Cisco Systems 1130AG Network Router User Manual
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1. Chapter1 Overview Hardware Features Anti Theft Features There are three methods of securing the access point Security cable keyhole You can use the security cable slot to secure the access point using a standard security cable like those used on laptop computers refer to the Using a Security Cable section on page 2 17 Security hasp adapter When you mount the access point on a wall or ceiling using the mounting plate and the security hasp adapter you can lock the access point to the plate with a padlock see Figure 1 2 Compatible padlocks are Master Lock models 120T and 121T or equivalent SN Note The security hasp adapter covers the cable bay area including the power port Ethernet port console port and the mode button to prevent the installation or removal of the cables or the activation of the mode button Figure 1 2 Access Point with Secunty Hasp Adapter a Security padlock Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 6226 02 15 Chapter1 Overview Hardware Features Security screw The access point contains a security screw hole see Figure 1 3 that can be used to secure the access point to the mounting plate When the supplied 8 Philips head screw is used the access point is prevented from accidently detaching from the mounting plate in vertical and over head mounting positions N Note The supplied 8 Philips head screw provides minimal anti2. CHAPTER Overview Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Points combine mobility and flexibility with the enterprise class features required by networking professionals With a management system based on Cisco IOS software the 1130AG series access point is a Wi Fi certified wireless LAN transceiver The access point contains two integrated radios a 2 4 GHz radio IEEE 802 11g and a 5 GHz radio IEEE 802 11a You can configure the radios separately using different settings on each The access point connects wireless and wired networks or is the center point of a stand alone wireless network In large installations wireless users within radio range of an access point can roam throughout a facility while maintaining seamless uninterrupted access to the network You can configure and monitor the access point using the command line interface CLI the browser based management system Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP or Cisco Structured Wireless Aware Network SWAN This chapter provides information on the following topics Hardware Features page 1 2 Network Configuration Examples page 1 7 Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 6226 02 1 1 Chapter Overview Hardware Features Hardware Features Key hardware features of the access point include Dual radio operation see page 1 3 Ethernet port see page 1 3 Console port see page 1 3 LEDs see page 1 3
3. Multiple power sources see page 1 4 UL 2043 certification see page 1 4 Anti theft features see page 1 5 Refer to Appendix C Access Point Specifications for a list of access point specifications Figure 1 1 shows the access point hardware features Figure 1 1 Access Point Hardware Features 1 48 VDC power port 5 Padlock post 2 Ethernet port RJ 45 6 Mode button 3 Keyhole slot Ethernet E and radio R LEDs 4 Console port RJ 45 8 Status LED Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 6226 02 Chapter1 Overview Hardware Features Dual Radio Operation The access point supports simultaneous radio operation using a 2 4 GHz 802 11g radio and a 5 GHz 802 1 1a radio Each radio uses dual diversity integrated antennas The 5 GHz radio incorporates an Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure UNII radio transceiver operating in the UNII 5 GHz frequency bands The 802 11g radio is called RadioO and the 802 11a radio is called Radiol Ethernet Port The auto sensing Ethernet port accepts an RJ 45 connector linking the access point to your 1 OBASE T or lLOOBASE T Ethernet LAN The access point can receive power through the Ethernet cable from a power injector switch or power patch panel The Ethernet MAC address is printed on the label on the back of the access point refer to Figure The port is located in a cable bay area that is hidden by the closed top co
4. Overview Netw ork Configuration Examples Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An access point can be configured as a stand alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to overcome an obstacle that blocks radio communication The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either another repeater or to an access point connected to the wired LAN The data is sent through the route that provides the best performance for the client Figure 1 5 shows an access point acting as a repeater Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on setting up an access point as a repeater Note Non Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with repeater access points Figure 1 5 Access Point as Repeater u Access Point gt Root Unit ss 121673 Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1 8 OL 6226 02 Chapter1 Overview Netw ork Configuration Examples Central Unitin an All Wireless Netw ork In an all wireless network an access point acts as a stand alone root unit The access point is not attached to a wired LAN it functions as a hub linking all stations together The access point serves as the focal point for communications increasing the communication range of wireless users Figure 1 6 shows an access point in an all wireless network Figure 1 6 Access Point
5. theft protection When a tamper resistant head screw user supplied is used access to the mounting screws that attach the mounting plate is greatly restricted N Note The use of a tamper resistant head screw does not restrict access to the access point cables or the mode button Figure 1 3 Access Point Security Screw Hole 1 Access point cover in open position 2 Security screw hole Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1 6 OL 6226 02 Chapter1 Overview Netw ork Configuration Examples Netw ork Configuration Examples This section describes the access point s role in three common wireless network configurations The access point s default configuration is as a root unit connected to a wired LAN or as the central unit in an all wireless network The repeater role requires a specific configuration Root Uniton a Wired LAN An access point connected directly to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users If more than one access point is connected to the LAN users can roam from one area of a facility to another without losing their connection to the network Figure 1 4 shows access points acting as root units on a wired LAN Figure 1 4 Access Points as Root Units on a Wired LAN Access Point Root Unit Access Point Root Unit a s 121672 Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 6226 02 1 7 Chapter1
6. as Central Unit in All Wireless Network a Access Point Root Unit W N N N a 121671 Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 6226 02 1 9 Chapter1 Overview Netw ork Configuration Examples Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1 10 OL 6226 02
7. e or the 6500 with 802 3AF PoE module Other inline power switches supporting the IEEE 802 3af inline power standard Some switches and patch panels might not provide enough power to operate the access point when configured with both 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz radios At power up if the access point is unable to determine that the power source can supply sufficient power the access point automatically deactivates both radios to prevent an over current condition The access point also activates a Status LED low power error indication and creates an error log entry refer to the Checking the Access Point LEDs section on page 6 2 and the Low Power Condition section on page 6 6 UL 2043 Certification gt Caution The access point has adequate fire resistance and low smoke producing characteristics suitable for operation in a building s environmental air space such as above suspended ceilings in accordance with Section 300 22 c of the NEC and with Sections 2 128 12 010 3 and 12 100 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 C22 1 Only the fiber optic power injector AIR PWRINJ FIB has been tested to UL 2043 for operation in a building s environmental air space the AIR PWRINJ3 power injector and the power module are not tested to UL 2043 and should not be placed in a building s environmental air space such as above suspended ceilings Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1 4 OL 6226 02
8. ndications The Radio LED 1s located in the cable bay area under the access point top cover This LED signals that wireless packets are being transmitted or received over the radio interface and provides radio error indications Note The access point cover must be closed to view the Status LED but the cover must be open to view the Ethernet and the Radio LEDs Figure 1 1 shows the locations of the three LEDs Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL 6226 02 1 3 Chapter Overview Hardware Features Power Sources A Warning A Caution Note The access point can receive power from an external power module or from inline power using the Ethernet cable The access point supports the IEEE 802 3af inline power standard and Cisco CDP Power Negotiation Using inline power you do not need to run a power cord to the access point because power is supplied over the Ethernet cable This product must be connected to a Pow er over Ethernet PoE IEEE 802 3af compliant pow er source or an IEC60950 compliant limited pow er source Statement 353 Be careful when handling the access point the bottom plate might be hot The access point supports the following power sources Power module Inline power Cisco Aironet Power Injector AIR PWRINJ3 or AIR PWRINJ FIB An inline power capable switch such as the Cisco Catalyst 3550 PWR XL 3560 48PS 3570 48PS 4500 with 802 3AF PoE modul
9. ver see Figure 1 1 Note Do not attempt to connect a cable with a protective boot to the access point Ethernet port Because of limited space in the connection area booted connectors will not fit Console Port The serial console port provides access to the access point s command line interface CLI using a terminal emulator program The port is located in a cable bay area that is hidden by the top cover see Figure 1 1 Use an RJ 45 to DB 9 serial cable to connect your computer s COM port to the access point s serial console port Refer to Appendix E Console Cable Pinouts for a description of the console port pinouts Assign the following port settings to a terminal emulator to open the management system pages 9600 baud 8 data bits No parity 1 stop bit and no flow control Note Do not attempt to connect a cable with a protective boot to the access point console port Because of limited space in the connection area booted connectors will not fit LEDs The access point has three LEDs to indicate Ethernet activity radio activity and status indications refer to the Checking the Access Point LEDs section on page 6 2 for additional information The Status LED provides general operating status and error indications top cover closed The Ethernet LED is located in the cable bay area under the access point top cover This LED signals Ethernet traffic on the wired Ethernet LAN and provides Ethernet error i
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