Cisco Aironet 700W Series Getting Started Manual

Aironet 700w series access points
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Cisco Aironet 700W Series Access Points
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About this Guide
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Introduction to the Access Point
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Safety Instructions
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Unpacking
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Configurations
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Access Point Ports and Connectors
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Configuring the Access Point
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Mounting the Access Point
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Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless Network
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Troubleshooting
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Access Point Specifications Data Sheet
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Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information
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Configuring DHCP Option 43 and DHCP Option 60
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Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
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  • Page 1 ETTING TARTED UIDE Cisco Aironet 700W Series Access Points About this Guide Introduction to the Access Point Safety Instructions Unpacking Configurations Access Point Ports and Connectors Configuring the Access Point Mounting the Access Point Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless Network...
  • Page 2 OL-31342-01, May 7, 2014...
  • Page 3: About This Guide

    About this Guide This Guide provides instructions on how to install and configure your Cisco Aironet 700W Series Access Point. The 700W Series Access Point is referred to as the 700W series or the access point in this document. Introduction to the Access Point The 700W series supports high-performing two spatial stream rates over a deployable distance with high reliability when serving clients.
  • Page 4: 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.
  • Page 5: Regulatory Domains

    Step 2 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 your Cisco representative Step 3 or reseller for instructions.
  • Page 6 • Four LAN ports • Uplink port and Console port • Mode button • DC power connector • Kensington lock slot Figure 1 Access Point 700W (Front View) Figure 2 Access Point 700W (Top View) Security Screw Hole...
  • Page 7 Figure 3 Access Point LED (Bottom View) LED Indicator From left to right, LAN Ports 1 to 4. The right most port (LAN 4) is PoE-out.
  • Page 8 Figure 4 Access Point Ports and Connections (Rear View) Console port Mounting bracket slot Uplink (Ethernet WAN) port Mode button...
  • Page 9: Configuring 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. This guide is available on Cisco.com.
  • Page 10: Preparing The Access Point

    Class 0, 12.95W (15.4W with cable losses) 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 11: Installation Summary

    Make sure that access points have Layer 3 connectivity to the Cisco wireless LAN controller Management. b. Configure the switch to which your access point is attach to. See the Cisco Unified Wireless Network WLAN Controller Configuration Guide for additional information.
  • Page 12 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. Also be sure that the route back to the Cisco wireless LAN controller has destination UDP ports 5246 and 5247 open for CAPWAP communications.
  • Page 13: Mounting The Access Point

    Mounting the Access Point Cisco Aironet 700W series access points can be mounted on walls and junction boxes, in the vertical orientation with the security screw on the top and the LED indicator at the bottom. If you are mounting the AP directly to a junction box, go to...
  • Page 14 For wall mounting, drill pilot holes at the mounting hole locations you have marked, and use appropriate anchors as required. Note The pilot hole size varies according to the material, and its thickness, you are fastening. Cisco recommends that you test the material to determine the ideal hole size for your mounting application. Step 3 Feed the cable(s) from the junction box / wall through the large center cable access hole in the bracket, with the words “MOUNT ARROWS UP”...
  • Page 15: Deploying The Access Point On The Wireless Network

    Cisco wireless LAN controller. Check the connection between the access point and the Cisco wireless LAN controller, and be sure the access point and the Cisco wireless LAN controller are either on the same subnet or that the access point has a route back to its primary, secondary, and tertiary 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.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Keep these guidelines in mind when you use 700W series lightweight access points: • The access point can only communicate with Cisco wireless LAN controllers, such as 2500 series, 5500 series, 7500 series, 8500 series, virtual Wireless LAN Controllers, and WiSM2 controllers.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting The Access Point Join Process

    Blinking red and amber FLASH file system failure 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 unit power Cycling through red, General warning;...
  • Page 18: Access Point Specifications Data Sheet

    A detailed explanation of the join process is on Cisco.com at the following URL: http://www.Cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6366/products_tech_note09186a00808f8599.shtml Access Point Specifications Data Sheet You can access the full data sheet of the Cisco Aironet 700W Series Access Point at the following URL: https://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/wireless/ps5678/ps12968/data_sheet_c78-728968.html...
  • Page 19: Declarations Of Conformity And Regulatory Information

    Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information This section provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for Cisco Aironet 700W 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 Models...
  • Page 20: Vcci Statement For Japan

    Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. 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...
  • Page 21: Statement 371-Power Cable And Ac Adapter

    2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Cisco Aironet Access Points are certified to the requirements of RSS-210. The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations.
  • Page 22: French Translation

    (2) Cet appareil doit accepter toutes les interférences, y compris celles susceptibles de perturber le fonctionnement de l’appareil. Les points d'acces Aironet de Cisco sont certifiés conformément aux exigences du CNR-210. L'utilisation de cet appareil dans un système fonctionnant partiellement ou entièrement à l'extérieur peut nécessiter l'obtention d'une licence pour le système, conformément à...
  • Page 23: Declaration Of Conformity With Regard To The R&Tte Directive 1999/5/Ec & Medical Directive 93/42/Eec

    Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC & Medical Directive 93/42/EEC...
  • Page 24: Declaration Of Conformity For Rf Exposure

    This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may be restricted to certain Note frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. For more details, contact Cisco Corporate Compliance. The product carries the CE Mark: Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure This section contains information on compliance with guidelines related to RF exposure.
  • Page 25: Generic Discussion On 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 • American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers / IEEE C 95.1 (99) •...
  • Page 26: This Device Meets The Industry Canada Guidelines For Exposure To Radio Waves

    • The Mobile Manufacturers Forum at this URL: www.mmfai.org Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan This section provides administrative rules for operating Cisco Aironet access points in Taiwan. The rules for all access points are provided in both Chinese and English.
  • Page 27: Chinese Translation

    Chinese Translation 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 28 Chinese Translation English Translation Low-power Radio-frequency Devices Technical Specifications 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.
  • Page 29: Operation Of Cisco Aironet Access Points In Brazil

    Configuring DHCP Option 43 and DHCP Option 60 This section contains 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.
  • Page 30: Obtaining Documentation And Submitting A Service Request

    Subscribe to What’s New in Cisco Product Documentation, which lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, as an RSS feed and deliver content directly to your desktop using a reader application. The RSS feeds are a free service.
  • Page 31 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 not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company.

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