Cisco Aironet 1800i User manual

GETTING STARTED GUIDE

Cisco Aironet 1800i Access Point

1About this Guide

2About the Access Point

3Safety Instructions

4Unpacking the AP

5Ports and Connectors on the AP

6Preparing the AP for Installation

7Installation Overview

8Performing a Pre-Installation Configuration

9Mounting and Powering the Access Point

10 Configuring and Deploying the Access Point

11 Checking the Access Point LED

12 Miscellaneous Usage and Configuration Guidelines

13 Related Documentation

14 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information

1 About this Guide

This guide provides instructions on how to install and configure your Cisco Aironet 1800i access

point. This guide also provides mounting instructions and limited troubleshooting procedures.

The Cisco Aironet 1800i access point is referred to as the access point, or abbreviated as AP in this

document.

2 About the Access Point

The Cisco Aironet 1800i access point is an 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Wave 2) access point, with internal

antennas only. The access point can be mounted on a wall and supports 2x2:2 SS MU-MIMO

applications.

Access Point Model Numbers and Regulatory Domains

The Cisco Aironet 1800i access point model has the model number format AIR-AP1800I-x-K9, where

the ‘x’ placeholder represents the regulatory domain. The ‘x’ can be any one of the supported

regulatory domains as listed at:

http://www.cisco.com/go/aironet/compliance

Access Point Features

A full listing of the access point's features and specification are provided in the Cisco Aironet 1800i

Access Point Data Sheet at the following URL:

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/wireless/aironet-1800i-access-point/model.html

The features of the 1800i access points are as follows:

•Supported mode(s) of operation at release:

–

Unified (or Local)

•Two omnidirectional integrated 2.4 GHz dual-band antennas and 5 GHz single band antennas.

Peak antenna gain is approximately 3 dBi and 5 dBi in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands respectively.

•Radio features supported are:

–

2.4 GHz and 5 GHz concurrent radios

–

2 GHz radio with 2TX x 2RX and two spatial streams SU-MIMO

–

5 GHz radio with 2TX x 2RX 802.11ac Wave 2 capable with two spatial streams SU-MIMO

and MU-MIMO

–

802.11ac based Explicit Transmit Beamforming

–

Quality of Service (QoS)

–

Radio Resource Management (RRM)

–

Rogue Detection

–

BandSelect

•The AP supports the following external interfaces:

–

One 10/100/1000 BASE-T (Ethernet) Uplink Interface with inline power capability,

Auto-MDIX (automatically support either straight through or crossover cables), and

802.3af/at PoE-In.

–

UART console port connection using the custom UART–RJ45 console cable adapter,

AIR-CONSADPT=. This adapter is available from Cisco.

•Reset button. For information on how to use the Reset button, see “Using the Reset Button”

section on page 21.

•One multi-color LED status indicator. See the “Checking the Access Point LED” section on

page 19 for information on the colors of the LED status indicator.

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 could cause bodily injury.

Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical

circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the

statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the

translated safety warnings that accompanied this device.

Statement 1071

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Warning

Read the installation instructions before using, installing or connecting the system to the

power source.

Statement 1004

Warning

Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.

Statement 1074

Warning

This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent)

protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than:

20A.

Statement 1005

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

Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and

regulations.

Statement 1040

Caution This product and all interconnected equipment must be installed indoors within the same

building, including the associated LAN connections as defined by Environment A of the

IEEE 802.3af/at Standard.

Note This equipment is suitable for use in environment air spaces (plenums) in accordance with

Section 300.22 (C) of the National Electrical Code, and Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100

of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, CSA C22.2. External power supply, power adapter

and/or power injector, if provided, are not suitable installation in air spaces.

Note Use only with listed Information Technology Equipment (ITE) equipment. For more

information on ITE equipment, refer to article 645 of the latest National Electrical Code

(NEC).

4 Unpacking the AP

To unpack the access point, follow these steps:

Step 1 Unpack and remove the access point and the mounting accessories, from the shipping box.

Step 2 Return any packing material to the shipping container and save it for future use.

Step 3 Verify that you have received the items listed below. If any item is missing or damaged, contact

your Cisco representative or reseller for instructions.

–

The access point.

–

Mounting bracket AIR-AP-BRACKET-NS.

5 Ports and Connectors on the AP

Figure 1 Access Point Status LED and Ports Location

1Reset button, on the right side of the AP.

For information on how to use the Reset button, see “Using the Reset Button” section on

page 21.

Status LED.

For more information, see the “Access Point Status LED” section on page 19

3Kensington security lock slot, on the right side of the AP.

4USB port and the PoE port (Gigabit Ethernet uplink port), on the base of the AP.

Figure 2 Power-over-Ethernet and USB Ports on the Base

Figure 3 Reset Button and Kensington Security Lock on the Right Side

10/100/1000 BASE-T (Ethernet) Uplink

Interface with inline power capability,

Auto-MDIX (automatically support either

straight through or crossover cables), and

802.3af/at PoE-In 2

USB port for powering the AP, using 5V, 1.5A

power.

Power the AP using the USB port only when

PoE power is not available.

Reset button, on the right side of the AP.

For information on how to use the Reset

button, see “Using the Reset Button” section

on page 21.2

Kensington security lock slot

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6 Preparing the AP for Installation

Before you mount and deploy your access point, we recommend that you perform a site survey (or use

the site planning tool) to determine the best location to install your access point.

You should have the following information about your wireless network available:

•Access point locations.

•Access point mounting options: vertically oriented, on a wall or a desk.

•Powered by 802.3af or 802.3at, through PoE from a network device or a PoE power injector or

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 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.

7 Installation Overview

During installation, gently adjust the module and radio unit such that the internal connectors are

aligned and centered. Now, gently snap them into place.

Caution To assemble the module and radio unit, do not use excessive force. This will prevent

irreversible physical connector damage.

Installing the access point involves these operations:

Step 1 Performing a Pre-Installation Configuration, page 10 (optional)

Step 2 Mounting and Powering the Access Point, page 13

Step 3 Configuring and Deploying the Access Point, page 16

8 Performing a Pre-Installation Configuration

The following procedures ensure that your access point installation and initial operation go as

expected. This procedure is optional.

Note Performing a pre-installation configuration is an optional procedure. 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 18 for details.

The pre-installation configuration setup is illustrated in Figure 4.

Figure 4 Pre-Installation Configuration Setup

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