Cisco Aironet 2600 Series Getting Started Manual Download

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Cisco Aironet 2600 Series Access Points

January, 2013
P/N: 78-20842-01

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

Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless Network

Troubleshooting

Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information

Configuring DHCP Option 43 and DHCP Option 60

Access Point Specifications

Summary of Contents for Aironet 2600 Series

Page 1: ...fety 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 Configuring DHCP Option 43 and DHCP Option 60 13 Access Point Specifications ...

Page 2: ...ations and supports Simultaneous single band or dual band 2 4 GHz 5 GHz radios Integrated antennas on 2602I access point models AIR CAP2602I x K9 External antennas for rugged 2602E access point models AIR CAP2602E x K9 Note The x in the model numbers represents the regulatory domain Refer to Regulatory Domains section on page 6 for a list of supported regulatory domains The features of the 2600 se...

Page 3: ...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 You are in a situation that ...

Page 4: ...7 9 inches 20 cm or more from the body of all persons Statement 332 Caution The fasteners you use to mount an access point on a ceiling must be capable of maintaining a minimum pullout force of 20 lbs 9 kg and must use all 4 indented holes on the mounting bracket Caution This product and all interconnected equipment must be installed indoors within the same building including the associated LAN co...

Page 5: ...roller based mode AIR CAP2602 models or standalone mode AIR SAP2602 models The 2600 series access point configurations are AIR CAP2602E x K9 and AIR SAP2602E x K9 two 2 4 GHz 5 GHz dual band radios with up to 4 external dual band dipole antennas AIR CAP2602I x K9 and AIR SAP2602I x K9 two 2 4 GHz 5 GHz dual band radios with integrated dual band inverted F antennas For information on the regulatory...

Page 6: ...oints Peak gain is approximately 4 dBi in the 2 4 GHz band and approximately 4 dBi in the 5 GHz band Regulatory Domains The 2600 series supports the following regulatory domains shown as x in the model numbers A C E I K N Q R S T Z Countries Supported Click this URL to browse to a list of countries and regulatory domains supported by the 2600 www cisco com go aironet compliance Antenna Part Number...

Page 7: ... access points have integrated antennas and do not have external connectors on the top of the unit however they do have the LED indicator on top of the unit as shown in Figure 2 Figure 1 Access Point Ports and Connections top 1 Antenna connector A 3 Antenna connector C 2 Antenna connector B 4 Antenna connector D A D U AL BAND B D U AL BAND C D U AL BAND D D U AL BAND 1 4 2 3 333572 ...

Page 8: ...re 2 Access Point LED Indicator top The ports and connections on the bottom of the access point are shown in Figure 3 Figure 3 Access Point Ports and Connections bottom 1 LED indicator 1 272377 2 3 4 1 5 6 6 ...

Page 9: ... CAPWAP and LWAPP software on the controllers The functionality provided by the controller does not change except for customers who have Layer 2 deployments which CAPWAP does not support In a CAPWAP environment a wireless access point discovers a controller by using CAPWAP discovery mechanisms and then sends it a CAPWAP join request The controller sends the access point a CAPWAP join response allo...

Page 10: ...html Locally stored controller IP address discovery If the access point was previously joined to a controller the IP addresses of the primary secondary and tertiary controllers are stored in the access point s non volatile memory This process of storing controller IP addresses on an access point for later deployment is called priming the access point For more information about priming see the Perf...

Page 11: ...nformation Access point power options power supplied by the recommended external power supply Cisco AIR PWR B a DC power supply PoE from a network device or a PoE power injector hub usually located in a wiring closet Note Access points mounted in a building s environmental airspace must be powered using PoE to comply with safety regulations Cisco recommends that you make a site map showing access ...

Page 12: ...ocedure If your network controller is properly configured you can install your access point in its final location and connect it to the network from there See the Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless Network section on page 15 for details Pre Installation Configuration Setup The pre installation configuration setup is shown in Figure 4 Figure 4 Pre Installation Configuration Setup To perform...

Page 13: ...ntroller This can be accomplished using DHCP DNS or IP subnet broadcast This guide describes the DHCP method to convey the controller IP address For other methods refer to the product documentation See also the Using DHCP Option 43 section on page 16 for more information Step 2 Apply power to the access point a The access point is 802 3af 15 4 W compliant and can be powered by any of the following...

Page 14: ...Configure the access point if required Use the controller CLI controller GUI or Cisco WCS to customize the access point specific 802 11n network settings Step 4 If the pre installation configuration is successful the Status LED is green indicating normal operation Disconnect the access point and mount it at the location at which you intend to deploy it on the wireless network Step 5 If your access...

Page 15: ...ff When the access point has joined a controller the LED is green if no clients are associated or blue if one or more clients are associated b If the LED is not on the access point is most likely not receiving power c If the LED blinks sequentially for more than 5 minutes the access point is unable to find its primary secondary and tertiary Cisco wireless LAN controller Check the connection betwee...

Page 16: ...nt joins it CAPWAP does not support Layer 2 The access point must get an IP address and discover the controller using Layer 3 DHCP DNS or IP subnet broadcast The access point console port is enabled for monitoring and debug purposes All configuration commands are disabled when the access point is connected to a controller Using DHCP Option 43 You can use DHCP Option 43 to provide a list of control...

Page 17: ...ader status sequence Blinking green DRAM memory test in progress 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 Green Normal operating condition but no wireless client associated Blue Normal operating condition at least one wireless client asso...

Page 18: ...r warnings Blinking blue Configuration recovery in progress MODE button pushed for 2 to 3 seconds Red Ethernet failure or image recovery MODE button pushed for 20 to 30 seconds Blinking green Image recovery in progress MODE button released Boot loader errors Red DRAM memory test failure Blinking red and blue FLASH file system failure Blinking red and off Environment variable failure Bad MAC addres...

Page 19: ...of access points supported by the platform for the 2600 series controllers and the Controller Network Module within the Cisco 28 37 38xx Series Integrated Services Routers When the controller is maintaining join related information for the maximum number of access points it does not collect information for any more access points An access point sends all syslog messages to IP address 255 255 255 2...

Page 20: ...persistent storage and the new address is stored in its place The access point also starts sending all syslog messages to the new IP address provided the access point can reach the syslog server IP address 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 fo...

Page 21: ...and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate ...

Page 22: ... Satellite System MSS operations 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 Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual ...

Page 23: ...remises radio stations and unlicensed specified low power radio stations used in factory production lines 1 Before using this equipment make sure that no premises radio stations or specified low power radio stations of RF ID are used in the vicinity 2 If this equipment causes RF interference to a premises radio station of RF ID promptly change the frequency or stop using the device contact the num...

Page 24: ...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 Industry Canada Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numerique de la class...

Page 25: ...stem according to the Canadian regulations For further information contact your local Industry Canada office This device has been designed to operate with antennas having a maximum gain of 6 dBi Antennas having a gain greater than 6 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type a...

Page 26: ...26 Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC Medical Directive 93 42 EEC ...

Page 27: ...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: ...tute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE C 95 1 99 International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection ICNIRP 98 Ministry of Health Canada Safety Code 6 Limits on Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Fields in the range from 3kHz to 300 GHz Australia Radiation Protection Standard To ensure compliance with various national and international Electromagnetic Field EMF standards the sys...

Page 29: ...s are based on IEEE ANSI C 95 1 92 and include a substantial safety margin designed to ensure the safety of all persons regardless of age and health 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 ...

Page 30: ... can easily do so by reorienting antennas away from the user placing the antennas at a greater separation distance than recommended or lowering the transmitter power output 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 wit...

Page 31: ...his URL www wow com com 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: ...l interference is caused to aviation safety and authorized radio station and if interference is caused the user must stop operating the device immediately and can t re operate it until the harmful interference is clear The authorized radio station means a radio communication service operating in accordance with the Communication Act The operation of the low power radio frequency devices is subject...

Page 33: ...rmation Infrastructure 4 7 5 Within the 5 25 5 35 GHz band U NII devices will be restricted to indoor operations to reduce any potential for harmful interference to co channel MSS operations 4 7 6 The U NII devices shall accept any interference from legal communications and shall not interfere the legal communications If interference is caused the user must stop operating the device immediately an...

Page 34: ...erando 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 This equipment may not cause harmful interference to systems operating on a primary basis Declaration of Conformity Statements All the Declaration of Conformity statements related to this product can be f...

Page 35: ...co AP c2600 Note If your access point was ordered with the Service Provider Option AIR OPT60 DHCP selected in the ordering tool the VCI string for the access point contains ServiceProvider For example a 2600 with this option will return this VCI string Cisco AP c2600 ServiceProvider The format of the TLV block is listed below Type 0xf1 decimal 241 Length Number of controller IP addresses 4 Value L...

Page 36: ...re two controllers with management interface IP addresses 10 126 126 2 and 10 127 127 2 The type is f1 hex The length is 2 4 8 08 hex The IP addresses translate to 0a7e7e02 and 0a7f7f02 Assembling the string then yields f1080a7e7e020a7f7f02 The resulting Cisco IOS command added to the DHCP scope is option 43 hex f1080a7e7e020a7f7f02 13 Access Point Specifications Table 2 lists the technical specif...

Page 37: ... series access point complies with UL 2043 for products installed in a building s environmental air handling spaces such as above suspended ceilings Safety UL 60950 1 CAN CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 IEC 60950 1 with all national deviations EN 60950 1 UL 2043 EMI and Susceptibility FCC Part 15 107 and 15 109 Class B ICES 003 Class B Canada EN 301 489 EN 55022 Class B EN 55024 VCCI Class B Radio FCC Part 1...

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