Chapter 7 2.4-Ghz Radio Upgrade; Upgrade Overview; Unpacking The Radio - Cisco AIR-AP1121G-E-K9 Hardware Installation Manual

Upgrade Overview

Upgrade Overview

This section provides instructions for upgrading the access point 2.4-GHz radio.
Caution Your access point must be running Cisco IOS 12.2(13)JA or later before you upgrade to the
IEEE 802.11g-compatible radio, otherwise your access point may not be able to complete the boot
sequence until the radio is removed. For additional information, refer to the
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The following operations summarize the upgrade procedure:
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ESD can damage the Cisco Aironet radio and the internal components of the access point. It is
Caution
recommended that the 2.4-GHz radio upgrade procedures be performed by an ESD-trained service
technician at an ESD-protected workstation.
After you install the new radio, all configurable radio settings will be at default values. Refer to the Cisco
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IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for complete instructions on
configuring the new radio.

Unpacking the Radio

Each 2.4-GHz (IEEE 802.11g) radio is shipped with the following items:
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If anything is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative for support.
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Remove all cables and power connections from the access point.
Follow standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures.
Place the access point on an ESD-protected work surface.
Remove the access point's back cover.
Remove the existing 2.4-GHz radio card.
Install the new 2.4-GHz radio card.
Replace the access point's back cover.
Install the new compliance label.
Quick Start Guide
A product registration card
A 1100 series access point product compliance label
A 1200 series access point product compliance label (not used on 1100 series access points)
A 1200 series access point 2.4-GHz radio compliance label (not used on 1100 series access points)
A T-10 tamper-resistant Torx L-wrench (not used on 1100 series access points)
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