Cisco Systems AIRCAP3602EAK9 manual

G ETTING S TARTED G UIDE Cisco Aironet 3600 Series Lightweight Access Points 1 About this Guide 2 Introduction to the Access P oint 3 Safety In structions 4 Unpac king 5 Configuratio ns 6 Access Point P orts and Connectors 7 Configuring the Access P oint 8 Mounting the Access P oint 9 Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless Network 10 Installing[...]

2 1 About this Guide This Guide provides in structions on how to inst all and configure your Cisco Aironet 3600 Series Access Point and how to install any port modules. This guide also provides mounting instructions and limited troubleshooting procedures. The 3600 Series Access Point is referred to as the access point in this document. 2 Introducti[...]

3 – Throughput, forwarding, and filtering performanc e scaled to meet 3 spatial stream 450 Mbps data-rates • 32 MB flas h size • 802.11af/at – CDP (Cisco Discovery Protocol) • 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 802.11n radios with the following features: – 4TX x 4RX – 3-spatial streams, 450 Mbps PHY rate – Spectrum intelligence – DPD (Digital Pre-[...]

4 War n in g Installation of the equipme nt must comply with local and national electric al codes. Statement 1074 War n in g This product relies on the building’ s installation for short-circuit (o vercurrent) protection. Ensure tha t the protective device is rated not greater than: 20A. Statement 1005 War n in g Do not operate your wirel ess net[...]

5 4 Unpacking T o unpack the access point , follow these steps: Step 1 Unpack and remove the acce ss point and the accessory kit from the shipping box. Step 2 Return any pa cking material to the shippi n g container and save it for future use. Step 3 V erify that you hav e received the items listed below . If any item is missing or damaged, contact[...]

6 • AIR-ANT2524DG-R • AIR-ANT2524V4C-R • AIR-ANT2544V4M-R • AIR-ANT2566P4W -R Internal Antennas The 3602I model access point is configured with four dual-band inverted-F antennas, and two 2.4-GHz/5-GHz dual-band radios. There are four antennas d eployed inside the access point with one deployed on each corner of the 3602I access point top h[...]

7 6 Access Point Ports and Connectors The 3602E model access point has external antenna co nnectors and the LED indictor on th e top of the model, as shown in Figure 1 . The 3602I model a ccess point has inte grated antennas a nd does not have external connectors on the top of the unit; however , it does have the LED indicator on top of the unit, a[...]

8 Figur e 2 Access P oint LED Indi cator (top)— 3 602I Model The ports and connections on the bottom of the access point are shown in Figure 3 . Figur e 3 Access Point P orts and Connection s (bott om)-AIR36 02E and 3602I Mode ls 1 LED indicator 1 272377 2 3 4 1 5 6 6[...]

9 7 Configuring the Access Point This section describes how to connect the access point to a wireless LAN controller . Because the configuration process takes plac e on the controller , see the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for additional information. This gu ide is available on Cisco.com. The Controller Discovery Process The ac[...]

10 Note Y ou cannot edit or query any ac cess poin t using the controlle r CLI if the name of the access point contains a space. Note Make sure that the controller is set to the curren t 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 tha[...]

11 • Access point mounting options: below a suspended ceiling, on a fla t horizontal surface, or on a desktop. Note Y ou can mount the access point above a suspended cei ling but you must purchase additional mounting ha rdware: See “Mounting th e Access Point” sec tion on page 15 for additional information. • Access point power options: pow[...]

12 Pre-Installation Configuration Setup The pre-installation configuration setup is shown in Figure 4 . Figure 4 Pr e-Instal lation Configuration Setup T o perform pre-installation configuration, perform the followin g steps: Step 1 Make sure that the Cisco wireless LAN controller DS port is connected to the network. Use the CLI, web-browser interf[...]

13 e. CAPW AP 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 addres s. For other methods, refer to the product documentation. See also the “U[...]

14 c. 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. While this is happening, the Status LED blinks dark blue. e. If the opera[...]

15 8 Mounting the Access Point Cisco Aironet 3602 series access point can be m ounted in several configurations, including on a suspended ceiling, on a hard ceiling or wall , on an electrical or network b ox, and above a su spended ceiling. Click this URL to browse to comp lete access point mounting instructions: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wir[...]

16 10 Installing Modules Modules are devices that are purchased as sepe rate items. When they are instal led in the Cisco Aironet 3600 series access point, they give the access point additional capabilities. Modules connect to the access point’ s modul e port. No special tools are required to install a module. Installing a Module Follow these ste[...]

17 Step 4 Align the module’ s connector with the connector on the back of the access point and click the module into place. Step 5 Screw down the thumb screws on the module. Note If the screws are not tightened, the module will not be recognized and may not operate correctly . Make sure not to over -ti ghten, only hand-tighten the screws. Step 6 [...]

18 11 Troubleshooting If you experience difficulty getti ng your access point installed and running, lo ok for a solution to your problem in this guide or in additional access po int documentation. These, and other documents, are available on Cisco.com. Guidelines for Using Cisco Ai ronet Lightweigh t Access Points Keep these guidelines in mind whe[...]

19 Figur e 5 Access P oint LED Location The access point status LED indicates va rious conditions and are described in Table 1 . 1 Status LED T able 1 LED Status Indicati ons Message Ty p e Status LED Message Meaning Boot loader status sequence Blinking green DRAM memory test in progress DRAM memory test OK Board initialization in progress Initiali[...]

20 Operatin g status Blinking blue Software upgrade in progr ess Cycling through green, red, and off Discovery/join process in progress Rapidly cycling through blue, green, and red Access point locati on co mmand invoked Blinking red Ethernet link not operationa l in FlexConnect mode Boot loader warnings Blinking blue Conf iguration recovery in pro[...]

21 Troubleshooting the Ac cess Point Join Process Access points can fail to join a controller for many reasons: a R ADIUS auth orization is pending; self-signed certificat es are not enabled on the cont roller; the access point’ s and controller’ s regulatory domains don’ t match, a nd so on. Controller software enables you to configure the a[...]

22 • The access point is still connected to the same cont roller , 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 i[...]

23 Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 W est T asman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA This device complies with Part 15 rules. Operation is subject to the followin g two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interferenc e , and 2. This device must accept any interference received, incl uding interference that may cause undesired opera[...]

24 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 modi fication to the product not expressly approved by Cisco could void the user’ s authority to operate this device. Caution W ithin the 5. 15 to 5.25 GHz and 5.47-5.725 G Hz [...]

25 Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan This section provides guidelines for avoiding interf erence when operating Cisc o Aironet access points in Japan. These guidelines are p rovided in both Japanese and English. Japanese Translation English Translation This equipment operates in the same frequency band width as industri [...]

26 Statement 371—Power Cable and AC Adapter English Translation When installing th e product, please use the provided or d esignated connection cable s/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 [...]

27 Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte le s exigences du R eglement sur le material broilleur du Canada. This device complies with Class B Limits of Industry Canada. Operatio n is subject to the follo wing two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interferenc e , and 2. This device must accept any interference received, incl u[...]

28 Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC & Medical Directive 93/42/EEC[...]

29 The following standards were applied: EMC—EN 301.489-1 v1.8.1; EN 301.489-17 v2.1.1 Health & Safety—EN60950-1: 2005; EN 50385: 2002 Radio—EN 300 328 v 1.7.1; EN 301.893 v 1.5.1 The conformity assessment procedure ref e rred to in Article 10.4 and Annex III of Directive 1999/5/EC has been followed.[...]

30 This device also conforms to the EMC requirem ents of the Medical Devices Directi ve 93/42/EEC. Note This equipment is intended to be used in a ll EU and EF T A countries. Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencie s and/or may require a license fo r operation. For more details, contact Cisco Corporate Compliance. The product carries th[...]

31 As such the systems are desi gned 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 th e user o[...]

32 This Device Meets the In dustry Canada Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves The 3600 series device includes a radio transmi tter an d receiver . It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves (radio frequency electrom agnetic fields) as referenced in Heal th Canada Safety Code 6. The guidelines include a substantial safe t[...]

33 • United Kingdom, National Radiological Protection Board at this URL: www.nrpb.org.uk • Cellular T elecommunications Associ ation at this URL: www.wow-com.com • The Mobile Manufacturers Forum a t this URL: www.mmfai.org Administrative Rules for Cisco Ai ronet Access Points in Taiwan This section provides administrative rules for oper ating[...]

English Translation Administrative Rules for Low- power Radio-Frequency Devices Article 12 For those low-power radio-frequenc y devices that have already recei ved a type-approva l, compan ies, business units or users should not change its freque ncies, increase its power or change its original features and functions. Article 14 The operation of th[...]

35 English Translation Low-power Radio-frequency Devices T e chnical Specifications Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil This section contains special information for oper ation of Cisco Aironet access points in Brazil. Access Point Models: AIR-CAP3602E-T -K9 AIR-CAP3602I-T -K9 Regulatory Information Figure 6 contains Brazil regulator[...]

36 Figur e 6 Brazil Regulat ory Infor mation Module Models: AIR-RM3000AC-T -K9 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 nã o po de causar interferência a sistemas operando em caráter primário. English Tran[...]

37 13 Configuring DHCP Option 43 and DHCP Option 60 This section contains a DHCP Option 43 configu ration example on a Windows 2003 Enterprise DHCP server for use with Cisco Aironet lightweig ht acce ss points. For other DHCP server implementations, consult product documentation for configuring DHCP Option 43. In Option 43, you should use the IP ad[...]

38 <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 60 line using the following syntax: option 60 ascii “ VCI string ” For the VCI string , “Cisco AP c3602”. The quotation marks must be included. Step 4 Add the opt[...]

39 Compliance The 3602 series access point complies with UL 2043 for products installed in a b u ilding’ s en vironmental air handl ing spaces, such as abov e suspended ceilings. Safety UL 60950-1 CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 IEC 60950-1 with all national deviations EN 60950-1 UL 2043 EMI and Susceptibility FCC Part 15.107 and 15.109 Cla ss B ICES-0[...]

40 15 Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request For information on obtaining documentation, submitti ng a service request, and gathering additional information, see What’ s New in Cisco Product Documentation at: http://www .cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew .html . Subscribe to What’ s New in Cisco Product Documentat[...]