Cisco WAP371 User manual

Quick Start Guide
Guide de démarrage rapide
快速入门指南
Cisco Small Business
371 Series Wireless Access Point
Point d'accès sans fil Série 371
371 系列无线接入点

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Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Cisco Small Business WAP371 Wireless Access Point.
The Cisco WAP371 is an indoor dual radio 802.11ac + 802.11n access point.
This guide is designed to familiarize you with the general layout of the access point,
describe how to deploy the device in your network, and describe how to configure the
device. Your access point has more features and functionality than what is described
in this guide. For additional information, see the Administration Guide. A link to the
Administration Guide is found in “Where to Go From Here” on page 11.
Package Contents
• Wireless Access Point
• Mounting kit
• This Quick Start Guide
• Product CD
• Ethernet cable
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 v7.0 or later
– Chrome v5.0 or later
– Firefox v3.0 or later
– Safari v3.0 or later
• Tools for installing the hardware
• One or more Ethernet network switches with PoE
Cisco WAP371 Wireless-AC/N Dual Radio Access
Point with Single Point Setup Features
Front Panel
The front panel of the device 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”.
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A Kensington lock slot is found under the lights.
Back Panel
The back panel of the device has an RJ-45 Ethernet port. Use the Ethernet port to
power your device 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.
The back panel of the device has a Reset button. See “Rebooting the Devices or
Returning them to their Factory Default Settings” for information on the Reset button.
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.
Parameter Default Value
Username cisco
Password cisco
LAN IP Address DHCP address assigned by
server
Fallback LAN IP 192.168.1.245
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Mounting the Cisco WAP371 Wireless-AC/N Dual
Radio Access Point with Single Point Setup
You can place your access point on a desktop, or mount it on a wall or ceiling.
Placement Tips
• Ambient Temperature—To prevent the access point from overheating, do not
operate it in an area that exceeds an ambient temperature of 104°F (40°C).
• Air Flow—Both side panels have vents that must be unobstructed to prevent
overheating.
• Mechanical Loading—The device should be level, stable, and secure to prevent it
from sliding or shifting out of position.
Wall and Ceiling Mounting
The Cisco WAP371 device can be wall or ceiling-mounted. A mounting kit is
packaged with your device. The kit is designed to install your device to the wall or the
ceiling.
The mounting bracket has some flexibility so that you can reuse existing holes drilled
for a Cisco WAP551 or WAP561 device. The installer can remove the Cisco WAP551
or WAP561 and mount the Cisco WAP371.
The dimensions for the mount kit screws are as follows:
WARNING Insecure mounting might damage the device or cause injury. Cisco is not
responsible for damages incurred by insecure wall or ceiling mounting.
1.31 to .33 in (7.8
to 8.3 mm) 2.86 to .88 in (21.8 to 22.3 mm) 3.22 to .24 in (5.5 to 6.0 mm) 4.69 to .72 in (17.5 to 18.2 mm)
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To mount the Cisco WAP 371 device to a wall or ceiling:
STEP 1Determine where you want to mount the device. Verify that the surface is
smooth, flat, dry, and sturdy.
STEP 2Drill two pilot holes into the surface 2.75 inches (70 mm) apart for your
Cisco WAP device.
STEP 3Insert a screw into each hole, leaving a gap between the surface and the base
of the screw head.
STEP 4Place the upper slots of the bracket over the screws, adjust the screws
accordingly, and slide the bracket down until the screws fit snugly into the
slots.
STEP 5Using the bracket as a template, drill two more holes for the lower screws.
STEP 6Insert a screw into each lower hole.
STEP 7Slide the WAP device into the bracket, placing the cable through the break-
out tab found in the back of the bracket.
Connecting the Cisco WAP371 Wireless-AC/N
Dual Radio Access Point with Single Point Setup
The default configuration of the device has the Wi-Fi radio turned off. You must
perform the initial configuration using a wired Ethernet connection. To connect the
device 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 wireless access point.
After installation, all lights should be active. Refer to Verifying the Hardware
Installation, page 6 for details about the different lights on each switch.
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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 device has no power.
Solid Green The device is powered on. Normal operation.
Flashing Green Upgrading firmware or acquiring an IPv4 address.
Solid Red Booting or firmware upgrade failed.
WLAN Off Wireless is disabled, for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.
Solid Wireless is enabled.
Green Concurrent mode enabled. (The intensity needs to be
the same)
Amber 5 GHz is in use.
Blue 2.4 GHz is 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 wireless access points, follow these steps to access the Wizard and
then the web-based configuration utility from your computer:
STEP 1Connect the wireless access point to the same network (IP subnet) as your
computer. The factory default IP address configuration of the access points is
DHCP. Make sure your DHCP server is running and can be reached.
See “Incorrect IP Address” on page 9 for troubleshooting information, or if
you do not have a DHCP server.
STEP 2Locate the IP address of the wireless access point.
a. The wireless access points 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 wireless access points are Bonjour-enabled and automatically
broadcast their services and listen 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 wireless access point 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 or Mozilla
Firefox.
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.
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
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connect wirelessly. For more advanced configurations, see the
Administration Guide. A link to the Administration Guide is found in
“Where to Go From Here” on page 11.
Congratulations, you can now start using your wireless access point.
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 device by using ping. To use ping on a computer running
Windows:
STEP 1Verify that the Cisco WAP371 is powered on and the lights indicate the
appropriate links.
STEP 2Locate the device’s IP address. While there are different ways to locate your
device’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 device’s name.
The device 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 device 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
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
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Devices Cant Connect using Wi-Fi
• Complete the Setup Wizard. The Wi-Fi radio on the device is turned offbydefault,
and the Setup Wizard activates it. For users who do not want to use the Setup
Wizard, log into the device 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 your PoE switch is powered on and the lights indicate that you have a
link. See “Verifying the Hardware Installation” on page 6.
• 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 6.
• 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 access point 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 11.
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 device.
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 7 for more information on how to
find the DHCP address.
If the wireless access points do not receive a DHCP response (there is no DHCP
server on your network) after 60 seconds, the access points 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
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Rebooting the Devices or Returning them to their
Factory Default Settings
To reboot your device:
• 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 paperclip for less than
three 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
device to factory default settings and lose your configurations.
To reset the device to factory default settings:
• With the power on, press and hold the Reset button with an opened paperclip 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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