GETTING STARTED GUIDE Cisco Aironet 1810W Series Access Points First Published: March 11, 2016
1 About this Guide 2 About the Access Point 3 Safety Instructions 4 Unpacking the AP 5 Ports and Connectors on the AP 6 Preparing the AP for Installation 7 Installation Overview 8 Performing a Pre-Installation Configuration 9 Mounting and Grounding the Access Point 10 Powering the Access Point 11 Configuring and Deploying the Access Point 12 Checking the Access Point LEDs 13 Miscellaneous Usage and Configuration Guidelines 14 Related Documentation 15 Declarations of Conformity and Regulato
1 About this Guide This guide provides instructions on how to install and configure your Cisco Aironet 1810W series access points. This guide also provides mounting instructions and limited troubleshooting procedures. The Aironet 1810W series access point is abbreviated as AP in this document. 2 About the Access Point The Cisco Aironet 1810W series access point is an 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Wave 2) access point, with internal antennas.
– The Aironet 1810W Series comes with three local GigE Ethernet Ports, one uplink GigE port, and one passive pass-through RJ45 port. – One 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE uplink port. – RS-232 management console interface through RJ-45 – Three 10/100/1000BASE-T ports (local Ethernet ports), including one PoE out port PoE out provides 802.3af when the access point is powered by Cisco local power supply (AIR-PWR-D=), ~6.5W when powered by 802.3at, and no output when powered by 802.3af.
Access Point Model Numbers and Regulatory Domains The Cisco Aironet 1810W series access point comes in the following two model number formats: • AIR-AP1810W-x-K9 The ‘x’ in the model number is a placeholder for the regulatory domain. For information on supported regulatory domains, see the following page: http://www.cisco.com/go/aironet/compliance • AIR-AP1810W-x-K9C Such model numbers, ending in C, are factory-shipped with a Cisco Mobility Express software image.
3 Safety Instructions Translated versions of the following safety warnings are provided in the translated safety warnings document that is shipped with your access point. The translated warnings are also in the Translated Safety Warnings for Cisco Aironet Access Points, which is available on Cisco.com. Warning IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury.
Caution This product and all interconnected equipment must be installed indoors within the same building, including the associated LAN connections as defined by Environment A of the IEEE 802.3af/at Standard. Note The access point is suitable for use in environmental air space in accordance with section 300.22.C of the National Electrical Code and sections 2-128, 12-010(3), and 12-100 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, C22.1.
5 Ports and Connectors on the AP Figure 1 8 Face of the AP
Figure 2 1 Access Point in Cradle LED status indicator light pipe on AP cradle 9
Figure 3 Access Point Ports and Connections on the Base of the AP 1 RJ-45 console port (blue) 4 LAN port (white) 2 Pass-through port (grey) 5 PSE LAN port (green) 3 LAN port (white) Note 10 A physical security kit AIR-SECSCREW-50=, which is sold separately, includes RJ-45 caps and two unlock keys using which you can restrict physical access to the Ethernet and console ports.
Figure 4 1 Access Point Ports and Connections on the Back of the AP PoE port 2 Pass-through port 11
Figure 5 1 12 Access Point Ports and Connections on the Left of the AP 48V DC port 2 Kensington lock slot
6 Preparing the AP for Installation Before you mount and deploy your access point, we recommend that you perform a site survey (or use the site planning tool) to determine the best location to install your access point. You should have the following information about your wireless network available: • Access point locations. • Access point mounting options: vertical wall using the bracket or on a flat horizontal surface (such as a desktop) using the cradle.
Note Performing a pre-installation configuration is an optional procedure. If your network controller is properly configured, you can install your access point in its final location and connect it to the network from there. See the “Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless Network” section on page 21 for details. The pre-installation configuration setup is illustrated in Figure 6.
b. Configure the switch to which your access point is to attach. See the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for the release you are using, for additional information. c. Set the Cisco wireless LAN controller as the master so that new access points always join with it. d. Make sure DHCP is enabled on the network. The access point must receive its IP address through DHCP. e. CAPWAP UDP ports must not be blocked in the network. f.
Step 4 If the pre-installation configuration is successful, the Status LED is green indicating normal operation. Disconnect the access point and mount it at the location at which you intend to deploy it on the wireless network. Step 5 If your access point does not indicate normal operation, turn it off and repeat the pre-installation configuration.
9 Mounting and Grounding the Access Point Cisco Aironet 1810W series access points can be mounted directly on the wall, to numerous global wall junction standards, or on a desk. The access point is shipped with the standard mounting bracket AIR-AP-BRACKET-W2, compatible for installation on a single gang junction box or multiple international standards. To mount the AP directly on wall, where standard junction boxes are not available, you need the AIR-AP1810W-KIT= spacer kit.
10 Powering the Access Point The AP can be powered using: • 44 to 57 VDC power via the VDC port, using Cisco Power Adapter AC/DC AIR-PWR-D=. • Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) from the Ethernet cable, from an external power source such as the Cisco Power Injector AIR-PWRINJ5= or AIR-PWRINJ6=. • Any 802.3at (25.5 W) or 802.3af (15.4 W) Ethernet switch. Note 18 PoE out provides 802.3af when access point is powered by Cisco local power supply (AIR-PWR-D=), or ~6.5w when powered by 802.
11 Configuring and Deploying 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.
Note You cannot edit or query any access point using the controller CLI if the name of the access point contains a space. Note Make sure that the controller is set to the current time. If the controller is set to a time that has already occurred, the access point might not join the controller because its certificate may not be valid for that time. Access points must be discovered by a controller before they can become an active part of the network.
Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless Network After you have mounted the access point, follow these steps to deploy it on the wireless network: Step 1 Connect and power up the access point. Step 2 Observe the access point LED (for LED descriptions, see “Checking the Access Point LEDs” section on page 22). a. When you power up the access point, it begins a power-up sequence that you can verify by observing the access point LED.
12 Checking the Access Point LEDs Access Point Status LEDs The location of the access point status LED is shown in Figure 1. Note Regarding LED status colors, it is expected that there will be small variations in color intensity and hue from unit to unit. This is within the normal range of the LED manufacturer’s specifications and is not a defect. The access point status LED indicates various conditions and are described in Table 1.
Table 1 LED Status Indications (continued) Message Type LED State Message Meaning Operating status Blinking amber Software upgrade in progress Cycling through green, red, and amber Discovery/join process in progress Rapidly cycling through red, green, amber, and off. Access point location command invoked from controller web interface.
13 Miscellaneous Usage and Configuration Guidelines Using the Mode Button Using the Mode button (see Figure 3) you can: • Reset the AP to it’s default factory-shipped configuration. • Clear the AP’s internal storage, including all configuration files and the regulatory domain configuration. To use the mode button, press, and keep pressed, the mode button on the access point during the AP's boot cycle. Wait until the AP's status LED changes to Amber.
Troubleshooting the Access Point to Cisco Controller Join Process Note Ensure that your controller is running the latest Cisco Wireless Controller Software Release as specified in the access point’s data sheet. Access points can fail to join a controller for many reasons: a RADIUS authorization is pending; self-signed certificates are not enabled on the controller; the access point’s and controller’s regulatory domains don’t match, and so on.
• An existing access point running software release 8.2.x.x or later has been reset after clearing the configuration. If any of these conditions are met and the access point has not yet joined a controller, you can also configure a DHCP server to return a syslog server IP address to the access point using option 7 on the server. The access point then starts sending all syslog messages to this IP address.
Configuring DHCP Option 43 You can use DHCP Option 43 to provide a list of controller IP addresses to the access points, enabling them to find and join a controller. The following is a DHCP Option 43 configuration example on a Windows 2003 Enterprise DHCP server for use with Cisco Aironet lightweight access points. For other DHCP server implementations, consult product documentation for configuring DHCP Option 43. In Option 43, you should use the IP address of the controller management interface.
is the subnet mask, such as 255.255.255.0 is the IP address of the default router, such as 10.0.0.1 is the IP address of the DNS server, such as 10.0.10.2 Step 3 Add the option 43 line using the following syntax: option 43 hex The hex string is assembled by concatenating the TLV values shown below: Type + Length + Value Type is always f1(hex). Length is the number of controller management IP addresses times 4 in hex.
15 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information This section provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for the Cisco Aironet 1810W Series Access Points. You can find additional information at this URL: www.cisco.
interference will not occur. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.
Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan This section provides guidelines for avoiding interference when operating Cisco Aironet access points in Japan. These guidelines are provided in both Japanese and English.
Statement 371—Power Cable and AC Adapter English Translation When installing the product, please use the provided or designated connection cables/power cables/AC adaptors. Using any other cables/adaptors could cause a malfunction or a fire. Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law prohibits the use of UL-certified cables (that have the “UL” shown on the code) for any other electrical devices than products designated by CISCO.
Industry Canada Access Point Models Certification Number AIR-AP1810W-A-K9 2461B-102096 Canadian Compliance Statement This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Antenna Type Antenna Gain Antenna Impedance Dual-band Omni 2/4 dBi 50 ohms Operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. La bande 5 150-5 250 MHz est réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l'intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux. Users are advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e.
Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC & Medical Directive 93/42/EEC 35
The following standards were applied: EMC—EN 301.489-1 v1.9.2; EN 301.489-17 v2.2.1 Health & Safety—EN60950-1: 2006; EN 50385: 2002 Radio—EN 300 328 v 1.8.1; EN 301.893 v 1.7.1 The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10.4 and Annex III of Directive 1999/5/EC has been followed.
This device also conforms to the EMC requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC. Note This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. For more details, contact Cisco Corporate Compliance. The product carries the CE Mark: Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure This section contains information on compliance with guidelines related to RF exposure.
As such the systems are designed to be operated as to avoid contact with the antennas by the end user. It is recommended to set the system in a location where the antennas can remain at least a minimum distance as specified from the user in accordance to the regulatory guidelines which are designed to reduce the overall exposure of the user or operator. Separation Distance MPE 0.18 mW/cm 2 Distance Limit 20 cm (7.87 inches) 1.
This Device Meets the Industry Canada Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves The 1810W series device includes a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves (radio frequency electromagnetic fields) as referenced in Health Canada Safety Code 6. The guidelines include a substantial safety margin designed into the limit to ensure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
Distance d'éloignement Fréquence 2.4 GHz 5 GHz MPE 2.9 W/m2 3.8 W/m2 Distance 20 cm (7.87 inches) Limite 5.4 W/m2 9.2 W/m2 Santé Canada affirme que la littérature scientifique actuelle n'indique pas qu'il faille prendre des précautions particulières lors de l'utilisation d'un appareil sans fil.
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English Translation Administrative Rules for Low-power Radio-Frequency Devices Article 12 For those low-power radio-frequency devices that have already received a type-approval, companies, business units or users should not change its frequencies, increase its power or change its original features and functions.
English Translation Low-power Radio-frequency Devices Technical Specifications 4.7 Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure 4.7.5 Within the 5.25-5.35 GHz band, U-NII devices will be restricted to indoor operations to reduce any potential for harmful interference to co-channel MSS operations. 4.7.6 The U-NII devices shall accept any interference from legal communications and shall not interfere the legal communications.
Portuguese Translation Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto é, não tem direito a proteção contra interferência prejudicial, mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo, e não pode causar interferência a sistemas operando em caráter primário. English Translation This equipment operates on a secondary basis and consequently must accept harmful interference, including interference from stations of the same kind. This equipment may not cause harmful interference to systems operating on a primary basis.
