Cisco Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client User manual

GETTING STARTED GUIDE
Cisco Aironet 1815m 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 the Access Point
10 Powering the Access Point
11 Configuring and Deploying the Access Point
12 Checking the Access Point LED
13 Miscellaneous Usage and Configuration Guidelines
14 Related Documentation
15 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information

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1 About this Guide
This guide provides instructions on how to install and configure the Cisco Aironet 1815m Access
Point. This guide also provides mounting instructions and limited troubleshooting procedures.
The Cisco Aironet 1815m Access Point is referred to as the access point, or abbreviated as AP in this
document.
2 About the Access Point
The Cisco Aironet 1815m 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 or a ceiling, and supports 2x2:2 SS
MU-MIMO applications.
Access Point Model Numbers and Regulatory Domains
The Cisco Aironet 1815m access point model has the model number format AIR-AP1815M-x-K9,
where the ‘x’ placeholder represents the regulatory domain. The ‘x’ can be any one of the supported
regulatory domains 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 1815m
Access Point Data Sheet, at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/aironet-1815-series-access-points/datashee
t-c78-738499.html
The features of the 1815m access points are:
•Supported mode(s) of operation:
– Unified (or Local)
– Sniffer
– Monitor
– FlexConnect (Flex + Bridge modes and SE connect are not supported)
– Mobility Express
•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
– Spectrum Analysis
– 802.11ac based Transmit Beamforming
– Quality of Service (QoS)
– Radio Resource Management (RRM)
– Rogue Detection
– BandSelect
– Bluetooth Low Energy 4.0
•The AP supports the following hardware 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.
– RS-232 console interface through RJ45
Note The AP may face issues while booting if you use an unterminated console cable (not
plugged into any device or terminal) or a console cable that is more than one meter in
length.

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•Mode button. For information on how to use the Mode button, see “Using the Mode Button”
section on page 20.
•One multi-color LED status indicator. See the “Checking the Access Point LED” section on
page 18 for information on the colors of the LED status indicator.
•The 1815m model access point has two integrated 2.4 GHz single band antennas and two 5 GHz
single band antennas. Peak antenna gain is approximately 2 dBi and 4 dBi in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
bands respectively.
3 Safety Instructions
Translated versions of the following safety warnings are provided 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
Note This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present.
Note The marking information is located at the bottom of the apparatus.
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

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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
Caution The fasteners you use to mount an access point on a ceiling must be capable of
maintaining a minimum pullout force of 20 lbs (9 kg) and must use a minimum of 4 holes
on the mounting bracket, or a minimum of 2 holes when mounting on a network box.
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
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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-8, only if selected when you ordered the access point.
Can be ordered separately also.
– T-RAIL clips and Channel Adapter (only if selected when you ordered the access point).
5 Ports and Connectors on the AP
The 1815m series access points have an LED indicator on the face of the unit, above the Cisco logo,
as shown in Figure 1. For information on the LED scheme, see the “Access Point Status LED” section
on page 18.
The ports and connections on the access point are shown in Figure 2.

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Figure 1 Access Point Status LED and Ports Location
Tip The Cisco Aironet 1815m access point looks visually similar to the 1815i AP. However, the
Cisco logo on the 1815m has a deep blue color, unlike the grey colored logo on the 1815i.
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Status LED.
For more information, see the “Access Point Status LED” section on page 18
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Security screw hole location, where the security screw locks the AP to its mounting bracket,
AIR-AP-BRACKET-8
3Location of the console port, the PoE port, and the Mode button.
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Figure 2 Access Point Ports and Mode Button
Figure 3 AIR-AP-BRACKET-8
1RJ45 console port
2PoE-In port (Ethernet Uplink port)
3Mode button.
For information on how to use the Mode button, see “Using the Mode Button” section on
page 20.
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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: on a wall or a ceiling only.
Note You can mount the access point above a suspended ceiling but you must purchase
additional mounting hardware: See “Mounting the Access Point” section on page 14 for
additional information.
•Powered by 802.3af, 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
Installing the access point involves these operations:
Step 1 Performing a Pre-Installation Configuration, page 11 (optional)
Step 2 Mounting the Access Point, page 14
Step 3 Powering the Access Point, page 14
Step 4 Configuring and Deploying the Access Point, page 15