Contents

• Product Overview
• Part Number and Descriptions
• Supported Code Versions Compatible with AIR-AP1810W
• AIR-AP1810W Mechanicals
• Software Features
• Ports and Interfaces on the AIR-AP1810W
• Understanding Passive Pass Through Port on the AIR-AP1810W
• Physical Hardware and Mounting Options
• Access Point Physical Hardware and Mounting Options
• Mounting AIR-AP1810W using AIR-AP-BRACKET-W2=
• AIR-AP1810W Powering Options
• Local Power Supply (AIR-PWR-D=)
• Antenna Patterns on AIR-AP1810W
• Configuring AIR-AP1810W
• Enabling FlexConnect Mode on AIR-AP18101W
• Configuring Native VLAN on the AIR-AP1810W Access Point
• Creating WLAN (Centrally Switched) with WPA2-PSK
• Creating RLAN (Locally Switched) with 802.1x
• Creating AP Group
• Associating WLANs and RLANs to the AP Group
• Associating AIR-AP1810W to the AP Group
• Associating RLAN to Ethernet LAN ports on AP Group
• Over-riding AP Group Ethernet LAN Port Settings
• Configuring AIR-AP1810W (Wall Plate) to OfficeExtend AP
• Frequently Asked Question's (FAQ's)

Product Overview

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The Cisco® Aironet® 1810W Series Access Points is a compact wall mount 802.11ac Wave 2 Access Point. It targets Multi-Dwelling-Unit (MDU) deployments, such as customers requiring support for Hospitality, university dorm-rooms, cruise ships, residential halls, K-12 classrooms, and healthcare, seeking a high-performance in-room Wireless + Wired Access Device. The Aironet 1810W Series combines Gigabit Ethernet wired and 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless connectivity into a sleek device, built to take advantage of existing cabling infrastructure. Features include:

• Simultaneous Wired and Wireless Access

• Starting 8.3.111.0 release, up to 4 clients are supported behind each Wired LAN interface

• Dual Radio, Dual Band with 802.11ac Wave 2

• Designed for ease of mounting to numerous global wall junction standards. Accessories available to mount directly on a wall or have it desk mounted

• Sleek design in a small form factor: 165 x 114 x 41 mm (6.5 x 4.5 x 1.6 in)

• 3 x Local GigE Ethernet Ports + 1 x uplink GigE port + 1 x passive pass-through RJ45

• Powered over Ethernet (PoE) or with AC Adapter

• PoE out on LAN 1 port, up to 803.af Class 0 (depending on powering options)
  

  
  
  

Part Number and Descriptions

AIR-AP1810W includes a Wall Mounting bracket ( AIR-AP-BRACKET-W2) and has a number of Accessory options which are sold separately and can be ordered as spares.

SKU	Description
AIR–AP1810W–x–K9	Single Unit; Dual-band, controller-based 802.11a/g/n/ac, Wave 2 Comes with Wall Mounting Bracket
AIR–AP1810W–x–K9C	Dual-band 802.11a/g/n/ac Wave 2 with default software Mobility Express Regulatory domains: (x = regulatory domain) For Mobility Express, part number AIR-AP1810W-x-K9C offers default software option Mobility Express
AIR–AP–BRACKET–W2=	Mounting bracket also available as a spare.
AIR–AP1810W–KIT=	Spacer Kit: Includes spacer and RJ-45 jumper cable
AIR–SEC–50=	Physical Security Kit: 50 pcs. of security screws used to secure the access point onto wall-mounting bracket, 50 pcs. RJ-45 caps and 2 pcs. unlock keys used to block physical access to Ethernet ports
AIR–OEAP1810–CRD=	Cradle Kit: Includes back cover and RJ-45 jumper cable
AIR–PWR–D=	Cisco local power supply

Note	Included with the access point: mounting bracket AIR-AP-BRACKET-W2, compatible to install to single gang junction box or multiple international standards.

Supported Code Versions Compatible with AIR-AP1810W

Supported Code versions compatible with AIR-AP1810W

• WLC AireOS release 8.2 MR1 or later

• Prime Infrastructure 3.1.3, Device Pack 3

• ISE 2.0 or later

• MSE or CMX 10.2.2

AIR-AP1810W Mechanicals

The physical size of AIR-AP1810W is slightly bigger than the AIR-AP701W and therefore the mounting bracket has a different form factor than AIR-AP702W.

Prodcut ID	Length	Width	Height
AIR-AP1810W-xK9	6.5"	4.5"	1.6"

Figure 1. AIR-AP1810W Dimensions

Note	You can not use the AIR-AP701W mounting bracket on AIR-AP1810W. However, the holes on the AIR-1810W mounting bracket matches the ones on the AIR-AP702W and therefore, there should be no need to drill the new holes to mount the AIR-AP1810W Access Point.

Software Features

AIR-AP1810W delivers a wide range of features:

Table 1  AIR-AP1810W delivers a wide range of features

Feature	Benefit
AP Mode	Local, FlexConnect, and Sniffer Mode
DTLS	Control is DTLS for WLAN and RLAN Data DTLS can be enabled on 1810w. Default is disabled.
Data DTLS can be enabled on 1810w. Default is disabled.	CDP runs first to negotiate power with switch. If it fails, then LLDP runs to negotiate power 1810w
CDP and LLDP on LAN1(PSE)	No CDP, LLDP support on LAN1(PSE) and is fixed power on LAN1 PSE port (not negotiable)
Authentication and Security	Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) for Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) 802.1X, RADIUS authentication, authorization and accounting (AAA) on WLAN and RLAN 802.11i
MAC Filtering
Dynamic VLAN Assignment
FlexConnect Local Switching	Supported on both WLAN and RLAN
WebAuth Support	Guest Access on Wireless and Wired ports
Cisco Mobility Express	25 Access Points, 500 Clients

Ports and Interfaces on the AIR-AP1810W

The following ports and interfaces are present on AIR-AP1810W:

• One 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE uplink port

• Management console port (RJ-45)

• Three 10/100/1000BASE-T ports (local Ethernet ports), including one PoE out port

• PoE out provides 802.3af when access point is powered by Cisco local power supply (AIR-PWR-D=), or ~6.5W when powered by 802.3at, or no output when powered by 802.3af

  One passive pass-through port RJ-45 (back to bottom)

• DC power connector

Figure 2. AIR-AP1810W Ports and Interfaces

Table 2  Cisco Aironet® Access Point 1810W (Wall Plate)Ports

Port/Interface on AIR-AP1810W	Port as Noted in Figure	Port/Interface as shown on AIR-AP1810W
Connectivity to the AP	1	POE
Pass Through (Back of AP)	6	Pass Through
Console	3	Console
Passive Pass Through	4	Pass Through
Local Ethernet Ports	5	PSE LAN1, LAN2, LAN3
Power Port	6	48V DC
Kensington Security Slot	7	Lock
LED Indicator	8	LED

Understanding Passive Pass Through Port on the AIR-AP1810W

If there are two cables in the wall jack, one for providing connectivity to the Access Point and a second one for some other purpose and it needs to be guided out from behind the Access Point, Passive Pass-Thru port on the AIR-AP1810W can be used for this purpose. The additional cable can be inserted to Pass Thru port at the back of the Access Point and can be guided out from the Pass Thru port on the bottom of the Access Point.

Figure 3. AIR-AP1810W Pass Thru Port implementation

Physical Hardware and Mounting Options

Access Point Physical Hardware and Mounting Options

AIR-AP1810W has a slightly bigger form factor when compared to the AIR-AP702W. If you are replacing an existing AIR-AP702W with the AIR-AP1810W, you are required to use the wall mount bracket which is included with the AIR-AP1810W when it is ordered. Even though the AIR-AP1810W is slightly bigger than AIR-AP702W, holes on the bracket line up with the AIR-AP702W so no new holes have to be drilled in existing installations when installing the AIR-AP1810W.

There are a few different installation options available depending upon the requirements of the customer.

The AIR-AP1810W can be directly wall mounted using the Wall Mount bracket or if a space is needed between the wall and the Access Point, the Spacer Kit ( AIR-AP1810W-KIT=) can be used for that purpose. Given below are examples how the AIR-AP1810W can be directly mounted and using the Spacer Kit.

Mounting AIR-AP1810W using AIR-AP-BRACKET-W2=

To mount the AIR-AP1810W on the junction box, perform the following steps:

1. Using the screws provided, attach the bracket to the junction box on the wall.

2. Connect the RJ45 cables as to the Access Point.

3. Align the Access Point to the Guide and move it into the Wall Mount and then push it down so that the Access Point fits into the Holding Bracket.

4. Install the Torx screw and cover it with the tape provided.

AIR-AP1810W Powering Options

AIR-AP1810W can be powered using multiple options as mentioned below:

• 802.3af/at Ethernet switch

• Optional Cisco power injectors (AIR-PWRINJ5=, AIR-PWRINJ6=)

• Optional Cisco local power supply (AIR-PWR-D=)

Note	It is important to note that PoE out on PSE LAN1 port has dependency on the Powering options selected for the AIR-AP1810W. The table below show PoE out capabilities on PSE LAN1 for the various powering options.

Local Power Supply (AIR-PWR-D=)

One can also use Local Power Supply AIR-PWD-D= to power up the AIR-AP1810W. AIR-PWR-D= is not included when you order AIR-AP1810W but can be ordered separately as a spare. When AIR-AP1810W is powered using AIR-PWR-D=, 15.4W of PoE out on PSE LAN1 is available.

Antenna Patterns on AIR-AP1810W

The AIR-AP1810W Access Point has antennas located on the edges of the AP, the user should take care not to place the Access Point in areas near metal objects or the signal may become directional. The antenna gain is approximately 2 dBi in both bands and designed to radiate in a 360 degree pattern think "beach ball" like pattern, similar to a light bulb (without a lamp shade). Think of the Access Point as a lamp and try to place it in close proximity to the users.

Metal objects obstruct the signal much like the lampshade analogy, you can experience degraded throughput or range if the signal must penetrate or go through solid objects. If you expect connectivity in say a three story home, avoid placing the AP in the basement and try to mount the Access Point in a central location within the home.

Figure 4. AIR-AP1810W access point with antennas

Figure 5. 2.4 GHz Normalized antenna radiation pattern for both ANT1 and ANT2

Figure 6. 5 GHz Normalized antenna radiation pattern for both ANT1 and ANT2

Configuring AIR-AP1810W

AIR-AP1810W supports both Local mode as well as FlexConnect mode. When AIR-AP1810W is in FlexConnect mode, one can enable FlexConnect Local switching for both WLAN and RLAN. In addition one can specify the VLAN for local switching when FlexConnect local switching is enabled on the RLAN.

There is no change to the WLAN configuration and is the same as before. Since AIR-AP1810W supports FlexConnect local switching, there are changes to the RLAN configuration which are outlined in this chapter.

Note	RLANs are associated with Ethernet LAN ports for Wired access similar to how WLANs are associated with Radios for Wireless access.

In this chapter we will configure WLAN for Central Switching and RLAN for local switching using 802.1x authentication and associate them to Ethernet LAN ports on the AIR-AP1810W for Wired Access. Below are tasks which we will configure:

1. Enabling FlexConnect Mode on AIR-AP18101W

2. Configuring Native VLAN on the AIR-AP1810W Access Point

3. Creating WLAN (Centrally Switched) with WPA2-PSK

4. Creating RLAN (Locally Switched) with 802.1x

5. Creating AP Group

6. Associating AIR-AP1810W with AP Group

7. Associating WLANs, RLANs with AP Group

8. Associating RLANs to Ethernet LAN ports on AP Group

Enabling FlexConnect Mode on AIR-AP18101W

Procedure

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Step 1	On the WLC UI, Navigate to Wireless > Access Points > All APs
Step 2	Go to the AIR-AP1810W Access Point and change the AP Mode to FlexConnect. Click Apply

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Configuring Native VLAN on the AIR-AP1810W Access Point

Procedure

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Step 1	On the WLC UI, Navigate to Wireless > Access Points > All APs. Select the AIR-AP1810W Access and go to the FlexConnect Tab
Step 2	Enable VLAN Support checkbox and enter the Native VLAN ID
Step 3	Click Apply.

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Creating WLAN (Centrally Switched) with WPA2-PSK

Procedure

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Step 1	On the WLC UI, Navigate to WLANs. Select Create New and click Go
Step 2	From the Type drop down list, select WLAN. Enter the Profile Name and SSID and click Apply
Step 3	From the General tab, enable the WLAN by clicking on the Enabled checkbox
Step 4	From the General tab, enable the WLAN by clicking on the Enabled checkbox
Step 5	Scroll down and check the PSK checkbox. Enter the Pass Phrase as shown and click on the Apply button.

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Creating RLAN (Locally Switched) with 802.1x

Procedure

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Step 1	On the WLC UI, Navigate to WLANs. Select Create New and click the Go button as shown
Step 2	From the Type drop down list, select Remote LAN. Enter the Profile Name and click the Apply button.
Step 3	From the General tab, enable the RLAN by clicking on the Enabled checkbox.
Step 4	Go to Security Tab and under Layer 2 sub tab, select 802.1x for Layer 2 Security. Disable MAC Filtering if it is not required
Step 5	Go to AAA Servers sub tab and under the Security tab. Select the RADIUS servers as shown and click Apply. Note    For RADIUS server to show up in the drop down list for Server 1, you must have configured RADIUS servers on the WLC. Configuring RADIUS server on WLC is not shown as part of this configuration.
Step 6	Go to Advanced sub tab and enable FlexConnect Local Switching. Enter the VLAN for local switching configured on the switch. Click Apply.

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Creating AP Group

Procedure

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Step 1	On the WLC UI, Navigate to WLANs > Advanced > AP Groups. Click Add Group button.
Step 2	Enter the AP Group Name and Description. Click on the Add button

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Associating WLANs and RLANs to the AP Group

Procedure

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Step 1	Navigate to the AP Group and click the AP Group created.
Step 2	Go to the WLANs tab and click on Add New button. Select the WLAN from the WLAN SSID drop down list. Click the Add button to associate the WLAN to the AP Group. Repeat Step 2 to associate RLAN to the AP Group.

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Associating AIR-AP1810W to the AP Group

Procedure

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Step 1	Navigate to the AP Group and click on the AP Group created above.
Step 2	Go to the APs tab. Under the Add APs to the Group, APs with their MAC will be available. Select the AP to be added and click on the Add APs button to add the AP to the AP Group. Note    Step 2 above will reboot AIR-AP1810W and after it comes up, it will join the AP Group.
Step 3	After the AIR-AP1810W comes up, it will be shown under the APs currently in the Group section.

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Associating RLAN to Ethernet LAN ports on AP Group

Procedure

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Step 1	Navigate to the AP Group and click on the AP Group created above.
Step 2	Go to the Ports/Module tab. To enable the LAN ports, select the Enable check box for the applicable LAN ports. If POE has to be enabled on LAN1, select the POE check box. To associate RLAN to the LAN ports, select RLAN under the RLAN drop down list for each of the LAN ports. Note    Different RLANs can be applied to individual LAN ports.
Step 3	Click Apply.

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Over-riding AP Group Ethernet LAN Port Settings

One can configure Ethernet LAN ports settings on the AP group and these would apply to all the AIR-AP18101W Access Points. To override this setting at individual AP level, follow the steps below:

Procedure

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Step 1	On the WLC UI, Navigate to Wireless > Access Points > All APs. Select the AIR-AP1810W Access and go to the Interfaces.
Step 2	Click on the LAN Override check box. You can Enable/Disable LAN ports and POE for LAN1. Click on the Apply button. Note    Overriding LAN port settings will only apply to this AP and not the remaining APs in the AP Group. Overriding of RLAN is not supported at AP level.

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Configuring AIR-AP1810W (Wall Plate) to OfficeExtend AP

One can assemble and configure an AIR-AP1810W to operate as an OfficeExtend Access Point similar to the dedicated AIR-OEAP1810.

To assemble the AIR-AP10810W and use it as an OfficeExtend Access point, the following accessories can be ordered:

1. AIR-OEAP1810-CRD (Cradle Kit)–The Cradle Kit is sold separately and includes the RJ-45 Jumper cable, back cover for the Access Point and the Cradle for seating the Access Point.

2. AIR-PWD-D=(Cisco Local Power Supply).

Note	It is not a requirement to have the AIR-OEAP1810CRD (Cradle Kit) for the AIR-AP1810W to operate as a OfficeExtend but if you would like the AIR-AP1810W to have the same look and feel and place it on the desk, the above accessory options are recommended.

To do the assembly, follow the steps below:

1. Insert the jumper cable with one end to the POE port and the other end to the Pass Thru port at the back of the AIR-AP1810W

2. Install the Back Cover on the AIR-AP1810W. Before installing the back cover, take a note of the MAC address as it will be required to identify and configure the AIR-AP1810W to operate as an OfficeExtend

3. Insert the Access Point into the cradle and ensure that it is seated firmly all the way down into the cradle

To configure the AIR-AP1810W to operate as an AIR-OEAP1810 on the Wireless LAN Controller UI, follow the steps below:

Procedure

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Step 1	Join the AIR-AP1810W Access Point to the WLC. If you have already assembled the Access Point, connect the Access Point to network via the port marked WAN on the back of the cradle so that it can joint the WLC.
Step 2	On the WLC UI, navigate to Wireless > Access Points > All APs.
Step 3	Click on the AIR-1810W (identify using the MAC) that you wish to configure to operate as an OfficeExtend AP.
Step 4	Under the General tab, configure the AP Mode to FlexConnect. Click Apply. The AP will reboot. Wait for AP to come back up.
Step 5	After the AP is back up again, click on the High Availability tab. Enter the Primary Controller Name and Management IP Address of the controller.
Step 6	Under the FlexConnect tab, select the Enable OfficeExtend AP check box. Click OK on the window prompting to enable encryption.
Step 7	Click OK on the window prompting to disable Rogue Detection.
Step 8	Under the Advanced tab, verify that the Data Encryption check box is checked and Rogue Detection check box is un-checked. Click Apply followed by OK on the warning window. Note    The Access Point will reboot and after reboot, it will operate as an OfficeExtend Access Point.
Step 9	To verify that the AIR-AP1810W is operating as an OfficeExtend Access Point, open the Web Browser and enter the IP address of the Access Point. Login to the access point Administration page using the default credentials (admin/admin).
Step 10	Navigate to Configuration > WAN and verify that the IP Address of the corporate controller is configured correctly. To access AIR-OEAP1810 deployment guide, access the link http:/​/​www.cisco.com/​c/​en/​us/​td/​docs/​wireless/​controller/​technotes/​8-3/​b_​Cisco_​OfficeExtend_​Access_​Point_​.html

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Frequently Asked Question's (FAQ's)

Q: What is the minimum AireOS version needed to support AIR-AP1810W ?

A: AireOS Release 8.2 MR1.

Q: Is the SKU same for AIR-AP1810W (Wall Plate) and AIR-OEAP1810 (Office Extend) ?

A: There is a different SKU for AIR-AP1810W (Wall Plate) and AIR-OEAP1810 (Office Extend)

Q: Does the AIR-AP1810W support OfficeExtend Access Point mode ?

A: ­Yes, AIR-AP1810W can be configured to support OfficeExtend mode.

Q: What AP modes does the AIR-AP1810W support ?

A: AIR-AP1810W supports, Local, FlexConnect and Sniffer mode.

Q: Does AIR-AP1810W has the same dimensions as the AIR-AP702W ？

A: ­AIR-AP1810W has slightly larger dimension than AIR-AP702W.

Q: How many radios does AIR-AP1810W support ?

A: AIR-AP1810W is 802.11ac Wave 2 Access Point and supports dual radio 1x 2.4GHz and 1x 5GHz.

Q: Does the AIR-AP1810W support Flexible Radio Architecture ?

A: ­AIR-AP1810W does not support Flexible Radio Architecture. It has 2.4/5GHz radios.

Q: How many spatial streams does the AIR-AP1810W support ?

A: AIR-AP1810W supports 2 spatial streams.

Q: Does the 1810 support MU-MIMO? If yes, how many concurrent MU-MIMO clients does it support ?

A: It support MU-MIMO with 2 concurrent Single Stream clients.

Q: Does the AIR-AP1810W support CleanAir ?

A: AIR-AP1810W does not support CleanAir.

Q: How many ports Wired Ethernet LAN ports are simultaneously active ?

A: All three Wired Ethernet LAN ports can be active on the AIR-AP1810W.

Q: Is there an option to turn off the LED on AIR-AP1810W ?

A: Yes. LED on AIR-P1810w will be turned off when the AP joins the WLC.

Q: Is Dynamic VLANs supported on RLAN ports via 802.1X ?

A: Yes, Dynamic VLAN is supported on RLANs.

Q: Is WGB supported on AIR-AP1810W ?

A: Future availability.

Q: How many AIR-AP1810W needs to be deployed in hotel rooms ?

A: Ideal deployment is 1 AP per room. Covering multiple rooms will depend on WiFi propagation in that particular building.

Q: Is there a Kensington lock slot on the AIR-AP1810W ?

A: Yes, there is a Kensington lock slot.

Q: Does AIR-AP1810w have AC Adapter for customers without PoE ?

A: Yes, one can order AIR-PWR-D= separately.

Q: Can AIR-AP1810W function as Mobility Express ?

A: No. AIR-AP1810W cannot run the Mobility Express controller function.

Q: What size the torx security screw on the 1810w access point ?

A: It is a M2x5.5 Flathead Torx (steel).

Q: Is it the same on the 1815w?

A: Yes

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