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Chapter 4 Configuring Controller SettingsWireless Device Access
Configuring a Country Code
Configuring a Country Code
Controllers are designed for use in many countries with varying regulatory requirements. You can
configure a country code for the controller to ensure that it complies with your country’s regulations.
Note
Controllers and access points may not operate properly if they are not designed for use in your country
of operation. For example, an access point with part number AIR-AP1030-A-K9 (which is included in
the Americas regulatory domain) cannot be used in Australia. Always be sure to purchase controllers
and access points that match your country’s regulatory domain.
On the controller GUI, click
Wireless
>
Country
, enter the desired country code in the Country Code
field, and click
Save Configuration
.
On the controller CLI, enter
config country
code
to configure the country code. Enter
show country
to
check the configuration.
Note
For an access point to successfully join a controller, the access point’s regulatory domain must match
the country code of the controller.
Note
Controllers running software release 4.0 or earlier do not have the ability to control access points in more
than one regulatory domain.
Note
The controller must be installed by a network administrator or qualified IT professional, and the proper
country code must be selected. Following installation, access to the unit should be password protected
by the installer to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and to ensure proper unit
functionality.
Table 4-1
lists commonly used country codes and the 802.11 bands that they allow. For a complete list
of country codes supported per product, go to
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/wireless/ps5679/ps5861/product_data_sheet0900aecd805
37b6a_ps430_Products_Data_Sheet.html.
Table 4-1
Commonly Used Country Codes
Country Code
Country
802.11 Bands Allowed
US
United States of America
802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a low, medium,
and high bands
USL
US Low
802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a low and
medium bands (used for legacy 802.11a
interface cards that do not support 802.11a
high band)
AU
Australia
802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a
AT
Austria
802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a
BE
Belgium
802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a
CA
Canada
802.11b and 802.11g