Draft Label - Cisco Confidential GETTING STARTED GUIDE Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series Access Points First Published: February 22, 2019 Cisco Systems, Inc. 1 www.cisco.
Draft Label - Cisco Confidential Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series Access Points 1 About this Guide 2 About the Access Point 3 Safety Instructions 4 Unpacking 5 AP Views, Ports, and Connectors 6 Installation Overview 6 Installation Overview 7 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 15 Related Documentati
Draft Label - Cisco Confidential Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series Access Points 1 About this Guide This guide provides instructions on how to install your Cisco Catalyst 9117AX series access points and provides links to resources which can help you configure the access point. This guide provides mounting instructions and limited troubleshooting procedures. The 9117AX series access point is referred to as access point or AP in this document.
Draft Label - Cisco Confidential Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series Access Points Spatial Reuse (also known as BSS coloring) allows APs and their clients to differentiate between BSSs, thus permitting more simultaneous transmissions. Built-in BLE radio (Bluetooth 5.0) mGig Ethernet (1G,2.
Draft Label - Cisco Confidential Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series Access Points AP Model Numbers and Regulatory Domains AP Type Model Number Details Access Point for indoor environments, with internal antennas C9117AXI-x Dual-band, controller-based 802.11ax C9117AXI-ME-x Dual-band, 802.11ax, factory-shipped with a Cisco Mobility Express software image You need to verify whether the AP model you have is approved for use in your country.
Draft Label - Cisco Confidential Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series Access Points 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 Catalyst 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.
Draft Label - Cisco Confidential Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series Access Points 4 Unpacking To unpack the access point, follow these steps: Step 1 Unpack and remove the access point and the accessory kit 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.
Draft Label - Cisco Confidential Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series Access Points 5 AP Views, Ports, and Connectors Figure 1 1 Face of the 9117AXI Model 2 Status LED Figure 2 Location of the ports and connectors on the head of the AP.
Draft Label - Cisco Confidential Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series Access Points 6 Installation Overview Installing the access point involves these operations: Step 1 Performing a Pre-Installation Configuration, page 10 (optional) Step 2 Installation Overview, page 9 Step 3 Mounting the Access Point, page 13 Step 4 Powering the Access Point, page 14 9
Draft Label - Cisco Confidential Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series Access Points 7 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.
Draft Label - Cisco Confidential Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series Access Points d. Make sure DHCP is enabled on the network. The access point must receive its IP address through DHCP. Note A Wave 2 Cisco AP will be assigned an IP address from the DHCP server only if a default router (gateway) is configured on the DHCP server (enabling the AP to receive its gateway IP address) and the gateway ARP is resolved. This is not applicable to Wave 1 Cisco APs. e. CAPWAP UDP ports must not be blocked in the network.
Draft Label - Cisco Confidential Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series Access Points 8 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.
Draft Label - Cisco Confidential Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series Access Points 9 Mounting the Access Point Cisco Catalyst 9117AX series access points can be mounted in several configurations – on a suspended ceiling, on a hard ceiling or wall, on an electrical or network box, and above a suspended ceiling. For access point mounting instructions, go to the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/access_point/mounting/guide/apmount.
Draft Label - Cisco Confidential Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series Access Points 10 Powering the Access Point The AP can be powered only through Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) using the following: 802.3at Cisco Power Injector AIR-PWRINJ6= Note 802.3af Cisco Power Injector AIR-PWRINJ5= Note If USB is used with 802.3at power, the AP will work with reduced features. If AIR-PWRINJ5= is used, the AP will work with reduced features. Any 802.3at (25.
Draft Label - Cisco Confidential Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series Access Points 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.
Draft Label - Cisco Confidential Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series Access Points See the “Configuring DHCP Option 43” section on page 20 for additional information. Step 3 Reconfigure the Cisco wireless LAN controller so that it is not the Master. Note A Master Cisco wireless LAN controller should be used only for configuring access points and not in a working network.
Draft Label - Cisco Confidential Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series Access Points 12 Checking the Access Point LEDs The location of the access point status LED is shown in Figure 2. 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 2.
Draft Label - Cisco Confidential Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series Access Points 13 Miscellaneous Usage and Configuration Guidelines Using the Mode Button Using the Mode button (see Figure 3) you can: Reset the AP to the default factory-shipped configuration. Clear the AP internal storage, including all configuration files. 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.
Draft Label - Cisco Confidential Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series Access Points Note The maximum number of access points varies for the Cisco WiSM2, depending on which controller software release is being used. When the controller is maintaining join-related information for the maximum number of access points, it does not collect information for any more access points. An access point sends all syslog messages to IP address 255.255.255.
Draft Label - Cisco Confidential Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series Access Points 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 Catalyst lightweight access points. For other DHCP server implementations, consult product documentation for configuring DHCP Option 43.
Draft Label - Cisco Confidential Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series Access Points 14 FAQs What is 802.11ax? The IEEE 802.11ax standard, also known as the High-Efficiency-Wireless (HEW), 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.
Draft Label - Cisco Confidential Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series Access Points 15 Related Documentation All user documentation for the Cisco Catalyst 9117AX series access point is available at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/wireless/aironet-9117AX-series-access-points/tsd-products-support-serieshome.
Draft Label - Cisco Confidential Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series Access Points 16 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information This section provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for the Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series Access Points. You can find additional information at this URL: www.cisco.
Draft Label - Cisco Confidential Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series Access Points Caution The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices operating at this frequency when using the integrated antennas. Any changes or modification to the product not expressly approved by Cisco could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
Draft Label - Cisco Confidential Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series Access Points Guidelines for Operating Cisco Catalyst Access Points in Japan This section provides guidelines for avoiding interference when operating Cisco Catalyst access points in Japan. These guidelines are provided in both Japanese and English.
Draft Label - Cisco Confidential Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series Access Points Industry Canada Access Point Models Certification Number C9117AXI-A 2461N-HDGWI1903 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.
Draft Label - Cisco Confidential Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series Access Points European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein Access Point Models: C9117AXI-E C9117AXE-E 27
Draft Label - Cisco Confidential Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series Access Points Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC & Medical Directive 93/42/EEC 28
Draft Label - Cisco Confidential Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series Access Points 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 50285: 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.
Draft Label - Cisco Confidential Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series Access Points The product carries the CE Mark: Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure This section contains information on compliance with guidelines related to RF exposure.
Draft Label - Cisco Confidential Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series Access Points This Device Meets FCC Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves The 9117AX 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 FCC Part 1.1310. The guidelines are based on IEEE ANSI C 95.
Draft Label - Cisco Confidential Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series Access Points Cet appareil est conforme aux directives internationales en matière d'exposition aux fréquences radioélectriques Cet appareil de la gamme 9117AX comprend un émetteur-récepteur radio. Il a été conçu de manière à respecter les limites en matière d'exposition aux fréquences radioélectriques (champs électromagnétiques de fréquence radio), recommandées dans le code de sécurité 6 de Santé Canada.
Draft Label - Cisco Confidential Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series Access Points Administrative Rules for Cisco Catalyst Access Points in Taiwan This section provides administrative rules for operating Cisco Catalyst access points in Taiwan. The rules for all access points are provided in both Chinese and English.
Chinese Translation 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.
Draft Label - Cisco Confidential Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series Access Points Communications, Services, and Additional Information Operation of Cisco Catalyst Access Points in Brazil This section contains special information for operation of Cisco Catalyst access points in Brazil.
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