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THIRD FCC DRAFT (CISCO CONFIDENTIAL)

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Summary of Contents for Aironet 1430 Series

Page 1: ...ss Bridge 1 About this Guide 2 Safety Instructions 3 Unpacking 4 Overview 5 Configuring the Bridge for the First Time 6 Mounting the Bridge 7 Troubleshooting 8 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information 9 Bridge Specifications br1430gsg fm Page 1 Thursday November 20 2008 1 59 PM ...

Page 2: ...idge is deployed as an autonomous point to point bridge providing intelligent network services in a simple autonomous environment Cisco s wireless controller software WCS management provides centralized management and monitoring services for the bridge 2 Safety Instructions Translated versions of the following safety warnings are provided in the translated safety warnings document that is shipped ...

Page 3: ...evice is rated not greater than 120 VAC 15A U S 240 VAC 10A International Statement 1005 Warning This equipment must be grounded Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available Statement 366 Warning Re...

Page 4: ...authority responsible for the location Statement 37 3 Unpacking Figure 1 shows the typical contents of the shipping container The contents of your shipping container may be different depending on what you ordered Follow these steps to unpack the shipping container Step 1 Unpack and remove the bridge and the accessory kit from the shipping box Step 2 Return any packing material to the shipping cont...

Page 5: ...5 THIRD FCC DRAFT CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Figure 1 Shipping Box Contents 1 1430 series wireless bridge 4 2 5 3 6 Documentation CD br1430gsg fm Page 5 Thursday November 20 2008 1 59 PM ...

Page 6: ... DRAFT CISCO CONFIDENTIAL 4 Overview The following illustrations show the bridge connections and features Figure 2 Bridge Connections and Features 1 4 2 5 3 6 br1430gsg fm Page 6 Thursday November 20 2008 1 59 PM ...

Page 7: ...ing an IP Address Using the CLI page 15 Using a Telnet Session to Access the CLI page 15 Before You Start Before you install the bridge make sure you are using a computer connected to the same network as the bridge and obtain the following information From your network system administrator A system name The case sensitive wireless service set identifier SSID for your radio network If not connected...

Page 8: ... is Cisco The Summary Status page appears Step 5 Click System Software and the System Software screen appears Step 6 Click System Configuration and the System Configuration screen appears Step 7 Click Default Note If the bridge is configured with a static IP address the IP address is not changed Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address To browse to the bridge s Express Setup page you must either obta...

Page 9: ...ridge with default settings is connected on a wired LAN and does not receive an IP address from a DHCP server the bridge provides an IP address to any DHCP requests it receives Follow these steps to connect to the bridge locally Step 1 Make sure that the PC you intend to use is configured to obtain an IP address automatically or manually assign it an IP address from 10 0 0 31 to 10 0 0 40 Connect ...

Page 10: ...crosoft Internet Explorer version 5 x or later or Netscape Navigator version 4 x Step 2 Enter the bridge s IP address in the browser address line and press Enter An Enter Network Password screen appears Step 3 Press Tab to bypass the Username field and advance to the Password field Step 4 Enter the case sensitive password Cisco and press Enter The Summary Status page appears Figure 3 shows the Sum...

Page 11: ...tem name appears in the titles of the management system pages Configuration Server Protocol Click on the button that matches the network s method of IP address assignment DHCP IP addresses are automatically assigned by your network s DHCP server Note When DHCP is enabled the IP Address Subnet Mask and Default Gateway fields indicate Negotiated by DHCP Static IP The bridge uses a static IP address ...

Page 12: ...ad Write indicates the bridge allows SNMP read and write accesses This setting allows an SNMP user to change the bridge configuration Radio Service Set ID SSID Enter the case sensitive SSID 32 alphanumeric characters maximum provided by your network administrator The SSID is a unique identifier that remote bridges use to associate with your bridge Broadcast SSID in Beacon Use this setting to allow...

Page 13: ...ault radio settings that are designed to provide good range and throughput for most bridges Custom The bridge uses settings you enter on the Network Interfaces Radio 802 11a Settings page Clicking Custom takes you to the Network Interfaces Radio 802 11a Settings page Click Apply to save your settings If you changed the IP address you lose your connection to the bridge Browse to the new IP address ...

Page 14: ...evel refer to the Power Levels and Channels for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges IP Address Assigned by DHCP default setting if DHCP is disabled the default setting is 10 0 0 1 IP Subnet Mask Assigned by DHCP default setting if DHCP is disabled the default setting is 255 255 255 224 Default Gateway Assigned by DHCP default setting if DHCP is disabled the default setting is 0 0 0 0 SNMP defa...

Page 15: ...work uses the BVI When you assign an IP address to the bridge using the CLI you must assign the address to the BVI Beginning in privileged EXEC mode follow these steps to assign an IP address to the bridge s BVI Using a Telnet Session to Access the CLI Follow these steps to access the CLI using a Telnet session These steps are for a PC running Microsoft Windows with a Telnet terminal application C...

Page 16: ...e Each of these installations requires a different approach This document provides a mounting overview For detailed mounting instructions refer to the Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridge Mounting Instructions that shipped with your bridge Personnel installing the bridge must understand wireless bridging techniques antenna alignment and adjustment and grounding methods The integrated antenna ...

Page 17: ...until you secure the mounting bolts The bridge brackets must be positioned to obtain the correct antenna polarization that matches the remote antenna The bridge housing contains an antenna polarization mark consisting of an arrow on the side of the housing When the bridge is positioned so that the arrow is pointing up the bridge antenna is vertically polarized For horizontal polarization the arrow...

Page 18: ...indicate the startup status operating mode association status and received signal strength This information simplifies the process of activating the link and positioning the antenna from the bridge mounting location The LEDs are mounted on the back of the housing near the connectors see Figure 5 Figure 5 LED and Connector Locations 1 Status LED bridge software status 3 Radio LED status of 802 11a ...

Page 19: ...ntenna Aligning the Antenna Using LED Indications You can align the integrated antenna using LEDs after the bridge successfully associates with a remote bridge In the installation mode before association to another bridge the Install LED blinks amber If the bridge associates to a root bridge the Install LED turns continuous amber If the bridge does not associate to a root bridge in the first 60 se...

Page 20: ...idge mode installation or normal association status or pre configuration role setting In Install mode the RSSI voltage provides an Table 4 LED Installation Mode Signal Strength Display Signal Level dBm Uplink LED Status LED Radio LED 42 On On On 45 to 42 Fast blink1 1 Fast blink rate is 1 blink sec On On 48 to 45 Slow blink2 2 Slow blink rate is 2 blinks sec On On 51 to 48 Very slow blink 3 3 Very...

Page 21: ...o the RSSI port using a cable with a male BNC connector Grounding the Bridge The bridge must be grounded before you connect power Your grounding installation must comply with national and local electrical codes Follow these steps to ground the bridge to a suitable building ground Step 1 Find a suitable building grounding point as close to the bridge as possible Step 2 Connect a user supplied groun...

Page 22: ...r to tighten the grounding post screw 7 Troubleshooting If you follow the instructions in previous sections of this guide you should have no trouble getting your bridge installed and running If you do experience difficulty before contacting Cisco look for a solution to your problem in this guide or the troubleshooting chapter of the hardware installation guide for the bridge you are using These an...

Page 23: ...30 Series Install and Upgrade page appears Step 7 Click Install and Upgrade Guides The Cisco Aironet 1430 Series Install and Upgrade Guides page appears Step 8 Select the section that best suits your troubleshooting needs Checking the Bridge LEDs If your bridge is not associating with the remote bridge check the four LEDs on the back panel You can use them to quickly assess the unit s status For i...

Page 24: ...gure 7 Bridge LEDs Bridge Normal Mode LED Indications During bridge operation the LEDs provide status information as shown in Table 6 1 Ethernet LED 3 Radio LED 2 Status LED 4 Install LED br1430gsg fm Page 24 Thursday November 20 2008 1 59 PM ...

Page 25: ...rect SSID and security settings or improper antenna alignment You should check the SSID and security settings of all bridges and verify antenna alignment If the problem continues contact technical support for assistance Green Root mode associated to at least one remote bridge Non root mode associated to the root bridge This is normal operation Blinking amber General warning disconnect and reconnec...

Page 26: ...t technical support for assistance Table 7 Bridge LED Blinking Error Codes LED Blinking Codes Description First Digit Second Digit Ethernet 2 1 Ethernet cable problem verify that the cable is properly connected and not defective This error might also indicate a problem with the Ethernet link If the cable is connected properly and not defective contact technical support for assistance Radio 1 2 Rad...

Page 27: ...o the dual coax cables to the bridge When power is applied to the bridge the bridge activates the bootloader and begins the POST operations The bridge begins to load the IOS image when the Post operations are successfully completed Upon successfully loading the IOS image the bridge initializes and tests the radio The power injector LEDs are shown in Figure 8 Figure 8 Power Injector LEDs The power ...

Page 28: ... defective cable or connector Verify that the dual coax cables are connected correctly to the power injector grounding block and bridge If the cables are connected correctly contact technical support for assistance Green Link between power injector and bridge is operational Blinking Green Transmitting and receiving Ethernet packets between the power injector and the bridge Amber Power injector int...

Page 29: ...are connected correctly to the power injector grounding block and bridge If the cables are connected correctly contact technical support for assistance Amber Amber Amber Power injector internal memory error disconnect and reconnect the power injector power plug If the problem continues contact technical support for assistance Off Amber Off Bridge is resetting the configuration to defaults mode but...

Page 30: ...e the most common causes of lost wireless connectivity If the bridge does not associate with a remote bridge check the following areas SSID To associate all bridges must use the same SSID The bridge installation mode SSID is autoinstall and the normal mode default SSID is tsunami You should verify that the SSID value shown on the Express Setup page is the same for all bridges You should also verif...

Page 31: ...or or the web browser interface Note The following steps reset all configuration settings to factory defaults including passwords WEP keys the IP address and the SSID Using the MODE Button Follow these steps to delete the current configuration and return all bridge settings to factory defaults using the MODE button Step 1 Disconnect the power jack on the power injector Step 2 Press and hold the MO...

Page 32: ...n screen appears Step 7 Click Default Note If the bridge is configured with a static IP address the IP address does not change Step 8 After the bridge reboots you must reconfigure the bridge by using the Web browser interface the Telnet interface or IOS commands Reloading the Bridge Image If your bridge has a firmware failure you must reload the complete bridge image file using the Web browser int...

Page 33: ...net cable Step 4 Disconnect the power jack from the power injector Step 5 Press and hold the MODE button while you reconnect power to the power injector Step 6 Hold the MODE button until the status LED turns red approximately 20 to 30 seconds Step 7 Wait until the bridge reboots as indicated by all LEDs turning green followed by the Status LED blinking green Step 8 After the bridge reboots you mus...

Page 34: ...o locate the image file on your PC Step 7 Click Upload For additional information click the Help icon on the Software Upgrade screen Browser TFTP Interface The TFTP interface enables you to use a TFTP server on a network device to load the bridge image file Follow the instructions below to use a TFTP server Step 1 Open your Internet browser You must use Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 x or l...

Page 35: ...less Software Selector Step 3 For the Product Type select Wireless Bridge and click Submit Step 4 Select 1430 Series for the model number and click Submit Step 5 Select Current Release Recommended and click Submit Step 6 Select c1410 k9w7 tar 122 13 JA tar which is the bridge image file Step 7 On the Encryption Authorization Form enter the requested information read the encryption information and ...

Page 36: ...erference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment This equipment generates uses and radiates ...

Page 37: ...s operating 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 Caution Within the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz band 5 GHz radio channels 34 to 48 the UNII devices are restricted to indoor operations to reduce any potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite S...

Page 38: ...se 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 For further information contact your local Industry Canada office European Community Switzerland Norway Iceland and Liechtens...

Page 39: ...39 THIRD FCC DRAFT CISCO CONFIDENTIAL Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC br1430gsg fm Page 39 Thursday November 20 2008 1 59 PM ...

Page 40: ...40 THIRD FCC DRAFT CISCO CONFIDENTIAL The following standards were applied Radio EN 301 893 EMC EN 301 489 1 EN 301 489 17 Safety EN 60950 1 br1430gsg fm Page 40 Thursday November 20 2008 1 59 PM ...

Page 41: ... bystander is as follows AIR BR1430Axx Series 78 6 inches 200cm AIR BR1430Pxx Series 19 7 inches 50cm AIR BR1430Uxx Series 7 9 inches 20cm Canada This system has been evaluated for RF exposure for Humans in reference to ANSI C 95 1 American National Standards Institute limits The evaluation was based on RSS 102 Rev 2 The minimum separation distance from the antenna to to maintain compliance for a ...

Page 42: ...aration distance from the antenna to a general bystander is as follows AIR BR1430Axx Series 78 6 inches 200cm AIR BR1430Uxx Series 7 9 inches 20cm Declaration of Conformity Statements All the Declaration of Conformity statements related to this product can be found at the following location http www ciscofax com 9 Bridge Specifications Table 9 lists the technical specifications for the 1430 series...

Page 43: ... FCC Part 15 247 15 407 Industry Canada RSS 102 EN 301 893 Europe AS 4268 2 Australia FCC Bulletin OET 65C Maximum power and channel settings Maximum power and the channels allowed in your regulatory domain refer to Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Autonomous Access Points and Bridges This document is available on cisco com Table 9 1430 Series Bridge Specifications continued C...

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