Cisco WAP131 User manual

Quick Start Guide
Cisco Small Business
WAP131 Wireless-N Dual Radio Access Point
with PoE
Package Contents
•Wireless Access Point
•Power Adapter
•This Quick Start Guide
•Product CD
•Ethernet Cable
•Technical Support Contact
•ChinaRoHS(forChinaSKUonly)

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Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Cisco WAP131 Wireless-N Dual Radio Access
Point with PoE. The Cisco Cisco WAP131 is an indoor concurrent dual band
radio 802.11n access point with Power over Ethernet (PoE).
This guide is designed to familiarize you with the general layout of the
Cisco WAP131, describe how to deploy the Cisco WAP131 in your
network, and describe how to configure the Cisco WAP131. For additional
information, see www.cisco.com/go/100_wap_resources.
Before You Begin
Before you begin the installation, make sure that you have the following
equipment and services:
•A computer with browser support for:
– Internet Explorer 7.0 or later
– Chrome 5.0 or later
– Firefox 3.0 or later
– Safari 3.0 or later
•One or more Ethernet network switches with PoE
Cisco WAP131 Features
Front Panel
The front panel of the Cisco WAP131 consists of three lights: Power,
WLAN, and LAN. For full descriptions of the colors of the lights and their
indications, see “Verifying the Hardware Installation”.
Back Panel
RESET—See “Rebooting the Cisco WAP131 or Returning it to its
Factory Default Settings” for information on the RESET button.
LAN (PoE)—The RJ-45 Ethernet port is used to power the Cisco WAP131
using PoE. It is an auto-sensing, gigabit Ethernet (802.3) port used to
connect your WAP devices to network devices, such as computers,
routers, or switches. We strongly recommend that you use a Category
5e or better cable for gigabit connectivity.
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POWER—The POWER button is used to turn the power on and off. It is not
applicable when using PoE.
12V DC—The 12V DC jack is used to connect the supplied power adapter
to the Cisco WAP131 if you are not using PoE.
Kensington Lock Slot—The Kensington lock slot is used to attach a cable
and lock to the Cisco WAP131.
Default Settings
If you are using a Cisco Small Business RV Series router, the default range
for the DHCP assigned address is from 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.254.
Any device connecting to the same LAN will be assigned an IP address in
this range.
Mounting the Cisco WAP131
You can place the Cisco WAP131 on a desktop.
Placement Tips
• Ambient Temperature—To prevent the Cisco WAP131 from
overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds an ambient
temperature of 104°F (40°C).
•AirFlow—Both side panels have vents that must be unobstructed to
prevent overheating.
• Mechanical Loading—The Cisco WAP131 should be level, stable, and
secure to prevent it from sliding or shifting out of position.
Parameter Default Value
Username cisco
Password cisco
LAN IP Address DHCP address assigned by server
Fallback LAN IP 192.168.1.245
Subnetwork Mask 255.255.255.0
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Connecting the Cisco WAP131
The default configuration of the Cisco WAP131 has the Wi-Fi radio turned
off. You must perform the initial configuration using a wired Ethernet
connection.
To connect the Cisco WAP131 to the wired network:
STEP 1Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of a switch, a router,
or a PC.
STEP 2Connect the other end of the network Ethernet cable to the
Ethernet port of the Cisco WAP131.
STEP 3If PoE is not provided, plug in the supplied power adapter to
provide power to the Cisco WAP131.
After installation, all lights should be active. Refer to Verifying the
Hardware Installation, page 5 for details about the different lights on the
Cisco WAP131.
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Verifying the Hardware Installation
To verify the hardware installation, complete the following tasks:
•Check the cable connections.
•Check the state of the indicator lights.
NOTE If you need help resolving a problem, visit the Cisco Small Business
Support Community at www.cisco.com/go/smallbizsupport.
Label Activity Description
POWER Off The Cisco WAP131 has no power.
Solid Green The Cisco WAP131 is powered on, booting, or in
normal operation with DC power supply.
Solid Blue The Cisco WAP131 is powered on, booting, or in
normal operation with PoE 802.at power supply.
Solid Amber The Cisco WAP131 is powered on, booting, or in
normal operation with PoE 802.af power supply.
Solid Red The Cisco WAP131 fails to boot with both
firmware images.
Flashing The Cisco WAP131 is upgrading the firmware,
or is acquiring an IPv4 or IPv6 address.
WLAN Off Wireless is disabled, for both 2.4 GHz and 5
GHz.
Solid Green Wireless is enabled in concurrent mode. (The
intensity needs to be the same)
Solid Amber Wireless is enabled with only 5 GHz in use.
Solid Blue Wireless is enabled with only 2.4 GHz in use.
Flashing Transmitting or receiving data.
LAN Off No Ethernet link.
Solid Green GE Ethernet link is active.
Solid Amber FE Ethernet link is active.
Flashing Transmitting or receiving data.
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Getting Started with the Configuration
To configure the Cisco WAP131, follow these steps to access the Wizard
and then the web-based Configuration Utility from your computer:
STEP 1Connect the Cisco WAP131 to the same network (IP subnet) as your
computer. The factory default IP address configuration of the Cisco
WAP131 is DHCP. Make sure that your DHCP server is running and
can be reached.
See “Incorrect IP Address” on page 8 for troubleshooting
information, or if you do not have a DHCP server.
STEP 2Locate the IP address of the Cisco WAP131.
a. The Cisco WAP131 can be accessed and managed by Cisco
Small Business network tools and services including the Cisco
FindIT Network Discovery Utility that enables you to
automatically discover all supported Cisco Small Business
devices in the same local network segment as your computer.
You can get a snapshot view of each device or launch the
product Configuration Utility to view and configure the
settings. For more information, see www.cisco.com/go/findit.
b. The Cisco WAP131 is Bonjour-enabled and automatically
broadcasts its services and listens for services being
advertised by other Bonjour-enabled devices. If you have a
Bonjour-enabled browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer
with a Bonjour plug-in, or the Apple Mac Safari browser, you
can find the Cisco WAP131 on your local network without
knowing its IP address.
You can download the complete Bonjour for Microsoft Internet
Explorer browser from Apple’s website by visiting:
http://www.apple.com/bonjour/
c. Locate the IP address assigned by your DHCP server by
accessing your router or DHCP server. See your DHCP server
instructions for more information.
STEP 3Launch a web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer.
STEP 4In the Address field, enter the default DHCP address and press the
Enter key.
STEP 5Enter the default user name of cisco and password of cisco in the
User Name and Password fields.
STEP 6Click Login. The Wireless Access Point Setup Wizard appears.
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STEP 7Follow the Setup Wizard instructions to finish the WAP device
installation. We strongly recommend that you use the Setup
Wizard for the first installation.The Setup Wizard turns on the Wi-Fi
radio, which allows you to connect wirelessly. For more advanced
configurations, see the Administration Guide.
Congratulations, you can now start using your Cisco WAP131.
Suggested Next Steps
In case of an error while installing, try the following troubleshooting
procedures described in this section:
Troubleshooting
If you cannot display the Configuration Utility, you can test the ability of the
computer to communicate with the wireless access point by using ping. To
use ping on a computer running Windows:
STEP 1Verify that the Cisco WAP131is powered on and the lights indicate
the appropriate links.
STEP 2Locate the Cisco WAP131’s IP address. While there are different
ways to locate the Cisco WAP131’s IP address, this procedure
uses Cisco FindIT.
a. If you have previously downloaded Cisco FindIT, open Internet
Explorer and launch Cisco FindIT. For more information on
downloading Cisco FindIT, see www.cisco.com/go/findit.
b. In the Cisco FindIT display, place your mouse over the Cisco
WAP131’s name. The Cisco WAP131’s IP address is displayed
along with other device information.
STEP 3Open a command window by choosing Start > Run and enter
cmd.
STEP 4At the command window prompt, enter ping and the Cisco
WAP131’s IP address. In this example, we pinged 192.0.2.10.
If successful, you should get a reply similar to the following:
Pinging 192.0.2.10 with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 192.0.2.10: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128
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If it fails, you should get a reply similar to the following:
Pinging 192.0.2.10 with 32 bytes of data:
Request timed out.
Possible Cause of Installation Failure
Devices Cant Connect using Wi-Fi
Complete the Setup Wizard. The Wi-Fi radio on the Cisco WAP131 is
turned off by default, and the Setup Wizard activates it. For users who do
not want to use the Setup Wizard, log into the Cisco WAP131 using a
Category 5e Ethernet cable, and activate the Wi-Fi radio manually. See the
Administration Guide for details on activating the Wi-Fi radio.
No Power
Power up the switch and your computer if they are turned off.
Make sure that your PoE switch is powered on and the lights indicate that
you have a link. See “Verifying the Hardware Installation” on page 5.
Verify that the devices on your network are not plugged into a switchable
outlet.
Bad Ethernet Connection
Check the state of the indicator lights. See “Verifying the Hardware
Installation” on page 5.
Check the Ethernet cable to ensure that it is firmly connected to your
devices. Devices connected by the Ethernet cable can include the WAP
device, and routers, any switches, and your computer.
Verify the connected switch has auto-negotiation enabled. The Cisco
WAP131 and the switch need the same negotiation parameters set.
Bad Image
After a new firmware installation, if the POWER light is flashing quickly,
contact system support; see “Where to Go From Here” on page 10.
Incorrect IP Address
The most likely cause of connectivity failure is an incorrect IP address. The
Web browser may be pointing to the wrong IP address, or your computer
may be configured with an IP address that is not in the same subnet as the
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Because the factory default IP address configuration is DHCP, make sure
that your DHCP server is running and can be reached. You may need to
disconnect and reconnect the devices for them to discover their new IP
addresses from the DHCP server. You can then query the DHCP server for
the new IP address. See Step 2 of “Getting Started with the
Configuration” on page 6 for more information on how to find the DHCP
address.
If the Cisco WAP131 does not receive a DHCP response (there is no DHCP
server on your network) after 60 seconds, the Cisco WAP131 will fallback
to the following default static IP address: 192.168.1.245 and a default mask
of 255.255.255.0. To reach that IP address, be sure that your computer is
on the 192.168.1.xxx network.
Rebooting the Cisco WAP131 or Returning
it to its Factory Default Settings
To reboot your Cisco WAP131:
•When the power supply is PoE, unplug your Ethernet connection for
three seconds and plug it back in.
or
•With the power on, press the RESET button with an opened paper clip
for less than 10 seconds, or until the lights go off.
– When all the lights go off, release the RESET button.
– Release the RESET button as soon as the lights go off, or you will
restore the access point to factory default settings and lose your
configurations.
To reset the Cisco WAP131 to factory default settings:
•With the power on, press and hold the RESET button with an opened
paper clip for more than 10 seconds.
– All of the lights will go off.
– Release the RESET button when the power light turns on.
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Where to Go From Here
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