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Cisco Aironet 521 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    a521qsg.fmb Page 1 Monday, March 12, 2007 10:40 AM D R A F T — C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L Read This First Radio and IP Address Configuration How to Open the Top Cover Safety Information Warnings...
  • Page 2 D R A F T — C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L Express Security Limitations SSID Configuration In Case of Difficulty Checking the Access Point LEDs Checking Basic Settings Resetting to Default Configuration Using the MODE Button Using the Web Browser Interface Compliance Information Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms...

  • Page 3: Read This First

    The access point ships with its radio disabled.You must enable them when you configure the access point for the first time. Also, the access point no longer is assigned an IP address. It is configured to obtain an IP address using Quick Start Guide Cisco Aironet 521 Access Points...

  • Page 4: How To Open The Top Cover

    a521qsg.fmb Page 2 Monday, March 12, 2007 10:40 AM D R A F T - C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L a DHCP server. If your network does not use a DHCP server, you must connect to the access point’s console port and assign a static IP address (See the “Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI”...
  • Page 5 Page 3 Monday, March 12, 2007 10:40 AM D R A F T - C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L Cable access notch and arrow Quick Start Guide Cisco Aironet 521 Access Points...
  • Page 6 a521qsg.fmb Page 4 Monday, March 12, 2007 10:40 AM D R A F T - C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L 2. Gently push the cover away from you until it stops, as shown in this illustration.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    The FCC, with its action in ET Docket 96-8, has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to RF electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC-certified equipment. When used with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991.
  • Page 8 a521qsg.fmb Page 6 Monday, March 12, 2007 10:40 AM D R A F T - C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L Warning In order to comply with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas should be located a minimum of 7.9 in.

  • Page 9: Overview

    20A. Overview This guide is designed to help you minimally configure a Cisco Aironet 521 Series Access Point using the access point graphical user interface (GUI) through your web browser. The GUI is the primary-configuration tool. This guide provides an overview of the access point and provides instructions for mounting it.
  • Page 10 2. Return all packing material to the shipping container, and save it. 3. Verify all the package contents, and inspect each item for damage. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative for support. 4. Become familiar with the access point and its features, which are identified in this illustration.
  • Page 11 D R A F T - C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L Power connector Padlock post Ethernet port Mode button Keyhole slot Ethernet (E) and Radio (R) LEDs Console port Status LED Quick Start Guide Cisco Aironet 521 Access Points...

  • Page 12: Installation Summary

    a521qsg.fmb Page 10 Monday, March 12, 2007 10:40 AM D R A F T - C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L Installation Summary Installing the access point involves these operations: Mounting the access point •...

  • Page 13: Mounting The Access Point

    When you have mounted the access point, its padlock post enables you to protect the Ethernet, power cables, and Mode button, and to lock the access point with a padlock. Quick Start Guide Cisco Aironet 521 Access Points...

  • Page 14: Connecting Power

    a521qsg.fmb Page 12 Monday, March 12, 2007 10:40 AM D R A F T - C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L Connecting Power Connect the 521 series access point to a power source. The access point can be powered locally by using an AC power module or over the Ethernet using power sourcing equipment (PSE).

  • Page 15: Configuring Power

    DHCP server, you or your network administrator can find it by querying the DHCP server using the access point’s MAC address. You can also find the access point’s IP address using Cisco’s IP Setup Utility You can download IPSU from Cisco.com.

  • Page 16: Configuring Security Settings

    a521qsg.fmb Page 14 Monday, March 12, 2007 10:40 AM D R A F T - C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L Configuring Security Settings After you assign basic settings to your access point, you must configure security settings to prevent unauthorized access to your network.

  • Page 17: In Case Of Difficulty

    If you do experience difficulty, the following sections provide basic troubleshooting information. Before contacting Cisco, look for a solution to your problem in this guide or the troubleshooting chapter of the Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide.

  • Page 18: Checking The Access Point Leds

    a521qsg.fmb Page 16 Monday, March 12, 2007 10:40 AM D R A F T - C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L Checking the Access Point LEDs If your access point is not working properly, check the Status LED on the top panel or the Ethernet and Radio LEDs in the cable bay area.

  • Page 19: Checking Basic Settings

    Ethernet LED Radio LED For more details on these LED status codes, see the “Troubleshooting” chapter of the Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide. Checking Basic Settings Mismatched basic settings are the most common causes of lost connectivity with wireless clients.

  • Page 20: Resetting To Default Configuration

    a521qsg.fmb Page 18 Monday, March 12, 2007 10:40 AM D R A F T - C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L Resetting to Default Configuration If you forget your password that allows you to configure the access point, you may need to completely reset the configuration.

  • Page 21: Using The Web Browser Interface

    This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Quick Start Guide Cisco Aironet 521 Access Points...

  • Page 22: Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms

    The Declarations of Compliance for this product relevant to the European Union and other countries following EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) can be found in the Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide. This guide is available on Cisco.com.
  • Page 23 Review the document online, or click the PDF icon to download and print the document in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). You can also contact the Cisco service and support website for assistance: Quick Start Guide Cisco Aironet 521 Access Points...
  • Page 24 Ninety (90) days. 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 25 Page 23 Monday, March 12, 2007 10:40 AM D R A F T - C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L Product serial number Maintenance contract number Quick Start Guide Cisco Aironet 521 Access Points...
  • Page 26 a521qsg.fmb Page 24 Monday, March 12, 2007 10:40 AM D R A F T - C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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