GETTING STARTED GUIDE Cisco Aironet 1850 Series Access Points First Published: April 29, 2015 1 About this Guide 2 Introduction to the Access Point 3 Safety Instructions 4 Unpacking 5 Configurations 5 Access Point Ports and Connectors 6 Preparing the Access Point for Installation 7 Installation Overview 8 Performing a Pre-Installation Configuration 9 Mounting and Grounding the Access Point 10 Powering the Access Point 11 Configuring and Deploying the Access Point 12 Troubleshooting 13 Checking the Access Point LEDs 14 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information 15 Configuring DHCP Option 43 16 Access Point Specifications 2 1 About this Guide This Guide provides instructions on how to install and configure your Cisco Aironet 1850 Series Access Point. This guide also provides mounting instructions and limited troubleshooting procedures. The 1850 Series Access Point is referred to as the access point in this document. 2 Introduction to the Access Point The Cisco Aironet 1850 series access point is an 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Wave 2) access point, with both external antenna (AP1852E) and internal antenna (AP1852I) models. These access points can be mounted on a wall or a ceiling, and supports 2.4 GHz 3x4 802.11b/g/n MIMO and 5 GHz 4x4 802.11 a/n/ac (Wave 2) MIMO applications simultaneously. Access Point Model Numbers and Regulatory Domains The Cisco Aironet 1850 series access point comes in both universal regulatory domain and non-universal regulatory domain model number formats. See the following table for the model number formats. External antenna models Internal antenna models Universal Regulatory Domain Model Number Format AIR-AP1852E-UXK9 AIR-AP1852I-UXK9 Non- Universal Regulatory Domain Model Number Format AIR-AP1852E-x-K9 AIR-AP1852I-x-K9 The UX in a model number indicates a universal regulatory domain access point. For information on how to set the regulatory domain and country configurations of a universal regulatory domain access point, see the Cisco Aironet Universal AP Priming and Cisco AirProvision User Guide, at:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/access_point/ux-ap/guide/uxap-mobapp-g.html The x placeholder in the other model numbers represents the regulatory domain. The x can be any one of these supported regulatory domains: A, B, C, D, E, F, H, I, K, N, Q, R, S, T, Z. 3 Access Point Features The features of the 1850 series access points are:
Supported mode of operation are:
Centralized Sniffer
Radio features supported are:
2.4 GHz and 5 GHz concurrent radios 2 GHz radio with 3TX x 4RX and three spatial streams SU-MIMO 5 GHz radio with 4TX x 4RX 802.11ac Wave 2 capable with four spatial stream SU-MIMO and 3 spatial streams MU-MIMO 802.11ac based Transmit Beamforming QOS RRM Rogue Detection BandSelect
The AP supports the following hardware external interfaces:
RS-232 Console Interface through RJ-45 Local Power DC Jack Recovery push button (enables partial or full system configuration recovery) USB 2.0 Port (Disabled, but present for future support) One multi-color LED status indicator. See () for information on the colors of the LED status indicator. 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps WAN Ethernet Port (RJ-45), PoE 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Auxiliary Ethernet port (RJ-45) (No PoE)
1852I model access point has 4 integrated 2.4 GHz/5 GHz dual-band antennas located near each corner of the 1852I access point under the top housing. Peak antenna gain is approximately 3 dBi and 5 dBi in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands respectively.
The 1852E model supports up to four external antennas using the RTNC antenna connectors on the top of the access point. The following Cisco external antennas are supported on the 1852E:
AIR-ANT2524DB-R AIR-ANT2524DG-R AIR-ANT2524DW-R 4 AIR-ANT2535SDW-R AIR-ANT2524V4C-R AIR-ANT2566P4W-R AIR-ANT2544V4M-R A full listing of the access point's features and specification are provided in the Cisco Aironet 1850 Series Access Point Data Sheet, at the following URL:
(URL to be added when available) 5 3 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. Warning IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device. Statement 1071 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Warning Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source. Statement 1004 Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Statement 1074 Warning This product relies on the buildings 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. Statement 245B The fasteners you use to mount an access point on a ceiling must be capable of maintaining a minimum pullout force of 20 lbs (9 kg) and must use a minimum of 4 holes on the mounting bracket, or a minimum of 2 holes when mounting on a network box. Caution 6 Caution This product and all interconnected equipment must be installed indoors within the same building, including the associated LAN connections as defined by Environment A of the IEEE 802.3af/at Standard. Note Note The access point is suitable for use in environmental air space in accordance with section 300.22.C of the National Electrical Code and sections 2-128, 12-010(3), and 12-100 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, C22.1. You should not install the power supply or power injector in air handling spaces. Use only with listed Information Technology Equipment (ITE) equipment. For more information on ITE equipment, refer to article 645 of the latest National Electrical Code
(NEC). 4 Unpacking To unpack the access point, follow these steps:
Step 1 Unpack and remove the access point and the mounting accessories and antennas, if included for external antenna model access points, from the shipping box. Step 2 Return any packing material to the shipping container and save it for future use. Step 3 Verify that you have received the items listed below. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative or reseller for instructions. The access point Mounting bracket (AIR-AP-BRACKET-1= or AIR-AP-BRACKET-2=, only if selected when you ordered the access point) T-RAIL clips and Channel Adapter (only if selected when you ordered the access point) 7 5 Access Point Ports and Connectors The 1850 series access points have an LED indicator on the face of the unit, above the Cisco logo, as shown in Figure 1. Figure 1 Access Point LED Indicator Position on both 1 LED indicator The ports and connections on the access point are shown in Figure 2. 8 Figure 2 Access Point Ports and Connections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Security hasp for padlocking AP to mounting bracket 5 Auxiliary port 2 Mode (Reset) button 3 RJ-45 console port 4 USB 2.0 port 6 7 PoE In port (Ethernet Uplink port) 48 V DC input power port 3 1 8 3 5 3 9 6 Preparing the Access Point for Installation Before you mount and deploy your access point, we recommend that you perform a site survey (or use the site planning tool) to determine the best location to install your access point. You should have the following information about your wireless network available:
Access point locations.
Access point mounting options: below a suspended ceiling, on a flat horizontal surface, or on a desktop. Note You can mount the access point above a suspended ceiling but you must purchase additional mounting hardware: See Mounting and Grounding the Access Point section on page 13 for additional information.
Access point power options: power supplied by the recommended external power supply (Cisco AIR-PWR-C), a DC power supply, PoE from a network device, or a PoE power injector/hub
(usually located in a wiring closet). Note Access points mounted in a buildings environmental airspace must be powered using PoE to comply with safety regulations. 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. 7 Installation Overview Installing the access point involves these operations:
Performing a Pre-Installation Configuration, page 11 (optional) Step 1 Step 2 Mounting and Grounding the Access Point, page 13 Step 3 Step 4 Configuring and Deploying the Access Point, page 16 Powering the Access Point, page 14 10 8 Performing a Pre-Installation Configuration The following procedures ensure that your access point installation and initial operation go as expected. A pre-installation configuration is also known as priming the access point. This procedure is optional. Note Performing a pre-installation configuration is an optional procedure. If your network controller is properly configured, you can install your access point in its final location and connect it to the network from there. See the Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless Network section on page 18 for details. Pre-Installation Configuration Setup The pre-installation configuration setup is shown in Figure 3. Figure 3 Pre-Installation Configuration Setup Controller Layer 3 devices Cisco Aironet access points 8 8 4 2 7 2 To perform pre-installation configuration, perform the following steps:
11 Step 1 Make sure that the Cisco wireless LAN controller DS port is connected to the network. Use the CLI, web-browser interface, or Cisco Prime Infrastructure procedures as described in the appropriate Cisco wireless LAN controller guide. a. Make sure that access points have Layer 3 connectivity to the Cisco wireless LAN controller Management and AP-Manager Interface. b. Configure the switch to which your access point is to attach. See the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for the release you are using, for additional information. c. Set the Cisco wireless LAN controller as the master so that new access points always join with it. d. Make sure DHCP is enabled on the network. The access point must receive its IP address through DHCP. e. CAPWAP UDP ports must not be blocked in the network. f. The access point must be able to find the IP address of the controller. This can be accomplished using DHCP, DNS, or IP subnet broadcast. This guide describes the DHCP method to convey the controller IP address. For other methods, refer to the product documentation. See also the Using DHCP Option 43 section on page 19 for more information. Note The access point requires a gigabit Ethernet (GbE) link to prevent the Ethernet port from becoming a bottleneck for traffic because wireless traffic speeds exceed transmit speeds of a 10/100 Ethernet port. Step 2 Apply power to the access point. See Powering the Access Point, page 14. a. As the access point attempts to connect to the controller, the LEDs cycle through a green, red, and amber sequence, which can take up to 5 minutes. Note If the access point remains in this mode for more than five minutes, the access point is 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. If the access point shuts down, check the power source. b. c. 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. While this is happening, the Status LED blinks amber. If the operating system download is successful, the access point reboots. d. 12 Step 3 Configure the access point if required. Use the controller CLI, controller GUI, or Cisco Prime Step 4 Step 5 Infrastructure to customize the access-point-specific 802.11ac network settings. If the pre-installation configuration is successful, the Status LED is green indicating normal operation. Disconnect the access point and mount it at the location at which you intend to deploy it on the wireless network. If your access point does not indicate normal operation, turn it off and repeat the pre-installation configuration. Note When you are installing a Layer 3 access point on a different subnet than the Cisco wireless LAN controller, be sure that a 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. Ensure that the route back to the primary, secondary, and tertiary wireless LAN controller allows IP packet fragments. Finally, be sure that if address translation is used, that the access point and the Cisco wireless LAN controller have a static 1-to-1 NAT to an outside address. (Port Address Translation is not supported.) 9 Mounting and Grounding the Access Point Cisco Aironet 1852 series access points can be mounted in several configurations on a suspended ceiling, on a hard ceiling or wall, on an electrical or network box, and above a suspended ceiling. Go to the following URL for access point mounting instructions:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/access_point/mounting/guide/apmount.html 13 10 Powering the Access Point The AP can be powered using:
48 V DC power via the 48VDC port, using Cisco Power Adapter AC DC AIR-PWR-C=. Ensure that the power cable is routed through the strain relief retention clips cast into the enclosure. See Figure 4.
Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) from the Ethernet cable, from an external power source such as the Cisco Power Injector AIR-PWRINJ4=.You can also use the AIR-PWRINJ5 Cisco Power Injector but with reduced functionality.
Any 802.3at (25.5 W) or 802.3af (15.4 W) compliant power injector. However, when powered by an 802.3af compliant power injector, the access point capabilities will be reduced to 2x2 with 2 spatial streams for the 2.4GHz radio, 3x3 with 3 spatial streams for the 5GHz radio and the USB port and Auxiliary Ethernet port will also be disabled. With 802.3at compliant devices the AP provides full operation including the USB port and Auxiliary Ethernet port. 14 Figure 4 Routing the DC Power Cable 2 3 1 4 5 9 5 8 3 5 3 1 Kensington lock slot 4 DC power cable plugged into the 48VDC port 2 Power cable routed through the strain relief retention clips 5 AP secured using a padlock 3 DC power cable 15 11 Configuring and Deploying 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. The Controller Discovery Process The access point uses standard Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points Protocol
(CAPWAP) to communicate between the controller and other wireless access points on the network. CAPWAP is a standard, inter-operable protocol which enables an access controller to manage a collection of wireless termination points. 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. Deployments can combine CAPWAP and LWAPP software on the controllers. The functionality provided by the controller does not change except for customers who have Layer 2 deployments, which CAPWAP does not support. In a CAPWAP environment, a wireless access point discovers a controller by using CAPWAP discovery mechanisms and then sends it a CAPWAP join request. The controller sends the access point a CAPWAP join response allowing the access point to join the controller. When the access point joins the controller, the controller manages its configuration, firmware, control transactions, and data transactions. Note Note For additional information about the discovery process and CAPWAP, see the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software Configuration Guide. This document is available on Cisco.com. CAPWAP support is provided in controller software release 5.2 or later. However, your controller must be running the release that supports 1850 series access points, as specified in the access points data sheet. Note You cannot edit or query any access point using the controller CLI if the name of the access point contains a space. 16 Note Make sure that the controller is set to the current time. If the controller is set to a time that has already occurred, the access point might not join the controller because its certificate may not be valid for that time. Access points must be discovered by a controller before they can become an active part of the network. The access point supports these controller discovery processes:
Layer 3 CAPWAP discoveryCan occur on different subnets than the access point and uses IP addresses and UDP packets rather than MAC addresses used by Layer 2 discovery.
Locally stored controller IP address discoveryIf the access point was previously joined to a controller, the IP addresses of the primary, secondary, and tertiary controllers are stored in the access points non-volatile memory. This process of storing controller IP addresses on an access point for later deployment is called priming the access point. For more information about priming, see the Performing a Pre-Installation Configuration section on page 11.
DHCP server discoveryThis 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 section on page 41.
DNS discoveryThe access point can discover controllers through your domain name server
(DNS). For the access point to do so, you must configure your DNS to return controller IP addresses in response to CISCO-CAPWAP-CONTROLLER.localdomain, where localdomain is the access point domain name. Configuring the CISCO-CAPWAP-CONTROLLER provides backwards compatibility in an existing customer deployment. When an access point receives an IP address and DNS information from a DHCP server, it contacts the DNS to resolve CISCO-CAPWAP-CONTROLLER.localdomain. When the DNS sends a list of controller IP addresses, the access point sends discovery requests to the controllers. 17 Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless Network After you have mounted the access point, follow these steps to deploy it on the wireless network:
Step 1 Connect and power up the access point. Step 2 Observe the access point LED (for LED descriptions, see Checking the Access Point LEDs b. c. section on page 22). a. When you power up the access point, it begins a power-up sequence that you can verify by observing the access point LED. If the power-up sequence is successful, the discovery and join process begins. During this process, the LED blinks sequentially green, red, and off. When the access point has joined a controller, the LED is chirping green if no clients are associated or green if one or more clients are associated. If the LED is not on, the access point is most likely not receiving power.
(Only for APs in Unified configuration) If the LED blinks sequentially for more than 5 minutes, the access point is unable to find its primary, secondary, and tertiary 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. See the Configuring DHCP Option 43 section on page 41 for additional information. Step 3 Reconfigure the Cisco wireless LAN controller so that it is not the Master. Note A Master Cisco wireless LAN controller should be used only for configuring access points and not in a working network. 18 12 Troubleshooting If you experience difficulty getting your access point installed and running, look for a solution to your problem in this guide or in additional access point documentation. These, and other documents, are available on Cisco.com. Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Keep these guidelines in mind when you use 1852 series lightweight access points:
The access point can only communicate with Cisco wireless LAN controllers.
The access point does not support Wireless Domain Services (WDS) and cannot communicate with WDS devices. However, the controller provides functionality equivalent to WDS when the access point joins it.
CAPWAP does not support Layer 2. The access point must get an IP address and discover the controller using Layer 3, DHCP, DNS, or IP subnet broadcast.
The access point console port is enabled for monitoring and debug purposes. All configuration commands are disabled when the access point is connected to a controller. Using DHCP Option 43 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. For additional information, refer to the Configuring DHCP Option 43 section on page 41. 19 Troubleshooting the Access Point Join Process Note Ensure that your controller is running the latest Cisco IOS Software Release as specified in the access points data sheet. A detailed explanation of the join process is on Cisco.com at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/wireless/4400-series-wireless-lan-controllers/99948-lap-n otjoin-wlc-tshoot.html Access points can fail to join a controller for many reasons: a RADIUS authorization is pending;
self-signed certificates are not enabled on the controller; the access points and controllers regulatory domains dont match, and so on. Controller software enables you to configure the access points to send all CAPWAP-related errors to a syslog server. You do not need to enable any debug commands on the controller because all of the CAPWAP error messages can be viewed from the syslog server itself. The state of the access point is not maintained on the controller until it receives a CAPWAP join request from the access point. Therefore, it can be difficult to determine why the CAPWAP discovery request from a certain access point was rejected. In order to troubleshoot such joining problems without enabling CAPWAP debug commands on the controller, the controller collects information for all access points that send a discovery message to it and maintains information for any access points that have successfully joined it. The controller collects all join-related information for each access point that sends a CAPWAP discovery request to the controller. Collection begins with the first discovery message received from the access point and ends with the last configuration payload sent from the controller to the access point. You can view join-related information for up to three times the maximum number of access points supported by the platform for the 2500 series controllers and the Controller Network Module within the Cisco 28/37/38xx Series Integrated Services Routers. Note The maximum number of access points varies for the Cisco WiSM2, depending on which controller software release is being used. When the controller is maintaining join-related information for the maximum number of access points, it does not collect information for any more access points. An access point sends all syslog messages to IP address 255.255.255.255 by default when any of the following conditions are met:
An access point running software release 8.0.x.x or later has been newly deployed. 20
An existing access point running software release 8.0.x.x or later has been reset after clearing the configuration. If any of these conditions are met and the access point has not yet joined a controller, you can also configure a DHCP server to return a syslog server IP address to the access point using option 7 on the server. The access point then starts sending all syslog messages to this IP address. When the access point joins a controller for the first time, the controller sends the global syslog server IP address (the default is 255.255.255.255) to the access point. After that, the access point sends all syslog messages to this IP address until it is overridden by one of the following scenarios:
The access point is still connected to the same controller, and the global syslog server IP address configuration on the controller has been changed using the config ap syslog host global syslog_server_IP_address command. In this case, the controller sends the new global syslog server IP address to the access point.
The access point is still connected to the same controller, and a specific syslog server IP address has been configured for the access point on the controller using the config ap syslog host specific Cisco_AP syslog_server_IP_address command. In this case, the controller sends the new specific syslog server IP address to the access point.
The access point is disconnected from the controller and joins another controller. In this case, the new controller sends its global syslog server IP address to the access point.
Whenever a new syslog server IP address overrides the existing syslog server IP address, the old address is erased from persistent storage, and the new address is stored in its place. The access point also starts sending all syslog messages to the new IP address provided the access point can reach the syslog server IP address. You can configure the syslog server for access points and view the access point join information only from the controller CLI. 21 13 Checking the Access Point LEDs Access Point Status LEDs The location of the access point status LED is shown in Figure 1. Note Regarding LED status colors, it is expected that there will be small variations in color intensity and hue from unit to unit. This is within the normal range of the LED manufacturers specifications and is not a defect. The access point status LED indicates various conditions and are described in Table 1. Message Meaning DRAM memory test in progress DRAM memory test OK Board initialization in progress Initializing FLASH file system FLASH memory test OK Initializing Ethernet Ethernet OK Starting operating system Initialization successful Normal operating condition, but no wireless client associated Normal operating condition, at least one wireless client association Table 1 LED Status Indications Message Type Boot loader status sequence Status LED Blinking green Association status Chirping Green Green 22 Table 1 LED Status Indications (continued) Message Type Operating status Boot loader warnings Boot loader errors Status LED Blinking amber Cycling through green, red, and amber Rapidly cycling through red, green, amber, and off. Blinking red Blinking amber Red Blinking green Cisco IOS errors Red Cycling through red, green, amber, and off Message Meaning Software upgrade in progress Discovery/join process in progress Access point location command invoked Ethernet link not operational Configuration recovery in progress (MODE button pushed for 2 to 3 seconds) Ethernet failure or image recovery (MODE button pushed for 20 to 30 seconds) Image recovery in progress (MODE button released) DRAM memory test failure Environment variable failure Bad MAC address Ethernet failure during image recovery Boot environment failure No Cisco image file Boot failure Software failure; try disconnecting and reconnecting unit power General warning; insufficient inline power Red Blinking red and amber FLASH file system failure Blinking red and off 23 Ethernet Port LEDs Each Ethernet port has two LEDs for showing Link (Green) and Activity (Amber) statuses. They are integrated on the RJ45 connector. For a description of the statuses they indicate, see the following table. 10M Link LED Link (Green) Off Activity (Amber) On 100M 10M Link Active Off Off Blinking On 1000M 100M Link Active Off On Blinking On 1000M Active On Blinking 24 14 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information This section provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for the Cisco Aironet 1850 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 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Access Point Models AIR-AP1852I-B-K9 AIR-AP1852E-B-K9 AIR-AP1852I-UXK9 AIR-AP1852E-UXK9 Manufacturer:
Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA Certification Number LDK102095 This device complies with Part 15 rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 25 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician. Increase separation between the equipment and receiver. Caution The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices operating at this frequency when using the integrated antennas. Any changes or modification to the product not expressly approved by Cisco could void the users 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). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. 26 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 03-6434-6500 7 9 6 8 0 2 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. Before using this equipment, make sure that no premises radio stations or specified low-power 2. 3. radio stations of RF-ID are used in the vicinity. If this equipment causes RF interference to a premises radio station of RF-ID, promptly change the frequency or stop using the device; contact the number below and ask for recommendations on avoiding radio interference, such as setting partitions. If this equipment causes RF interference to a specified low-power radio station of RF-ID, contact the number below. Contact Number: 03-6434-6500 27 Statement 371Power Cable and AC Adapter English Translation When installing the product, please use the provided or designated connection cables/power cables/AC adaptors. Using any other cables/adaptors could cause a malfunction or a fire. Electrical Appliance and 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. Industry Canada Canadian Compliance Statement Access Point Models AIR-AP1852I-A-K9 AIR-AP1852E-A-K9 AIR-AP1852I-UXK9 AIR-AP1852E-UXK9 Certification Number 2461B-102095 This Class B Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. 28 This device complies with Class B Limits of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 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. For further information, contact your local Industry Canada office. This device has been designed to operate with antennas having a maximum gain of 6 dBi. Antennas having a gain greater than 6 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that permitted for successful communication. Operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. Users are advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices. French Translation Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte les exigences du Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada. Cet appareil respecte les limites prescrites pour les appareils de classe B par Industrie Canada. Son utilisation est soumise aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) Cet appareil ne doit pas causer dinterfrences nuisibles, et
(2) Cet appareil doit accepter toutes les interfrences, y compris celles susceptibles de perturber le fonctionnement de lappareil. Les points d'acces Aironet de Cisco sont certifis conformment aux exigences du CNR-210. L'utilisation de cet appareil dans un systme fonctionnant partiellement ou entirement l'extrieur peut ncessiter l'obtention d'une licence pour le systme,conformment la rglementation canadienne. Pour plus de renseignements, communiquez avec le bureau local d'Industrie Canada. Cet appareil a t conu pour fonctionner avec une antenne d'un gain maximum de 6 dBi. Il est strictement interdit d'utiliser des antennes ayant un gain suprieur 6 dBi avec cet appareil. L'antenne doit avoir une impdance de 50 ohms. 29 Afin de rduire le risque d'interfrence aux autres utilisateurs, le type d'antenne et son gain doivent tre choisis de faon ce que la puissance isotrope rayonne quivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne soit pas suprieure au niveau requis pour obtenir une communication satisfaisante. La bande 5 150-5 250 MHz est rservs uniquement pour une utilisation l'intrieur afin de rduire les risques de brouillage prjudiciable aux systmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mmes canaux. Les utilisateurs tes aviss que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont dsigns utilisateurs principaux (c.--d., qu'ils ont la priorit) pour les bandes 5 250-5 350 MHz et 5 650-5 850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL. European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein Access Point Models:
AIR-AP1852I-E-K9 AIR-AP1852E-E-K9 AIR-AP1852I-UXK9 AIR-AP1852E-UXK9 30 Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC & Medical Directive 93/42/EEC 31 The following standards were applied:
EMCEN 301.489-1 v1.8.1; EN 301.489-17 v2.1.1 Health & SafetyEN60950-1: 2005; EN 50385: 2002 RadioEN 300 328 v 1.7.1; EN 301.893 v 1.5.1 The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10.4 and Annex III of Directive 1999/5/EC has been followed. 32 This device also conforms to the EMC requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC. Note This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may be restricted to certain 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. 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) International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 98
Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits on Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Fields in the range from 3kHz to 300 GHz
Australia Radiation Protection Standard To ensure compliance with various national and international Electromagnetic Field (EMF) standards, the system should only be operated with Cisco approved antennas and accessories. This Device Meets International Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves The 1850 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. 33 As such the systems are designed to be operated as to avoid contact with the antennas by the end user. It is recommended to set the system in a location where the antennas can remain at least a minimum distance as specified from the user in accordance to the regulatory guidelines which are designed to reduce the overall exposure of the user or operator. Separation Distance MPE 0.63 mW/cm2 Distance 20 cm (7.87 inches) Limit 1.00 mW/cm2 The World Health Organization has stated that present scientific information does not indicate the need for any special precautions for the use of wireless devices. They recommend that if you are interested in further reducing your exposure then you can easily do so by reorienting antennas away from the user or placing he antennas at a greater separation distance then recommended. This Device Meets FCC Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves The 1850 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) as referenced in FCC Part 1.1310. The guidelines are based on IEEE ANSI C 95.1 (92) and include a substantial safety margin designed to ensure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health. As such the systems are designed to be operated as to avoid contact with the antennas by the end user. It is recommended to set the system in a location where the antennas can remain at least a minimum distance as specified from the user in accordance to the regulatory guidelines which are designed to reduce the overall exposure of the user or operator. The device has been tested and found compliant with the applicable regulations as part of the radio certification process. Separation Distance MPE 0.63 mW/cm2 Distance 20 cm (7.87 inches) Limit 1.00 mW/cm2 The US Food and Drug Administration has stated that present scientific information does not indicate the need for any special precautions for the use of wireless devices. The FCC recommends that if you are interested in further reducing your exposure then you can easily do so by reorienting antennas away from the user or placing the antennas at a greater separation distance then recommended or lowering the transmitter power output. This Device Meets the Industry Canada Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves The 1850 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) as referenced in Health Canada Safety Code 6. The guidelines include a substantial safety margin designed into the limit to ensure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health. As such the systems are designed to be operated as to avoid contact with the antennas by the end user. It is recommended to set the system in a location where the antennas can remain at least a minimum distance as specified from the user in accordance to the regulatory guidelines which are designed to reduce the overall exposure of the user or operator. Separation Distance MPE 0.63 mW/cm2 Distance 20 cm (7.87 inches) Limit 1.00 mW/cm2 Health Canada states that present scientific information does not indicate the need for any special precautions for the use of wireless devices. They recommend that if you are interested in further reducing your exposure you can easily do so by reorienting antennas away from the user, placing the antennas at a greater separation distance than recommended, or lowering the transmitter power output. Cet appareil est conforme aux directives internationales en matire d'exposition aux frquences radiolectriques Cet appareil de la gamme 1850 comprend un metteur-rcepteur radio. Il a t conu de manire respecter les limites en matire d'exposition aux frquences radiolectriques (champs lectromagntiques de frquence radio), recommandes dans le code de scurit 6 de Sant Canada. Ces directives intgrent une marge de scurit importante destine assurer la scurit de tous, indpendamment de l'ge et de la sant. Par consquent, les systmes sont conus pour tre exploits en vitant que l'utilisateur n'entre en contact avec les antennes. Il est recommand de poser le systme l o les antennes sont une distance minimale telle que prcise par l'utilisateur conformment aux directives rglementaires qui sont conues pour rduire l'exposition gnrale de l'utilisateur ou de l'oprateur. 35 Distance d'loignement MPE 0.63 mW/cm2 Distance 20 cm (7.87 po) Limite 1.00 mW/cm2 Sant Canada affirme que la littrature scientifique actuelle n'indique pas qu'il faille prendre des prcautions particulires lors de l'utilisation d'un appareil sans fil. Si vous voulez rduire votre exposition encore davantage, selon l'agence, vous pouvez facilement le faire en rorientant les antennes afin qu'elles soient diriges l'cart de l'utilisateur, en les plaant une distance d'loignement suprieure celle recommande ou en rduisant la puissance de sortie de l'metteur. 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
FCC Bulletin 65: Evaluating Compliance with the FCC guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields
FCC Bulletin 65C (01-01): Evaluating Compliance with the FCC guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields: Additional Information for Evaluating Compliance for Mobile and Portable Devices with FCC limits for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Emission You can obtain additional information from the following organizations:
World Health Organization Internal Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection at this URL: www.who.int/emf
United Kingdom, National Radiological Protection Board at this URL: www.nrpb.org.uk
Cellular Telecommunications Association at this URL: www.wow-com.com
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. 36 Chinese Translation 37 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; and if interference is caused, the user must stop operating the device immediately and can't re-operate it until the harmful interference is clear. The authorized radio station means a radio-communication service operating in accordance with the Communication Act. The operation of the low-power radio-frequency devices is subject to the interference caused by the operation of an authorized radio station, by another intentional or unintentional radiator, by industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) equipment, or by an incidental radiator. Chinese Translation 38 English Translation Low-power Radio-frequency Devices Technical Specifications 4.7 Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure 4.7.5 4.7.6 4.7.7 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. The U-NII devices shall accept any interference from legal communications and shall not interfere the legal communications. If interference is caused, the user must stop operating the device immediately and can't re-operate it until the harmful interference is clear. Manufacturers of U-NII devices are responsible for ensuring frequency stability such that an emission is maintained within the band of operation under all conditions of normal operation as specified in the user manual. 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-AP1852I-Z-K9 AIR-AP1852E-Z-K9 AIR-AP1852I-UXK9 AIR-AP1852E-UXK9 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 carter secundrio, isto , no tem direito a proteo contra interferncia prejudicial, mesmo de estaes do mesmo tipo, e no pode causar interferncia a sistemas operando em carter primrio. English Translation This equipment operates on a secondary basis and consequently must accept harmful interference, including interference from stations of the same kind. This equipment may not cause harmful interference to systems operating on a primary basis. Declaration of Conformity Statements All the Declaration of Conformity statements related to this product can be found at the following location: http://www.ciscofax.com 40 15 Configuring DHCP Option 43 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. In Option 43, you should use the IP address of the controller management interface. Note DHCP Option 43 is limited to one access point type per DHCP pool. You must configure a separate DHCP pool for each access point type. The 1850 series access point uses the type-length-value (TLV) format for DHCP Option 43. DHCP servers must be programmed to return the option based on the access points DHCP Vendor Class Identifier (VCI) string (DHCP Option 43). The VCI string for the 1850 series access point is:
Cisco AP c1850 The format of the TLV block is listed below:
Type: 0xf1 (decimal 241)
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:
Enter configuration mode at the Cisco IOS CLI. Step 1 Step 2 Create the DHCP pool, including the necessary parameters such as default router and name server. A DHCP scope example is as follows:
ip dhcp pool <pool name>
network <IP Network> <Netmask>
default-router <Default router>
dns-server <DNS Server>
Where:
<pool name> is the name of the DHCP pool, such as AP1852
<IP Network> is the network IP address where the controller resides, such as 10.0.15.1
<Netmask> is the subnet mask, such as 255.255.255.0
<Default router> is the IP address of the default router, such as 10.0.0.1
<DNS Server> is the IP address of the DNS server, such as 10.0.10.2 Step 3 Add the option 43 line using the following syntax:
41 option 43 hex <hex string>
The hex string is assembled by concatenating the TLV values shown below:
Type + Length + Value Type is always f1(hex). Length is the number of controller management IP addresses times 4 in hex. Value is the IP address of the controller listed sequentially in hex. For example, suppose that there are two controllers with management interface IP addresses, 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. 42 43 44