GETTING STARTED GUIDE Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points First Published: June 14, 2019 Cisco Systems, Inc. 1 www.cisco.
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX 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 15 Related Documentation 16 Declarations of
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points 1 About this Guide This guide provides instructions on how to install your Cisco Catalyst 9120AX 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 9120AX series access point is referred to as access point or AP in this document.
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points — One multi-color LED Status indicator. see the “Checking the Access Point LEDs” section on page 15 for information on the colors of the LED status indicator. Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio to enable IoT use cases such as location tracking and wayfinding.
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points AP Model Numbers and Regulatory Domains AP Type Model Number Details Access Point for indoor environments, with internal antennas C9120AXI-x Dual-band, controller-based 802.11ax C9120AXI-ME-x Dual-band, 802.11ax with a Cisco Mobility Express software image You need to verify whether the AP model you have is approved for use in your country. To verify approval and to identify the regulatory domain that corresponds to a particular country, visit http://www.
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. Statement 1040 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 equipment is suitable for use in environment air spaces (plenums) in accordance with Section 300.
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points 5 AP Views, Ports, and Connectors Figure 1 Face of the 9120AXI Model 1 Status LED 2 Location of the ports and connectors on the head of the AP. 3 USB 2.
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points Figure 2 Ports and Connectors on the Head of the 9120AXI Model 1 2.5GbE port 2 RJ-45 console port 3 4 Mode button 5 Security hasp for padlocking AP to mounting bracket USB 2.0 port.
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points 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: below a suspended ceiling, on a flat horizontal surface, or on a desktop.
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points 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.
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points d. Make sure DHCP is enabled on the network. The access point must receive its IP address through DHCP. Note An 802.11ax 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. e. CAPWAP UDP ports must not be blocked in the network. f. The access point must be able to find the IP address of the controller.
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points 9 Mounting the Access Point Cisco Catalyst 9120AX 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.html The standard mounting hardware supported by the AP is listed in Table 1.
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX 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= 802.3af Cisco Power Injector AIR-PWRINJ5= Note If AIR-PWRINJ5 is used, both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios will be reduced to 2x2 and Ethernet is downgraded to 1 GbE. The USB port will also be off. Any 802.3at (30.
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points Access points must be discovered by a controller before they can become an active part of the network. The access point supports these controller discovery processes: Layer 3 CAPWAP discovery—Can occur on different subnets than the access point and uses IP addresses and UDP packets rather than MAC addresses used by Layer 2 discovery.
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX 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. However, the intensity of the LED can be changed through the controller.
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points 13 Miscellaneous Usage and Configuration Guidelines Using the Mode Button Using the Mode button (see Figure 2) 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 Blue.
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points 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 255.255.255.255 by default when any of the following conditions are met: An access point running software release 8.2.110.0 or later has been newly deployed. An existing access point running software release 8.2.110.
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points 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. In Option 43, you should use the IP address of the controller management interface. Note DHCP Option 43 is limited to one access point type per DHCP pool.
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points 14 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.
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points 15 Related Documentation All user documentation for the Cisco Catalyst 9120AX series access point is available at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/wireless/aironet-9120AX-series-access-points/tsd-products-support-serieshome.html For detailed information and guidelines for configuring and deploying your access point in a wireless network, see the following documentation: Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide, Release 8.
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference.
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX 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.
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points 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.
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points Antenna Type Antenna Gain Antenna Impedance Single-band Omni 3 dBi 50 ohms Dual-band Omni 3/5 dBi 50 ohms Dual-band Omni 4/5 dBi 50 ohms Single-Band HPOL 5 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.
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points Australia Radiation Protection Standard To ensure compliance with various national and international Electromagnetic Field (EMF) standards, the system should only be operated with Cisco approved antennas and accessories. This Device Meets International Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves The 9120AX series device includes a radio transmitter and receiver.
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points This Device Meets the Industry Canada Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves The 9120AX 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 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.
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points FCC Bulletin 56: Questions and Answers about Biological Effects and Potential Hazards of Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields FCC Bulletin 65: Evaluating Compliance with the FCC guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields You can obtain additional information from the following organizations: World Health Organization Internal Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection at this URL: www.who.
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX 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.
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points 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.
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points Communications, Services, and Additional Information Figure 5 Brazil Regulatory Information Portuguese Translation Este equipamento não tem direito à proteção contra interferência prejudicial e não pode causar interferência em sistemas devidamente autorizados. English Translation This equipment is not entitled to the protection from harmful interference and may not cause interference with duly authorized systems.
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