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Cisco Aironet 1810W Series Access Points
First Published: June 02, 2016
Last Modified: August 3, 2022

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  • Page 1 ETTING TARTED UIDE Cisco Aironet 1810W Series Access Points First Published: June 02, 2016 Last Modified: August 3, 2022...

  • Page 2: Installation Overview

    About this Guide About the Access Point Safety Instructions Unpacking the AP Ports and Connectors on the AP Preparing the AP for Installation Installation Overview Performing a Pre-Installation Configuration Mounting the Access Point Powering the Access Point Configuring and Deploying the Access Point Checking the Access Point LEDs Miscellaneous Usage and Configuration Guidelines Related Documentation...
  • Page 3 The Aironet 1810W series access point is abbreviated as AP in this document. About the Access Point The Cisco Aironet 1810W series access point is an 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Wave 2) access point, with internal antennas. The Cisco Aironet 1810W has multiple mounting options to standard junction boxes. The AP can be vertically mounted on a wall or on a desk/horizontal surface using the optional cradle kit.
  • Page 4 Peak antenna gain is approximately 2 dBi and 4 dBi in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands respectively. A full listing of the access point's features and specification are provided in the Cisco Aironet 1810W Series Access Point Data Sheet, at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/aironet-1810w-series-access-points/datashe...
  • Page 5 Access Point Model Numbers and Regulatory Domains The Cisco Aironet 1810W series access point comes in the model number format AIR-AP1810W-x-K9. The ‘x’ in the model number is a placeholder for the regulatory domain. For information on supported regulatory domains, see the following page:...
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 This product and all interconnected equipment must be installed indoors within the same Caution building, including the associated LAN connections as defined by Environment A of the IEEE 802.3af/at Standard. The access point is suitable for use in environmental air space in accordance with section Note 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, C22.1.

  • Page 8: Step 1

    Torx security screw and mylar label to cover the screw – The following accessories can be ordered separately from Cisco: • Spacer kit AIR-AP1810W-KIT=, includes spacer and RJ-45 jumper cable. • Cradle kit AIR-OEAP1810-CRD=, includes back cover and RJ-45 jumper cable.
  • Page 9 Ports and Connectors on the AP Figure 1 Face of the AP Location of the Status LED, along with ports Location of the 48V DC port on the left side and connectors, on the base of the AP of the AP...
  • Page 10 Figure 2 Base of the AP with the Ports and Connectors Location of the concealed Status LED. You LAN port 3. can see the LED only when it lights up. Console port. LAN port 2. The AP is shipped with an RJ-45 block-out plug in this port.
  • Page 11 ports. All the three LAN ports support Auto-MDIX. The interface automatically detects the required Note cable connection type (straight through or crossover) and configures the connection appropriately.
  • Page 12 Figure 3 Back of the AP 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE uplink port. Mode button This port supports: • Inline power capability • Auto-MDIX (automatically support either straight through or crossover cables) • 802.3af/at power over the Ethernet interface Passive Pass-Through port. Recess for the hook feature of the back cover. The back cover is which is provided as part It is an RJ-45 port, from the back of AP to the of the cradle kit AIR-OEAP1810-CRD=...
  • Page 13 Figure 4 Left Side of the AP 48V DC power port Kensington lock slot...

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    “Powering the Access Point” section on page 29 Cisco recommends that you make a site map showing access point locations so that you can record the device MAC addresses from each location and return them to the person who is planning or managing your wireless network.

  • Page 15: Performing A Pre-Installation Configuration

    Performing a Pre-Installation Configuration The following procedures ensure that your access point installation and initial operation go as expected for a Cisco wireless controller-based (i.e. having a physical controller device) network. This procedure is optional. Performing a pre-installation configuration is an optional procedure. If your network...

  • Page 16: Step 1

    Controller Configuration Guide for the release you are using, for additional information. c. Set the Cisco wireless LAN controller as the master so that new access points always join with d. Make sure DHCP is enabled on the network. The access point must receive its IP address through DHCP.
  • Page 17 After the access point finds the Cisco wireless LAN controller, it attempts to download the new operating system code if the access point code version differs from the Cisco wireless LAN controller code version. While this is happening, the Status LED blinks amber.

  • Page 18: Mounting The Access Point

    Mounting the Access Point Cisco Aironet 1810W series access points can be mounted directly on the wall, to numerous global wall junction standards, or on a desk. Table 1 Access Point Mounting Options Type of Mounting Mounting Bracket or Kit to be Used...
  • Page 19 Mounting the AP on a Wall Figure 6 Wall-Mounting Procedure M3.5 x 32mm (4 nos) SPACER TO WALL M3.5 x 18mm (2 nos) BRACKET TO SPACER 6-32 x 21mm (2 nos) BRACKET TO JUNCTION BOX 6-32 x 42mm (2 nos) BRACKET AND SPACER BOX TO JUNCTION BOX (Optional) Fasten the spacer box to the wall,...

  • Page 20: Step 1

    Figure Connect the power and network cables to the AP. Step 3 Wall-mounted Cisco Aironet 1810W series access points and their associated Note mounting brackets should not be earth grounded. If you are unable to connect a PoE cable to the port on the back of the AP, then: a.
  • Page 21 Figure 7 Wall-Mount Spacer in AIR-AP1810W-KIT= 4 screw holes for fastening the spacer box to Hole for passing cables through. the wall or electrical junction box. 2 screw holes for fastening the wall-mount Ensure that this Mount Arrows Up label bracket to the spacer box.
  • Page 22 Figure 8 Dimensions of Wall-Mount Spacer in AIR-AP1810W-KIT= (All values in millimeter) 74.3 4.29 3.06...
  • Page 23 Figure 9 Wall-Mount Bracket AIR-AP-BRACKET-W2 Screw holes for fastening the wall-mount bracket to the spacer box, or an electrical junction box, or a wall.
  • Page 24 Figure 10 Dimensions of Wall-Mount Bracket AIR-AP-BRACKET-W2 (All values in millimeter)
  • Page 25 Mounting the AP on a Table or Horizontal Surface Figure 11 Step 1 – Inserting the Jumper Cable RJ45 jumper cable which is to be inserted PoE and Pass-Through ports into the PoE and Pass-Through ports.
  • Page 26 Figure 12 Step 2 — Fixing the Back Cover The hook feature on the back cover which slides into the grooves beneath the PoE and Pass-Thru ports on the back of the AP.
  • Page 27 Figure 13 Step 3 — Mounting the AP in the Cradle To mount the AP on a table or horizontal surface using the AIR-OEAP1810-CRD= cradle kit, follow these instructions: Plug in the RJ-45 jumper cable into the PoE and Pass-Thru ports on the back of the AP. See Step 1 Figure Attach the back cover (see...
  • Page 28 Proceed with connecting the network cables and powering the access point. See Figure 14 Step 5 information on the ports and connectors on the cradle. Figure 14 AIR-OEAP1810-CRD= Cradle Views AP Status LED indication when AP is LAN 3 port mounted in the cradle PSE / LAN 1 port WAN port...

  • Page 29: Powering The Access Point

    Powering the Access Point The AP can be powered using: • 44 to 57 VDC power via the VDC port, using Cisco Power Adapter AC/DC AIR-PWR-D=. • Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) from the Ethernet cable, from an external power source such as the Cisco Power Injector AIR-PWRINJ5= or AIR-PWRINJ6=.

  • Page 30: Configuring And Deploying The Access Point

    Configuring and Deploying the Access Point This section describes how to connect the access point to a wireless LAN controller. Because the configuration process takes place on the controller, see the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for additional information.
  • Page 31 • DHCP server discovery—This feature uses DHCP option 43 to provide controller IP addresses to the access points. Cisco switches support a DHCP server option that is typically used for this capability. For more information about DHCP option 43, see the “Configuring DHCP Option 43”...
  • Page 32 Cisco wireless LAN controller. Also, if the access point is not on the same subnet as the Cisco wireless LAN controller, be sure that there is a properly configured DHCP server on the same subnet as the access point. See the “Configuring DHCP Option 43”...
  • Page 33 Board initialization in progress Initializing flash file system Flash memory test OK Initializing Ethernet Ethernet OK Starting Cisco IOS Initialization successful Association status Chirping Green Normal operating condition. AP has joined to a controller, but no wireless client has associated with the AP.
  • Page 34 Amber Blinking Red and off Environment variable failure. Bad MAC address. Ethernet failure during image recovery. Boot environment failure. No Cisco image file. Boot failure. Cisco IOS errors Software failure. Try disconnecting and reconnecting power to the Cycling through Red, General warning.
  • Page 35 Ethernet Port LEDs Each Ethernet port has two LEDs for showing Link (Green) and Activity (Amber) statuses. They are integrated on the RJ45 connector. For a description of the statuses they indicate, see the following table. 100M 100M 1000M 1000M Link Active Link...
  • Page 36 Miscellaneous Usage and Configuration Guidelines Using the Mode Button Using the Mode button (see Figure 3) you can: • Reset the AP to it’s default factory-shipped configuration. • Clear the AP’s internal storage, including all configuration files and the regulatory domain configuration.
  • Page 37 2500 series controllers and the Controller Network Module within the Cisco 28/37/38xx Series Integrated Services Routers. The maximum number of access points varies for the Cisco WiSM2, depending on which Note controller software release is being used.
  • Page 38 Important Information for Controller-based Deployments Keep these guidelines in mind when you use 1810W series access points: • The access point can only communicate with Cisco wireless LAN controllers. • The access point does not support Wireless Domain Services (WDS) and cannot communicate with WDS devices.
  • Page 39 • Length: Number of controller IP addresses * 4 • Value: List of WLC management interfaces To configure DHCP Option 43 in the embedded Cisco IOS DHCP server, follow these steps: Step 1 Enter configuration mode at the Cisco IOS CLI.
  • Page 40 0a7e7e02 and 0a7f7f02. Assembling the string then yields f1080a7e7e020a7f7f02. The resulting Cisco IOS command added to the DHCP scope is option 43 hex f1080a7e7e020a7f7f02. Related Documentation All user documentation for the Cisco Aironet 1810W series access point is available at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/wireless/aironet-1810w-series-access-points/tsd-products-supp ort-series-home.html Wireless Controller Software support documentation is provided at: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/wireless/wireless-lan-controller-software/tsd-products-support...
  • Page 41 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information This section provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for the Cisco Aironet 1810W Series Access Points. You can find additional information at this URL: www.cisco.com/go/aironet/compliance Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement...
  • Page 42 The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices operating Caution 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. VCCI Statement for Japan...
  • Page 43 Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan This section provides guidelines for avoiding interference when operating Cisco Aironet access points in Japan. These guidelines are provided in both Japanese and English. Japanese Translation 03-6434-6500 English Translation This equipment operates in the same frequency bandwidth as industrial, scientific, and medical devices such as microwave ovens and mobile object identification (RF-ID) systems (licensed premises radio stations and unlicensed specified low-power radio stations) used in factory production lines.
  • Page 44 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. The use of cables that are certified by Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law (that have “PSE” shown on the code) is not limited...
  • Page 45 Industry Canada Access Point Models Certification Number AIR-AP1810W-A-K9 2461B-102096 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.
  • Page 46 Antenna Type Antenna Gain Antenna Impedance Dual-band Omni 2/4 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. La bande 5 150-5 250 MHz est réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l'intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux.
  • Page 47 Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC & Medical Directive 93/42/EEC...
  • Page 48 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 50385: 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.
  • Page 49 This section contains information on compliance with guidelines related to RF exposure. Generic Discussion on RF Exposure The Cisco products are designed to comply with the following national and international standards on Human Exposure to Radio Frequencies: • US 47 Code of Federal Regulations Part 2 Subpart J •...
  • Page 50 As such the systems are designed to be operated as to avoid contact with the antennas by the end user. It is recommended to set the system in a location where the antennas can remain at least a minimum distance as specified from the user in accordance to the regulatory guidelines which are designed to reduce the overall exposure of the user or operator.
  • Page 51 This Device Meets the Industry Canada Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves The 1810W 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.
  • Page 52 Additional Information on RF Exposure You can find additional information on the subject at the following links: • Cisco Systems Spread Spectrum Radios and RF Safety white paper at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/cc/pd/witc/ao340ap/prodlit/rfhr_wi.htm • FCC Bulletin 56: Questions and Answers about Biological Effects and Potential Hazards of Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields •...
  • Page 53 Chinese Translation...
  • Page 54 English Translation Administrative Rules for Low-power Radio-Frequency Devices Article 12 For those low-power radio-frequency devices that have already received a type-approval, companies, business units or users should not change its frequencies, increase its power or change its original features and functions. Article 14 The operation of the low-power radio-frequency devices is subject to the conditions that no harmful interference is caused to aviation safety and authorized radio station;...
  • Page 55 Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil This section contains special information for operation of Cisco Aironet access points in Brazil. Access Point Models: AIR-AP1810W-Z-K9...
  • Page 56 All the Declaration of Conformity statements related to this product can be found at the following location: http://www.ciscofax.com Communications, Services, and Additional Information • To receive timely, relevant information from Cisco, sign up at Cisco Profile Manager. • To get the business impact you’re looking for with the technologies that matter, visit Cisco Services.
  • Page 57 © 2020 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. To view a list of Cisco trademarks, go to this URL: www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word partner does...

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