Cisco Aironet 1815T User manual

GETTING STARTED GUIDE
Cisco Aironet 1815T OfficeExtend Access Points
First Published: February 2017

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1About this Guide
2About the Access Point
3Safety Instructions
4Unpacking the AP
5Ports and Connectors on the AP
6Mounting and Powering the Access Point
7Powering the Access Point
7Configuring and Managing the AP
8Checking the Access Point Status LED
9Checking the Ethernet Port LEDs
10 Using the Mode Button
11 Related Documentation
12 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information
13 Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request

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1 About this Guide
This guide provides instructions on how to install and configure your Cisco Aironet 1815T
OfficeExtend access points. This guide also provides mounting instructions and limited
troubleshooting procedures.
The Aironet 1815T access point is referred to as access point or AP in this document.
2 About the Access Point
The Cisco Aironet 1815T OfficeExtend access point is an 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Wave 2) access point,
with internal antennas. You can place the access point horizontally on a desk. The AP supports
2.4 GHz 2x2 802.11b/g/n MU-MIMO and 5 GHz 2x2 802.11 a/n/ac (Wave 2) MU-MIMO
applications simultaneously.
The 1815T access point offers a highly secure enterprise wireless and wired connection to the home,
micro-branch or other types of remote sites. This access point extends the corporate network to
teleworkers, to mobile workers, or to micro-sites.
The access point connects to the home or site broadband Internet access and establishes a highly secure
tunnel to the corporate network. This tunnel allows remote employees access to data, voice, video, and
cloud services for a mobility experience consistent with that at the corporate office. The Cisco Aironet
1815T access points support secure corporate data access and personal connectivity for teleworkers’
home devices with segmented home traffic.
Access Point Features
The features of the 1815T access points are:
•Supported mode(s) of operation:
– OfficeExtend Mode with hardware-based encryption
•Radio features are:
– Dual-radio, dual-band, 802.11ac Wave 2
– 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz concurrent radios
– 2 GHz and 5 GHz radios with 2TX x 2RX and 2 spatial streams SU-MIMO and MU-MIMO.
– 802.11ac based Transmit Beamforming
– Quality of Service (QoS)
– Radio Resource Management (RRM)

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– Rogue Detection
– BandSelect
– Integrated Bluetooth LE 4.1 radio for location and asset tracking.
•Real-time Service Extender which extends real-time services such as voice, wireless, video, and
data to remote locations.
•Datagram Transport Layer Security (DTLS) connection between the access point and the
controller.
•The AP supports the following hardware external interfaces:
– Three 10/100/1000BASE-T ports (local Ethernet ports), one of which also serves as a PoE-Out
port (PSE-LAN1 port).
The PoE-Out port provides 802.3af Class 0 (15.4W) power.
– One USB 2.0 port
– DC power connector, for powering the AP using AIR-PWR-D=.
– Mode button. For information on how to use the Mode button, see “Using the Mode Button”
section on page 12.
– One multi-color LED status indicator. See the “Checking the Access Point Status LED” section
on page 10 for information on the colors of the LED status indicator.
•Two integrated 2.4GHz/5GHz dual-band antennas located on the sides of the access point under
the top housing. Peak antenna gain is approximately 2 dBi and 4 dBi in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
bands respectively.
A full listing of the access point's features and specification are provided in the Cisco Aironet 1815T
Access Point Data Sheet, at the following URL:
(URL to be added later)
Access Point Model Numbers and Regulatory Domains
The Cisco Aironet 1815T access point models have the format AIR-1815T-x-K9. The ‘x’ in the model
number is a placeholder for the regulatory domain. For information on supported regulatory domains,
see the following page:
http://www.cisco.com/go/aironet/compliance

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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 
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Warning Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its 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:
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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
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.

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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.
– Cisco local power supply kit, with the AIR-PWR-D power adapter and power cord.
The AIR-PWR-D power supply kit, containing the power adapter and the power cord can be also be
separately ordered from Cisco.

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5 Ports and Connectors on the AP
Figure 1 Face of the AP
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Location of the ports, connectors, Mode and
Power buttons, on the side of the AP. 2
Status LED on the face of the AP.
2
Location of the Kensington lock slot on the
side of the AP.

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Figure 2 AP Ports and Connectors
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
POWER
1+48 VDC power port. 5LAN port 3.
2Power button. 6WAN port.
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PSE / LAN port 1.
This port provides 802.3af Power Sourcing
Equipment (PSE) PoE-Out power on the
LAN 1 Ethernet interface. When powered by
AIR-PWR-C/D= the PoE-Out power is
802.3af Class 0 (15.4W). 7
USB port.
4LAN port 2. 8Mode button.
Note A physical security kit AIR-SEC-50=, which is sold separately, includes RJ-45 block-out plugs
and two unlock keys using which you can restrict physical access to the Ethernet ports.
Note All the three LAN ports support Auto-MDIX. The interface automatically detects the required
cable connection type (straight through or crossover) and configures the connection
appropriately.

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6 Mounting and Powering the Access Point
The access point can be placed/mounted in a horizontal position, on a horizontal surface such as a
table.
To ensure the best RF coverage for your access point, place your access point in an area as close to the
wireless clients as possible and practical to do so. If the Internet source or gateway router is in a remote
area, position your access point away from metal obstructions.
Areas to avoid or places that may result in reduced range or performance are as follows.
•In a basement of a multi-story home, as the signals must penetrate many walls.
•Near large obstructions that can block the radio signals. Avoid areas like metal cabinets or
refrigerators.
•On the floor under a metal desk or other dense or conductive objects.
The AP is powered using 44 to 57 VDC power via the VDC port, using Cisco Power Adapter
AIR-PWR-D=. The PoE-Out port provides 802.3af Class 0 (15.4W) power.

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7 Configuring and Managing the AP
Detailed information on configuring and managing the AP is provided in the Cisco Aironet 1815T
OfficeExtend Access Point User Guide, at the following URL:
(URL to be added later)
8 Checking the Access Point Status LED
The location of the access point status LED is shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2. For privacy, the status
LED is automatically turned off when the access point joins a controller.
Note Regarding LED status colors, it is expected that there will be small variations in color intensity
and hue from unit to unit. This is within the normal range of the LED manufacturer’s
specifications and is not a defect.
The access point status LED indicates various conditions and are described in Table 1.
Ta b l e 1 LED Status Indications
Message Type LED State Possible Messages and Meanings
Boot loader status
sequence
Blinking Green DRAM memory test in progress
DRAM memory test OK
Board initialization in progress
Initializing flash file system
Flash memory test OK
Initializing Ethernet
Ethernet OK
Starting the operating system
Initialization successful

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Association status Chirping Green
Chirping is short blips
that look distinctly
different from blinking.
Normal operating condition. AP has joined to a
controller, but no wireless client has associated
with the AP.
Green Normal operating condition. At least one wireless
client association is present.
Operating status Blinking Amber Software upgrade is in progress.
Cycling through Green,
Red and Amber
Discovery/join process is in progress.
Rapidly cycling
through Red, Green,
Amber and Off
Access point location command has been
invoked.
Blinking Red Ethernet link is not operational.
Boot loader warnings Blinking Amber Configuration recovery is in progress (Mode
button pushed for 2 to 3 seconds).
Red Ethernet failure.
Image recovery has been initiated (Mode button
pushed for 20 to 30 seconds).
Blinking Green Image recovery is in progress (Mode button
released after being kept pressed for 20 to 30
seconds).
Boot loader errors Red DRAM memory test failure.
Blinking Red and
Amber
Flash file system failure.
Blinking Red and off Environment variable failure.
Bad MAC address.
Ethernet failure during image recovery.
Boot environment failure.
No Cisco image file.
Boot failure.
Table 1 LED Status Indications (continued)
Message Type LED State Possible Messages and Meanings

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9 Checking the Ethernet Port LEDs
Each Ethernet port has two LEDs for showing Link (Green) and Activity (Amber) statuses. They are
integrated on the RJ45 connector. For a description of the statuses they indicate, see the following
table.
10M
Link
10M
Active
100M
Link
100M
Active
1000M
Link
1000M
Active
Link (Green) LED State Off Off Off Off On On
Activity (Amber) LED State On Blinking On Blinking On Blinking
10 Using the Mode Button
Using the Mode button you can:
•Reset the AP to it’s default factory-shipped configuration.
•Clear the AP’s internal storage, including all configuration files and the regulatory domain
configuration.
The Mode button is located on the back of the AP. You need to remove the back cover of the AP to
access the mode button.
To use the mode button, press, and keep pressed, the mode button on the access point during the AP's
boot cycle. Wait until the AP's status LED changes to Amber. During this, the AP console shows a
seconds counter, counting the number of seconds the mode button is pressed. Then:
•To reset the AP to it’s default factory-shipped configuration, keep the mode button pressed for less
than 20 seconds. The AP's configuration files are cleared.
Cisco AP OS errors Red Software failure.
Try disconnecting and reconnecting power to the
AP.
Cycling through Red,
Green, Amber and off.
General warning. Insufficient inline power.
Table 1 LED Status Indications (continued)
Message Type LED State Possible Messages and Meanings

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This resets all configuration settings to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the IP
address, and the SSID. However, the regulatory domain provisioning is not reset.
•To clear the AP’s internal storage, including all configuration files and the regulatory domain
configuration, keep the mode button pressed for more than 20 seconds, but less than 60 seconds.
The AP's status LED changes from Amber to Red, and all the files in the AP's storage directory
are cleared. This also removes any regulatory domain provisioning made previously and resets the
AP back to -UX domain.
If you keep the mode button pressed for more than 60 seconds, the mode button is assumed faulty and
no changes are made.
11 Related Documentation
All user documentation for the Cisco Aironet 1815T access point is available at the following URL:
(URL to be added later)
Wireless Controller Software support documentation is provided at:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/wireless/wireless-lan-controller-software/tsd-products-support
-series-home.html
For detailed information and guidelines for configuring and deploying your access point in a wireless
network, see the following documentation:
•Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide, Release 8.3, at the following URL:
(URL to be added later)
•Cisco Aironet 1815T Access Point Deployment Guide, at the following URL:
(URL to be added later)

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12 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information
This section provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for the Cisco Aironet
1815T Access Points. You can find additional information at this URL:
www.cisco.com/go/aironet/compliance
Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of
Conformity Statement
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Certification Number
Access Point Models
AIR-AP1815T-B-K9 LDK102107
Manufacturer:
Cisco Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, CA 95134-1706
USA
This device complies with Part 15 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 equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference. However, there is no guarantee that

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interference will not occur. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.
Caution The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices operating
at this frequency when using the integrated antennas. Any changes or modification to the
product not expressly approved by Cisco could void the user’s authority to operate this
device.
VCCI Statement for Japan
Warning
This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control
Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this
is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may
cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the
instruction manual.

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Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan
This section provides guidelines for avoiding interference when operating Cisco Aironet access points
in Japan. These guidelines are provided in both Japanese and English.
Japanese Translation
03-6434-6500
208697
English Translation
This equipment operates in the same frequency bandwidth as industrial, scientific, and medical devices
such as microwave ovens and mobile object identification (RF-ID) systems (licensed premises radio
stations and unlicensed specified low-power radio stations) used in factory production lines.
1. Before using this equipment, make sure that no premises radio stations or specified low-power
radio stations of RF-ID are used in the vicinity.
2. If this equipment causes RF interference to a premises radio station of RF-ID, promptly change
the frequency or stop using the device; contact the number below and ask for recommendations
on avoiding radio interference, such as setting partitions.
3. If this equipment causes RF interference to a specified low-power radio station of RF-ID, contact
the number below.
Contact Number: 03-6434-6500

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Statement 371—Power Cable and AC Adapter
English Translation
When installing the product, please use the provided or designated connection cables/power cables/AC
adaptors. Using any other cables/adaptors could cause a malfunction or a fire. Electrical Appliance and
Material Safety Law prohibits the use of UL-certified cables (that have the “UL” shown on the code)
for any other electrical devices than products designated by CISCO. The use of cables that are certified
by Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law (that have “PSE” shown on the code) is not limited
to CISCO-designated products.

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Industry Canada
Certification Number
Access Point Models
AIR-AP1815T-A-K9 2461B-102107
Canadian Compliance Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit
pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique
subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type
and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential
radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent
isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner
avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie
Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres
utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée
équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication
satisfaisante.
This radio transmitter has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed
below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type
indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain
indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
Le présent émetteur radio a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types
d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impédance requise pour
chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au
gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.

Antenna Type Antenna Gain Antenna Impedance
Dual-band Omni 2/3dBi 50 ohms
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Operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful
interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.
La bande 5 150-5 250 MHz est réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l'intérieur afin de réduire
les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux.
Users are advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the
bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or
damage to LE-LAN devices.
Les utilisateurs êtes avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs
principaux (c.-à-d., qu'ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes 5 250-5 350 MHz et 5 650-5 850 MHz et
que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL.
European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and
Liechtenstein
Access Point Models:
AIR-AP1815T-E-K9

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Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R&TTE Directive
1999/5/EC & Medical Directive 93/42/EEC