Read This First This guide will help you to install a Cisco 521 Wireless Express Access Point (hereafter referred to as the AP521) in your Smart Business Communications System network. How to Open the Top Cover The top cover provides access to the cable and power connections. Caution Do not open the access point top cover as you would a hatch or door. You could damage the cover by doing so. An instruction label is attached to the access point.
Follow these steps to open the top cover: 1. Put the access point on a flat surface, and grasp it with both hands, as shown in this illustration.
Gently push the cover away from you until it stops, as shown in this illustration. 3. Remove the opening instruction label from the top cover. 231046 2. Note We recommend that you save the label for reference.
Safety Information The FCC, with its action in ET Docket 96-8, has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to RF electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC-certified equipment. Cisco 521 access points meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991. Proper operation of this radio device according to the instructions in this document and the installation and configuration guide will result in user exposure substantially below the FCC recommended limits.
Warning In order to comply with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas should be located a minimum of 7.9 in. (20 cm) or more from the body of all persons. Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be especially qualified for such use. Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.
Warning This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 20A. Overview The Cisco 521 Wireless Express Access Point is a single-band 802.11g access point that features business-class management, security, and scalability. The access point offers high performance wireless connectivity in carpeted offices and similar environments.
• Controller-based mode—AP521s associate with a WLC526 wireless controller to provide wireless connectivity. Controller-based AP521s are also known as lightweight access points because configuration and management are performed through a single interface. You configure the access points using the Cisco Configuration Assistant (CCA). The CCA is GUI-based software that you install on a windows-based PC and that allows you to configure all components of your Cisco Smart Business Communications System.
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Related Documentation This guide assumes that you are deploying your access points in the Cisco Smart Business Communications System. You must configure the system components before you deploy the access points.
Follow this link to go to the 526 controller documentation: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps7320/prod_installation_guides_list. html These additional documents are also on cisco.com. • Cisco Unified Communications 500 Series for Small Business Getting Started Guide—Provides basic installation and setup instructions for the Cisco Unified 500 Series Platform (hereafter referred to as the UC500).
Complete these steps to prepare for installation. Step 1 Carefully unpack and remove the access point and hardware kit from the shipping box. Step 2 Return all packing material to the shipping container, and save it. Step 3 Verify all the package contents, and inspect each item for damage. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative for support.
Deploying Controller-Based Access Points In the controller-based architecture, you can deploy up to six controller-based AP521s and configure them using the CCA. This procedure assumes that you are using a UC500, a CE520, a WLC526, and the CCA. Refer to the Cisco Smart Business Communications System Setup document, Section 4, ”Deploy Advanced Wireless,” and follow the steps listed there. Note Before you can deploy controller-based AP521s, you must first configure the WLC526.
Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface Follow these steps to mount the access point on a horizontal or vertical surface: Step 1 Use the mounting plate as a template to mark the locations of the two mounting holes (labeled with an X) and the location of the cable access hole. See the illustration below.
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Step 2 Drill a 3/16 in. (4.7 mm) hole at the X mounting hole locations you marked. Step 3 If they are required, insert wall anchors into the mounting holes. Step 4 If needed, drill or cut a cable access hole large enough for the Ethernet cable and a power cable (if used) and pull the cables through the access hole until you have about 1 ft. of exposed cables protruding from the cable.
Mounting on a Suspended Ceiling Review the following illustration before beginning the mounting process.
Follow these steps to mount your access point on a suspended ceiling: Step 1 Determine the location on the ceiling where you intend to mount the access point. Step 2 Select the appropriate T-rail clip for your suspended ceiling and open the clip to the maximum. Step 3 Place the clip over the T-rail and close it to the appropriate (A, B, or C) detent. Step 4 Tighten the two T-rail locking screws to prevent the clip from sliding along the rail.
Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling The access point mounting bracket is designed to be integrated into the T-rail grid above the tiles of a suspended ceiling. The access point uses a T-bar box hanger (not supplied) such as the Erico Caddy 512 or B-Line BA12 and should be oriented just above the top surface of a standard 5/8-in. (1.59-cm) ceiling tile. You may need to modify a thicker tile to allow room for the access point.
Follow these steps to mount the access point above a suspended ceiling. Refer to the following illustration before proceeding. 6 1 2 3 6 1 4 121838 5 1 Suspended ceiling T-rail 4 Access point mounting plate 2 T-bar box hanger 5 Access point 3 Bracket mounting clip 6 T-rail clip Step 1 Insert the bracket mounting clip’s tab into the rectangular hole on the access point mounting bracket.
121839 Step 3 Remove a ceiling tile adjacent to the mounting location. Step 4 Configure the ends of the T-bar box hanger to allow for maximum clearance above the ceiling tile. Step 5 Open the access point cover and connect the Ethernet cable to the access point. Step 6 Attach the access point to the access point mounting bracket. Step 7 Attach the T-rail clips on each end of the T-bar box hanger to the ceiling grid T-rails. Make sure the clips are securely attached to the T-rails.
Step 9 If you need additional security, you can secure the access point to a nearby immovable object using a Kensington lock and security cable. Step 10 Verify that the access point is operating properly and then replace the ceiling tile. Mounting on a Network Cable Box Follow these steps to mount the access point on a network cable box. Step 1 Position the mounting plate over the network cable box and align the two mounting holes (labeled X) with the network cable box holes.
Mounting on a Desktop or Shelf When placing the access point on a desktop or shelf, you do not need the mounting plate. The access point has four rubber pads on the bottom to help prevent it from sliding on or scratching the surface of your desktop or shelf. Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Plate Follow these steps to attach the access point to the mounting plate: Step 1 Open the access point cover. Step 2 In the cable bay area, pull the cables through the access point cable opening.
1 5 2 121888 3 4 1 Access point keyhole 4 Security screw hole 2 Mounting plate 5 Padlock hole 3 Mounting plate clip Step 4 Insert the keyhole clip into the keyhole and maintain a slight pressure to hold the access point in place.
Step 5 Slightly rotate the access point from side-to-side until you hear the second keyhole clip falling into the other keyhole that is located on the opposite end of the access point and not visible. Step 6 Slide the access point back over the keyhole clips. You will hear a click when the locking detent contacts the access point and locks it into place.
Securing the Access Point to the Mounting Plate The mounting plate provides two methods of securing your access point to restrict its removal: 1. You can use the security hasp adapter (supplied) and a padlock that you provide to secure your access point. Compatible padlocks are Master Lock models 120T or 121T. 2. You can use the 8 x 32 x 3/16 in. pan head screws (provided) or a tamper-resistant head screw that you provide to attach the access point to the mounting plate using the security screw hole.
121780 2 1 1 Access point security hasp tab 2 Security hasp notch 3 3 Security hasp adapter Step 3 Push down on the security hasp adapter to expose the padlock post hole. Step 4 Insert a padlock into the padlock post hole and lock the padlock. Step 5 Position the padlock into the access point’s padlock area as shown in the following illustration.
121716 1 2 3 1 Access point cover open 2 Security hasp adapter Step 6 3 Security padlock Push down on the padlock to ensure that the padlock is held by the security hasp adapter clips.
Step 7 Close the access point cover by sliding it over the security hasp adapter until you hear a click. In Case of Difficulty If you followed the instructions in previous sections of this guide, you should have had no trouble getting your access point installed and running. If you do experience difficulty, the following sections provide basic troubleshooting information. Before contacting Cisco, look for a solution to your problem in this guide. Support is available on cisco.com.
Rotating the Cisco Logo The Cisco logo on top of the unit can be rotated to correctly position the logo for any mounting arrangement. For example, when the unit is mounted on a vertical surface. The logo should always be easy to read. To rotate the logo, follow these steps: Step 1 Place the end of an opened paper clip into each of the holes on the logo assembly. Step 2 Using the paper clips, rotate the logo until you reach the desired orientation.
Note To see the Ethernet and Radio LEDs you must open the access point cover. The LED meanings are shown in this table.
Cable Bay Area Top of Unit Ethernet Radio Status Meaning Blinking green – – Transmitting or receiving Ethernet packets – Blinking green – Transmitting or receiving radio packets – – Blinking dark blue Software upgrade in progress Off Off Yellow Ethernet link not operational Red Off Yellow Ethernet failure Red Red Red DRAM memory test failure Off Red Blinking red Flash file failure and blue Off Amber Blinking red Environmental variable and failure blue-green Amber Off Bl
Cable Bay Area Top of Unit Meaning Ethernet Radio Status Amber Amber Blinking red Boot environment error and off Red Amber Blinking red No Cisco IOS image file and off Amber Amber Blinking red Boot failure and off Blinking amber – – Transmit or receive Ethernet errors – Blinking amber – Maximum retries or buffer full occurred on the radio Red Red Amber Software failure – – Amber General warning, insufficient inline power 32 OL-16715-01
Cable Bay Area Top of Unit Ethernet Radio Status Meaning – – Alternating green, red, and amber Connection to the controller Blinking dark blue Loading the access point image file – – Note If the access point remains in this mode for more than five minutes, it is unable to find the controller. Compliance Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the European Telecommunications Standard ETS 300.328.
The Declarations of Compliance for this product relevant to the European Union and other countries following EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) can be found in the Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information for the Cisco 521 Access Point. This document is available on Cisco.com.
