Cisco WAP125 User manual

Quick Start Guide

Cisco WAP125 Wireless-AC/N Dual Band

Desktop Access Point with PoE

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, describe how to deploy

the Cisco WAP125 in your network, and describe how to configure the Cisco WAP125.

For additional information, see www.cisco.com/go/100_wap_resources.

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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)

1Before 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

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

Wi-Fi mobile device with a web browser.)

2Cisco WAP125 Features

Front Panel

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

descriptions 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

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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

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

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.

3Mounting 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 1 Locate the left side panel of the Cisco WAP125, and rotate the stand 90

degrees clockwise or anticlockwise.

STEP 2 Place 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).

•Air Flow—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.

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4Connecting 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 1 Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of a switch, a router, or a PC.

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

the Cisco WAP125.

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

the Cisco WAP125.

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 wirelessly:

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

STEP 2 Use 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.

5Verifying the Hardware Installation

To verify the hardware installation, complete the following tasks:

•Check the cable connections.

•Check the state of the indicator light.

Label

Activity

Description

Power

Off

The WAP125 is out of power.

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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.

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

www.cisco.com/go/smallbizsupport.

6Getting 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 1 Connect 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 2 Locate 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

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

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

STEP 5 Enter the default user name of cisco and password of cisco in the Username

and Password fields.

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

STEP 7 Follow 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.

7Suggested 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 1 Verify that the Cisco WAP125 is powered on and the lights indicate the

appropriate links.

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

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

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

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

WAP125’s IP address. In this example, we pinged 192.0.2.10.

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

Pinging 192.0.2.10 with 32 bytes of data:

Reply from 192.0.2.10: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128

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

Pinging 192.0.2.10 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.

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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.

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.

8Rebooting 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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9Where to Go From Here

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/web/partners/sell/smb

Product Documentation

Cisco WAP125

Administration Guide

www.cisco.com/go/100_wap_resources

Cisco Power Adapters

www.cisco.com/go/wap_accessories

For EU lot 26 related test result, please check this web page: www.cisco.com/go/eu-

lot26-results.

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10 Regulatory Declarations

FCC ID: ……………………………………………………………………………………………….PD5-WAP125

IC: …………………………………………………………………………………………………..3970A-WAP125

FCC Statement

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy

and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one of the following measures:

● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this

equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

This device is restricted for indoor use.

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