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C O N T E N T SC O N T E N T S
Preface
Preface ixix
Audience
Audience ixix
Purpose
Purpose ixix
Organization
Organization ixix
Conventions
Conventions xx
Related Publications
Related Publications xiixii
Obtaining Documentation
Obtaining Documentation xiixii
Cisco.comCisco.com xiiixiii
Product Documentation DVD
Product Documentation DVD xiiixiii
Ordering DocumentationOrdering Documentation xiiixiii
Documentation Feedback
Documentation Feedback xiiixiii
Cisco Product Security Overview
Cisco Product Security Overview xiiixiii
Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products
Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products xivxiv
Product Alerts and Field Notices
Product Alerts and Field Notices xivxiv
Obtaining Technical Assistance
Obtaining Technical Assistance xvxv
Cisco Support Website
Cisco Support Website xvxv
Locating the Product Serial NumberLocating the Product Serial Number xvixvi
Submitting a Service Request
Submitting a Service Request xviixvii
Definitions of Service Request SeverityDefinitions of Service Request Severity xviixvii
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xviixvii
C H A P T E RC H A P T E R  11 Overview
Overview 1-11-1
Product Terminology
Product Terminology 1-11-1
Autonomous Access PointsAutonomous Access Points 1-11-1
Lightweight Access PointsLightweight Access Points 1-11-1
Guidelines for Using 1130AG Series Lightweight Access Points
Guidelines for Using 1130AG Series Lightweight Access Points 1-21-2
Hardware Features
Hardware Features 1-31-3
Dual-Radio OperationDual-Radio Operation 1-41-4
Ethernet Port
Ethernet Port 1-41-4
Console Port
Console Port 1-41-4
LEDsLEDs 1-41-4
Power Sources
Power Sources 1-51-5
UL 2043 Certification
UL 2043 Certification 1-51-5
Anti-Theft Features
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Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points
Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points 1-71-7
Root Unit on a Wired LANRoot Unit on a Wired LAN 1-81-8
Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range
Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-91-9
Central Unit in an All-Wireless NetworkCentral Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-101-10
Workgroup Bridge ConfigurationWorkgroup Bridge Configuration 1-101-10
Network Example with Lightweight Access Points
Network Example with Lightweight Access Points 1-111-11
C H A P T E RC H A P T E R  22 Installing the Access Point
Installing the Access Point 2-12-1
Safety Information
Safety Information 2-22-2
FCC Safety Compliance StatementFCC Safety Compliance Statement 2-22-2
General Safety Guidelines
General Safety Guidelines 2-22-2
Warnings
Warnings 2-22-2
Unpacking the Access Point
Unpacking the Access Point 2-32-3
Package ContentsPackage Contents 2-32-3
Basic Installation Guidelines
Basic Installation Guidelines 2-42-4
Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access PointsController Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points 2-42-4
Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network
Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network 2-52-5
Access Point Layout and Connectors
Access Point Layout and Connectors 2-62-6
Mounting PlateMounting Plate 2-72-7
Suspended Ceiling Adjustable T-Rail ClipsSuspended Ceiling Adjustable T-Rail Clips 2-92-9
Opening the Access Point Cover
Opening the Access Point Cover 2-112-11
Mounting the Access Point on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface
Mounting the Access Point on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface 2-122-12
Mounting the Access Point Below a Suspended Ceiling
Mounting the Access Point Below a Suspended Ceiling 2-142-14
Mounting the Access Point Above a Suspended Ceiling
Mounting the Access Point Above a Suspended Ceiling 2-152-15
Mounting Access Point on a Network Cable Box
Mounting Access Point on a Network Cable Box 2-172-17
Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf
Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf 2-172-17
Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Plate
Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Plate 2-172-17
Securing the Access Point
Securing the Access Point 2-192-19
Using a Security CableUsing a Security Cable 2-192-19
Securing the Access Point to the Mounting Plate
Securing the Access Point to the Mounting Plate 2-202-20
Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables
Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables 2-222-22
Connecting to an Ethernet Network with an Inline Power Source
Connecting to an Ethernet Network with an Inline Power Source 2-232-23
Connecting to an Ethernet Network with Local Power
Connecting to an Ethernet Network with Local Power 2-242-24
Rotating the Cisco Logo
Rotating the Cisco Logo 2-252-25
C H A P T E RC H A P T E R  33 Troubleshootin
Troubleshooting Autonomous g Autonomous Access PointsAccess Points 3-13-1
Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs
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Checking Basic SettingsChecking Basic Settings 3-43-4
Default IP Address BehaviorDefault IP Address Behavior 3-43-4
Default SSID and Radio BehaviorDefault SSID and Radio Behavior 3-43-4
Enable Radio InterfacesEnable Radio Interfaces 3-53-5
SSIDSSID 3-53-5
WEP Keys
WEP Keys 3-53-5
Security Settings
Security Settings 3-53-5
Low Power Condition for Autonomous Access Points
Low Power Condition for Autonomous Access Points 3-63-6
Intelligent Power ManagementIntelligent Power Management 3-63-6
Inline Power Status Messages
Inline Power Status Messages 3-73-7
Configuring Power Using the CLIConfiguring Power Using the CLI 3-103-10
Issuing the Cisco IOS Command Using the CLI
Issuing the Cisco IOS Command Using the CLI 3-113-11
Configuring the Access Point System Power Settings Using a BrowserConfiguring the Access Point System Power Settings Using a Browser 3-123-12
Running the Carrier Busy Test
Running the Carrier Busy Test 3-143-14
Running the Ping Test
Running the Ping Test 3-153-15
Resetting to the Default Configuration
Resetting to the Default Configuration 3-153-15
Using the MODE ButtonUsing the MODE Button 3-163-16
Using the Web Browser InterfaceUsing the Web Browser Interface 3-163-16
Reloading the Access Point Image
Reloading the Access Point Image 3-173-17
Using the MODE Button
Using the MODE Button 3-173-17
Web Browser InterfaceWeb Browser Interface 3-183-18
Browser HTTP InterfaceBrowser HTTP Interface 3-183-18
Browser TFTP InterfaceBrowser TFTP Interface 3-193-19
Obtaining the Access Point Image File
Obtaining the Access Point Image File 3-193-19
Connecting to the Access Point Console Port
Connecting to the Access Point Console Port 3-203-20
Obtaining the TFTP Server Software
Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 3-213-21
C H A P T E RC H A P T E R  44 Troubleshootin
Troubleshooting Lightweight g Lightweight Access PointsAccess Points 4-14-1
Guidelines for Using 1130AG Series Lightweight Access Points
Guidelines for Using 1130AG Series Lightweight Access Points 4-24-2
Using DHCP Option 43
Using DHCP Option 43 4-24-2
Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs
Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs 4-24-2
Low Power Condition for Lightweight Access Points
Low Power Condition for Lightweight Access Points 4-64-6
Intelligent Power Management
Intelligent Power Management 4-64-6
Configuring Power Using Controller CLI CommandsConfiguring Power Using Controller CLI Commands 4-74-7
Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI
Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI 4-84-8
Configuring Controller Information
Configuring Controller Information 4-94-9
Clearing Manually Entered Controller Information
Clearing Manually Entered Controller Information 4-94-9
Manually Resetting the Access Point to Defaults
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Returning the Access Point to Autonomous Mode
Returning the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-94-9
Using a WLAN Controller to Return the Access Point to Autonomous ModeUsing a WLAN Controller to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-104-10
Using the MODE Button to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode
Using the MODE Button to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-104-10
MODE Button SettingMODE Button Setting 4-114-11
Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File
Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File 4-114-11
Connecting to the Access Point Console Port
Connecting to the Access Point Console Port 4-124-12
Obtaining the TFTP Server Software
Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 4-134-13
A P P E N D I XA P P E N D I X  AA Translated Safety Warnings
Translated Safety Warnings A-1A-1
A P P E N D I XA P P E N D I X  BB Declarations of Conformity and
Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory InformationRegulatory Information B-1B-1
Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement
Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement B-2B-2
VCCI Statement for Japan
VCCI Statement for Japan B-3B-3
Department of Communications—Canada
Department of Communications—Canada B-4B-4
Canadian Compliance Statement
Canadian Compliance Statement B-4B-4
European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein
European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein B-5B-5
Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive)
Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) B-5B-5
Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure
Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure B-7B-7
Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan
Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan B-8B-8
Japanese Translation
Japanese Translation B-8B-8
English TranslationEnglish Translation B-8B-8
Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan
Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan B-9B-9
Access Points with IEEE 802.11a Radios
Access Points with IEEE 802.11a Radios B-9B-9
Chinese TranslationChinese Translation B-9B-9
English Translation
English Translation B-9B-9
All Access Points
All Access Points B-10B-10
Chinese TranslationChinese Translation B-10B-10
English Translation
English Translation B-10B-10
Declaration of Conformity Statements
Declaration of Conformity Statements B-11B-11
Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries
Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries B-11B-11
A P P E N D I XA P P E N D I X  CC Access Point
Access Point SpecificationsSpecifications C-1C-1
A P P E N D I XA P P E N D I X  DD Channels and MaximumPower Levels
Channels and MaximumPower Levels D-1D-1
A P P E N D I XA P P E N D I X  EE Console Cable Pinouts
Console Cable Pinouts E-1E-1
Overview
Overview E-2E-2
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A P P E N D I XA P P E N D I X  FF Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to
Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to DeploymentDeployment F-1F-1
A P P E N D I XA P P E N D I X  GG Configuring DHCP Option 43 for
Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access PointsLightweight Access Points 11
Overview
Overview 22
Configuring Option 43 for 1000 and 1500 Series Access Points
Configuring Option 43 for 1000 and 1500 Series Access Points 33
Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Lightweight Access Points
Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Lightweight Access Points 44
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PrefacePreface
AudienceAudience
This guide is for the networking professional who installs and managThis guide is for the networking professional who installs and manages the Cisco Aironet 1130AG Serieses the Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series
Access Point. The 1130AG series access point is available in autonomous and lightweightAccess Point. The 1130AG series access point is available in autonomous and lightweight
configurations.configurations.
To use this guide with autonomous access points, you should have experience working with Cisco IOSTo use this guide with autonomous access points, you should have experience working with Cisco IOS
software and be familiar with the concepts and terminology of wireless local area networks.software and be familiar with the concepts and terminology of wireless local area networks.
To use this guide with lightweight access points, you should have experience working with a CiscoTo use this guide with lightweight access points, you should have experience working with a Cisco
wireless LAN controller and be familiar with the concepts and terminology of wireless local areawireless LAN controller and be familiar with the concepts and terminology of wireless local area
networks.networks.
PurposePurpose
This guide provides the information you need to install your autonomous or lightweight access point.This guide provides the information you need to install your autonomous or lightweight access point.
For detailed information about Cisco IOS commands used with autonomous access points, refer to theFor detailed information about Cisco IOS commands used with autonomous access points, refer to the
Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and BridgesCisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridgesfor this release. Forfor this release. For
information about the standard Cisco IOS Releainformation about the standard Cisco IOS Relea se 12.3 commands, refer to the Cisco IOS documentationse 12.3 commands, refer to the Cisco IOS documentation
set available from the Cisco.com home page atset available from the Cisco.com home page at TTechnical Support & Docuechnical Support & Documentationmentation. On the Technical. On the Technical
Support & Documentation home page, clickSupport & Documentation home page, click Cisco IOS SoftwareCisco IOS Software>>Cisco IOS Software Releases 12.3Cisco IOS Software Releases 12.3
MainlineMainline..
For information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to the Cisco documentation sets availableFor information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to the Cisco documentation sets available
from the Cisco.com home page atfrom the Cisco.com home page at TTechnical Support echnical Support & Documentation& Documentation. On the Technical Support &. On the Technical Support &
Documentation home page, clickDocumentation home page, click WirelessWireless and the documentation is listed under the “Wireless LANand the documentation is listed under the “Wireless LAN
Controllers” section.Controllers” section.
OrganizationOrganization
This guide is organized into these chapters:This guide is organized into these chapters:
Chapter
Chapter 1, “Over1, “Overviewview,”,”lists the software and hardware features of the access point and describes thelists the software and hardware features of the access point and describes the
access point’s role in your network.access point’s role in your network.
Chapter
Chapter 2, “Install2, “Installing the Access Poing the Access Point,”int,”describes how to mount the access point on a desktop, wall, ordescribes how to mount the access point on a desktop, wall, or
ceiling, how to connect Ethernet, serial, and power cables, and provides an installation summary, safetyceiling, how to connect Ethernet, serial, and power cables, and provides an installation summary, safety
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PrefacePreface
ConventionsConventions
Chapter
Chapter 3, “Troubles3, “Troubleshooting Autonomohooting Autonomous Access Points,”us Access Points,”provides troubleshooting procedures forprovides troubleshooting procedures for
basic problems with the autonomous access point.basic problems with the autonomous access point.
Chapter
Chapter 4, “Troublesho4, “Troubleshooting Lightweighoting Lightweight Access Points,”t Access Points,”provides troubleshooting procedures for basicprovides troubleshooting procedures for basic
problems with the lightweight access point.problems with the lightweight access point.
Appendix
Appendix A, “TranslateA, “Translated Safety Warnid Safety Warnings,”ngs,”indicates how to access the document that providesindicates how to access the document that provides
translations of the safety warnings that appear in this publication.translations of the safety warnings that appear in this publication.
Appendix
Appendix B, “Declarations of Conformity and RegulatorB, “Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information,”y Information,”provides declarations ofprovides declarations of
conformity and regulatory information for the access point.conformity and regulatory information for the access point.
Appendix
Appendix C, “Access Point SpecifiC, “Access Point Specificationscations,”,”lists technical specifications for the access point.lists technical specifications for the access point.
Appendix
Appendix D, “Channels and MaximumPoD, “Channels and MaximumPower Levels,”wer Levels,”indicates how to access the document that listsindicates how to access the document that lists
the access point radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the world’s regulatorythe access point radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the world’s regulatory
domains.domains.
Appendix
Appendix E, “Console CaE, “Console Cable Pinoutble Pinouts,”s,”identifies the pinouts for the serial console cable that connectsidentifies the pinouts for the serial console cable that connects
to the access point’s serial console port.to the access point’s serial console port.
Appendix
Appendix F, F, “Priming Lightweight Access “Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior Points Prior to Deployment,”to Deployment,”describes the procedure todescribes the procedure to
prime access points with controller information.prime access points with controller information.
Appendix
Appendix G, “ConfiguriG, “Configuring DHCP Option 43 ng DHCP Option 43 for Lightweighfor Lightweight Access Points,”t Access Points,”describes the procedure todescribes the procedure to
configure DHCP Option 43 for lightweight access points.configure DHCP Option 43 for lightweight access points.
ConventionsConventions
This publication uses these conventions to convey instructions and information:This publication uses these conventions to convey instructions and information:
Command descriptions use these conventions:Command descriptions use these conventions:
 Commands and keywords are in boldface text.Commands and keywords are in boldface text.
•• Arguments for which you supply values are in italic.Arguments for which you supply values are in italic.
•• Square brackets ([ ]) mean optional elements.Square brackets ([ ]) mean optional elements.
•• Braces ({ }) group required choices, and vertical bars ( | ) separate the alternative elements.Braces ({ }) group required choices, and vertical bars ( | ) separate the alternative elements.
•• Braces and vertical bars within square brackets ([{ | }]) mean a required choice within an optionalBraces and vertical bars within square brackets ([{ | }]) mean a required choice within an optional
element.element.
Interactive examples use these conventions:Interactive examples use these conventions:
•• Terminal sessions and system displays are inTerminal sessions and system displays are in screenscreenfont.font.
•• Information you enter is inInformation you enter is in boldface screenboldface screenfont.font.
•• Nonprinting characters, such as passwords or tabs, are in angle brackets (< >).Nonprinting characters, such as passwords or tabs, are in angle brackets (< >).
Notes, cautions, and timesavers use these conventions and symbols:Notes, cautions, and timesavers use these conventions and symbols:
TipTip Means the following will help you solve a problem. The tips information might not be troubleshootingMeans the following will help you solve a problem. The tips information might not be troubleshooting
or even an action, but could be useful information.or even an action, but could be useful information.
NoteNote Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained inMeans reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in
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CautionCaution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result equipment damageMeans reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result equipment damage
or loss of data.or loss of data.
WarningWarning This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before youcould cause bodily injury. Before you
work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiarwork on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar
with standard practices for preventing accidents. (To see translations of the warnings with standard practices for preventing accidents. (To see translations of the warnings that appearthat appear
in this publication, refer to in this publication, refer to the appendix “Trthe appendix “Translated Safety Warnings.”)anslated Safety Warnings.”)
WaarschuwingWaarschuwing Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaarDit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een . U verkeert in een situatie die lichamelijk letsel kansituatie die lichamelijk letsel kan
veroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat werken, dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bijveroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat werken, dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij
elektrische schakelingen betrokken risico’elektrische schakelingen betrokken risico’s en dient s en dient u op de u op de hoogte te zijn van hoogte te zijn van standaardstandaard
maatregelen om ongelukken te voorkomen. (Voor vertalingen van de maatregelen om ongelukken te voorkomen. (Voor vertalingen van de waarschuwingen die in dezewaarschuwingen die in deze
publicatie verschijnen, kunt publicatie verschijnen, kunt u het aanhangsel u het aanhangsel “Tr“Translated Safety Warnings” (Vertalingen vananslated Safety Warnings” (Vertalingen van
veiligheidsvoorschriften) raadplegen.)veiligheidsvoorschriften) raadplegen.)
VaroitusVaroitus Tämä varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Olet tilanteessa, joka voi johtaa Tämä varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Olet tilanteessa, joka voi johtaa ruumiinvammaan. Ennenruumiinvammaan. Ennen
kuin työskentelet minkään laitteiston parissa, ota selvää sähkökytkentöihin liittyvistä vaaroista jakuin työskentelet minkään laitteiston parissa, ota selvää sähkökytkentöihin liittyvistä vaaroista ja
tavanomaisista onnettomuuksien ehkäisykeinoista. (Tässä julkaisussa esiintyvien varoitustentavanomaisista onnettomuuksien ehkäisykeinoista. (Tässä julkaisussa esiintyvien varoitusten
käännökset löydät liitteestä "Translated Safety Warnings" (käännetyt turvallisuutta koskevatkäännökset löydät liitteestä "Translated Safety Warnings" (käännetyt turvallisuutta koskevat
varoitukset).)varoitukset).)
AttentionAttention Ce symbole d’avertissement indique un Ce symbole d’avertissement indique un dangerdanger. Vous vous trouvez dans une . Vous vous trouvez dans une situation pouvantsituation pouvant
entraîner des blessures. Avant d’accéder à cet équipement, soyez conscient des dangers posés parentraîner des blessures. Avant d’accéder à cet équipement, soyez conscient des dangers posés par
les circuits électriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procédures courantes les circuits électriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procédures courantes de prévention desde prévention des
accidents. Pour obtenir les traductions des accidents. Pour obtenir les traductions des mises en garde figurant dans cette mises en garde figurant dans cette publication, veuillezpublication, veuillez
consulter l’annexe intitulée «consulter l’annexe intitulée « TTranslated Safety Warnings » (Translated Safety Warnings » (Traduction des avis de sécurité).raduction des avis de sécurité).
WarnungWarnung Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet GefahrDieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in . Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu einereiner Situation, die zu einer
Körperverletzung führen könnte. Bevor Sie mit der Arbeit an Körperverletzung führen könnte. Bevor Sie mit der Arbeit an irgendeinem Gerät beginnen, seien Sieirgendeinem Gerät beginnen, seien Sie
sich der mit elektrischen Stromkreisen verbundenen Gefahren und sich der mit elektrischen Stromkreisen verbundenen Gefahren und der Standardpraktiken zurder Standardpraktiken zur
Vermeidung von Unfällen bewußt. (Übersetzungen der Vermeidung von Unfällen bewußt. (Übersetzungen der in dieser in dieser VeröffentliVeröffentlichung enthaltenenchung enthaltenen
Warnhinweise finden Sie im Warnhinweise finden Sie im Anhang mit dem Anhang mit dem Titel “TTitel “Translated Safety Warnings” (Übersetzung derranslated Safety Warnings” (Übersetzung der
Warnhinweise).)Warnhinweise).)
AvvertenzaAvvertenza Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. Si è in una situazione che può causare infortuni.Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. Si è in una situazione che può causare infortuni.
Prima di lavorare su Prima di lavorare su qualsiasi apparecchiatura, occorre conoscere i pericoli relativi ai circuitiqualsiasi apparecchiatura, occorre conoscere i pericoli relativi ai circuiti
elettrici ed essere al corrente delle pratiche standard per la prevenzione di incidenti. La traduzioneelettrici ed essere al corrente delle pratiche standard per la prevenzione di incidenti. La traduzione
delle avvertenze riportate in questa delle avvertenze riportate in questa pubblicazione si trova nell’appendice, “Tpubblicazione si trova nell’appendice, “Translated Safetyranslated Safety
Warnings” (TraduWarnings” (Traduzione delle avvertenze di zione delle avvertenze di sicurezza).sicurezza).
AdvarselAdvarsel Dette varselsymbolet betyr fare. Du befinner deg i en situasjon som kan føre til personskade. Før duDette varselsymbolet betyr fare. Du befinner deg i en situasjon som kan føre til personskade. Før du
utfører arbeid på utstyr, må du være oppmerksom på utfører arbeid på utstyr, må du være oppmerksom på de faremomentene som elektriske kretserde faremomentene som elektriske kretser
innebærerinnebærer, samt gjøre deg , samt gjøre deg kjent med vanlig praksis når kjent med vanlig praksis når det gjelder å unngå det gjelder å unngå ulykkerulykker. (Hvis du vil s. (Hvis du vil see
oversettelser av de advarslene som finnes oversettelser av de advarslene som finnes i denne publikasjonen, kan du i denne publikasjonen, kan du se i vedlegget "Translatedse i vedlegget "Translated
Safety Warnings" [Oversatte Safety Warnings" [Oversatte sikkerhetsadvarsler].)sikkerhetsadvarsler].)

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Related PublicationsRelated Publications
Related PublicationsRelated Publications
These documents provide complete information about the autonomous access point:These documents provide complete information about the autonomous access point:
•• ReleaRelease Nse Notes otes for for CiscCisco Aio Aironet ronet AcceAccess Pointsss Points
•• Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and BridgesCisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges
•• Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access PointsCisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points
These documents provide complete information about the lightweight access point:These documents provide complete information about the lightweight access point:
•• ReleaRelease Nse Notes otes for for CiscCisco Aio Aironet ronet AcceAccess Pointsss Points
•• Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and BridgesCisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges
•• Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access PointsCisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points
Click this link to browse to the Cisco Wireless documentation home page:Click this link to browse to the Cisco Wireless documentation home page:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html
To broTo browse to the 1130AG series access point documwse to the 1130AG series access point docum entation, clickentation, click Cisco Aironet 1130AG SeriesCisco Aironet 1130AG Series listedlisted
under “Wireless LAN Access.”under “Wireless LAN Access.”
To broTo browse to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller documwse to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller documentation, clickentation, click Cisco 4400 Series Wireless LANCisco 4400 Series Wireless LAN
ControllersControllersoror Cisco 2000 Series Wireless LAN ControllersCisco 2000 Series Wireless LAN Controllers listed under “Wireless LAN Controllers.”listed under “Wireless LAN Controllers.”
Obtaining DocumentationObtaining Documentation
Cisco documentation and additional literature are available on Cisco.com. This section explains theCisco documentation and additional literature are available on Cisco.com. This section explains the
product documentation resources that Cisco offers.product documentation resources that Cisco offers.
AvisoAviso Este símbolo de aviso indica perigo. Encontra-se numa situação que lhe poderá causar danosEste símbolo de aviso indica perigo. Encontra-se numa situação que lhe poderá causar danos
fisicos. Antes de começar a fisicos. Antes de começar a trabalhar com qualquer equipamento, familiarize-se com os perigostrabalhar com qualquer equipamento, familiarize-se com os perigos
relacionados com circuitos eléctricos, e com quaisquer relacionados com circuitos eléctricos, e com quaisquer práticas comuns que possam prevenirpráticas comuns que possam prevenir
possíveis acidentes. (Para ver as traduções dos avisos que constam desta publicação, consulte opossíveis acidentes. (Para ver as traduções dos avisos que constam desta publicação, consulte o
apêndice “Translated Safety Warnings” - “Traduções dos Avisos de apêndice “Translated Safety Warnings” - “Traduções dos Avisos de Segurança”).Segurança”).
¡Advertencia!¡Advertencia! Este símbolo de aviso Este símbolo de aviso significa peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad significa peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad física. Antes de manipularfísica. Antes de manipular
cualquier equipo, considerar los riesgos que entraña la corriente eléctrica y familiarizarse con loscualquier equipo, considerar los riesgos que entraña la corriente eléctrica y familiarizarse con los
procedimientos estándar de prevención de accidentes. (Para ver traducciones de las procedimientos estándar de prevención de accidentes. (Para ver traducciones de las advertenciasadvertencias
que aparecen en que aparecen en esta publicación, consultar el apéndice titulado “Translated Safety Warnings.”)esta publicación, consultar el apéndice titulado “Translated Safety Warnings.”)
Varning!Varning! Denna varningssymbol signalerar fara. Du befinner dig i en situation som kan leda till Denna varningssymbol signalerar fara. Du befinner dig i en situation som kan leda till personskada.personskada.
Innan du utför arbete på någon utrustning måste du vara medveten om farorna med elkretsar ochInnan du utför arbete på någon utrustning måste du vara medveten om farorna med elkretsar och
känna till vanligt förfarande för känna till vanligt förfarande för att förebygga skador. (Se förklaringar av de varningar somatt förebygga skador. (Se förklaringar av de varningar som
förekommer i denna förekommer i denna publikation i appendix publikation i appendix "T"Translated Safety Warnings" [Översattaranslated Safety Warnings" [Översatta
säkerhetsvarningar].)säkerhetsvarningar].)

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PDFPDF filefiles found on the Cisco websits found on the Cisco website at this URL:e at this URL:
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The Product Documentation DVD is created and released regularly. DVDs are available singly or byThe Product Documentation DVD is created and released regularly. DVDs are available singly or by
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Cisco provides a free online Cisco provides a free online Security Vulnerability Policy Security Vulnerability Policy portal at thisportal at this URL:URL:
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From this site, you will find information about how to do the following:From this site, you will find information about how to do the following:
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A current list of security advisories, security notices, and security responses for Cisco products isA current list of security advisories, security notices, and security responses for Cisco products is
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To see security advisories, security notices, and To see security advisories, security notices, and security responses as they are updated in security responses as they are updated in real time, youreal time, you
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Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Reporting Security Problems in Cisco ProductsProducts
Cisco is committed to delivering secure products. We test our products internally before we release them,Cisco is committed to delivering secure products. We test our products internally before we release them,
and we strive to correct all vulnerabilities quickly. If you think that you have identified a vulnerabilityand we strive to correct all vulnerabilities quickly. If you think that you have identified a vulnerability
in a Cisco product, contact PSIRT:in a Cisco product, contact PSIRT:
•• For emergencies only—For emergencies only— [e-mail]
[e-mail]
An emergency is either a condition in which a system is under active attack or a condition for whichAn emergency is either a condition in which a system is under active attack or a condition for which
a severe and urgent security vulnerability should be reported. All other conditions are considereda severe and urgent security vulnerability should be reported. All other conditions are considered
nonemergencies.nonemergencies.
•• For nonemergenciFor nonemergencieses—— [e-mail]
[e-mail]
In an emergency, you can also reach PSIRT by telephone:In an emergency, you can also reach PSIRT by telephone:
•• 11 878777 22228-8-73730202
•• 11 404088 52525-5-65653232
TipTip We encourage you to use Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) or a compatible product (for example, GnuPG) toWe encourage you to use Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) or a compatible product (for example, GnuPG) to
encrypt any sensitive information that you send to Cisco. PSencrypt any sensitive information that you send to Cisco. PSIRT can work with information that has beenIRT can work with information that has been
encryptencrypted with PGP ved with PGP versionsersions 2.2.xxthrthrououghgh 9.9.xx..
Never use a revoked encryption key or an expired encryption key. The correct public key to use in yourNever use a revoked encryption key or an expired encryption key. The correct public key to use in your
correspondence with PSIRT is the one linked in the Contact Summary section of the Securitycorrespondence with PSIRT is the one linked in the Contact Summary section of the Security
VVulnerabiulnerability Policlity Policy page at thisy page at this URL:URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_vulnerability_policy.html
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_vulnerability_policy.html
The link on this page has the current PGP key ID in use.The link on this page has the current PGP key ID in use.
If you do not have or use PGP, contact PSIRT to find other means of encrypting the data bIf you do not have or use PGP, contact PSIRT to find other means of encrypting the data before sendingefore sending
any sensitive material.any sensitive material.
Product Alerts and Field NoticesProduct Alerts and Field Notices
ModifiModifications to or updatecations to or updates about Cisco products are announs about Cisco products are announced in Ciscoced in Cisco Product AlertProduct Alerts and Ciscos and Cisco FieldField
Notices. You can receive these announcements by using the Product Alert Tool on Cisco.com. This tooNotices. You can receive these announcements by using the Product Alert Tool on Cisco.com. This tooll
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To access the Product Alert Tool, you must be a registered Cisco.com user. Registered users can accessTo access the Product Alert Tool, you must be a registered Cisco.com user. Registered users can access
the tool at this URL:the tool at this URL:
http://tools.cisco.com/Support/PAT/do/ViewMyProfiles.do?local=enhttp://tools.cisco.com/Support/PAT/do/ViewMyProfiles.do?local=en
To register as a Cisco.com user, go to this URL:To register as a Cisco.com user, go to this URL:
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CiscoCisco Support website on Cisco.com Support website on Cisco.com features extensive features extensive online support resources. In online support resources. In addition, if youaddition, if you
havehave a valid Cisco service contract, Ciscoa valid Cisco service contract, Cisco TeTechnical Assistachnical Assistance Center (TAnce Center (TAC) engineers provideC) engineers provide
telephone support. If you do not have a valid Cisco service contract, contact your reseller.telephone support. If you do not have a valid Cisco service contract, contact your reseller.
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technical issues with Cisco products and technologies. The website is technical issues with Cisco products and technologies. The website is available 24available 24 hours a day athours a day at
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Access to all tools on the CiscoAccess to all tools on the Cisco Support websitSupport website requires a Cisco.com usere requires a Cisco.com user ID and password. If you havID and password. If you havee
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NoteNote Before you submit a request for service online or by phone, use theBefore you submit a request for service online or by phone, use the CiscoCisco Product IdentifProduct Identificatioication n TToolool
to locate your product serial number. Yto locate your product serial number. You can access this tool from the Ciscoou can access this tool from the Cisco Support websiteSupport website
byby cliclickincking theg the Get Tools & ResourcesGet Tools & Resourceslink, clicking thelink, clicking the All Tools (A-Z)All Tools (A-Z)tab, and then choosingtab, and then choosing
CiscoCisco Product IdentifProduct Identification Tication Tooloolfrom the alphabetical list. This tool offers three search options:from the alphabetical list. This tool offers three search options:
byby product ID or model name; by tree view; orproduct ID or model name; by tree view; or, for certain products, by copying and pasting, for certain products, by copying and pasting showshow
command output. Search results show an illustration of your product with the serial number labelcommand output. Search results show an illustration of your product with the serial number label
location highlighted. Locate the serial number label on your product and record the informationlocation highlighted. Locate the serial number label on your product and record the information
beforebefore placing a seplacing a service callrvice call..
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Locating the Product Serial NumberLocating the Product Serial Number
The access point serial number is on the bottom of the housing (refer toThe access point serial number is on the bottom of the housing (refer to FiFigugurere 11).).
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•• MAC address, such asMAC address, such as 00abc65094f300abc65094f3(12 hexadecimal digits)(12 hexadecimal digits)
•• Location of manufacture, such asLocation of manufacture, such asMade Made in Siin Singapngap oreore
You need your product serial number when requesting support from the Cisco Technical AssistanceYou need your product serial number when requesting support from the Cisco Technical Assistance
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Submitting a Service RequestSubmitting a Service Request
Using the online TAUsing the online TAC Service Request Tool is the fastest way to open S3 and S4 service requests. (S3C Service Request Tool is the fastest way to open S3 and S4 service requests. (S3 andand
S4 service requests are those in which your network is minimally impaired or for which you requireS4 service requests are those in which your network is minimally impaired or for which you require
product information.) After you describe your situation, the Tproduct information.) After you describe your situation, the TACAC Service Request TService Request Tool providesool provides
recommended solutions. If your issue is not resolved using the recommended resources, your servicerecommended solutions. If your issue is not resolved using the recommended resources, your service
request is assigned to a Cisco engineer. The TAC Service Request Tool is located at this URL:request is assigned to a Cisco engineer. The TAC Service Request Tool is located at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/servicerequest
http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/servicerequest
For S1 or S2 service requests, or if you do not have Internet access, contact the CiscoFor S1 or S2 service requests, or if you do not have Internet access, contact the Cisco TTAC by telephone.AC by telephone.
(S1 or S2 service requests are those in which your production network is down or severely degraded.)(S1 or S2 service requests are those in which your production network is down or severely degraded.)
Cisco engineers are assigned immediately to S1 and S2 service requests to help keep your businessCisco engineers are assigned immediately to S1 and S2 service requests to help keep your business
operations running smoothly.operations running smoothly.
To open a service request by telephone, use one of the following numbers:To open a service request by telephone, use one of the following numbers:
AsiAsia-Pa-Paciacifific:c: +61+61 22 84484466 74174111
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USUSA:A: 11 808000 55553 243 244747
For a complete list of CiscoFor a complete list of Cisco TTAC contacAC contacts, go to this URL:ts, go to this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/contacts
http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/contacts
Definitions of Service Request SeverityDefinitions of Service Request Severity
To ensure that all service requests are reported in a standard format, Cisco has established severityTo ensure that all service requests are reported in a standard format, Cisco has established severity
definitions.definitions.
Severity 1 (S1)—An existing network is “down” or Severity 1 (S1)—An existing network is “down” or there is a critical impact to your business opethere is a critical impact to your business operations.rations.
You and Cisco will commit all necessary resources around the clock to resolve the situation.You and Cisco will commit all necessary resources around the clock to resolve the situation.
Severity 2 (S2)—Operation of an existing network is severely degraded, or significant aspects of yourSeverity 2 (S2)—Operation of an existing network is severely degraded, or significant aspects of your
business operations are negatively affected by inadequate performance business operations are negatively affected by inadequate performance of Cisco products. You and Ciscoof Cisco products. You and Cisco
will commit full-time resources during normal business hours to resolve the situation.will commit full-time resources during normal business hours to resolve the situation.
Severity 3 (S3)—Operational performance of the network is impaired while most business operationsSeverity 3 (S3)—Operational performance of the network is impaired while most business operations
remain functional. You and Cisco will commit resources duremain functional. You and Cisco will commit resources during normal business hours to restore servring normal business hours to restore serviceice
to satisfactory levels.to satisfactory levels.
Severity 4 (S4)—You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, orSeverity 4 (S4)—You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or
configuration. There is little or no effect on your business operations.configuration. There is little or no effect on your business operations.
Obtaining Additional Publications and InformationObtaining Additional Publications and Information
Information about Cisco products, technologies, and network solutions is available from various onlineInformation about Cisco products, technologies, and network solutions is available from various online
and printed sources.and printed sources.
•• The CiscoThe Cisco Online Subscription Center is the website where you Online Subscription Center is the website where you can sign up for a can sign up for a variety of Ciscovariety of Cisco
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•• TheThe CiscoCisco ProduProduct Quick Referct Quick Reference Guideence Guideis a handy, compact reference tool that includes briefis a handy, compact reference tool that includes brief
product overviews, key features, sample part numbers, and abbreviated technical specifications forproduct overviews, key features, sample part numbers, and abbreviated technical specifications for
many Ciscomany Cisco products that are sold through channel partners. It is products that are sold through channel partners. It is updated twice a year and includesupdated twice a year and includes
the latest Cisco channethe latest Cisco channel product offerings. To order and find out more about thel product offerings. To order and find out more about the CiscoCisco ProdProduct uct QuickQuick
ReferenReference Gce Guideuide, go to this URL:, go to this URL:
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http://www.cisco.com/go/guide
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latest documentation releases for Cisco products. Updated monthly, this online publication islatest documentation releases for Cisco products. Updated monthly, this online publication is
organized by product category to direct you quickly to the documentation for your products. Youorganized by product category to direct you quickly to the documentation for your products. You
can view the can view the latest release of “What’latest release of “What’s New in s New in CiscoCisco Documentation” at this URL:Documentation” at this URL:
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OverviewOverview
The Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point is available in autonomous and lightweightThe Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point is available in autonomous and lightweight
configurations. The autonomous access points can support standalone network configurations with allconfigurations. The autonomous access points can support standalone network configurations with all
configuration settings maintained within the access points. The lightweight access points operate inconfiguration settings maintained within the access points. The lightweight access points operate in
conjunction with a Cisco wireless LAN controller with all configuration information maintained withinconjunction with a Cisco wireless LAN controller with all configuration information maintained within
the controller.the controller.
Product TerminologyProduct Terminology
The following terms refer to the autonomous and lightweight products:The following terms refer to the autonomous and lightweight products:
•• The termThe term access pointaccess pointdescribes both autonomous and lightweight products.describes both autonomous and lightweight products.
•• The termThe term autonomous access pointautonomous access point describes only the autonomous product.describes only the autonomous product.
•• The termThe term lightweight access pointlightweight access point describs only the lightweight product.describs only the lightweight product.
•• The termThe term access pointaccess pointdescribes the product when configured to operate as an access point.describes the product when configured to operate as an access point.
•• The termThe term bridgebridgedescribes the product when configured to operate as a bridge.describes the product when configured to operate as a bridge.
Autonomous Access PointsAutonomous Access Points
Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point (model: AIR-AP1131AG) supports a management systemCisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point (model: AIR-AP1131AG) supports a management system
based on Cisco IOS software. The access point is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. Thebased on Cisco IOS software. The access point is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. The
1130AG series access point uses a single mini-PCI radio (IEEE 802.11b-compliant or1130AG series access point uses a single mini-PCI radio (IEEE 802.11b-compliant or
IEEE 802.11g-compliant) that can be upgraded to future radio technologies.IEEE 802.11g-compliant) that can be upgraded to future radio technologies.
The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as the centerThe access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as the center
point of a stand-alone wireless network. In large installations, wireless users within radio range of anpoint of a stand-alone wireless network. In large installations, wireless users within radio range of an
access point can roam throughout a facility while maintaining uninterrupted access to the network.access point can roam throughout a facility while maintaining uninterrupted access to the network.
You can configure and monitor the access point using the command-line interface (CLI), theYou can configure and monitor the access point using the command-line interface (CLI), the
browser-based management system, or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).browser-based management system, or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
Lightweight Access PointsLightweight Access Points
The Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point (model: AIR-LAP1131AG) is part of the CiscoThe Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point (model: AIR-LAP1131AG) is part of the Cisco
Integrated Wireless Network Solution and requires no manual configuration before they are mounted.Integrated Wireless Network Solution and requires no manual configuration before they are mounted.
The lightweight access point is automatically configured by a Cisco wireless LAN controller (hereafterThe lightweight access point is automatically configured by a Cisco wireless LAN controller (hereafter
called acalled a controllercontroller ) using the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP).) using the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP).

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Guidelines for Using 1130AG Series Lightweight Access PointsGuidelines for Using 1130AG Series Lightweight Access Points
The lightweight access point contains two integrated radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g) and aThe lightweight access point contains two integrated radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g) and a
5-GHz radio (IEEE 801.11a). Using a controller, you can configure the radio settings.5-GHz radio (IEEE 801.11a). Using a controller, you can configure the radio settings.
In the Cisco Centralized Wireless LAN architecture, access points operate in the lightweight mode (asIn the Cisco Centralized Wireless LAN architecture, access points operate in the lightweight mode (as
opposed to autonomous mode). The lightweight access points associate to a controller. The controlleropposed to autonomous mode). The lightweight access points associate to a controller. The controller
manages the configuration, firmware, and controls transactions such as 802.1x authentication. Inmanages the configuration, firmware, and controls transactions such as 802.1x authentication. In
addition, all wireless traffic is tunneled through the controller.addition, all wireless traffic is tunneled through the controller.
LWAPP is an Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) draft protocol that defines the control messagingLWAPP is an Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) draft protocol that defines the control messaging
for setup and path authenfor setup and path authentication and run-time operations. LWtication and run-time operations. LWAPP also defines the tunneling mechaniAPP also defines the tunneling mechanismsm
for data traffic.for data traffic.
In an LWIn an LWAPP environment, a APP environment, a lightweight acceslightweight access point discovers a s point discovers a controller by using controller by using LWLWAPP discoveryAPP discovery
mechanisms and then sends it an mechanisms and then sends it an LWLWAPP join request. ThAPP join request. The controller sends the lige controller sends the lightweight access pointhtweight access point
an LWan LWAPP join response aAPP join response allowing the access point to join the conllowing the access point to join the con troller. When the access point is joined,troller. When the access point is joined,
the access point downloads its software if the versions on the access point and controller do not match.the access point downloads its software if the versions on the access point and controller do not match.
After an access point joins a controller, you can reassign it to any controller on your network.After an access point joins a controller, you can reassign it to any controller on your network.
LWAPP secures the control communication between the lightweight access point and controller byLWAPP secures the control communication between the lightweight access point and controller by
means of a secure key distribution, using X.509 certificates on both the access point and controller.means of a secure key distribution, using X.509 certificates on both the access point and controller.
This chapter provides information on the following topics:This chapter provides information on the following topics:
•• Guidelines for Using 1130AG Series Lightweight Access Points, page 1-2
Guidelines for Using 1130AG Series Lightweight Access Points, page 1-2
•• Hardware Features, page 1-3
Hardware Features, page 1-3
•• Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points, page 1-7
Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points, page 1-7
GuidelinGuidelines for Using 11es for Using 113030AG AG Series LightSeries Lightweight Acceweight Access Pointsss Points
You should keep these guidelines in mind when you use a 1130AG series lightweight access point:You should keep these guidelines in mind when you use a 1130AG series lightweight access point:
•• The access points can communicate only with 2006 or 4400 series controllers. Cisco 4100 series,The access points can communicate only with 2006 or 4400 series controllers. Cisco 4100 series,
Airespace 4012 series, and Airespace 4024 series controllers are not supported because they lackAirespace 4012 series, and Airespace 4024 series controllers are not supported because they lack
the memory required to support access points running Cisco IOS software.the memory required to support access points running Cisco IOS software.
•• The access points do not support Wireless Domain Services (WDS). The access points communicateThe access points do not support Wireless Domain Services (WDS). The access points communicate
only with controllers and cannot communicate with WDS devices. However, the controller providesonly with controllers and cannot communicate with WDS devices. However, the controller provides
functionality equivalent to WDS when the access point associates to it.functionality equivalent to WDS when the access point associates to it.
•• The access points support eight BSSIDs per radio and a total of eight wireless LANs per accessThe access points support eight BSSIDs per radio and a total of eight wireless LANs per access
point. When a lightweight access point associates to a controller, only wireless LANs with IDs 1point. When a lightweight access point associates to a controller, only wireless LANs with IDs 1
through 8 are pushed to the access point.through 8 are pushed to the access point.
•• The access points do not support Layer 2 LWAPP. They must get an IP address and discover theThe access points do not support Layer 2 LWAPP. They must get an IP address and discover the
controller using DHCP, DNS, or IP subnet broadcast.controller using DHCP, DNS, or IP subnet broadcast.
•• The access point console port is enabled for monitoring and debuging purposes (all configurationThe access point console port is enabled for monitoring and debuging purposes (all configuration
commands are disabled after connecting to a controller).commands are disabled after connecting to a controller).