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Preface
This guide is designed to help you install an IEEE 802.11g-compliant radio
in a Cisco Aironet 1100 or 1200 Series Access Point. Detailed installation
and configuration information can be found in the following documents:
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Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
•
Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access
Points
Note
Before installing your 802.11g radio, make sure that you upgrade to
Cisco IOS Release 12.2(13)JA or later. If you do not upgrade, the
access point will continually reboot.
Documentation for the 1100 and 1200 series access points is available at
Cisco.com. Follow these links to access them:
http://cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps4570/tsd_products_support_
series_home.html
http://cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps430/tsd_products_support_s
eries_home.html
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- Page 1 Preface This guide is designed to help you install an IEEE 802.11g-compliant radio in a Cisco Aironet 1100 or 1200 Series Access Point. Detailed installation and configuration information can be found in the following documents: • Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide •...
- Page 2 Introduction The Cisco Aironet IEEE 802.11g-compliant radio (hereafter called the 802.11g radio) is designed to upgrade 1100 and 1200 series access points to IEEE 802.11g standards. The radio delivers 100 milliwatts (mW) maximum transmit power at 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 megabits per second (Mbps) data rates and 30 mW maximum at all other data rates.
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Page 3: Unpacking The Radio
Caution ESD can damage the Cisco Aironet client radio and the internal components of the access point. It is recommended that the 802.11g radio upgrade procedures be performed by an ESD-trained service technician at an ESD-protected workstation. Unpacking the Radio Each 802.11g radio is shipped with the following items:... -
Page 4: 1100 Series Installation Instructions
1100 Series Installation Instructions Note Before installing your 802.11g radio, make sure that you upgrade to Cisco IOS Release 12.2(13)JA or later. If you do not upgrade, the access point will continually reboot. Preparing the Access Point and Work Area Follow these steps to prepare your access point and work area before installing the 802.11g radio:... -
Page 5: Removing The Back Cover
Removing the Back Cover Follow these steps to remove the access point’s back cover: 1. Position the access point so that its back cover is facing up. Caution ESD can damage the internal access point components and the 802.11g radio if they are not handled properly. 2. -
Page 6: Removing The 2.4-Ghz Radio
3. Hold the front cover with one hand, and with the other hand gently slide the back cover towards the connector end of the unit. 4. Gently lift the connector end of the back cover and remove the cover. Removing the 2.4-GHz Radio Follow these steps to remove the 2.4-GHz radio card from your access point: 1. - Page 7 Plus-shaped (+) support post 2.4-Ghz radio card Antenna card Card retaining clips Support bracket Mini-PCI connector 2. Gently pull the antenna card to remove it from the notch in the support bracket. Do not disconnect the antenna wire connectors. 3. Push the card-retaining clips (on each side of card) away from the radio card (see the previous illustration).
- Page 8 Note If the radio card does not spring up, slightly loosen the support bracket screws. 4. Remove the 2.4-GHz radio card from the mini-PCI connector by performing the following operations: a. Grasp the radio card only on the edges, being careful not to touch components on the board or the gold connector pins.
- Page 9 Caution Do not pull the antenna wire to remove the connector from the radio card. Damage to the wire and connector will result. Antenna card 2.4-GHz radio card 7. Place the 2.4-GHz radio card into an anti-static bag. Note Do not put the antenna card in the anti-static bag. You will connect it to the 802.11g radio card.
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Page 10: Installing The 802.11G Radio
Installing the 802.11g Radio Follow these steps to install the 802.11g radio: Caution ESD can damage the internal access point components and the 802.11g radio if they are not handled properly. 1. Carefully remove the 802.11g radio from its anti-static bag. 2. - Page 11 5. Insert the 802.11g radio card into the access point’s mini-PCI connector by following these steps: a. Tilt the radio card at approximately 20 to 30 so that its gold pins are aligned with the mini-PCI connector as shown in the following illustration.
- Page 12 6. Hold the top of the antenna card with one hand and carefully push the radio card down (towards the access point’s motherboard) with your other hand until the card-retaining clips lock into the notches on the side of the radio card (you will hear a click). 7.
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Page 13: Replacing The Back Cover
9. Carefully position the antenna wires so that the metal connectors do not touch each other. 10. Verify the following: a. The card is properly secured with both retaining clips engaged. b. The antenna board is properly secured. c. The antenna connectors are not touching. Caution Do not allow the antenna connectors to touch while power is applied. -
Page 14: Configuring The 802.11G Radio
Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide • Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points These documents are available at Cisco.com. Follow the links on page 4 to access them. 1200 Series Installation Instructions Note Before installing your 802.11g radio, make sure that you upgrade to... - Page 15 Caution ESD can damage the radio and the internal components of the access point. It is recommended that the 802.11g radio upgrade procedures be performed by an ESD-trained service technician at an ESD-protected workstation. Preparing the Access Point and Work Area Follow these steps to prepare your access point and work area: 1.
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Page 16: Opening The Access Cover
Opening the Access Cover Follow these steps to open the 2.4-GHz radio access cover: 1. Position the access point so that its bottom cover is facing up. 2. Use a T-10 tamper-resistant Torx L-wrench to remove the access cover retaining fastener. 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. -
Page 17: Removing The Blank Spacer Card
Removing the Blank Spacer Card When your access point is not 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 your 802.11g radio. If you are replacing an existing 2.4-GHz radio, go to the “Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio”... - Page 18 Card-retaining clips Antenna connector (black wire) Antenna connector (white wire) Caution ESD can damage the internal access point components and the 802.11g radio if they are not handled properly. 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 19 2. Carefully bend the card near the slots in opposite directions to provide enough clearance to remove the antenna wires. 3. Remove the antenna wires from the slots. Caution To avoid damaging the antenna wire assemblies, handle them by their connectors. 4.
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Page 20: Removing A 2.4-Ghz Radio
Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio Follow these steps to remove a 2.4-GHz radio card from your access point. Caution ESD can damage the internal access point components and the 2.4-GHz radio if they are not handled properly. Caution Do not use long-nose pliers or similar tools. To avoid damaging the antenna wire assemblies, handle them by their connectors. - Page 21 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. MAIN Card retaining clips b.
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Page 22: Installing The 802.11G Radio Card
3. Place the card in an anti-static bag. Installing the 802.11g Radio Card Follow these steps to install the 802.11g radio card: 1. Carefully remove the radio card from its anti-static bag. 2. Grasp the card by its edges, being careful not to touch components on the card or the gold connector pins. - Page 23 Antenna connector Mini PCI connector (black wire, J2) Antenna connector (white wire, J1)
- Page 24 6. Carefully push the card down (towards the access point’s motherboard) until the card-retaining clips lock into the notches on the side of the card (you will hear a click when the retaining clips lock into the notches). 7. Verify the following: a.
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Page 25: Attaching The Compliance Labels
Caution Do not allow the antenna connectors to touch while power is applied. If they are touching, carefully rotate them in opposite directions until they are separated. 8. Reinstall the 2.4-GHz radio access cover and use a T-10 tamper-resistant Torx L-wrench to tighten the cover’s retaining screw. Attaching the Compliance Labels There are three places on the 1200 series access point dedicated to compliance labels, one for the product compliance label and two for the radio... - Page 26 Product compliance label Radio compliance label Radio compliance label The product compliance label always occupies the top space (location 1). The two spaces below (locations 2 and 3) contain the radio compliance labels. Whether or not locations 2 or 3 contain labels depends on how your access point is configured.
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Page 27: Placing The Labels
Make sure your that access point has the correct labels after you install or upgrade its radio configuration so that it will be in compliance with regulations in your country. Placing the Labels The 802.11g radio upgrade kit ships with the following labels for the 1100 and 1200 series access points: •... - Page 28 3. Discard any labels you did not use. Configuring the 802.11g Radio Refer to the following documents to configure the 802.11g radio: • Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide • Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points...
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Page 29: In Case Of Difficulty
These documents are available at Cisco.com. Follow the steps on page 1 to access them. 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. -
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 to the instructions found in the Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide, and the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Hardware Installation Guide will result in user exposure that is substantially below the FCC recommended limits. -
Page 31: Compliance Information
• 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 Do not operate a portable transmitter near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless it is a type especially qualified for such use. -
Page 32: Cisco One-Year Limited Hardware Warranty Terms
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 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. b. Select the language in which you would like to read the document.
- 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,...
- Page 35 Cisco reserves the right to refund the purchase price as its exclusive warranty remedy. 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.