Getting Started Guide
Table Of Contents
- Cisco Aironet 1840 Series Access Points
- 1 About this Guide
- 2 About the 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 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
- Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement
- VCCI Statement for Japan
- Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet 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 Aironet Access Points in Taiwan
- Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil
- Declaration of Conformity Statements
- Communications, Services, and Additional Information
- Cisco Bug Search Tool
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Cisco Aironet 1840 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 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. Before you
work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with
standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each
warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Statement 1071
Warning
Read the installation instructions before using, installing or connecting the system to the power source.
Statement 1004
Warning
Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.
Statement 1074
Warning
The access point, antennas, and all interconnected equipment including the associated LAN
connections must be located indoors within the same building.
Statement 375
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.
Statement 1005
Warning
This equipment is suitable for use in environment air spaces (plenums) 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, CSA C22.2. External power supply, power adapter and/or power injector, if
provided, are not suitable installation in air spaces.
Statement 440
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.
Statement 245B
Warning
In order to comply with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas should be located at a
minimum of 8 inches (20 cm) or more from the body of all persons.
Statement 332
Warning
Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.
Statement 1040