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Cisco Catalyst 9120AXE C9120AXE-E o cerca il tuo prodotto tra le migliori offerte di Wireless e Bluetooth ETTING TARTED UIDE Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points First Published: June 21, 2019 Last Updated: October 13, 2020 Cisco Systems, Inc. www.cisco.com...
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Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points About this Guide About the Access Point Safety Instructions Unpacking AP Views, Ports, and Connectors Preparing the AP for Installation Installation Overview Performing a Pre-Installation Configuration Mounting the Access Point Grounding the Access Point...
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points About this Guide This guide provides instructions on how to install your Cisco Catalyst 9120AX series access points and provides links to resources which can help you configure the access point. This guide provides mounting instructions and limited troubleshooting procedures.
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Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio to enable IoT use cases such as location tracking and wayfinding. Cisco RF ASIC, a fully integrated Software Defined Radio (SDR), that can perform advanced RF spectrum analysis and delivers features like CleanAir, Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS), and DFS detection.
You need to verify whether the AP model you have is approved for use in your country. To verify approval and to identify the regulatory domain that corresponds to a particular country, visit http://www.cisco.com/go/aironet/compliance. Not all regulatory domains have been approved. As and when they are approved, this compliance list will be updated.
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13 dBi (2.4 GHz) 13 dBi (5 GHz) 1. Supported on the 9120AXP model only. Cisco also provides the following external antenna accessories: 5 ft Low Loss RF cable with RP-TNC and N connectors (4 cables required) (AIR-CAB005LL-R-N/=) ...
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 Catalyst Access Points, which is available on Cisco.com.
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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 Step 3 representative or reseller for instructions.
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Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points Figure 2 Ports and Connectors on the Head of the 9120AXI Model 2.5GbE port Mode button RJ-45 console port Security hasp for padlocking AP to mounting bracket USB 2.0 port, under a mylar cover...
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Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points Figure 3 Face of the 9120AXE and 9120AXP Models Location of the 4-port Smart Antenna (DART) connector, USB 2.0 port, under a mylar cover under a mylar cover Location of the ports and connectors on the head of the AP.
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Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points The ports and connections on the bottom of the access point are shown in Figure Figure 4 Ports and Connections on the Head of the 9120AXE and 9120AXP Models 4-port Smart Antenna (DART) connector port,...
For 9120AXE and 9120AXP model: -4°—122°F (-20°—50°C) 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.
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points Performing a Pre-Installation Configuration The following procedures ensure that your access point installation and initial operation go as expected. This procedure is optional. Performing a pre-installation configuration is an optional procedure. If your network controller is properly Note configured, you can install your access point in its final location and connect it to the network from there.
To perform pre-installation configuration, perform the following steps: Step 1 Make sure that the Cisco Wireless Controller DS port is connected to the network. Use the procedure for CLI or web-browser interface as described in the appropriate Cisco Wireless Controller guide.
DHCP server is reachable from the subnet on which you will be installing the AP, and that the subnet has a route back to the Cisco Wireless Controller. Also be sure that the route back to the Cisco Wireless Controller has destination UDP ports 5246 and 5247 open for CAPWAP communications.
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Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points Figure 6 Locking the AP to the Bracket Position of the hasps for the locks on the back of the 9120AXI model...
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points Grounding the Access Point Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 1030 Grounding is not always required for indoor installations. However, while using the C9120AXE or C9120AXP AP models, if the external antenna is placed outdoors, you must ground the AP before connecting power.
The AP can be powered only through Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) using the following: 802.3at (PoE+): Any 802.3at (30.0 W) compliant switch port or Cisco Power Injector AIR-PWRINJ6= 802.3af: Any 802.3af (15.4 W) compliant switch port or Cisco Power Injector AIR-PWRINJ5=...
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”...
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Cisco Wireless Controller. Also, if the access point is not on the same subnet as the Cisco Wireless Controller, be sure that there is a properly configured DHCP server on the same subnet as the access point. See the “Configuring...
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Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points Note Always connect the external antennas to the 9120AXE and 9120AXP models before powering the AP up. Enabling the AP radios without connecting the antennas can result in damage to the AP. Figure 10 Dual-band port on C9120AXE and C9120AXP Models for non-Self-Identifying Antennas When the 9120AXE or 9120AXP AP is powered up with a Self-Identifying Antenna connected to it, the AP’s circuitry...
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points Checking the Access Point LEDs The location of the access point status LED is shown in Figure Regarding LED status colors, it is expected that there will be small variations in color intensity and hue from Note unit to unit.
If you keep the mode button pressed for more than 60 seconds, the mode button is assumed faulty and no changes are made. Troubleshooting the Access Point to Cisco Controller Join Process Ensure that your controller is running controller software Release 8.9.111.0 or later as specified in see the Note Cisco Wireless Solutions Software Compatibility Matrix.
You can use DHCP Option 43 to provide a list of controller IP addresses to the access points, enabling them to find and join a controller. The following is a DHCP Option 43 configuration example on a Windows 2003 Enterprise DHCP server for use with Cisco Catalyst lightweight access points. For other DHCP server implementations, consult product documentation for configuring DHCP Option 43.
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Self Identifying Antennas are a new set of external, dual-band antennas that are supported with specific 802.11ax APs like the 9120AXE and 9120AXP models. These new antennas are based on currently existing Cisco antennas. Before the introduction of Self Identifying Antennas, the wireless controller and network management system had to be manually provisioned with antenna details like the type of antenna connected to the AP and the antenna’s gain values.
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AIR-CAB002-DART-R= DART Connector What is Cisco Multigigabit Ethernet? Cisco Multigigabit Ethernet (mGig) is a unique Cisco innovation also available in the Cisco Catalyst 9120AX series access point. With the increasing popularity of 802.11ax and new wireless applications, wireless devices now require more network bandwidth.
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points Related Documentation All user documentation for the Cisco Catalyst 9120AX series access point is available at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/wireless/catalyst-9120ax-series-access-points/tsd-products-support-series- home.html For detailed information and guidelines for configuring and deploying your access point in a wireless network, see the following documentation: ...
The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices operating at this Caution 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 Warning This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI).
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points Guidelines for Operating Cisco Catalyst Access Points in Japan This section provides guidelines for avoiding interference when operating Cisco Catalyst access points in Japan. These guidelines are provided in both Japanese and English. Japanese Translation...
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.
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Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points Table 4 List of Internal Antennas Supported on C9120AXI Antenna Type Antenna Gain Antenna Impedance Single-band Omni 3 dBi 50 ohms Dual-band Omni 3/5 dBi 50 ohms Dual-band Omni 4/5 dBi 50 ohms Single-Band HPOL...
Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure 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: ...
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points This Device Meets International Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves The 9120AX series device includes a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves (radio frequency electromagnetic fields) recommended by international guidelines. The guidelines were developed by an independent scientific organization (ICNIRP) and include a substantial safety margin designed to ensure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
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 ...
The Mobile Manufacturers Forum at this URL: www.mmfai.org Administrative Rules for Cisco Catalyst Access Points in Taiwan This section provides administrative rules for operating Cisco Catalyst access points in Taiwan. The rules for all access points are provided in both Chinese and English. Chinese Translation...
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Operation of Cisco Catalyst Access Points in Brazil This section contains special information for operation of Cisco Catalyst access points in Brazil. Access Point Models: C9120AXI-Z...
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