Cisco WAP125 User manual

Quick Start Guide

Cisco WAP125 Wireless-AC/N Dual Band

Desktop Access Point with PoE

2 Cisco WAP125 Quick Start Guide

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Cisco WAP125 Wireless-AC/N Dual Band

Desktop Access Point with PoE. The Cisco WAP125 is an indoor

concurrent dual-band radio 802.11ac and 802.11n access point with

Power over Ethernet (PoE). -PoE Supplied by UL Listed I.T.E.

NOTE The unit should be connected to PoE networks only, without routing to

the outside plant.

This guide provides the general layout of the Cisco WAP125, describes

how to deploy the Cisco WAP125 in your network, and also details how to

configure the Cisco WAP125. For additional information, see

www.cisco.com/go/100_wap_resources.

Package Contents

•Wireless Access Point

•Power Adapter

•This Quick Start Guide

•Ethernet Cable

•Technical Support Contact

•Pointer Card China RoHS

•EU Directives 1999/5/EC Compliance Information (for EU SKU only)

Before You Begin

Before you begin the installation, make sure that you have the following

equipment and services:

•A computer with one of the following browser support:

– Internet Explorer 9.0 or later

– A recent version of either Chrome, Firefox or Safari

•Tools for installing the hardware

•FindIT tool for locating the access point

•One or more Ethernet network switches with PoE is a plus

•Mobile devices (iPhone, Android, etc.) via wireless setup SSID.

(Configure via Wi-Fi mobile device with a web browser.)

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Cisco WAP125 Features

Front Panel

The front panel of the Cisco WAP125 consists of one system LED. For full

description of the colors of the lights and their indications, see Verifying

the Hardware Installation.

Back Panel

RESET—See Rebooting the Cisco WAP125 or Resetting to Factory

Defaults for information on the RESET button.

LAN (PoE)—The RJ-45 Ethernet port is used to power the Cisco WAP125

using PoE. It is an auto-sensing, Gigabit Ethernet (802.3) port used to

connect the Cisco WAP125 to network devices, such as computers,

routers, or switches. We strongly recommend that you use a Category

5e or better cable for Gigabit connectivity.

POWER—The POWER button is used to turn the power on and off. It is not

applicable when using PoE.

12V DC—The 12V DC jack is used to connect the supplied power adapter

to the Cisco WAP125 if you are not using PoE.

Kensington Lock Slot—The Kensington lock slot is used to attach a cable

and lock to the Cisco WAP125.

Default Settings

If you are using a Cisco RV Series router, the default range for the DHCP

assigned address is from 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.254. Any device

connecting to the same LAN will be assigned an IP address in this range.

Parameter Default Value

Username cisco

Password cisco

LAN IP Address DHCP address assigned by server

Fallback LAN IP 192.168.1.245

Subnetwork Mask 255.255.255.0

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Mounting the Cisco WAP125

You can place the Cisco WAP125 horizontally on a surface so that it sits on

its four rubber feet, or place it vertically on a desktop by using the stand on

its left side.

To place the Cisco WAP125 vertically on a desktop, follow these steps:

STEP 1Locate the left side panel of the Cisco WAP125, and rotate the stand

90 degrees clockwise or anticlockwise.

STEP 2Place the stand upward so that the Cisco WAP125 stands on a flat

desktop.

Placement Tips

• Ambient Temperature—To prevent the Cisco WAP125 from

overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds an ambient

temperature of 104°F (40°C).

•AirFlow—Be sure there is adequate air flow around the device.

• Mechanical Loading—The Cisco WAP125 should be level, stable, and

secure to prevent it from sliding or shifting out of position.

Connecting the Cisco WAP125

You can perform the initial configuration using either a wired or wireless

connection. The default configuration of the Cisco WAP125 has the Wi-Fi

radio turned on.

To connect the Cisco WAP125 to the wired network:

STEP 1Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of a switch, a router,

or a PC.

STEP 2Connect the other end of the network Ethernet cable to the

Ethernet port of the Cisco WAP125.

STEP 3If PoE is not provided, plug in the supplied power adapter to

provide power to the Cisco WAP125.

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NOTE The system provides a one-time-only access to configure the

access point using a wireless connection.

This wireless default configuration will not allow traffic between WiFi and

Ethernet; users will need to go through the setup wizard to resume the

traffic between WiFi and Ethernet.

To connect the Cisco WAP125 to the network on a wireless mode:

STEP 1Use wireless clients to locate the WAP125’s SSID (CiscoSB-Setup).

STEP 2Use the ‘cisco123’ passkey to access the access point.

After installation, all lights should be active. Refer to Verifying the

Hardware Installation for details about the different lights on the Cisco

WAP125.

Verifying the Hardware Installation

To verify the hardware installation, complete the following tasks:

•Check the cable connections.

•Check the state of the indicator light.

NOTE If you need help resolving a problem, visit the Cisco Support

Community at www.cisco.com/go/smallbizsupport.

Label Activity Description

Power Off The WAP125 is out of power.

Solid Green The Cisco WAP125 is normal; no wireless

client connected.

Solid Blue The Cisco WAP125 is normal; at least one

wireless client connected.

Solid Red The Cisco WAP125 fails to boot with both

firmware images.

Flashing Green The Cisco WAP125 is booting.

Flashing Blue Firmware upgrade is in progress.

Ethernet:

Left-Green

Off No Ethernet link.

Solid Green Ethernet link is active.

Flashing Green Transmitting or receiving data.

Ethernet:

Right-Green

Off Fast Ethernet link is active.

Solid Green Gigabit Ethernet link is active.

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Getting Started with the Configuration

To configure the Cisco WAP125, follow these steps to access the

web-based Configuration Utility and then the Setup Wizard from your

computer:

STEP 1Connect the Cisco WAP125 to the same network (IP subnet) as your

computer. The factory default IP address configuration of the Cisco

WAP125 is DHCP. Make sure that your DHCP server is running and

can be reached.

See Incorrect IP Address for troubleshooting information, or if you

do not have a DHCP server.

STEP 2Locate the IP address of the Cisco WAP125.

a. The Cisco WAP125 can be accessed and managed by Cisco

network tools and services including the Cisco FindIT Network

Discovery Utility that enables you to automatically discover all

supported Cisco devices in the same local network segment

as your computer. You can get a snapshot view of each device

or launch the product configuration utility to view and configure

the settings. For more information, see www.cisco.com/go/

findit.

b. The Cisco WAP125 is Bonjour-enabled and automatically

broadcasts its services and listens for services being

advertised by other Bonjour-enabled devices. If you have a

Bonjour-enabled browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer

with a Bonjour plug-in, or the Apple Mac Safari browser, you

can find the Cisco WAP125 on your local network without

knowing its IP address.

You can download the complete Bonjour for Microsoft Internet

Explorer browser from Apple’s website by visiting:

http://www.apple.com/bonjour/

c. Locate the IP address assigned by your DHCP server by

accessing your router or DHCP server. See your DHCP server

instructions for more information.

STEP 3Launch a web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer.

STEP 4In the address bar, enter the default DHCP address and press the

Enter key.

STEP 5Enter the default user name: cisco and password: cisco in the

Username and Password fields.

STEP 6Click Log In. The Wireless Access Point Setup Wizard appears.

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STEP 7Follow the Setup Wizard instructions to finish the WAP device

installation.

We strongly recommend that you use the Setup Wizard for the first

installation. For more advanced configurations, see the

Administration Guide. A link to the Administration Guide is found in

Where to Go from Here.

Congratulations, you can now start using your Cisco WAP125.

Suggested Next Steps

In case of an error while installing, try the troubleshooting procedures

described in this section.

Troubleshooting

If you cannot display the configuration utility, you can test the ability of the

computer to communicate with the Cisco WAP125 by using ping. To use

ping on a computer running Windows:

STEP 1Verify that the Cisco WAP125 is powered on and the lights indicate

the appropriate links.

STEP 2Locate the Cisco WAP125’s IP address. While there are different

ways to locate the IP address, this procedure uses Cisco FindIT.

a. If you have previously downloaded Cisco FindIT, open Internet

Explorer and launch Cisco FindIT. For more information on

downloading Cisco FindIT, see www.cisco.com/go/findit.

b. In the Cisco FindIT display, place your mouse over the Cisco

WAP125’s name. The Cisco WAP125’s IP address is displayed

along with other device information.

STEP 3Open a command window by choosing Start > Run and enter

cmd.

STEP 4At the command window prompt, enter ping and the Cisco

WAP125’s IP address. In this example, we pinged 192.168.1.245.

If successful, you should get a reply similar to the following:

Pinging 192.168.1.245 with 32 bytes of data:

Reply from 192.168.1.245: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128

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If it fails, you should get a reply similar to the following:

Pinging 192.168.1.245 with 32 bytes of data:

Request timed out.

Possible Cause of Installation Failure

No Power

Power up the switch and your computer if they are turned off.

Make sure that your PoE switch is powered on and the lights indicate that

you have a link. See Verifying the Hardware Installation.

Verify that the devices on your network are not plugged into a switchable

outlet.

Bad Ethernet Connection

Check the state of the indicator lights. See Verifying the Hardware

Installation.

Check the Ethernet cable to ensure that it is firmly connected to your

devices. Devices connected by the Ethernet cable can include the WAP

devices, and routers, any switches, and your computer.

Verify that the connected switch has auto-negotiation enabled. The Cisco

WAP125 and the switch need the same negotiation parameters set.

Bad Image

After a new firmware installation, if the POWER light is solid red, which

indicates that the device fails to boot with both firmware images, contact

system support; see Where to Go from Here.

Incorrect IP Address

The most likely cause of connectivity failure is an incorrect IP address. The

Web browser may be pointing to the wrong IP address, or your computer

may be configured with an IP address that is not in the same subnet as the

Cisco WAP125.

Because the factory default IP address configuration is DHCP, make sure

that your DHCP server is running and can be reached. You may need to

disconnect and reconnect the devices for them to discover their new IP

addresses from the DHCP server. You can then query the DHCP server for

the new IP address. See Step 2 of Getting Started with the

Configuration for more information on how to find the DHCP address.

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If the Cisco WAP125 does not receive a DHCP response (there is no DHCP

server on your network) after 60 seconds, the Cisco WAP125 will fallback

to the following default static IP address: 192.168.1.245 and a default mask

of 255.255.255.0. To reach that IP address, be sure that your computer is

on the 192.168.1.xxx network.

Rebooting the Cisco WAP125 or Resetting

to Factory Defaults

To reboot your Cisco WAP125:

•If the Cisco WAP125 uses a power adapter, with the power on, use the

POWER button to reboot the device. The POWER button only functions

when the Cisco WAP125 uses a power adapter.

•If the power supply is PoE, unplug your Ethernet connection for three

seconds and plug it back in.

•With the power on, press the RESET button with an opened paper clip

for less than 10 seconds, or until the lights go off.

– When all the lights go off, release the RESET button.

– Release the RESET button as soon as the lights go off, or you will

restore the Cisco WAP125 to factory default settings and lose your

configurations.

To reset the Cisco WAP125 to factory default settings:

•With the power on, press and hold the RESET button with an opened

paper clip for more than 10 seconds.

– All of the lights will go off.

– Release the RESET button when the power light turns on.

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Where to Go from Here

For EU lot 26 related test result, please check this web page:

www.cisco.com/go/eu-lot26-results.

Support

Cisco Support

Community

www.cisco.com/go/smallbizsupport

Cisco Support and

Resources

www.cisco.com/go/smallbizhelp

Phone Support Contacts www.cisco.com/en/US/support/

tsd_cisco_small_business

_support_center_contacts.html

Cisco Firmware

Downloads

www.cisco.com/go/smallbizfirmware

Select a link to download firmware for Cisco

products. No login is required.

Cisco Open Source

Requests

www.cisco.com/go/

smallbiz_opensource_request

Cisco Partner Central

(Partner Login Required)

www.cisco.com/c/en/us/partners

Product Documentation

Cisco WAP125

Administration Guide

www.cisco.com/go/100_wap_resources

Cisco Power Adapters www.cisco.com/go/wap_accessories

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