GETTING STARTED GUIDE Cisco Aironet 1815m Access Point First Published: March 21, 2017
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 LED 13 Miscellaneous Usage and Configuration Guidelines 14 Related Documentation 15 Declarations of Conformity and Regulator
1 About this Guide This guide provides instructions on how to install and configure the Cisco Aironet 1815m Access Point. This guide also provides mounting instructions and limited troubleshooting procedures. The Cisco Aironet 1815m Access Point is referred to as the access point, or abbreviated as AP in this document. 2 About the Access Point The Cisco Aironet 1815m access point is an 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Wave 2) access point, with internal antennas only.
Access Point Features A full listing of the access point's features and specification are provided in the Cisco Aironet 1815m Access Point Data Sheet, at the following URL: (URL to be added at CCO) The features of the 1815m access points are: • Supported mode(s) of operation: – Unified (or Local) – Sniffer – Monitor – FlexConnect • Radio features supported are: – 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz concurrent radios – 2 GHz radio with 2TX x 2RX and two spatial streams SU-MIMO – 5 GHz radio with 2TX x 2RX 802.
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 The 1815m series access points have an LED indicator on the face of the unit, above the Cisco logo, as shown in Figure 1. For information on the LED scheme, see the “Access Point Status LED” section on page 17. The ports and connections on the access point are shown in Figure 2. Figure 1 Access Point Status LED and Ports Location 1 2 354952 3 Status LED.
Access Point Ports and Mode Button 354953 Figure 2 1 1 RJ45 console port 2 PoE-In port (Ethernet Uplink port) 3 Mode button. 2 3 For information on how to use the Mode button, see “Using the Mode Button” section on page 19.
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: on a wall or a ceiling only.
8 Performing a Pre-Installation Configuration The following procedures ensure that your access point installation and initial operation go as expected. 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. See the “Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless Network” section on page 16 for details.
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.
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 802.11ac network settings. 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.
9 Mounting and Grounding the Access Point Cisco Aironet 1815m series access points can be mounted in several configurations – on a suspended ceiling, on a hard ceiling or wall, or in the plenum air space above a suspended ceiling. You can mount the AP on an electrical or network box. Note When mounting the AP in the plenum air space or above a suspended ceiling, it should be mounted on a vertical wall or with the face of the AP (having the status LED) directed downwards.
11 Configuring and Deploying the Access Point This section describes how to connect the access point to a wireless LAN controller. 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 passed, 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 LED” section on page 17). 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 LED Access Point Status LED Note It is expected that there will be small variations in the LED 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 which are described in Table 2.
Table 2 LED Status Indications (continued) Message Type LED State Message Meaning Boot loader warnings Blinking Amber Configuration recovery in progress (Mode button pushed for 2 to 3 seconds) Red Ethernet failure or image recovery (Mode button pushed for 20 to 30 seconds) Blinking Green Image recovery in progress (Mode button released) Red DRAM memory test failure Blinking Red and Amber FLASH file system failure Blinking Red and off One of the following: Boot loader errors • Environmen
13 Miscellaneous Usage and Configuration Guidelines Using the Mode Button Using the Mode button (see Figure 2) you can: • Reset the AP to it’s default factory-shipped configuration. • Clear the AP 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 boot cycle. Wait until the AP 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 8.0.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.
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. Value is the IP address of the controller listed sequentially in hex. For example, suppose that there are two controllers with management interface IP addresses, 10.126.126.2 and 10.127.127.2. The type is f1(hex). The length is 2 * 4 = 8 = 08 (hex).
15 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information This section provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for the Cisco Aironet 1815m Access Point. 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-AP1815M-B-K9 LDK102110 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-AP1815M-A-K9 2461B-102110 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 30
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 0.36 mW/cm 2 Distance Limit 20 cm (7.87 inches) 1.
This Device Meets the Industry Canada Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves The 1815m access point 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 Distance 2.4 GHz 1.41 W/m 5 GHz 1.94 W/m2 2 20 cm (7.87 inches) Limite 5.4 W/m 2 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.
