Getting Started Guide
Table Of Contents
- Cisco Catalyst 9130AX Series Access Points
- 1 About this Guide
- 2 About the Cisco Catalyst 9130AX Series Wireless Access Point
- 3 Safety Instructions
- 4 Unpacking
- 5 AP Views, Ports, and Connectors
- 6 Preparing the AP for Installation
- 7 Installation Overview
- 8 Performing a Pre-Installation Configuration
- 9 Mounting the Access Point
- 10 Grounding the Access Point
- 11 Powering the Access Point
- 12 Configuring and Deploying the Access Point
- 13 Self-Identifying Antennas
- 14 Checking the Access Point LEDs
- 15 Miscellaneous Usage and Configuration Guidelines
- 16 FAQs
- 18 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information
- 17 Related Documentation
- Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement
- VCCI Statement for Japan
- Guidelines for Operating Cisco Catalyst Access Points in Japan
- Statement 371—Power Cable and AC Adapter
- Industry Canada
- Canadian Compliance Statement
- European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein
- Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure
- Generic Discussion on RF Exposure
- This Device Meets International Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves
- This Device Meets FCC Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves
- This Device Meets the Industry Canada Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves
- Cet appareil est conforme aux directives internationales en matière d'exposition aux fréquences radioélectriques
- Additional Information on RF Exposure
- Administrative Rules for Cisco Catalyst Access Points in Taiwan
- Operation of Cisco Catalyst Access Points in Brazil
- Declaration of Conformity Statements
- Communications, Services, and Additional Information
- Cisco Bug Search Tool
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Cisco Catalyst 9130AX Series Access Points
<DNS Server> 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 <hex string>
The hex string is assembled by concatenating the TLV values shown below:
Type + Length + Value
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). The IP addresses translate to 0a7e7e02 and
0a7f7f02. Assembling the string then yields f1080a7e7e020a7f7f02. The resulting Cisco IOS command added to the
DHCP scope is option 43 hex f1080a7e7e020a7f7f02.
16 FAQs
What is 802.11ax?
The IEEE 802.11ax standard, also known as the High-Efficiency Wireless (HEW) or Wi-Fi 6, builds off of the 802.11ac
and delivers a better experience in typical environments, and a more predictable performance for advanced applications
such as 4K or 8K video, high-density high-definition collaboration applications, all-wireless offices and
Internet-of-Things (IoT). 802.11ax is designed to use both 2.4Ghz and the 5GHz bands, unlike prior standards.
What are Self Identifying Antennas?
Self-Identifying Antennas with 8-port DART connectors are a new set of external, dual-band antennas that are supported
with specific 802.11ax APs like the 9130AXE model. These new antennas are based on currently existing Cisco
antennas.
Before the introduction of Self Identifying Antennas, the wireless controller and network management system had to be
manually provisioned with antenna details like the type of antenna connected to the AP and the antenna’s gain values.
With these new antennas and adapters (AIR-CAB002-D8-R= and AIR-CAB003-D8-N=) to support legacy antennas, the
AP can automatically detect and identify the external antenna and configure these values without user intervention.
What is Flexible Radio Assignment?
The Flexible Radio Assignment (FRA) feature automatically detects when a high number of devices are connected to a
network and changes the dual radios in the access point from 2.4 GHz/5 GHz to 5 GHz/5 GHz to serve more clients. The
access point performs this function while still monitoring the network for security threats and RF Interference that may
affect performance. Flexible Radio Assignment improves mobile user experience for high-density networks.
FRA has the different modes of operation:
•Default operating mode—Serving Clients on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
•Dual 5 GHz Mode—Serving clients on both 5 GHz Radios
•Wireless Security Monitoring—Scanning both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz for security threats while also serving 5 GHz clients