Connecting To The Access Point Console Port - Cisco 1130AG - Aironet - Wireless Access Point Hardware Installation Manual

Connecting to the Access Point Console Port

On the Enter Network Password window, enter your Cisco.com username and password and click OK.
Step 8
On the Security Information window, click Yes to display non-secure items.
Step 9
On the Encryption Software Export Authorization page, read the information and check Yes or No to the
Step 10
question asking if the image is for use by you or your organization. Click Submit..
If you checked No, enter the requested information and click Submit.
Step 11
Click Yes to continue.
Step 12
Click DOWNLOAD.
Step 13
Read and accept the terms and conditions of the Software Download Rules.
Step 14
On the Enter Network Password window, enter your Cisco.com username and password and click OK.
Step 15
Click Save to download your image file to your hard disk.
Step 16
Select the desired download location on your hard disk and click Save.
Step 17
Connecting to the Access Point Console Port
The console port is enabled during power up for diagnostic and monitoring purposes, which might be
helpful if the access point is unable to associate to a controller. You can connect a PC to the console port
using a DB-9 to RJ-45 serial cable.
Be careful when handling the access point, the bottom plate might be hot.
Caution
The Cisco part number for the DB-9 to RJ-45 serial cable is AIR-CONCAB1200. Browse to
Note
http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace
Follow these steps to view the power up sequences by connecting to the access point console port:
Open the access point cover (refer to the
Step 1
Connect a nine-pin, female DB-9 to RJ-45 serial cable to the RJ-45 console port on the access point and
Step 2
to the COM port on a computer. The location of the access point console port is shown in
Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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to order a serial cable.
"Opening the Access Point Cover" section on page
Troubleshooting Autonomous Access Points
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