Cisco Aironet 350 Series User manual

Quick Start Guide
Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge
1Take out What You Need
2Connect and Power Up the Bridge
3Associate an IP Address With the Bridge
4Configure the Bridge

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1Take out What You Need
If any items are missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative or reseller for support.
Additonal Requirements
•An appropriate antenna for your application, a low-loss antenna cable, and a lightning arrestor
(if the antenna will be located outdoors)
•A computer that is connected to the same Ethernet network as the bridge
•A straight-through Category 5 Ethernet cable for connecting the bridge to the network
•The MAC address from the label on the bottom of the bridge (example: 00409625854c)
•The following information from your network system administrator:
– If the bridge will not be receiving an IP address from a DHCP server, a unique IP address for
the bridge
– The case-sensitive service set identifier (SSID) for your radio network (The SSID is a unique
identifier that bridges and client devices use to associate to other bridges.)
– If your bridge is not on the same subnet as your PC, a default gateway address and subnet
mask
•A second bridge unit if you are trying to connect two LAN segments together
Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge
Cisco Aironet power injector with universal
power supply, power cord, and Ethernet
cable. (optional, see the “Connect and Power
Up the Bridge” section on page 3)
Cisco Aironet Series Wireless Access Points
and Bridges CD with documentation, online
help files, and utilities
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2Connect and Power Up the Bridge
Note Because of differences in component configuration and physical environment, every
network application is a unique installation. Therefore, before you install the bridge or other
wireless network devices, do a site survey to determine the optimum placement of these
devices to maximize range, coverage, and network performance.
Installing the Antenna
Note If you plan touse a directional antenna, we recommend thatyou perform acarrier test
followed by an antenna alignment test to ensure optimum antenna performance. The test
procedures are described in the Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation
Guide.
Step 1 If the antenna will be outdoors, attach a lightning arrestor to the bridge’s right antenna
connector. Refer to the mounting instructions for the lightning arrestor.
Note The lightning arrestor provides surge protection to the bridge in the event of
a nearby lightning strike and is highly recommended for outdoor use.
Step 2 Connect one end of a low-loss antenna cable to the lightning arrestor (if the antenna will be
outdoors) or to the bridge’s right antenna connector (if the antenna will be located indoors).
Step 3 Connect the other end of the antenna cable to an antenna appropriate for your application.
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2 Connect and Power Up the Bridge (continued)
Step 4 Mount the antenna at an appropriate elevation to ensure maximum path clearance and
line-of-sight to another bridge or device. Refer to the documentation provided with your
antenna for mounting instructions.
Installing the Ethernet and Power Connections
Step 1 Consult the drawing above and choose a power supply option.
Step 2 Connect the supplied Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the bridge.
Step 3 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the following:
•A switch with inline power, such as a Cisco Catalyst 3524-PWR-XL Switch
•An inline power patch panel, such as a Cisco Catalyst Inline Power Patch Panel
•The end of a Cisco Aironet power injector labeled To AP/Bridge and the end labeled To
Network to the 10/100 Ethernet LAN.
Caution The power injector is designed for Cisco Aironet 350 series bridges and 350 series
access points only. Using the power injector with other Ethernet devices can damage the
equipment.
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3Associate an IP Address With the Bridge
To open the management pages so you can configure the bridge, you need the bridge’s IP address,
which can be obtained in one of two ways:
•If your network uses a DHCP server, the server automatically assigns an IP address to the bridge.
To identify the assigned address, use the IP Setup Utility (IPSU) or the DHCP server’s management
console and the bridge’s MAC address (if you have access to the server). To use IPSU, follow the
instructions below to install it and those in the “Finding the DHCP-Assigned IP Address” section
on page 6 to determine the IP address.
•If a DHCP server is not connected to your network and the bridge is on the same subnet as your
PC or if you want to set a static IP address for the bridge, use IPSU to assign the IP address. Follow
the instructions below to install IPSU and those in the “Finding the DHCP-Assigned IP Address”
section on page 6 to assign an IP address.
Note We recommend assigning a static IP address to the bridge to simplify network
management and to prevent delays in receiving an address through DHCP. (10.0.0.1 is the
default IP address for the bridge.)
Note You can also identify or set the bridge’s IP address by using the supplied
straight-through 9-pin serial cable to connect the COM1 or COM2 port on your computer
to the DCE RS-232 serial port on the bridge. Use a terminal emulator to view the bridge’s
Express Setup screen and write down the IP address. Use these port settings for the terminal
emulator session: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and Xon/Xoff flow control.
Using the IP Setup Utility
Note You must run IPSU from a computer on the same subnet as the bridge.
Installing IPSU
Step 1 Insert the Cisco Aironet Series Wireless Access Points and Bridges CD into the CD-ROM drive
of the computer you are using to configure the bridge.
Step 2 Use Windows Explorer to view the contents of the CD. Double-click the IPSU folder and the
setup.exe file.
Step 3 Follow the steps provided by the installation wizard.

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3 Associate an IP Address With the Bridge (continued)
Finding the DHCP-Assigned IP Address
If your bridge receives an IP address from a DHCP server, use IPSU to determine the IP address.
Step 1 Double-click the IPSU icon on your computer desktop to start IPSU. The following screen
appears:
Step 2 In the Device MAC ID field, enter the MAC address as it appears on the label on the bottom
of the bridge. It should contain six pairs of hexadecimal digits. For example, your bridge’s
MAC address might look like this: 00409625854c
Step 3 Make sure Get IP addr is selected in the Function box; click the Get IP Address button.
Step 4 Write down the number that is displayed in the IP Address field. If IPSU reports that the IP
address is 10.0.0.1, the default IP address, then the bridge did not receive a DHCP-assigned
IP address. Follow the instructions in the “Setting the Bridge’s IP Address and SSID” section
below to set the IP address.
Setting the Bridge’s IP Address and SSID
If your bridge does not receive an IP address from a DHCP server or if you want to set a static IP
address for the bridge, use IPSU to assign the IP address. You can set the bridge’s SSID at the same time.
Note The computer you use to assign an IP address to the bridge must have an IP address
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3 Associate an IP Address With the Bridge (continued)
Note IPSU can change the IP address and SSID only from their default settings. After these
values are changed, the utility cannot change them again unless you reset the configuration
to factory defaults. To do so, click Reset All System Factory Defaults on the System
Configuration Setup page in the bridge management system.
Step 1 Double-click the IPSU icon on your computer desktop to start IPSU. The following screen
appears:
Step 2 Make sure Set Parameters is selected in the Function box.
Step 3 In the Device MAC ID field, enter the MAC address as it appears on the label on the bottom
of the bridge. It should contain six pairs of hexadecimal digits. For example, your bridge’s
MAC address might look like this: 00409625854c
Step 4 In the IP Address field, enter the IP address to be assigned to the bridge. It should be provided
by your system administrator.
Step 5 In the SSID field, enter the case-sensitive SSID provided by your system administrator. All
bridges in the same radio network must use the same SSID.
Note You cannot set the SSID without also setting the IP address. However, you can
set the IP address without setting the SSID.
Step 6 Click the Set Parameters button.

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4Configure the Bridge
After you have determined or assigned the bridge’s IP address, you can use the management pages to
configure the bridge for basic operation.
Step 1 Open your web browser. You must use Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape
Navigator/Communicator, version 4.0 or later.
Step 2 Enter the bridge’s IP address in the browser address line and press Enter. Depending on the
methodused to assign the IPaddress, either the Summary Status (Home) screen orthe Express
Setup screen (see below) opens.
Note If the Summary Status (Home) screen appears, click Setup and Express Setup
to open the Express Setup screen.
Step 3 If you assigned a static IP address to the bridge by using IPSU, select None from the
Configuration Server Protocol pull-down menu and verify that the correct IP address is listed
in the Default IP Address field.

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4 Configure the Bridge (continued)
Step 4 In the Radio Service Set ID (SSID) field, enter the case-sensitive SSID provided by your system
administrator, if it has not already been set. If you set an SSID using IPSU, verify that the
correct SSID is listed in the SSID field. (The default SSID for the bridge istsunami. For security
reasons, we recommend that you change the default SSID.)
Step 5 The bridge can be configured to operate as a bridge or as a rugged access point. Specify the
role of the bridge in your network by selecting one of the following options in the Role in
Radio Network field. The first three options are bridge roles, and the last three are access
point roles. When an access point role is selected, the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) function
is disabled.
Root Bridge: Use this setting for the bridge that is connected to the main wired LAN. This
bridge can communicate with non-root bridges, repeater access points, and client devices but
not with another root bridge. Only one bridge in a wireless LAN can be set as the root bridge.
Non-Root Bridge w/ Clients: Use this setting for non-rootbridges that willacceptassociations
from client devices and for bridges acting as repeaters. Non-root bridges with clients can
connect to a remote wired LAN segment, can associate to root bridges and other non-root
bridges that accept client associations, and can accept associations from other non-root
bridges, repeater access points, and client devices.
Non-Root Bridge w/o Clients: Use this setting for non-root bridges that are attached to a
remote LAN segment and will communicate only with another bridge. This setting prevents
the bridge from accepting associations with client devices.
Root Access Point: Use this setting to set up the bridge as a rugged access point that is
connected to the wired LAN. This access point connects clients to the wired LAN.
Repeater Access Point: Use this setting to set up the bridge as a rugged repeater access point.
A repeater access point is not connected to the wired LAN; it is placed within radio range of
an access point connected to the wired LAN to extend the range of your infrastructure or to
overcome an obstacle that blocks radio communication.
Site Survey Client:Use this setting when performing a site survey for a repeater access point.
When you select this setting, client devices are not allowed to associate.
Step 6 Click Apply.
Your bridge is now up and running. Refer to the Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Software
Configuration Guide on the Cisco Aironet Series Wireless Access Points and Bridges CD for
information on setting advanced configuration parameters and additional security features and for
instructions on accessing the online help.

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Safety Information for the 350 Series Bridge
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a
safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC
certified equipment. Cisco Aironet 350 series products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits
found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991. Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions
found in this manual and the hardware and software guides on the Cisco Aironet Series Wireless
Access Points and Bridges CD will result in user exposure that is substantially below the FCC
recommended limits.
•Do not touch or move the antenna while the unit is transmitting or receiving.
•Do not hold any component containing a radio such that the antenna is very close to or touching
any exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.
•Do not operate a portable transmitter near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive
environment unless it is a type especially qualified for such use.
•Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected; otherwise,
the radio may be damaged.
•Antenna use:
– In order to comply with FCC RF exposure limits, dipole antennas should be located at a
minimum distance of 7.9 in. (20 cm) or more from the body of all persons.
– High-gain, wall-mount, or mast-mount antennas are designed to be professionally installed
and should be located at a minimum distance of 12 in. (30 cm) or more from the body of all
persons. Please contact your professional installer, VAR, or antenna manufacturer for proper
installation requirements.
Compliance Information for the 350 Series Bridge
Compliance information for the Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge is provided in the Cisco Aironet 350
Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide.