GETTING STARTED GUIDE Cisco Aironet 1815w Access Points
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 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 Regulatory Information
1 About this Guide This guide provides instructions on how to install and configure your Cisco Aironet 1815w access points. This guide also provides mounting instructions and limited troubleshooting procedures. The Aironet 1815w access point is abbreviated as AP in this document. 2 About the Access Point The Cisco Aironet 1815w access point is an 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Wave 2) access point, with internal antennas. The Cisco Aironet 1815w AP can be vertically mounted on a wall or on a standard junction box.
– Integrated Bluetooth LE 4.1 radio for location and asset tracking. • The AP supports the following hardware external interfaces: – Three local GigE Ethernet Ports, one uplink GigE port, and one passive pass-through RJ45 port. – RS-232 management console interface through a custom 4-pin connector. – Three 10/100/1000BASE-T ports (local Ethernet ports), one of which also serves as a PoE-Out port. The PoE-Out port 802.3af Class 0 (15.4W) power when the AP is powered by802.3at power.
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.
4 Unpacking the AP To unpack the access point, follow these steps: Step 1 Unpack and remove the access point and the mounting accessories, from the shipping box. Step 2 Return any packing material to the shipping container and save it for future use. Step 3 Verify that you have received the items listed below. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative or reseller for instructions. – The access point – Mounting wall-plate bracket AIR-AP-BRACKET-W3, and screws.
5 Ports and Connectors on the AP Figure 1 Face of the AP 1 1 8 354941 2 Location of the Status LED, along with ports 2 and connectors, on the base of the AP Location of the Kensington lock slot on the left side of the AP
Base of the AP with the Ports and Connectors 354942 Figure 2 1 1 2 3 Passive Pass-Through port. 4 5 4 LAN port 2. 5 PSE / LAN port 1. It is an RJ-45 port, from the base of AP to the back of the AP. 2 LAN port 3. This port provides 802.3af Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) PoE-Out power on the LAN 1 Ethernet interface, when powered by 802.3at power. 3 Location of the concealed Status LED. You can see the LED only when it lights up.
Figure 3 Back of the AP 1 4 2 5 354943 3 Mode button 1 2 4 Passive Pass-Through port. This port supports: It is an RJ-45 port, from the back of AP to the base of the AP. • Inline power capability 802.3af/at power over the Ethernet interface 10 You will require a custom four-pin adapter to use this port. 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE uplink port. • Auto-MDIX (automatically support either straight through or crossover cables) 3 Console port, under a mylar cover.
6 Preparing the AP for Installation Before you mount 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-mounting only. • Access point power options.
8 Performing a Pre-Installation Configuration The following procedures ensure that your access point installation and initial operation go as expected for a Cisco wireless controller-based (i.e. having a physical controller device) network. This procedure is optional. 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.
To perform pre-installation configuration, perform the following steps: Step 1 Make sure that the Cisco wireless LAN controller DS port is connected to the network. Use the CLI, web-browser interface, or Cisco Prime Infrastructure procedures as described in the appropriate Cisco wireless LAN controller guide. a. Make sure that access points have Layer 3 connectivity to the Cisco wireless LAN controller Management and AP-Manager Interface. b. Configure the switch to which your access point is to attach.
c. After the access point finds the Cisco wireless LAN controller, it attempts to download the new operating system code if the access point code version differs from the Cisco wireless LAN controller code version. While this is happening, the Status LED blinks amber. d. If the operating system download is successful, the access point reboots. Step 3 Configure the access point if required. Use the controller CLI, controller GUI, or Cisco Prime Infrastructure to customize the access-point-specific 802.
9 Mounting the Access Point Cisco Aironet 1815w access points can be mounted directly on the wall, to numerous global wall junction standards.
Mounting the AP directly on a Wall To mount the AP on a wall, follow these steps: Step 1 Fasten the wall-mount bracket (AIR-AP-BRACKET-W3) to the wall, using two M3.5X32mm screws. Ensure that the side having the Mount Arrows Up label is facing outwards, and the bracket is oriented vertically as indicated by the arrows. See Figure 11. The wall-bracket dimensions are given in Figure 12. Step 2 Connect the power and network cables to the AP.
Figure 5 Mounting AP on a Wall 3 1 2 354949 4 1 Mylar label for covering Torx security screw slot. 3 Screw hole on the wall-mount bracket for the security screw. 4 M3.5 x 32mm screws for fastening the bracket to the wall. M2 x 5.5mm Torx security screw.
Mounting the AP on an Electrical Junction Box To mount the AP on an electrical junction box, follow these steps: Step 1 Fasten the wall-mount bracket (AIR-AP-BRACKET-W3), using two #6-32 x 0.81 inch machine screws, to the electrical junction box. Ensure that the side having the Mount Arrows Up label is facing outwards, and the bracket is oriented vertically as indicated by the arrows. See Figure 11. The wall-bracket dimensions are given in Figure 12. Step 2 Connect the power and network cables to the AP.
Figure 6 Mounting the AP on an Electrical Junction Box 3 1 2 354948 4 1 Mylar label for covering Torx security screw slot. 3 Screw hole on the wall-mount bracket for the security screw. 4 #6-32X0.81 inch machine screws for fastening the bracket to the junction box. M2 x 5.5mm Torx security screw.
Mounting the AP on a Wall using the Spacer To mount the AP on a wall, using a spacer box, follow these steps: Step 1 Fasten the spacer box (AIR-AP1815W-KIT=) to the wall, using four M3.5 x 32mm screws. Ensure that the side having the Mount Arrows Up label is facing outwards, and the box is oriented vertically as indicated by the arrows. See Figure 9. The spacer box dimensions are given in Figure 10.
Figure 7 Mounting the AP on a Wall using the Spacer 1 354951 2 4 3 1 Mylar label for covering Torx security screw slot. 3 M3X8mm tapping screws for fastening the wall-mount bracket to the spacer. 4 M3.5 x 32mm screws for fastening the spacer to the wall. M2 x 5.5mm Torx security screw.
Mounting the AP on an Electrical Junction Box using the Spacer To mount the AP on an electrical junction box, using a spacer box, follow these steps: Step 1 Fasten the wall-mount bracket (AIR-AP-BRACKET-W3) to the spacer box (AIR-AP1815W-KIT=), using two M3X8mm pan head tapping screws. Ensure that the side having the Mount Arrows Up label facing outwards, and the bracket oriented vertically as indicated by the arrows. See Figure 9 and Figure 11. The spacer box dimensions are given in Figure 10.
Figure 8 Mounting AP on an Electrical Junction Box using the Spacer 1 2 3 354950 4 Mylar label for covering Torx security screw slot. 1 3 M3X8mm pan head tapping screws for fastening the wall-mount bracket to the spacer. 4 6-32 x 1.62_inch screws for fastening the spacer-bracket assembly to the junction box. M2 x 5.5mm Torx security screw.
Figure 9 Wall-Mount Spacer in AIR-AP1815W-KIT= 1 1 2 3 1 1 1 4 screw holes for fastening the spacer box to the wall or electrical junction box. Hole for passing cables through. 3 2 screw holes for fastening the wall-plate to the spacer box. 2 24 354944 2 4 Ensure that this Mount Arrows Up label faces outwards, and the box is oriented vertically as indicated by the arrows.
Dimensions of Wall-Mount Spacer in AIR-AP1815W-KIT= (All values in millimeter) R2.02 70.2 2.71 84 122.
Figure 11 Wall-Mount Bracket AIR-AP-BRACKET-W2 3 4 1 5 2 354945 1 1 Screw holes for fastening the wall-plate bracket to the spacer box, or an electrical junction box, or a wall. 4 2 The hook feature on the wall-plate for attaching the AP. 5 3 Slot for the security screw. 26 Ensure that this Mount Arrows Up label faces outwards, and the plate is oriented vertically as indicated by the arrows. Kensington lock slot.
Figure 12 Dimensions of Wall-Mount Bracket AIR-AP-BRACKET-W2 (All values in millimeter) 46.23 3.200 26.01 10.68 60.30 41.67 61.98 83.34 4.78 8.99 354947 4.
10 Powering the Access Point The AP can be powered using Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) from the Ethernet cable on either one of the uplink ports, from an external power source such as: • Cisco Power Injector AIR-PWRINJ5= (for 802.3af) or AIR-PWRINJ6= (for 802.3at). • 802.3af or 802.3at compatible PoE switching infrastructure • 802.3af or 802.3at compatible power injectors The PoE-Out port (labeled PSE) provides 802.3af power when the AP is 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. 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.
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 32). 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 2. For privacy, the status LED is automatically turned off when the access point joins a controller. 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.
Table 2 LED Status Indications (continued) Message Type LED State Possible Messages and Meanings Operating status Blinking Amber Software upgrade is in progress. Cycling through Green, Discovery/join process is in progress. Red and Amber Boot loader warnings Rapidly cycling through Red, Green, Amber and Off Access point location command has been invoked. Blinking Red Ethernet link is not operational. Blinking Amber Configuration recovery is in progress (Mode button pushed for 2 to 3 seconds).
Ethernet Port LEDs Each Ethernet port has two LEDs for showing Link (Green) and Activity (Amber) statuses. They are integrated on the RJ45 connector. For a description of the statuses they indicate, see the following table.
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 network IP address where the controller resides, such as 10.0.15.1 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).
15 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information This section provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for the Cisco Aironet 1815w Access Points. You can find additional information at this URL: www.cisco.com/go/aironet/compliance Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Access Point Models Certification Number AIR-AP1815W-B-K9 LDK102106 Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc.
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-AP1815W-A-K9 2461B-102106 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 2/3 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 46
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 0.15 mW/cm 2 Distance Limit 20 cm (7.87 inches) 1.
This Device Meets the Industry Canada Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves The 1815W 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 MPE W/m2 2.4 GHz 0.31 5 GHz 0.83 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.
