Cisco Aironet 1800i User manual

GETTING STARTED GUIDE
Cisco Aironet 1800i Access Point

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1About this Guide
2About the Access Point
3Safety Instructions
4Unpacking the AP
5Ports and Connectors on the AP
6Preparing the AP for Installation
7Installation Overview
8Performing a Pre-Installation Configuration
9Mounting and Powering the Access Point
10 Configuring and Deploying the Access Point
11 Checking the Access Point LED
12 Miscellaneous Usage and Configuration Guidelines
13 Related Documentation
14 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information

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1 About this Guide
This guide provides instructions on how to install and configure your Cisco Aironet 1800i access
point. This guide also provides mounting instructions and limited troubleshooting procedures.
The Cisco Aironet 1800i access point is referred to as the access point, or abbreviated as AP in this
document.
2 About the Access Point
The Cisco Aironet 1800i access point is an 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Wave 2) access point, with internal
antennas only. The access point can be mounted on a wall and supports 2x2:2 SS MU-MIMO
applications.
Access Point Model Numbers and Regulatory Domains
The Cisco Aironet 1800i access point model has the model number format AIR-AP1800I-x-K9, where
the ‘x’ placeholder represents the regulatory domain. The ‘x’ can be any one of the supported
regulatory domains as listed at:
http://www.cisco.com/go/aironet/compliance

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Access Point Features
A full listing of the access point's features and specification are provided in the Cisco Aironet 1800i
Access Point Data Sheet at the following URL:
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/wireless/aironet-1800i-access-point/model.html
The features of the 1800i access points are as follows:
•Supported mode(s) of operation at release:
– Unified (or Local)
•Two omnidirectional integrated 2.4 GHz dual-band antennas and 5 GHz single band antennas.
Peak antenna gain is approximately 3 dBi and 5 dBi in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands respectively.
•Radio features supported are:
– 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz concurrent radios
– 2 GHz radio with 2TX x 2RX and two spatial streams SU-MIMO
– 5 GHz radio with 2TX x 2RX 802.11ac Wave 2 capable with two spatial streams SU-MIMO
and MU-MIMO
– 802.11ac based Explicit Transmit Beamforming
– Quality of Service (QoS)
– Radio Resource Management (RRM)
– Rogue Detection
– BandSelect
•The AP supports the following external interfaces:
– One 10/100/1000 BASE-T (Ethernet) Uplink Interface with inline power capability,
Auto-MDIX (automatically support either straight through or crossover cables), and
802.3af/at PoE-In.
– UART console port connection using the custom UART–RJ45 console cable adapter,
AIR-CONSADPT=. This adapter is available from Cisco.
•Reset button. For information on how to use the Reset button, see “Using the Reset Button”
section on page 21.
•One multi-color LED status indicator. See the “Checking the Access Point LED” section on
page 19 for information on the colors of the LED status indicator.

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3 Safety Instructions
Translated versions of the following safety warnings are provided in the translated safety warnings
document that is shipped with your access point. The translated warnings are also in the Translated
Safety Warnings for Cisco Aironet Access Points, which is available on Cisco.com.
Warning IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury.
Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical
circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the
statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the
translated safety warnings that accompanied this device.
Statement 1071
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Warning Read the installation instructions before using, installing or connecting the system to the
power source. Statement 1004
Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.
Statement 1074
Warning This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent)
protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than:
20A. Statement 1005
Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an
explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be especially qualified for
such use. Statement 245B
Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and
regulations. Statement 1040

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Caution This product and all interconnected equipment must be installed indoors within the same
building, including the associated LAN connections as defined by Environment A of the
IEEE 802.3af/at Standard.
Note This equipment is suitable for use in environment air spaces (plenums) in accordance with
Section 300.22 (C) of the National Electrical Code, and Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100
of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, CSA C22.2. External power supply, power adapter
and/or power injector, if provided, are not suitable installation in air spaces.
Note Use only with listed Information Technology Equipment (ITE) equipment. For more
information on ITE equipment, refer to article 645 of the latest National Electrical Code
(NEC).
4 Unpacking the AP
To unpack the access point, follow these steps:
Step 1 Unpack and remove the access point and the mounting accessories, from the shipping box.
Step 2 Return any packing material to the shipping container and save it for future use.
Step 3 Verify that you have received the items listed below. If any item is missing or damaged, contact
your Cisco representative or reseller for instructions.
– The access point.
– Mounting bracket AIR-AP-BRACKET-NS.

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5 Ports and Connectors on the AP
Figure 1 Access Point Status LED and Ports Location
1Reset button, on the right side of the AP.
For information on how to use the Reset button, see “Using the Reset Button” section on
page 21.
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Status LED.
For more information, see the “Access Point Status LED” section on page 19
3Kensington security lock slot, on the right side of the AP.
4USB port and the PoE port (Gigabit Ethernet uplink port), on the base of the AP.

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Figure 2 Power-over-Ethernet and USB Ports on the Base
Figure 3 Reset Button and Kensington Security Lock on the Right Side
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10/100/1000 BASE-T (Ethernet) Uplink
Interface with inline power capability,
Auto-MDIX (automatically support either
straight through or crossover cables), and
802.3af/at PoE-In 2
USB port for powering the AP, using 5V, 1.5A
power.
Power the AP using the USB port only when
PoE power is not available.
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Reset button, on the right side of the AP.
For information on how to use the Reset
button, see “Using the Reset Button” section
on page 21.2
Kensington security lock slot
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6 Preparing the AP for Installation
Before you mount and deploy your access point, we recommend that you perform a site survey (or use
the site planning tool) to determine the best location to install your access point.
You should have the following information about your wireless network available:
•Access point locations.
•Access point mounting options: vertically oriented, on a wall or a desk.
•Powered by 802.3af or 802.3at, through PoE from a network device or a PoE power injector or
hub (usually located in a wiring closet).
Note Access points mounted in a building’s environmental airspace must be powered using PoE
to comply with safety regulations.
Cisco recommends that you make a site map showing access point locations so that you can record the
device MAC addresses from each location and return them to the person who is planning or managing
your wireless network.
7 Installation Overview
During installation, gently adjust the module and radio unit such that the internal connectors are
aligned and centered. Now, gently snap them into place.
Caution To assemble the module and radio unit, do not use excessive force. This will prevent
irreversible physical connector damage.
Installing the access point involves these operations:
Step 1 Performing a Pre-Installation Configuration, page 10 (optional)
Step 2 Mounting and Powering the Access Point, page 13
Step 3 Configuring and Deploying the Access Point, page 16

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8 Performing a Pre-Installation Configuration
The following procedures ensure that your access point installation and initial operation go as
expected. This procedure is optional.
Note Performing a pre-installation configuration is an optional procedure. If your network
controller is properly configured, you can install your access point in its final location and
connect it to the network from there. See the “Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless
Network” section on page 18 for details.
The pre-installation configuration setup is illustrated in Figure 4.
Figure 4 Pre-Installation Configuration Setup
Controller
Layer 3
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