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ETTING
TARTED
Cisco Aironet 1600 Series Access Points
December, 2012
Revised: April 16, 2013
1
About this Guide
2
Introduction to the Access Point
3
Safety Instructions
4
Unpacking
5
Configurations
6
Access Point Ports and Connectors
7
Configuring the Access Point
8
Mounting the Access Point
9
Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless Network
10
Troubleshooting
11
Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information
12
Access Point Specifications
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  • Page 1 ETTING TARTED UIDE Cisco Aironet 1600 Series Access Points December, 2012 Revised: April 16, 2013 About this Guide Introduction to the Access Point Safety Instructions Unpacking Configurations Access Point Ports and Connectors Configuring the Access Point Mounting the Access Point...

  • Page 2: About This Guide

    About this Guide This Guide provides instructions on how to install and configure your Cisco Aironet 1600 Series Access Point. The 1600 Series Access Point is referred to as the 1600 series or the access point in this document. Introduction to the Access Point The 1600 series offers dual-band radios (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) with integrated and external antenna...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Translated versions of the following safety warnings are provided in the translated safety warnings document that is shipped with your access point. The translated warnings are also in the Translated Safety Warnings for Cisco Aironet Access Points, which is available on Cisco.com. Warning IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This warning symbol means danger.
  • Page 4 Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be especially qualified for such use. Statement 245B Warning In order to comply with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas should be located at a minimum of 7.9 inches (20 cm) or more from the body of all persons.

  • Page 5: External Antennas

    Verify that you have received the items listed below. If any item is missing or damaged, contact Step 3 your Cisco representative or reseller for instructions. The access point – Mounting bracket (optional; selected when you ordered the access point) –...

  • Page 6: Internal Antennas

    Countries Supported Click this URL to browse to a list of countries and regulatory domains supported by the 1600: www.cisco.com/go/aironet/compliance Access Point Ports and Connectors The 1602E model access points have external antenna connectors and the LED indictor on the top of...
  • Page 7 Figure 1 Access Point Ports and Connections (top) Antenna connector A Antenna connector C Antenna connector B...
  • Page 8 Figure 2 Access Point LED Indicator (top) LED indicator The ports and connections on the bottom of the access point are shown in Figure Figure 3 Access Point Ports and Connections (bottom)

  • Page 9: Configuring The Access Point

    This section describes how to connect the access point to a wireless LAN controller. Because the configuration process takes place on the controller, see the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for additional information. This guide is available on Cisco.com.

  • Page 10: Preparing The Access Point

    • DHCP server discovery—This feature uses DHCP option 43 to provide controller IP addresses to the access points. Cisco switches support a DHCP server option that is typically used for this capability. For more information about DHCP option 43, see the “Using DHCP Option 43”...

  • Page 11: Installation Summary

    Cisco recommends that you make a site map showing access point locations so that you can record the device MAC addresses from each location and return them to the person who is planning or managing your wireless network.

  • Page 12: Pre-Installation Configuration Setup

    Controller Configuration Guide for additional information. c. Set the Cisco wireless LAN controller as the master so that new access points always join with d. Make sure DHCP is enabled on the network. The access point must receive its IP address...
  • Page 13 Note unable to find the Master Cisco wireless LAN controller. Check the connection between the access point and the Cisco wireless LAN controller and be sure that they are on the same subnet. c. If the access point shuts down, check the power source.
  • Page 14 If your access point does not indicate normal operation, turn it off and repeat the Step 5 pre-installation configuration. When you are installing a Layer 3 access point on a different subnet than the Cisco Note wireless LAN controller, be sure that a DHCP server is reachable from the subnet on which you will be installing the access point, and that the subnet has a route back to the Cisco wireless LAN controller.

  • Page 15: Mounting The Access Point

    Cisco wireless LAN controller. Also, if the access point is not on the same subnet as the Cisco wireless LAN controller, be sure that there is a properly configured DHCP server on the same subnet as the access point. See the “Using DHCP Option 43”...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Keep these guidelines in mind when you use 1600 series lightweight access points: • The access point can only communicate with Cisco wireless LAN controllers, such as 2500 series, 5500 series, and WiSM controllers.
  • Page 17 DRAM memory test OK Board initialization in progress Initializing FLASH file system FLASH memory test OK Initializing Ethernet Ethernet OK Starting Cisco IOS Initialization successful Association status Chirping Green Normal operating condition, but no wireless client associated Green Normal operating condition, at least one wireless...

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting The Access Point Join Process

    Blinking red and amber FLASH file system failure Blinking red and off Environment variable failure Bad MAC address Ethernet failure during image recovery Boot environment failure No Cisco image file Boot failure Cisco IOS errors Software failure; try disconnecting and reconnecting unit power Cycling through red, General warning;...
  • Page 19 Controller software enables you to configure the access points to send all CAPWAP-related errors to a syslog server. You do not need to enable any debug commands on the controller because all of the CAPWAP error messages can be viewed from the syslog server itself. The state of the access point is not maintained on the controller until it receives a CAPWAP join request from the access point.

  • Page 20: Declarations Of Conformity And Regulatory Information

    You can configure the syslog server for access points and view the access point join information only from the controller CLI. A detailed explanation of the join process is on Cisco.com at the following URL: http://www.Cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6366/products_tech_note09186a00808f8599.shtml Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information This section provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for Cisco Aironet 1600 Series Access Points.
  • Page 21 Caution at this frequency when using the integrated antennas. Any changes or modification to the product not expressly approved by Cisco could void the user’s authority to operate this device. Within the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz and 5.47-5.725 GHz bands, this device is restricted to...

  • Page 22: Vcci Statement For Japan

    VCCI Statement for Japan Warning This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference.

  • Page 23: Guidelines For Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points In Japan

    Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan This section provides guidelines for avoiding interference when operating Cisco Aironet access points in Japan. These guidelines are provided in both Japanese and English. Japanese Translation 03-6434-6500 English Translation This equipment operates in the same frequency bandwidth as industrial, scientific, and medical devices such as microwave ovens and mobile object identification (RF-ID) systems (licensed premises radio stations and unlicensed specified low-power radio stations) used in factory production lines.

  • Page 24: Statement 371-Power Cable And Ac Adapter

    Material Safety Law prohibits the use of UL-certified cables (that have the “UL” shown on the code) for any other electrical devices than products designated by CISCO. The use of cables that are certified by Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law (that have “PSE” shown on the code) is not limited to CISCO-designated products.

  • Page 25: European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, And Liechtenstein

    2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Cisco Aironet Access Points are certified to the requirements of RSS-210. The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations.

  • Page 26: Declaration Of Conformity With Regard To The R&Tte Directive 1999/5/Ec & Medical Directive 93/42/Eec

    Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC & Medical Directive 93/42/EEC...
  • Page 27 The following standards were applied: EMC—EN 301.489-1 v1.8.1; EN 301.489-17 v2.1.1 Health & Safety—EN60950-1: 2005; EN 50385: 2002 Radio—EN 300 328 v 1.7.1; EN 301.893 v 1.5.1 The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10.4 and Annex III of Directive 1999/5/EC has been followed.

  • Page 28: Declaration Of Conformity For Rf Exposure

    This section contains information on compliance with guidelines related to RF exposure. Generic Discussion on RF Exposure The Cisco products are designed to comply with the following national and international standards on Human Exposure to Radio Frequencies: • US 47 Code of Federal Regulations Part 2 Subpart J •...

  • Page 29: This Device Meets Fcc Guidelines For Exposure To Radio Waves

    As such the systems are designed to be operated as to avoid contact with the antennas by the end user. It is recommended to set the system in a location where the antennas can remain at least a minimum distance as specified from the user in accordance to the regulatory guidelines which are designed to reduce the overall exposure of the user or operator.

  • Page 30: This Device Meets The Industry Canada Guidelines For Exposure To Radio Waves

    Additional Information on RF Exposure You can find additional information on the subject at the following links: • Cisco Systems Spread Spectrum Radios and RF Safety white paper at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/cc/pd/witc/ao340ap/prodlit/rfhr_wi.htm • FCC Bulletin 56: Questions and Answers about Biological Effects and Potential Hazards of Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields •...

  • Page 31: Administrative Rules For Cisco Aironet Access Points In Taiwan

    • The Mobile Manufacturers Forum at this URL: www.mmfai.org Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan This section provides administrative rules for operating Cisco Aironet access points in Taiwan. The rules for all access points are provided in both Chinese and English. Chinese Translation...
  • Page 32 English Translation Administrative Rules for Low-power Radio-Frequency Devices Article 12 For those low-power radio-frequency devices that have already received a type-approval, companies, business units or users should not change its frequencies, increase its power or change its original features and functions. Article 14 The operation of the low-power radio-frequency devices is subject to the conditions that no harmful interference is caused to aviation safety and authorized radio station;...

  • Page 33: Operation Of Cisco Aironet Access Points In Brazil

    Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil This section contains special information for operation of Cisco Aironet access points in Brazil. Access Point Models AIR-SAP1602I-T-K9...

  • Page 34: Portuguese Translation

    Figure 6 Brazil Regulatory Information Portuguese Translation Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto é, não tem direito a proteção contra interferência prejudicial, mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo, e não pode causar interferência a sistemas operando em caráter primário. English Translation This equipment operates on a secondary basis and consequently must accept harmful interference, including interference from stations of the same kind.

  • Page 35: Access Point Specifications

    FCC Bulletin OET-65C Industry Canada RSS-102 Maximum power and Maximum power and the channels allowed in your regulatory domain, channel settings refer to Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points. This document is available on Cisco.com.
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