Point Ports and Connectors

Configuring the Access Point

The Controller Discovery Process

Explains the CAPWAP discovery process for access points connecting to a controller for management.

Mounting the Access Point

Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless Network

Troubleshooting

Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points

Key considerations and guidelines for using Cisco Aironet lightweight access points effectively.

Using DHCP Option 43

How DHCP Option 43 assists access points in discovering their network controller.

Checking the Access Point LED

Explains the meaning of various status LED indications on the access point for diagnostics.

Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information

Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement

FCC statement detailing compliance for Cisco Aironet 2600 Series Access Points with radio frequency regulations.

Configuring DHCP Option 43 and DHCP Option 60

Access Point Specifications

Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request