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- Page 1 ETTING TARTED UIDE Cisco Aironet 1815i Access Point First Published: November 10, 2017 Last Updated: February 27, 2019...
- 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 and Grounding the Access Point Powering the Access Point Configuring and Deploying the Access Point Checking the Access Point LED Miscellaneous Usage and Configuration Guidelines Related Documentation...
- Page 3 This guide provides instructions on how to install and configure your Cisco Aironet 1815i Access Point. This guide also provides mounting instructions and limited troubleshooting procedures. The Cisco Aironet 1815i Access Point is referred to as the access point, or abbreviated as AP in this document.
- Page 4 Access Point Features A full listing of the access point's features and specification are provided in the Cisco Aironet 1815i Access Point Data Sheet, at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/aironet-1815-series-access-points/datashee t-c78-738243.html The features of the 1815i access points are: • Supported mode(s) of operation: Unified (or Local) –...
- Page 5 • The 1815i model access point has two integrated 2.4 GHz single band antennas and two 5 GHz single band antennas. Peak antenna gain is approximately 2 dBi and 4 dBi in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands respectively. Access Point Antenna Radiation Patterns 2.4 GHz WiFi Antenna Radiation Patterns •...
- Page 6 2.4 GHz WiFi Antenna Radiation Patterns Figure 1 2.4 GHz - Elevation Radiation Pattern...
- Page 7 Figure 2 2.4 GHz - Azimuth Radiation Pattern...
- Page 8 5 GHz WiFi Antenna Radiation Patterns Figure 3 5 GHz- Elevation Radiation Pattern...
- Page 9 Figure 4 5 GHz - Azimuth Radiation Pattern...
- Page 10 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 11 Return any packing material to the shipping container and save it for future use. Verify that you have received the items listed below. If any item is missing or damaged, contact Step 3 your Cisco representative or reseller for instructions. The access point. –...
- Page 12 Ports and Connectors on the AP The 1815i series access points have an LED indicator on the face of the unit, above the Cisco logo, as shown in Figure 5. For information on the LED scheme, see the “Access Point Status LED” section on...
- Page 13 Figure 6 Access Point Ports and Mode Button RJ-45 console port PoE-In port (Ethernet Uplink port) Mode button. For information on how to use the Mode button, see “Using the Mode Button” section on page Figure 7 AIR-AP-BRACKET-8...
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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
“Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless Network” section on page 21 for details. The pre-installation configuration setup is illustrated in Figure Figure 8 Pre-Installation Configuration Setup Controller Layer 3 devices Cisco wireless access points To perform pre-installation configuration, perform the following steps:... -
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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 Note When you are installing a Layer 3 access point on a different subnet than the Cisco wireless LAN controller, be sure that a DHCP server is reachable from the subnet on which you will be installing the access point, and that the subnet has a route back to the Cisco wireless LAN controller.
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Page 18: Mounting And Grounding The Access Point
Mounting and Grounding the Access Point Cisco Aironet 1815i series access points can be mounted in several configurations – on a suspended ceiling, on a hard ceiling or wall, or in the plenum air space above a suspended ceiling. You can mount the AP on an electrical or network box. -
Page 19: 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. The configuration process takes place on the controller. See the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for additional information. The Controller Discovery Process The access point uses standard Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points Protocol (CAPWAP) to communicate between the controller and other wireless access points on the network. - Page 20 • 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 21 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 22 DRAM memory test OK Board initialization in progress Initializing FLASH file system FLASH memory test OK Initializing Ethernet Ethernet OK Starting the Cisco AP-OS operating system of the Initialization successful Association status Chirping Green Normal operating condition, but no wireless client associated...
- Page 23 One of the following: • Environment variable failure • Bad MAC address • Ethernet failure during image recovery • Boot environment failure • No Cisco image file • Boot failure Cisco Access Point Software failure; try disconnecting and Operating System...
- Page 24 To use the mode button, press, and keep pressed, the mode button on the access point during the boot cycle. Wait until the status LED changes to Amber. During this, the AP console shows a seconds counter, counting the number of seconds the mode button is pressed. Then: •...
- Page 25 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 26 Important Information for Controller-based Deployments Keep these guidelines in mind when you use 1815i 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 27 The following is a DHCP Option 43 configuration example on a Windows 2003 Enterprise DHCP server for use with Cisco Aironet 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.
- Page 28 0a7e7e02 and 0a7f7f02. Assembling the string then yields f1080a7e7e020a7f7f02. The resulting Cisco command added to the DHCP scope is option 43 hex f1080a7e7e020a7f7f02. Related Documentation All user documentation for the Cisco Aironet 1815i series access point is available at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/wireless/aironet-1815-series-access-points/tsd-products-suppor t-series-home.html...
- Page 29 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information This section provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for the Cisco Aironet 1815i Access Point. 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 30 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 31 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 32 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 33 Industry Canada Access Point Models Certification Number AIR-AP1815I-A-K9 2461B-102108 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 34 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 35 Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC & Medical Directive 93/42/EEC...
- Page 36 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 37 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 38 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 39 This Device Meets the Industry Canada Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves The 1815i access point 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 40 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 41 Chinese Translation...
- Page 42 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 43 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-AP1815I-Z-K9...
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