Cisco Aironet 1815w Access Points
Communications, Services, and Additional Information
First Published: April 14, 2017
Ports and Connectors on the AP
Preparing the AP for Installation
Performing a Pre-Installation Configuration
Configuring and Deploying the Access Point
Checking the Access Point LEDs
Miscellaneous Usage and Configuration Guidelines
This guide provides instructions on how to install and configure your Cisco Aironet 1815w access points. This guide also provides mounting instructions and limited troubleshooting procedures.
The Aironet 1815w access point is abbreviated as AP in this document.
The Cisco Aironet 1815w access point is an 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Wave 2) access point, with internal antennas.
The Cisco Aironet 1815w AP can be vertically mounted on a wall or on a standard junction box. Physical security is offered with the included Torx screw and the option to add a Kensington lock.
The AP supports 2.4 GHz 2x2 802.11 b/g/n MU-MIMO and 5 GHz 2x2 802.11 a/n/ac (Wave 2) MU-MIMO applications simultaneously.
A full listing of the access point's features and specification are provided in the Cisco Aironet 1815w Access Point Data Sheet, at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/aironet-1815-series-access-points/datasheet-c78-738481.html
The features of the 1815w access points are:
– Centralized, including Enhanced Local sub-Mode
– OfficeExtend Mode with hardware-based encryption
– Monitor Mode, including Enhanced Local Mode (ELM)
– 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz concurrent radios
– 2.4GHz radio with 2TX x 2RX and 2 spatial steams
– 5GHz radio with 2TX x 2RX and 2 spatial steams
– 802.11ac based Transmit Beamforming
– Radio Resource Management (RRM)
– Integrated Bluetooth LE 4.1 radio for location and asset tracking.
– Three local GigE Ethernet Ports, one uplink GigE port, and one passive pass-through RJ45 port.
– RS-232 management console interface through a custom 4-pin connector AIR-CONSADPT=.
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.
– Three 10/100/1000BASE-T ports (local Ethernet ports), one of which also serves as a PoE-Out port.
The PoE-Out port 802.3af Class 0 (15.4W) power when the AP is powered by802.3at power. The PoE-Out port does not provide any power output when the AP is powered by 802.3af power.
– One RJ-45 passive pass-through port (back to bottom).
– Mode button. For information on how to use the Mode button, see “Using the Mode Button” section.
– One multi-color LED status indicator for the AP status. LEDs are also present to indicate per-port status for local the Ethernet ports. For information, see the “Checking the Access Point LEDs” section.
– Three local Gigabit Ethernet ports available to securely connect wired devices to the network.
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
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
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
Note The access point is suitable for use in environmental air space 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, C22.1. You should not install the power supply or power injector in air handling 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).
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.
– Mounting wall-plate bracket AIR-AP-BRACKET-W3, and screws.
– Torx security screw and mylar label to cover the screw.
The following accessories can be ordered separately from Cisco:
Location of the Status LED, along with ports and connectors, on the base of the AP |
Location of the Kensington lock slot on the left side of the AP |
Figure 2 Base of the AP with the Ports and Connectors
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 port.
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.
Before you mount 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:
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.
Installing the access point involves these operations:
Step 1 Performing a Pre-Installation Configuration (optional)
Step 2 Mounting the Access Point
Step 3 Powering the Access Point
Step 4 Configuring and Deploying the Access Point
The following procedures ensure that your access point installation and initial operation go as expected for a Cisco wireless controller-based (i.e. having a physical controller device) network. 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 for details.
The pre-installation configuration setup is illustrated in Figure 4.
Figure 4 Pre-Installation Configuration Setup
To perform pre-installation configuration, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Make sure that the Cisco wireless LAN controller DS port is connected to the network. Use the CLI, web-browser interface, or Cisco Prime Infrastructure procedures as described in the appropriate Cisco wireless LAN controller guide.
a. Make sure that access points have Layer 3 connectivity to the Cisco wireless LAN controller Management and AP-Manager Interface.
b. Configure the switch to which your access point is to attach. See the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for the release you are using, for additional information.
c. Set the Cisco wireless LAN controller as the master so that new access points always join with it.
d. Make sure DHCP is enabled on the network. The access point must receive its IP address through DHCP.
e. CAPWAP UDP ports must not be blocked in the network.
f. The access point must be able to find the IP address of the controller. This can be accomplished using DHCP, DNS, or IP subnet broadcast. This guide describes the DHCP method to convey the controller IP address. For other methods, refer to the product documentation. See also the “Configuring DHCP Option 43” section for more information.
Note The access point requires a Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) link to prevent the Ethernet port from becoming a bottleneck for traffic because wireless traffic speeds exceed transmit speeds of a 10/100 Ethernet port.
Step 2 Apply power to the access point. See Powering the Access Point.
a. As the access point attempts to connect to the controller, the LEDs cycle through a green, red, and amber sequence, which can take up to 5 minutes.
Note If the access point remains in this mode for more than five minutes, the access point is unable to find the Master Cisco wireless LAN controller. Check the connection between the access point and the Cisco wireless LAN controller and be sure that they are on the same subnet.
b. If the access point shuts down, check the power source.
c. After the access point finds the Cisco wireless LAN controller, it attempts to download the new operating system code if the access point code version differs from the Cisco wireless LAN controller code version. While this is happening, the Status LED blinks amber.
d. If the operating system download is successful, the access point reboots.
Step 3 Configure the access point if required. Use the controller CLI, controller GUI, or Cisco Prime Infrastructure to customize the access-point-specific 802.11ac network settings.
Step 4 If the pre-installation configuration is successful, the Status LED is green indicating normal operation. Disconnect the access point and mount it at the location at which you intend to deploy it on the wireless network.
Step 5 If your access point does not indicate normal operation, turn it off and repeat the pre-installation configuration.
Note When you are installing a Layer 3 access point on a different subnet than the Cisco wireless LAN controller, be sure that a DHCP server is reachable from the subnet on which you will be installing the access point, and that the subnet has a route back to the Cisco wireless LAN controller. Also be sure that the route back to the Cisco wireless LAN controller has destination UDP ports 5246 and 5247 open for CAPWAP communications. Ensure that the route back to the primary, secondary, and tertiary wireless LAN controller allows IP packet fragments. Finally, be sure that if address translation is used, that the access point and the Cisco wireless LAN controller have a static 1-to-1 NAT to an outside address. (Port Address Translation is not supported.)
Cisco Aironet 1815w access points can be mounted directly on the wall, to numerous global wall junction standards.
Table 1 Access Point Mounting Options
To mount the AP on a wall, follow these steps:
Step 1 Fasten the wall-mount bracket (AIR-AP-BRACKET-W3) to the wall, using two M3.5X32mm screws. Ensure that the side having the Mount Arrows Up label is facing outwards, and the bracket is oriented vertically as indicated by the arrows. See Figure 11.
The wall-bracket dimensions are given in Figure 12.
Step 2 Connect the power and network cables to the AP.
If you are unable to connect a PoE cable to the port on the back of the AP, then:
a. On the back of the AP, use an RJ45 jumper cable to connect the PoE port to the Pass-Through port. This jumper cable is available as part of the spacer kit AIR-AP1815W-KIT=.
b. Connect the PoE supply cable to the Pass-Through port on the base of the AP.
This connection sends power internally from the Pass-Through port on the base, to the Pass-Through port on the back, and then though the jumper cable into the PoE port on the back.
Step 3 Mount the AP onto the wall-mount bracket. For this, align the AP with the bracket and then offset the AP around ¼ inch above the bracket.
Step 4 Fasten the AP to the bracket using the M2 x 5.5mm Torx security screw. Cover it with the mylar label.
Figure 5 Mounting AP on a Wall
To mount the AP on an electrical junction box, follow these steps:
Step 1 Fasten the wall-mount bracket (AIR-AP-BRACKET-W3), using two #6-32 x 0.81 inch machine screws, to the electrical junction box. Ensure that the side having the Mount Arrows Up label is facing outwards, and the bracket is oriented vertically as indicated by the arrows. See Figure 11.
The wall-bracket dimensions are given in Figure 12.
Step 2 Connect the power and network cables to the AP.
If you are unable to connect a PoE cable to the port on the back of the AP, then:
a. On the back of the AP, use an RJ45 jumper cable to connect the PoE port to the Pass-Through port. This jumper cable is available as part of the spacer kit AIR-AP1815W-KIT=.
b. Connect the PoE supply cable to the Pass-Through port on the base of the AP.
This connection sends power internally from the Pass-Through port on the base, to the Pass-Through port on the back, and then though the jumper cable into the PoE port on the back.
Step 3 Mount the AP onto the wall-mount bracket. For this, align the AP with the bracket and then offset the AP around ¼ inch above the bracket.
Step 4 Fasten the AP to the bracket using the M2 x 5.5mm Torx security screw. Cover it with the mylar label.
Figure 6 Mounting the AP on an Electrical Junction Box
To mount the AP on a wall, using a spacer box, follow these steps:
Step 1 Fasten the spacer box (AIR-AP1815W-KIT=) to the wall, using four M3.5 x 32mm screws. Ensure that the side having the Mount Arrows Up label is facing outwards, and the box is oriented vertically as indicated by the arrows. See Figure 9.
The spacer box dimensions are given in Figure 10.
Step 2 Fasten the wall-mount bracket (AIR-AP-BRACKET-W3) to the spacer box, using two M3X8mm tapping screws. Ensure that the side having the Mount Arrows Up label is facing outwards, and the bracket is oriented vertically as indicated by the arrows. See Figure 11.
The wall-bracket dimensions are given in Figure 12.
Step 3 Connect the power and network cables to the AP.
If you are unable to connect a PoE cable to the port on the back of the AP, then:
a. On the back of the AP, use an RJ45 jumper cable to connect the PoE port to the Pass-Through port. This jumper cable is available as part of the spacer kit AIR-AP1815W-KIT=.
b. Connect the PoE supply cable to the Pass-Through port on the base of the AP.
This connection sends power internally from the Pass-Through port on the base, to the Pass-Through port on the back, and then though the jumper cable into the PoE port on the back.
Note The punch-out holes on the spacer box (AIR-AP1815W-KIT) can be used for routing cables. However, an RJ45 connector will not fit through these holes. If this is required, you must first route a cable through the hole and then crimp an RJ45 connector on to the cable.
Step 4 Mount the AP onto the wall-mount bracket. For this, align the AP with the bracket and then offset the AP around ¼ inch above the bracket.
Step 5 Fasten the AP to the bracket using the M2 x 5.5mm Torx security screw. Cover it with the mylar label.
Figure 7 Mounting the AP on a Wall using the Spacer
To mount the AP on an electrical junction box, using a spacer box, follow these steps:
Step 1 Fasten the wall-mount bracket (AIR-AP-BRACKET-W3) to the spacer box (AIR-AP1815W-KIT=), using two M3X8mm pan head tapping screws. Ensure that the side having the Mount Arrows Up label facing outwards, and the bracket oriented vertically as indicated by the arrows. See Figure 9 and Figure 11.
The spacer box dimensions are given in Figure 10.
The wall-bracket dimensions are given in Figure 12.
Step 2 Fasten the wall-mount bracket and spacer box assembly to the electrical junction box, using two #6-32X1.62 inch machine screws. Ensure that the side having the Mount Arrows Up label is facing outwards, and the box is oriented vertically as indicated by the arrows.
Step 3 Connect the power and network cables to the AP.
If you are unable to connect a PoE cable to the port on the back of the AP, then:
a. On the back of the AP, use an RJ45 jumper cable to connect the PoE port to the Pass-Through port. This jumper cable is available as part of the spacer kit AIR-AP1815W-KIT=.
b. Connect the PoE supply cable to the Pass-Through port on the base of the AP.
This connection sends power internally from the Pass-Through port on the base, to the Pass-Through port on the back, and then though the jumper cable into the PoE port on the back.
Note The punch-out holes on the spacer box (AIR-AP1815W-KIT) can be used for routing cables. However, an RJ45 connector will not fit through these holes. If this is required, you must first route a cable through the hole and then crimp an RJ45 connector on to the cable.
Step 4 Mount the AP onto the wall-mount bracket. For this, align the AP with the bracket and then offset the AP around ¼ inch above the bracket.
Step 5 Fasten the AP to the bracket using the M2 x 5.5mm Torx security screw. Cover it with the mylar label.
Figure 8 Mounting AP on an Electrical Junction Box using the Spacer
M3X8mm pan head tapping screws for fastening the wall-mount bracket to the spacer. |
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6-32 x 1.62_inch screws for fastening the spacer-bracket assembly to the junction box. |
Figure 9 Wall-Mount Spacer in AIR-AP1815W-KIT=
Figure 10 Dimensions of Wall-Mount Spacer in AIR-AP1815W-KIT= (All values in millimeter)
Figure 11 Wall-Mount Bracket AIR-AP-BRACKET-W3
Figure 12 Dimensions of Wall-Mount Bracket AIR-AP-BRACKET-W3 (All values in millimeter)
The AP can be powered using Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) from the Ethernet cable on either one of the uplink ports, from an external power source such as:
The PoE-Out port (labeled PSE) provides 802.3af power when the AP is powered by 802.3at power, and no power output when the AP is powered by 802.3af power.
This section describes how to connect the access point to a wireless LAN controller. Because the configuration process takes place on the controller, see the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for additional information.
The access point uses standard Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points Protocol (CAPWAP) to communicate between the controller and other wireless access points on the network. CAPWAP is a standard, inter-operable protocol which enables an access controller to manage a collection of wireless termination points. The discovery process using CAPWAP is identical to the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP) used with previous Cisco Aironet access points. LWAPP-enabled access points are compatible with CAPWAP, and conversion to a CAPWAP controller is seamless. Deployments can combine CAPWAP and LWAPP software on the controllers.
The functionality provided by the controller does not change except for customers who have Layer 2 deployments, which CAPWAP does not support.
In a CAPWAP environment, a wireless access point discovers a controller by using CAPWAP discovery mechanisms and then sends it a CAPWAP join request. The controller sends the access point a CAPWAP join response allowing the access point to join the controller. When the access point joins the controller, the controller manages its configuration, firmware, control transactions, and data transactions.
Note For additional information about the discovery process and CAPWAP, see the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software Configuration Guide. This document is available on Cisco.com.
Note CAPWAP support is provided in controller software release 5.2 or later. However, your controller must be running the release that supports Cisco Aironet 1815w access points, as specified in the access point’s data sheet.
Note You cannot edit or query any access point using the controller CLI if the name of the access point contains a space.
Note Make sure that the controller is set to the current time. If the controller is set to a time that has already occurred, the access point might not join the controller because its certificate may not be valid for that time.
Access points must be discovered by a controller before they can become an active part of the network. The access point supports these controller discovery processes:
After you have mounted the access point, follow these steps to deploy it on the wireless network:
Step 1 Connect and power up the access point.
Step 2 Observe the access point LED (for LED descriptions, see “Checking the Access Point LEDs” section).
a. When you power up the access point, it begins a power-up sequence that you can verify by observing the access point LED. If the power-up sequence is successful, the discovery and join process begins. During this process, the LED blinks sequentially green, red, and off. When the access point has joined a controller, the LED is chirping green if no clients are associated or green if one or more clients are associated.
b. If the LED is not on, the access point is most likely not receiving power.
c. If the LED blinks sequentially for more than 5 minutes, the access point is unable to find its primary, secondary, and tertiary Cisco wireless LAN controller. Check the connection between the access point and the Cisco wireless LAN controller, and be sure the access point and the Cisco wireless LAN controller are either on the same subnet or that the access point has a route back to its primary, secondary, and tertiary Cisco wireless LAN controller. Also, if the access point is not on the same subnet as the Cisco wireless LAN controller, be sure that there is a properly configured DHCP server on the same subnet as the access point. See the “Configuring DHCP Option 43” section for additional information.
Step 3 Reconfigure the Cisco wireless LAN controller so that it is not the Master.
Note A Master Cisco wireless LAN controller should be used only for configuring access points and not in a working network.
The location of the access point status LED is shown in Figure 2.
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 2.
Using the Mode button (see Figure 3) you can:
To use the mode button, press, and keep pressed, the mode button on the access point during the AP boot cycle. Wait until the AP 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:
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.
The AP status LED changes from Amber to Red, and all the files in the AP storage directory are cleared.
If you keep the mode button pressed for more than 60 seconds, the mode button is assumed faulty and no changes are made.
Note Ensure that your controller is running the latest Cisco Wireless Controller Software Release as specified in the access point’s data sheet.
Access points can fail to join a controller for many reasons: a RADIUS authorization is pending; self-signed certificates are not enabled on the controller; the access point’s and controller’s regulatory domains don’t match, and so on.
Controller software enables you to configure the access points to send all CAPWAP-related errors to a syslog server. You do not need to enable any debug commands on the controller because all of the CAPWAP error messages can be viewed from the syslog server itself.
The state of the access point is not maintained on the controller until it receives a CAPWAP join request from the access point. Therefore, it can be difficult to determine why the CAPWAP discovery request from a certain access point was rejected. In order to troubleshoot such joining problems without enabling CAPWAP debug commands on the controller, the controller collects information for all access points that send a discovery message to it and maintains information for any access points that have successfully joined it.
The controller collects all join-related information for each access point that sends a CAPWAP discovery request to the controller. Collection begins with the first discovery message received from the access point and ends with the last configuration payload sent from the controller to the access point.
You can view join-related information for up to three times the maximum number of access points supported by the platform for the 2500 series controllers and the Controller Network Module within the Cisco 28/37/38xx Series Integrated Services Routers.
Note The maximum number of access points varies for the Cisco WiSM2, depending on which controller software release is being used.
When the controller is maintaining join-related information for the maximum number of access points, it does not collect information for any more access points.
An access point sends all syslog messages to IP address 255.255.255.255 by default when any of the following conditions are met:
If any of these conditions are met and the access point has not yet joined a controller, you can also configure a DHCP server to return a syslog server IP address to the access point using option 7 on the server. The access point then starts sending all syslog messages to this IP address.
When the access point joins a controller for the first time, the controller sends the global syslog server IP address (the default is 255.255.255.255) to the access point. After that, the access point sends all syslog messages to this IP address until it is overridden by one of the following scenarios:
You can configure the syslog server for access points and view the access point join information only from the controller CLI.
Keep these guidelines in mind when you use Cisco Aironet 1815w access points:
You can use DHCP Option 43 to provide a list of controller IP addresses to the access points, enabling them to find and join a controller.
The following is a DHCP Option 43 configuration example on a Windows 2003 Enterprise DHCP server for use with Cisco Aironet lightweight access points. For other DHCP server implementations, consult product documentation for configuring DHCP Option 43. In Option 43, you should use the IP address of the controller management interface.
Note DHCP Option 43 is limited to one access point type per DHCP pool. You must configure a separate DHCP pool for each access point type.
The Cisco Aironet 1815w access point uses the type-length-value (TLV) format for DHCP Option 43. DHCP servers must be programmed to return the option based on the access point’s DHCP Vendor Class Identifier (VCI) string (DHCP Option 43). The VCI string for the Cisco Aironet 1815w access point is:
The format of the TLV block is listed below:
To configure DHCP Option 43 in the embedded Cisco DHCP server, follow these steps:
Step 1 Enter configuration mode at the CLI.
Step 2 Create the DHCP pool, including the necessary parameters such as default router and name server. A DHCP scope example is as follows:
Step 3 Add the option 43 line using the following syntax:
The hex string is assembled by concatenating the TLV values shown below:
Type is always f1(hex). Length is the number of controller management IP addresses times 4 in hex. Value is the IP address of the controller listed sequentially in hex.
For example, suppose that there are two controllers with management interface IP addresses, 10.126.126.2 and 10.127.127.2. The type is f1(hex). The length is 2 * 4 = 8 = 08 (hex). The IP addresses translate to 0a7e7e02 and 0a7f7f02. Assembling the string then yields f1080a7e7e020a7f7f02. The resulting command added to the DHCP scope is option 43 hex f1080a7e7e020a7f7f02.
All user documentation for the Cisco Aironet 1815w access point is available at:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/wireless/aironet-1815w-access-point/model.html
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
This section provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for the Cisco Aironet 1815w Access Points. You can find additional information at this URL:
www.cisco.com/go/aironet/compliance
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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.
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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.
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.
The following standards were applied:
EMC—EN 301.489-1 v1.9.2; EN 301.489-17 v2.2.1
Health & Safety—EN60950-1: 2006; EN 50385: 2002
Radio—EN 300 328 v 1.8.1; EN 301.893 v 1.7.1
The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10.4 and Annex III of Directive 1999/5/EC has been followed.
This device also conforms to the EMC requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC.
Note This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. For more details, contact Cisco Corporate Compliance.
The product carries the CE Mark:
This section contains information on compliance with guidelines related to RF exposure.
The Cisco products are designed to comply with the following national and international standards on Human Exposure to Radio Frequencies:
To ensure compliance with various national and international Electromagnetic Field (EMF) standards, the system should only be operated with Cisco approved antennas and accessories.
The 1815W device includes a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves (radio frequency electromagnetic fields) recommended by international guidelines. The guidelines were developed by an independent scientific organization (ICNIRP) and include a substantial safety margin designed to ensure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
As such the systems are designed to be operated as to avoid contact with the antennas by the end user. It is recommended to set the system in a location where the antennas can remain at least a minimum distance as specified from the user in accordance to the regulatory guidelines which are designed to reduce the overall exposure of the user or operator.
The World Health Organization has stated that present scientific information does not indicate the need for any special precautions for the use of wireless devices. They recommend that if you are interested in further reducing your exposure then you can easily do so by reorienting antennas away from the user or placing he antennas at a greater separation distance then recommended.
The 1815W device includes a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves (radio frequency electromagnetic fields) as referenced in FCC Part 1.1310. The guidelines are based on IEEE ANSI C 95.1 (92) and include a substantial safety margin designed to ensure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
As such the systems are designed to be operated as to avoid contact with the antennas by the end user. It is recommended to set the system in a location where the antennas can remain at least a minimum distance as specified from the user in accordance to the regulatory guidelines which are designed to reduce the overall exposure of the user or operator.
The device has been tested and found compliant with the applicable regulations as part of the radio certification process.
The US Food and Drug Administration has stated that present scientific information does not indicate the need for any special precautions for the use of wireless devices. The FCC recommends that if you are interested in further reducing your exposure then you can easily do so by reorienting antennas away from the user or placing the antennas at a greater separation distance then recommended or lowering the transmitter power output.
The 1815W device includes a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves (radio frequency electromagnetic fields) as referenced in Health Canada Safety Code 6. The guidelines include a substantial safety margin designed into the limit to ensure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
As such the systems are designed to be operated as to avoid contact with the antennas by the end user. It is recommended to set the system in a location where the antennas can remain at least a minimum distance as specified from the user in accordance to the regulatory guidelines which are designed to reduce the overall exposure of the user or operator.
Health Canada states that present scientific information does not indicate the need for any special precautions for the use of wireless devices. They recommend that if you are interested in further reducing your exposure you can easily do so by reorienting antennas away from the user, placing the antennas at a greater separation distance than recommended, or lowering the transmitter power output.
Cet appareil de la gamme 1815W comprend un émetteur-récepteur radio. Il a été conçu de manière à respecter les limites en matière d'exposition aux fréquences radioélectriques (champs électromagnétiques de fréquence radio), recommandées dans le code de sécurité 6 de Santé Canada. Ces directives intègrent une marge de sécurité importante destinée à assurer la sécurité de tous, indépendamment de l'âge et de la santé.
Par conséquent, les systèmes sont conçus pour être exploités en évitant que l'utilisateur n'entre en contact avec les antennes. Il est recommandé de poser le système là où les antennes sont à une distance minimale telle que précisée par l'utilisateur conformément aux directives réglementaires qui sont conçues pour réduire l'exposition générale de l'utilisateur ou de l'opérateur.
Santé Canada affirme que la littérature scientifique actuelle n'indique pas qu'il faille prendre des précautions particulières lors de l'utilisation d'un appareil sans fil. Si vous voulez réduire votre exposition encore davantage, selon l'agence, vous pouvez facilement le faire en réorientant les antennes afin qu'elles soient dirigées à l'écart de l'utilisateur, en les plaçant à une distance d'éloignement supérieure à celle recommandée ou en réduisant la puissance de sortie de l'émetteur.
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This section provides administrative rules for operating Cisco Aironet access points in Taiwan. The rules for all access points are provided in both Chinese and English.
Administrative Rules for Low-power Radio-Frequency Devices
For those low-power radio-frequency devices that have already received a type-approval, companies, business units or users should not change its frequencies, increase its power or change its original features and functions.
The operation of the low-power radio-frequency devices is subject to the conditions that no harmful interference is caused to aviation safety and authorized radio station; and if interference is caused, the user must stop operating the device immediately and can't re-operate it until the harmful interference is clear.
The authorized radio station means a radio-communication service operating in accordance with the Communication Act.
The operation of the low-power radio-frequency devices is subject to the interference caused by the operation of an authorized radio station, by another intentional or unintentional radiator, by industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) equipment, or by an incidental radiator.
Low-power Radio-frequency Devices Technical Specifications
This section contains special information for operation of Cisco Aironet access points in Brazil.
Este equipamento não tem direito a proteção contra interferência prejudicial e não pode causar interferência em sistemas devidamente autorizados.
This equipment is not entitled to the protection from harmful interference and may not cause interference with duly authorized systems.
All the Declaration of Conformity statements related to this product can be found at the following location: http://www.ciscofax.com
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