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Cisco Aironet 1815w Access Points
First Published: April 14, 2017
Last Updated: August 3, 2022

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  • Page 1 ETTING TARTED UIDE Cisco Aironet 1815w Access Points First Published: April 14, 2017 Last Updated: August 3, 2022...
  • Page 2 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 Cisco Aironet 1815w access point is an 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Wave 2) access point, with internal antennas. The Cisco Aironet 1815w AP can be vertically mounted on a wall or on a standard junction box. Physical security is offered with the included Torx screw and the option to add a Kensington lock.
  • Page 4 802.11ac based Transmit Beamforming – Quality of Service (QoS) – Radio Resource Management (RRM) – Rogue Detection – BandSelect – Integrated Bluetooth LE 4.1 radio for location and asset tracking. – • The AP supports the following hardware external interfaces: Three local GigE Ethernet Ports, one uplink GigE port, and one passive pass-through RJ45 –...
  • Page 5 Access Point Model Numbers and Regulatory Domains The Cisco Aironet 1815w access point comes in the model number format AIR-AP1815W-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 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 The fasteners you use to mount an access point on a ceiling must be capable of Caution maintaining a minimum pullout force of 20 lbs (9 kg) and must use a minimum of 4 holes on the mounting bracket, or a minimum of 2 holes when mounting on a network box.
  • Page 8 Torx security screw and mylar label to cover the screw. – The following accessories can be ordered separately from Cisco: • Spacer kit AIR-AP1815W-KIT=, includes spacer box, RJ-45 jumper cable, four M3.5x32 mounting screws, two #6-32x1.62” truss head machine screws, two M3x8 pan head mounting screws.
  • 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 Kensington lock slot on the and connectors, on the base of the AP left side of the AP...
  • Page 10 Figure 2 Base of the AP with the Ports and Connectors Passive Pass-through port LAN port 2 It is an RJ-45 port, from the base of AP to the back of the AP. LAN port 3 PSE / LAN port 1 This port can only be used for Local This port provides 802.3af Power Sourcing Management and not for RLAN connectivity...
  • Page 11 Figure 3 Back of the AP Mode button Console port, under a mylar cover. You will require the custom four-pin adapter AIR-CONSADPT= to use this port. 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE uplink port. Passive Pass-Through port. This port supports: It is an RJ-45 port, from the back of AP to the base of the AP.

  • Page 12: 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 13: 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 14: 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 15 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 16: Mounting The Access Point

    Mounting the Access Point Cisco Aironet 1815w access points can be mounted directly on the wall, to numerous global wall junction standards. Table 1 Access Point Mounting Options Type of Mounting Mounting Bracket and Kit Mounting the AP directly on a Wall, page 17...

  • Page 17: Step 1

    Mounting the AP directly on a Wall To mount the AP on a wall, follow these steps: Fasten the wall-mount bracket (AIR-AP-BRACKET-W3) to the wall, using two M3.5X32mm Step 1 screws. Ensure that the side having the Mount Arrows Up label is facing outwards, and the bracket is oriented vertically as indicated by the arrows.
  • Page 18 Figure 5 Mounting AP on a Wall Mylar label for covering Torx security screw Screw hole on the wall-mount bracket for the slot. security screw. M2 x 5.5mm Torx security screw. M3.5 x 32mm screws for fastening the bracket to the wall.
  • Page 19 Mounting the AP on an Electrical Junction Box To mount the AP on an electrical junction box, follow these steps: Fasten the wall-mount bracket (AIR-AP-BRACKET-W3), using two #6-32 x 0.81 inch Step 1 machine screws, to the electrical junction box. Ensure that the side having the Mount Arrows Up label is facing outwards, and the bracket is oriented vertically as indicated by the arrows.
  • Page 20 Figure 6 Mounting the AP on an Electrical Junction Box Mylar label for covering Torx security screw Screw hole on the wall-mount bracket for the slot. security screw. M2 x 5.5mm Torx security screw. #6-32X0.81 inch machine screws for fastening the bracket to the junction box.
  • Page 21 Mounting the AP on a Wall using the Spacer To mount the AP on a wall, using a spacer box, follow these steps: Fasten the spacer box (AIR-AP1815W-KIT=) to the wall, using four M3.5 x 32mm screws. Step 1 Ensure that the side having the Mount Arrows Up label is facing outwards, and the box is oriented vertically as indicated by the arrows.
  • Page 22 Figure 7 Mounting the AP on a Wall using the Spacer Mylar label for covering Torx security screw M3X8mm tapping screws for fastening the slot. wall-mount bracket to the spacer. M2 x 5.5mm Torx security screw. M3.5 x 32mm screws for fastening the spacer to the wall.
  • Page 23 Mounting the AP on an Electrical Junction Box using the Spacer To mount the AP on an electrical junction box, using a spacer box, follow these steps: Fasten the wall-mount bracket (AIR-AP-BRACKET-W3) to the spacer box Step 1 (AIR-AP1815W-KIT=), using two M3X8mm pan head tapping screws. Ensure that the side having the Mount Arrows Up label facing outwards, and the bracket oriented vertically as indicated by the arrows.
  • Page 24 Figure 8 Mounting AP on an Electrical Junction Box using the Spacer Mylar label for covering Torx security screw M3X8mm pan head tapping screws for slot. fastening the wall-mount bracket to the spacer. M2 x 5.5mm Torx security screw. 6-32 x 1.62_inch screws for fastening the spacer-bracket assembly to the junction box.
  • Page 25 Figure 9 Wall-Mount Spacer in AIR-AP1815W-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-plate to Ensure that this Mount Arrows Up label the spacer box.
  • Page 26 Figure 10 Dimensions of Wall-Mount Spacer in AIR-AP1815W-KIT= (All values in millimeter) R2.02 70.2 2.71 122.9...
  • Page 27 Figure 11 Wall-Mount Bracket AIR-AP-BRACKET-W3 Screw holes for fastening the wall-plate Ensure that this Mount Arrows Up label bracket to the spacer box, or an electrical faces outwards, and the plate is oriented junction box, or a wall. vertically as indicated by the arrows. The hook feature on the wall-plate for Kensington lock slot.
  • Page 28 Figure 12 Dimensions of Wall-Mount Bracket AIR-AP-BRACKET-W3 (All values in millimeter) 46.23 3.200 26.01 10.68 41.67 60.30 61.98 83.34 4.78 4.78 8.99...

  • Page 29: Powering The Access Point

    The AP can be powered using Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) from the Ethernet cable on either one of the uplink ports, from an external power source such as: • Cisco Power Injector AIR-PWRINJ5= (for 802.3af) or AIR-PWRINJ6= (for 802.3at). • 802.3af or 802.3at compatible PoE switching infrastructure •...

  • Page 30: Configuring And Deploying The Access Point

    LAN Controller Software Configuration Guide. This document is available on Cisco.com. CAPWAP support is provided in controller software release 5.2 or later. However, your Note controller must be running the release that supports Cisco Aironet 1815w access points, as specified in the access point’s data sheet. Note You cannot edit or query any access point using the controller CLI if the name of the access point contains a space.
  • 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 Checking the Access Point LEDs Access Point Status LEDs The location of the access point status LED is shown in Figure Regarding LED status colors, it is expected that there will be small variations in color intensity Note and hue from unit to unit. This is within the normal range of the LED manufacturer’s specifications and is not a defect.
  • Page 34 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 AP OS 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 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.
  • 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 CLI. Important Information for Controller-based Deployments Keep these guidelines in mind when you use Cisco Aironet 1815w 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 The Cisco Aironet 1815w access point uses the type-length-value (TLV) format for DHCP Option 43. DHCP servers must be programmed to return the option based on the access point’s DHCP Vendor Class Identifier (VCI) string (DHCP Option 43). The VCI string for the Cisco Aironet 1815w access point is:...
  • Page 40 0a7e7e02 and 0a7f7f02. Assembling the string then yields f1080a7e7e020a7f7f02. The resulting command added to the DHCP scope is option 43 hex f1080a7e7e020a7f7f02. Related Documentation All user documentation for the Cisco Aironet 1815w access point is available at: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/wireless/aironet-1815w-access-point/model.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 1815w Access Points. You can find additional information at this URL: www.cisco.com/go/aironet/compliance Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement Tested To Comply...
  • 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-AP1815W-A-K9 2461B-102106 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 2/3 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 1815W 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-AP1815W-Z-K9 Portuguese Translation Este equipamento não tem direito a proteção contra interferência prejudicial e não pode causar...
  • Page 56 © 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...