Cisco Aironet 2802E User manual

GETTING STARTED GUIDE

Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points

First Published: December 12, 2016

1About this Guide

2About the Access Point

3Safety Instructions

4Unpacking

5AP Views, Ports, and Connectors

6Preparing the AP for Installation

7Installation Overview

8Performing a Pre-Installation Configuration

9Mounting and Grounding the Access Point

10 Powering the Access Point

11 Configuring and Deploying the Access Point

12 Checking the Access Point LEDs

13 Miscellaneous Usage and Configuration Guidelines

15 Related Documentation

16 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information

17 Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request

1 About this Guide

This guide provides instructions on how to install your Cisco Aironet 2800I and 2800E series access

points and provides links to resources which can help you configure the access point. This guide

provides mounting instructions and limited troubleshooting procedures.

The 2800 series access point is referred to as access point or AP in this document.

2 About the Access Point

The Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Wi-Fi access points provide 802.11ac Wave 2 with Multi User MIMO

(MU MIMO). This AP series offers integrated and external antenna options, with a dedicated 5 GHz

radio and a flexible radio that can be configured as a 2.4 GHz radio (default) or as an additional

5 GHz radio. This access point supports a greater overall High Density Experience (HDX) which

provides mission-critical wireless to meet your performance needs. The access points support full

interoperability with leading 802.11ac clients, and support a mixed deployment with other access

points and controllers.

A full listing of the access point's features and specifications are provided in the Cisco Aironet 2800

Series Access Point Data Sheet, at the following URL:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/aironet-2800-series-access-points/datashee

t-c78-736497.html

Access Point Features

The 2800 series access point is a wireless controller-based product and supports:

•Integrated antennas on the 2802I access point model (AIR-AP2802I-x-K9)

•External antennas on the 2802E access point models (AIR-AP2802E-x-K9)

Note The ‘x’ in the model numbers represents the regulatory domain. For information on

supported regulatory domains, see the“AP Model Numbers and Regulatory Domains”

section on page 4.

•Flexible Radio Assignment, allowing for either manual configuration or for the APs to intelligently

determine the operating role of the integrated radios based on the available RF environment. The

AP can operate in the following modes:

–

2.4 GHz and 5 GHz role, where one radio serves clients in 2.4 GHz mode, while the other

serves clients in 5 GHz mode.

–

Dual 5 GHz radio role, with both radios operating in the 5 GHz band, actively serving client

devices to maximize the benefits of 802.11ac Wave 2 and to increase client device capacity.

–

Wireless Security Monitoring and 5 GHz role, where one radio serves 5 GHz clients, while the

other radio scans both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz for wIPS attackers, CleanAir interferers, and

rogue devices.

•Multiuser Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MU-MIMO) technology with 3 spatial streams.

•Cross-AP Noise Reduction, a Cisco innovation that enables APs to intelligently collaborate in real

time about RF conditions so that users connect with optimized signal quality and performance.

•Optimized AP Roaming for ensuring that client devices associate with the AP in their coverage

range that offers the fastest data rate available.

•Cisco ClientLink 4.0 technology for improved downlink performance to all mobile devices,

including one-, two-, and three-spatial-stream devices up to 802.11ac Wave 1 and Wave 2. The

technology also improves battery life on mobile devices.

•Cisco CleanAir technology enhanced with 160MHz channel support. CleanAir delivers proactive,

high-speed spectrum intelligence across 20-, 40-, and 80-, and 160-MHz-wide channels to combat

performance problems arising from wireless interference.

•MIMO equalization capabilities, which optimize uplink performance and reliability by reducing

the impact of signal fade.

The AP supports the following operating modes:

•Centralized

•Sniffer

•FlexConnect

•Monitor Mode

•Service Provider Option 60 (DHCP Option 60)

AP Model Numbers and Regulatory Domains

AP Type Model Number Details

Access Point for indoor

environments, with internal

antennas

AIR-AP2802I-x-K9 Dual-band, controller-based

802.11a/g/n/ac

Access Point for indoor

environments, with external

antennas

AIR-AP2802E-x-K9

You need to verify whether the AP model you have is approved for use in your country. To verify

approval and to identify the regulatory domain that corresponds to a particular country, visit

http://www.cisco.com/go/aironet/compliance. Not all regulatory domains have been approved. As and

when they are approved, this compliance list will be updated.

Antennas and Radios

The 2800 series access point contains a dedicated 5 GHz radio and a flexible radio that can be

configured as a 2.4 GHz radio (default) or as an additional 5 GHz radio. The 2800 series access point

configurations are:

•AIR-AP2802I-x-K9—One 2.4 GHz/5 GHz flexible radio and one 5 GHz radio.

•AIR-AP2802E-x-K9—One 2.4 GHz/5 GHz flexible radio and one 5 GHz radio. The are 4

dual-band dipole and a Smart antenna connector.

Internal Antennas

The 2802I has 12 cross polarized internal antennas.

External Antennas

The 2802E model is configured with up to four external dual-band dipole antennas, and two 2.4 GHz/

5 GHz dual-band radios. The radio and antennas support frequency bands 2400–2500 MHz and

5180–5865 MHz through a common dual-band RF interface. Features of the external dual-band

dipole antennas are:

•Four RTNC antenna connectors on the top of the access point

•Four TX/RX antennas

•Smart Antenna connector for connecting an external antenna

Supported External Antennas

Cisco also provides the following external antenna accessories:

•5 ft Low Loss RF cable with RP-TNC and N-type Connectors (AIR-CAB005LL-R-N/=). You will

need four of these.

•2 ft Smart Antenna Connector to RP-TNC Connectors (AIR-CAB002-DART-R=).

Part Number Description Gain

AIR-ANT2524DB-R/= Dipole Antenna, Black, with RP-TNC connectors. 2 dBi (2.4 GHz)

4 dBi (5 GHz)

AIR-ANT2524DG-R/= Dipole Antenna, Gray, with RP-TNC connectors. 2 dBi (2.4 GHz)

4 dBi (5 GHz)

AIR-ANT2524DW-R/= Dipole Antenna, White, with RP-TNC connectors. 2 dBi (2.4 GHz)

4 dBi (5 GHz)

AIR-ANT2535SDW-R Low Profile Antenna, White, with RP-TNC

connectors.

3 dBi (2.4 GHz)

5 dBi (5 GHz)

AIR-ANT2566P4W-R= Directional Antenna, 4-port, with RP-TNC

connectors.

6 dBi (2.4 GHz)

6 dBi (5 GHz)

AIR-ANT2524V4C-R= Ceiling Mount Omni Antenna, 4-port, with

RP-TNC connectors.

2 dBi (2.4 GHz)

4 dBi (5 GHz)

AIR-ANT2544V4M-R= Wall Mount Omni Antenna, 4-port, with RP-TNC

connectors.

4 dBi (2.4 GHz)

4 dBi (5 GHz)

AIR-ANT2566D4M-R= 60 Degree Patch Antenna, 4-port, with RP-TNC

connectors.1

1. For the USA, the UNII-1 channels can be used only indoors.

6 dBi (2.4 GHz)

6 dBi (5 GHz)

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 you connect the system to its 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

In order to comply with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas should be

located at a minimum of 12 inches (30 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 connections as defined by Environment A of the

IEEE 802.af Standard.

Note The access point is suitable for use in environmental air space 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, C22.1. You should not install the power supply or power

injector in air handling spaces.

Note Use only with listed ITE equipment.

4 Unpacking

To unpack the access point, follow these steps:

Step 1 Unpack and remove the access point and the accessory kit 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 (selected when you ordered the access point)

–

Adjustable ceiling-rail clip (selected when you ordered the access point)

5 AP Views, Ports, and Connectors

Figure 1 Face of the 2802I Model

1Status LED 2Location of the ports and connectors on

the head of the AP.

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Figure 2 Face of the 2802E Model

The ports and connections on the bottom of the access point are shown in Figure 3.

1Dual-band antenna connector A 5Status LED

2Dual-band antenna connector B 6Location of the ports and connectors on the

head of the AP

3Dual-band antenna connector C 7Location of the Smart antenna connector

port on the right side of the AP

4Dual-band antenna connector D

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