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Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Upgrade Manual

Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Upgrade Manual

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Preface
This guide is designed to help you replace or upgrade your 1200 series access
point's 2.4- or 5-GHz radio. Detailed installation and configuration
information can be found in the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point
Hardware Installation Guide and Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point
Software Configuration Guide, which are on Cisco.com.
Follow this link to access these documents on Cisco.com:
http://cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps430/tsd_products_support_s
eries_home.html
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  • Page 1 This guide is designed to help you replace or upgrade your 1200 series access point’s 2.4- or 5-GHz radio. Detailed installation and configuration information can be found in the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide and Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide, which are on Cisco.com.
  • Page 2 Introduction to the 2.4- and 5-GHz Radios The Cisco Aironet 2.4- and 5-GHz radios are designed for use in the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point. Both radios offer industry-leading range and performance and superior dual-band technology. The 2.4-GHz radio is an IEEE 802.11b- or g-compliant 2.4-GHz radio card that is installed in the access point’s mini PCI card slot.
  • Page 3 – Requires Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or later. If you are upgrading to an 802.11g radio or an RM21A or RM22A radio module, make sure you are running the correct Cisco IOS version before you install the radio or module. If your access point is running an earlier version, it will not recognize the radio or module and continually boot.
  • Page 4 802.11 b/g (2.4-GHz) Radio Upgrade Instructions This section provides a step-by-step procedure for installing or replacing an 802.11b or g 2.4-GHz radio card. The section contains the following topics: • “Overview” section on page 4 • “Unpacking the Radio” section on page 5 •...

  • Page 5: Unpacking The Radio

    8. Close the access point 2.4-GHz radio access cover. Caution ESD can damage the Cisco Aironet client radio and the internal components of the access point. It is recommended that the 2.4- GHz radio upgrade procedures be performed by an ESD trained service technician at an ESD-protected workstation.

  • Page 6: Opening The Access Cover

    If anything is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative for support. Opening the Access Cover Follow these steps to open the 2.4-GHz radio access cover: 1. Remove all cables and power connections from the access point. 2. Remove all static-generating items from the work area, such as plastic material, styrofoam cups, and other similar items.
  • Page 7 6. Remove the bottom access cover using the provided T-10 tamper-resistant Torx L-wrench. See the illustration below. Access Cover Screw If your access point was not configured with a 2.4-GHz radio, go to the next section. If you are replacing an existing 2.4-GHz radio, go to the ““Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio Card”...

  • Page 8: Removing The Blank Spacer Card

    Removing the Blank Spacer Card When your access point is not factory-configured with a 2.4-GHz radio, it contains a blank spacer card in the internal mini-PCI connector. You must remove the blank spacer card prior to installing a new 2.4-GHz radio card. Caution Handle all components carefully and observe all ESD precautions.
  • Page 9 Card-retaining clips Antenna connector (black wire) Antenna connector (white wire) 1. Push the card-retaining clips (on each side of card) away from the card. When released, the card will spring up as shown in the following illustration.
  • Page 10 2. Carefully bend the card near the slot in opposite directions to provide enough clearance to remove the antenna wires. 3. Remove the antenna wires from the blank spacer card. Caution To avoid damaging the antenna wire assemblies, handle them by their connectors.
  • Page 11 4. Remove the card from the mini-PCI connector. For instructions on installing the radio card, go to the “Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio Card” section on page Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio Card Follow these steps to remove a 2.4-GHz radio card from your access point. Caution The internal access point components and the 2.4-GHz radio can be damaged by ESD from improper handling.
  • Page 12 2. Remove the 2.4-GHz radio card from the mini-PCI connector by performing the following steps: a. Push the card retaining clips (on each side of the card) away from the card as shown in the following illustration. When released, the card will spring up.
  • Page 13 b. Grasp the card only by its edges, being careful not to touch components on the board or the gold connector pins. c. Remove the card from the mini-PCI connector. 3. Place the card into an anti-static bag. Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio Card Follow these steps to install a 2.4-GHz radio card in the access point.
  • Page 14 See the illustration below. Antenna connector (black wire) 3 Mini PCI connector Antenna connector (white wire)
  • Page 15 5. Insert the radio card into the access point’s mini-PCI connector by following these steps: a. Tilt the radio card at approximately 20 to 30 degrees so that its gold pins are aligned with the mini-PCI connector. b. Push the card into the slot until it clicks into place. 6.
  • Page 16 10. Remove the backing paper from the 2.4-GHz radio product compliance label. 11. Carefully attach the label in the space provided below the access point’s product compliance label as shown in the following illustration. 2.4-GHz radio product Access point product compliance label compliance label Note...
  • Page 17 802.11a (5-GHz) Radio Upgrade Instructions This section provides a step-by-step procedure for installing or replacing an 802.11a, 5-GHz radio module. The section contains the following topics: • “Overview” section on page 17 • “Unpacking the Radio Module” section on page 18 •...

  • Page 18: Unpacking The Radio Module

    • A T-10 tamper-resistant Torx L-wrench • A 5-GHz radio product compliance label If anything is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative for support. Caution Handle all components carefully and observe all ESD precautions. The internal access point components and the 5-GHz radio can be damaged by ESD if not handled properly.
  • Page 19 2. Place the access point on a flat surface so that it is upright with the front end facing you. 3. Remove the 5-GHz radio access cover using the supplied T-10 tamper-resistant Torx L-wrench. See the following illustration. Access cover screws Access cover Note The following procedure use the integrated antenna radio module to...

  • Page 20: Removing A 5-Ghz Radio Module

    Removing a 5-GHz Radio Module When your access point is configured with a 5-GHz radio module, follow these steps to remove it: 1. Remove all cables and power connections from the access point. If you are removing the connectorized antenna version, remove the antenna cables from the radio module.
  • Page 21 Note Do not attempt to remove the mounting screws from the module; they are captured in the module’s housing. 4. Insert your fingers into the base of the 5-GHz radio module (closest to the access point) and pull straight out from the access point. See the following illustration.

  • Page 22: Installing A 5-Ghz Radio Module

    The RM20A radio module is VxWorks-based and must be running version 11.54T or later. The RM21A and RM22A is Cisco IOS-based and must be running 12.3(2)JA or later. If your access point is running earlier firmware versions, it will not recognize the 5-GHz radio.
  • Page 23 Access point Access point card bus slot 5-GHz radio module antenna 5-GHz radio card The next illustration shows the connectorized antenna version.
  • Page 24 Left RP-TNC antenna Right/Primary RP-TNC antenn connector connector 5-Ghz RP-TNC label 5-GHz radio card Module mounting screws...
  • Page 25 4. Carefully push the 5-GHz radio module into the slot until it stops. 5. Turn the access point upside down and make sure the two captive mounting screws are aligned with their respective holes. If they are not, use your fingers to line them up. Caution The captured mounting screws may skew sideways, which could damage the module if it is forced into the cardbus.
  • Page 26 5-GHz radio module antenna Mounting screws 8. Remove the backing paper from the 5-GHz radio product compliance label. 9. Carefully attach the label in the space provided below the access point product compliance labels.
  • Page 27 If you are installing one antenna, connect it to the connector marked Right/Primary as shown in this illustration. Note 5-GHz antennas must be installed. Cisco-approved 5-GHz antennas are identified by a blue dot on the antenna near the connector or a blue band on the antenna cable near the connector.

  • Page 28: Configuring The Radios

    This illustration shows the connectorized version with external antennas installed. RP-TNC antenna connector 5-Ghz radio module 5-GHz antenna identifier label Configuring the Radios After you have installed either radio in the access point, you must configure the radio to operate in your wireless network.

  • Page 29: In Case Of Difficulty

    If you followed the instructions in previous sections of this guide, you should have had no trouble getting your access point installed and running. However, if you did experience difficulty, help is available from Cisco. Before contacting Cisco, look for a solution to your problem in the following places:...

  • Page 30: Safety Information

    Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991. Proper installation of this radio according tot he instructions found in this manual and the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide will result in user exposure that is substantially below the FCC recommended limits.
  • Page 31 • Antenna use: – High-gain, wall-mount, or mast-mount antennas are designed to be professionally installed. Cisco recommends that you contact your professional installer, VAR, or antenna manufacturer to obtain proper installation requirements. Warning...

  • Page 32: Compliance Information

    Your formal Warranty Statement, including the warranties and license agreements applicable to Cisco software, is available on Cisco.com. Follow these steps to access and download the Cisco Information Packet and your warranty and license agreements from Cisco.com.
  • Page 33 1. Launch your browser, and go to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/es_inpck/cetrans.htm The Warranties and License Agreements page appears. 2. To read the Cisco Information Packet, follow these steps: a. Click the Information Packet Number field, and make sure that the part number 78-5235-03A0 is highlighted.
  • Page 34 One (1) Year Replacement, Repair, or Refund Policy for Hardware Cisco or its service center will use commercially reasonable efforts to ship a replacement part within ten (10) working days after receipt of a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) request. Actual delivery times can vary, depending on the customer location.
  • Page 35 To Receive a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) Number Contact the company from whom you purchased the product. If you purchased the product directly from Cisco, contact your Cisco Sales and Service Representative. Complete the information below, and keep it for reference.

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