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OL-16715-01

Note

To see the Ethernet and Radio LEDs you must open the access
point cover.

The LED meanings are shown in this table.

Cable Bay Area

Top of Unit

Meaning

Ethernet

Radio

Status

Green

DRAM memory test OK

Off

Blinking
green

Blue-green

Initialize Flash file system

Off

Green

Pink

Flash memory test OK

Green

Off

Dark blue

Ethernet test OK

Green

Starting operating system

–

Light green

Normal operation, no
wireless devices associated

–

Blue-green

Normal operation, at least one
wireless device associated

Green

–

Ethernet link is operational

Summary of Contents for Aironet 521

Page 1: ... to the cable and power connections Caution Do not open the access point top cover as you would a hatch or door You could damage the cover by doing so An instruction label is attached to the access point Take time to read the label before you open the access point cover When you become familiar with the opening procedure we recommend that you remove the label and put it in a safe place such as ins...

Page 2: ...2 OL 16715 01 Follow these steps to open the top cover 1 Put the access point on a flat surface and grasp it with both hands as shown in this illustration 231045 Cable access notch and arrow ...

Page 3: ...ireless Express Access Point 2 Gently push the cover away from you until it stops as shown in this illustration 3 Remove the opening instruction label from the top cover Note We recommend that you save the label for reference 231046 ...

Page 4: ... the installation and configuration guide will result in user exposure substantially below the FCC recommended limits Do not hold any component containing a radio such that the antenna is very close to or touching any exposed parts of the body especially the face or eyes while transmitting The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited to the constraints posed by the safety director...

Page 5: ...ody of all persons 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 Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity Warning Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power sou...

Page 6: ... access point is part of the Cisco Mobility Express Solution that brings together the AP521 and the Cisco 526 Wireless Express Mobility Controller hereafter referred to as the WLC526 The Cisco Mobility Express Solution is the wireless component of the Cisco Smart Business Communication System The AP521 is available in two configurations Standalone mode AP521s are directly connected to the wired in...

Page 7: ...install on a windows based PC and that allows you to configure all components of your Cisco Smart Business Communications System The following illustration shows all the components of the Cisco Smart Business Communications System The following illustration shows the AP521 and identifies its features 1 2 201608 Cisco 521 Wireless Express Access Points Catalyst Express 520 Switch Cisco 526 Wireless...

Page 8: ...8 OL 16715 01 1 Power connector 5 Padlock post 2 Ethernet port 6 Mode button 3 Keyhole slot 7 Ethernet and radio LEDs 4 Console port 8 Status LED 121541 6 8 4 5 1 2 3 7 ...

Page 9: ... for installing configuring and monitoring the Cisco Smart Business Communications System You should use the Cisco Smart Business Communications System Setup document to configure all the components of the smart business system Cisco Configuration Assistant Quick Start Guide Contains basic installation and configuration instructions for the Cisco Configuration Assistant CCA Quick Start Guide Cisco...

Page 10: ... Cisco Unified 500 Series Platform hereafter referred to as the UC500 Getting Started Guide for the Catalyst Express 520 Switches Provides basic installation and setup instructions for the Cisco Catalyst Express 520 switch hereafter referred to as the CE520 User Guide for the Catalyst Express 520 Switches Provides advanced configuration information for the CE520 switch Unpacking the Access Point E...

Page 11: ...Cisco representative for support Deploying Standalone Access Points In the standalone architecture you can deploy up to three standalone AP521s and configure them using the CCA These access points can be upgraded later into a controller based architecture This procedure assumes that you are using a UC500 a CE520 and the CCA Refer to the Cisco Smart Business Communications System Setup document Sec...

Page 12: ...Business Communications System Setup document Section 4 Deploy Advanced Wireless and follow the steps listed there Note Before you can deploy controller based AP521s you must first configure the WLC526 See the Quick Start Guide Cisco 526 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller for instructions Mounting the Access Point The AP521 can be mounted as follows On a horizontal or vertical surface On ...

Page 13: ...tal or Vertical Surface Follow these steps to mount the access point on a horizontal or vertical surface Step 1 Use the mounting plate as a template to mark the locations of the two mounting holes labeled with an X and the location of the cable access hole See the illustration below ...

Page 14: ...715 01 1 Keyhole clip 5 T bar hanger clip hole 2 Screw holes A B C 6 Security screw hole 3 Screw hole X 7 Padlock hole 4 Location for cable access hole 1 1 7 6 3 4 3 2 5 2 2 2 B B C C A B C A X X A B C A 121823 ...

Page 15: ...net cable and a power cable if used and pull the cables through the access hole until you have about 1 ft of exposed cables protruding from the cable Note You can insert the Ethernet cable and the power cable if used through the cable access notch in the access point housing Step 5 Position the mounting plate over the wall anchors or the drilled holes Step 6 Insert two 8 x 32 x 1 in pan head screw...

Page 16: ... illustration before beginning the mounting process 1 T rail locking screws 3 T rail width detents 2 Mounting plate screw holes 121758 3 3 1 1 2 2 2 2 CEILING GRID WIDTH 38 24 15 A B C 1 1 2 15 16 9 16 MM INCH CEILING GRID WIDTH 38 24 15 A B C 1 1 2 15 16 9 16 MM INCH ...

Page 17: ...ng screws to prevent the clip from sliding along the rail Step 5 Observe the T rail width detent letter A B or C that corresponds to the T rail width Step 6 Align the corresponding A B or C holes on the mounting plate over the T rail mounting plate holes Step 7 Hold the mounting plate and insert a 6 x 32 x 1 4 in flat head screw into each of the four corresponding A B or C holes and tighten Step 8...

Page 18: ...8 in 1 59 cm ceiling tile You may need to modify a thicker tile to allow room for the access point Caution Only the fiber optic power injector AIR PWRINJ FIB has been tested to UL 2043 operation in a building s environmental air space the AIR PWRINJ3 power injector and the power model are not tested to UL 2043 and should not be placed in a building s environmental air space Caution Cisco does not ...

Page 19: ...g clip s tab into the rectangular hole on the access point mounting bracket Step 2 Place the clip over the T bar box hanger as shown in the following illustration and secure it to the access point mounting bracket with the 1 4 20 fastener supplied with the T bar hanger 1 Suspended ceiling T rail 4 Access point mounting plate 2 T bar box hanger 5 Access point 3 Bracket mounting clip 6 T rail clip 1...

Page 20: ...he access point Step 6 Attach the access point to the access point mounting bracket Step 7 Attach the T rail clips on each end of the T bar box hanger to the ceiling grid T rails Make sure the clips are securely attached to the T rails Step 8 Connect a drop wire to a building structural element and the hole provided in the bracket mounting clip This additional support is required in order to compl...

Page 21: ...steps to mount the access point on a network cable box Step 1 Position the mounting plate over the network cable box and align the two mounting holes labeled X with the network cable box holes Step 2 Hold the mounting plate and insert a 6 x 32 x 1 4 in pan head screw into each of the two X mounting holes and tighten Step 3 Pull the access point cables out of the network box until there is about 1 ...

Page 22: ...ace of your desktop or shelf AttachingtheAccessPointtotheMounting Plate Follow these steps to attach the access point to the mounting plate Step 1 Open the access point cover Step 2 In the cable bay area pull the cables through the access point cable opening Step 3 In the cable bay area line up the visible access point keyhole with the mounting plate keyhole clip located near the security padlock ...

Page 23: ...ess Access Point Step 4 Insert the keyhole clip into the keyhole and maintain a slight pressure to hold the access point in place 1 Access point keyhole 4 Security screw hole 2 Mounting plate 5 Padlock hole 3 Mounting plate clip 121888 1 5 4 2 3 ...

Page 24: ...he locking detent contacts the access point and locks it into place Securing the Access Point There are two ways you can secure your access point Using a security cable Securing the access point to the mounting plate Using a Security Cable You can secure the access point by installing a standard security cable such as the Kensington Notebook MicroSaver model number 64068 into the access point secu...

Page 25: ...Compatible padlocks are Master Lock models 120T or 121T 2 You can use the 8 x 32 x 3 16 in pan head screws provided or a tamper resistant head screw that you provide to attach the access point to the mounting plate using the security screw hole Follow these steps to install the security hasp adapter Step 1 Open the access point cover Step 2 Carefully tilt the security hasp adapter and insert the a...

Page 26: ...ock post hole Step 4 Insert a padlock into the padlock post hole and lock the padlock Step 5 Position the padlock into the access point s padlock area as shown in the following illustration 1 Access point security hasp tab 3 Security hasp adapter 2 Security hasp notch 2 3 1 121780 ...

Page 27: ...Cisco 521 Wireless Express Access Point Step 6 Push down on the padlock to ensure that the padlock is held by the security hasp adapter clips 1 Access point cover open 3 Security padlock 2 Security hasp adapter 121716 2 3 1 ...

Page 28: ...uld have had no trouble getting your access point installed and running 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 Support is available on cisco com Follow this link to go to the Support page http www cisco com cisco web support index html From the support page select the...

Page 29: ...go follow these steps Step 1 Place the end of an opened paper clip into each of the holes on the logo assembly Step 2 Using the paper clips rotate the logo until you reach the desired orientation Detents are provided to help you align the logo for 90 degree rotations Step 3 Remove the paper clips Checking the Access Point LEDs If your AP521 is not working properly check the Status LED on the top p...

Page 30: ... Status Green Green Green DRAM memory test OK Off Blinking green Blue green Initialize Flash file system Off Green Pink Flash memory test OK Green Off Dark blue Ethernet test OK Green Green Green Starting operating system Light green Normal operation no wireless devices associated Blue green Normal operation at least one wireless device associated Green Ethernet link is operational ...

Page 31: ...n progress Off Off Yellow Ethernet link not operational Red Off Yellow Ethernet failure Red Red Red DRAM memory test failure Off Red Blinkingred and blue Flash file failure Off Amber Blinkingred and blue green Environmental variable failure Amber Off Blinkingred and yellow Bad MAC address Red Off Blinkingred and off Ethernet failure during image recovery Cable Bay Area Top of Unit Meaning Ethernet...

Page 32: ...S image file Amber Amber Blinkingred and off Boot failure Blinking amber Transmit or receive Ethernet errors Blinking amber Maximum retries or buffer full occurred on the radio Red Red Amber Software failure Amber General warning insufficient inline power Cable Bay Area Top of Unit Meaning Ethernet Radio Status ...

Page 33: ...ection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment 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 Alternating green red and amber Connection to the controller Note If the access point remains in this mode for more th...

Page 34: ...s product relevant to the European Union and other countries following EU Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE Directive can be found in the Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information for the Cisco 521 Access Point This document is available on Cisco com ...

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