Before You Begin - Cisco Wap581 Quick Start Manual

Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Cisco WAP581 Wireless-AC/N Dual Radio
Wave 2 Access Point with 2.5GbE LAN. The Cisco WAP581 is an indoor
dual radio 802.11acWave2 + 802.11acWave1 access point with Power
over Ethernet (PoE). -PoE Supplied by UL Listed I.T.E.
The unit should be connected to PoE networks only, without routing to
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the outside plant.
This guide is designed to familiarize you with the general layout of the
access point, describe how to deploy the device in your network, and
describe how to configure the device. Your access point has more features
and functionality than what is described in this guide. For additional
information, see the Administration
Guide is found in
Package Contents
• Wireless Access Point
• Mounting kit
• This Quick Start Guide
• Ethernet cable
• Pointer Card with China RoHS
• Technical Support Contacts
• EU Directives 1999/5/EC Compliance Information (for EU SKU only)

Before You Begin

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Before you begin the installation, make sure that you have the following
equipment and services:
• A computer with one of the following browser support:
– Internet Explorer 9.0 or later
– A recent version of either Chrome, Firefox or Safari
• Tools for installing the hardware
• One or more Ethernet network switches with either PoE, PoE injector or
external power adapter
Cisco WAP581 Wireless Access Point
Where to Go from
Guide. A link to the Administration
Here.
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