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Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Lightweight Access Point
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About this Guide
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Safety Instructions
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Unpacking
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Overview
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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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Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information
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Configuring DHCP Option 43 and DHCP Option 60
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Access Point Specifications
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- Page 1 ETTING TARTED UIDE Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Lightweight Access Point About this Guide Safety Instructions Unpacking Overview Configuring the Access Point Mounting the Access Point Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless Network Troubleshooting Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information...
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Page 2: About This Guide
Revised December 2010 P/N 78-18848-03 About this Guide This Guide provides instructions on how to install and configure your Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Access Point. This guide also provides mounting instructions and limited troubleshooting procedures. Safety Instructions Translated versions of the following safety warnings are provided in the translated safety warnings document that is shipped with your access point. - Page 3 Warning This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 20A. Statement 1005 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.
- Page 4 Step 2 Step 3 Verify that you have received the items shown in Figure 1. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative or reseller for instructions. Figure 1 Shipping Box Contents Standard ceiling adjustable T-rail clip...
- Page 5 Overview The following illustrations show the access point connections and features. Figure 2 Access Point Ports and Connections Kensington lock slot Console port Power connection Security padlock and hasp Ethernet port Low-profile mounting bracket pins (feet for desk or table-top mount)
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Page 6: Controller Discovery Process
The discovery process using CAPWAP is identical to the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP) used with previous Cisco Aironet access points. LWAPP-enabled access points are compatible with CAPWAP and conversion to a CAPWAP controller is seamless. -
Page 7: Preparing The Access Point
• 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 and DHCP Option 60”... -
Page 8: Installation Summary
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 9: Pre-Installation Configuration Setup
Network WLAN Controller Guide: Cisco 440x Series WLAN Controllers 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... - Page 10 If the access point remains in this mode for more than five minutes, the access point is Note unable to find the Master Cisco wireless LAN controller. Check the connection between the access point and the Cisco wireless LAN controller and be sure that they are on the same subnet.
- Page 11 If the access point shuts down, check the power source. d. 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.
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Page 12: Mounting The Access Point
Mounting the Access Point Cisco Aironet 3500, 1260, 1140, 1130, and 1040 series access points can be mounted in several configurations, including on a suspended ceiling, on a hard ceiling or wall, on an elecrtical or network box, and above a suspended ceiling. Click this URL to browse to complete access point mounting instructions: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/access_point/mounting/guide/apmount.html... -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
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 and DHCP Option 60”... -
Page 14: Guidelines For Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points
Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Keep these guidelines in mind when you use an 1140 series lightweight access point: • The access point can only communicate with Cisco controllers, such as the 2106 series wireless LAN controllers or 4400 series controllers. - Page 15 DRAM memory test OK Board initialization in progress Initializing FLASH file system FLASH memory test OK Initializing Ethernet Ethernet OK Starting Cisco IOS Initialization successful Association status Green Normal operating condition, but no wireless client associated Blue Normal operating condition, at least one wireless...
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Page 16: Troubleshooting The Access Point Join Process
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 blue, General warning;... - Page 17 You can view join-related information for the following numbers of access points: • Up to 300 access points for 4400 series controllers, the Cisco WiSM, and the Catalyst 3750G Integrated Wireless LAN Controller Switch • Up to three times the maximum number of access points supported by the platform for the 2100...
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Page 18: Declarations Of Conformity And Regulatory Information
You can configure the syslog server for access points and view the access point join information only from the controller CLI. 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 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information This section provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for the Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Access Point. - Page 19 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. Within the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz band (5 GHz radio channels 34 to 48) the UNII devices are...
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Page 20: Vcci Statement For Japan
Interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. VCCI-B 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. -
Page 21: Japanese Translation
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. 1. -
Page 22: Statement 371-Power Cable And Ac Adapter
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 to CISCO-designated products. -
Page 23: European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, And Liechtenstein
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. For further information, contact your local Industry Canada office. - Page 24 Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC...
- Page 25 The following standards were applied: • Radio—EN 300.328-1, EN 300.328-2, EN 301.893 • EMC—EN 301.489-1, EN 301.489-17 • Safety—EN 60950-1...
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Page 26: Declaration Of Conformity For Rf Exposure
This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may be Note restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. For more details, contact Cisco Corporate Compliance. The following CE mark is affixed to the access point with a 2.4-GHz radio and a 54-Mb/s, 5-GHz radio:... -
Page 27: Administrative Rules For Cisco Aironet Access Points In Taiwan
20cm (7.9 inches). 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 28 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;...
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Page 29: Operation Of Cisco Aironet Access Points In Brazil
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-AP1142N-T-K9... -
Page 30: Regulatory Information
Regulatory Information Figure 5 contains Brazil regulatory information for the access point models identified in the previous section. Figure 5 Brazil Regulatory Information Portuguese Translation Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto é, não tem direito a proteção contra interferência prejudicial, mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo, e não pode causar interferência a sistemas operando em caráter primário. -
Page 31: Configuring Dhcp Option 43 And Dhcp Option
• 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 32: Access Point Specifications
10.126.126.2 and 10.127.127.2. The type is f1(hex). The length is 2 * 4 = 8 = 08 (hex). The IP addresses translate to 0a7e7e02 and 0a7f7f02. Assembling the string then yields f1080a7e7e020a7f7f02. The resulting Cisco IOS command added to the DHCP scope is option 43 hex f1080a7e7e020a7f7f02. - Page 33 FCC Bulletin OET-65C Industry Canada RSS-102 Maximum power and Maximum power and the channels allowed in your regulatory domain, channel settings refer to Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points. This document is available on cisco.com.
- Page 34 Cisco Website at www.cisco.com/go/offices. Cisco and the Cisco Logo are trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. A listing of Cisco's trademarks can be found at www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. Third party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.