Table Of Contents
5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade
Overview
Unpacking the Radio Module
Removing the 5-GHz Radio Access Cover
Removing a 5-GHz Radio Module
Installing a 5-GHz Radio Module
5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade
This chapter provides upgrade instructions for the 5-GHz radio module and includes the following sections:
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Overview
•Removing the 5-GHz Radio Access Cover
•Removing a 5-GHz Radio Module
•Installing a 5-GHz Radio Module
Overview
This section provides instructions for upgrading the access point 5-GHz radio module. The following operations summarize the upgrade procedure:
1. Remove all cables and power connections from the access point.
2. Place your access point on a flat surface.
3. For an access point without the 5-GHz radio feature, remove the 5-GHz radio access cover.
4. For an access point with the 5-GHz radio feature, remove the existing 5-GHz radio module.
5. Install the new 5-GHz radio module.
Unpacking the Radio Module
Each 5-GHz radio module is shipped with the following items:
•Quick start guide
•A product registration card
•A T-10 tamper-resistant Torx L-wrench
•A 5-GHz radio product compliance label
If anything is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative for support.
Removing the 5-GHz Radio Access Cover
To remove the 5-GHz radio access cover, follow the instructions below:
Step 1 Remove all cables and power connections from the access point.
Step 2 Place the access point on a flat surface so that the unit is upright with the front end facing you.
Step 3 Remove the 5-GHz access cover (see Figure 6-1) using the supplied Torx L-wrench.
Figure 6-1 5-GHz Radio Access Cover
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Access Cover Screws
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Access Cover
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Removing a 5-GHz Radio Module
To remove the 5-GHz radio module, follow the instructions below:
Step 1 Remove all cables and power connections from the access point.
Step 2 Place the access point on a flat surface so that the unit is upright with the front end facing you.
Step 3 Unscrew the two mounting screws using the supplied Torx L-wrench (Figure 6-2).
Figure 6-2 5-GHz Radio Module
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Mounting screws
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Access point
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5-GHz radio module antenna
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Note Do not attempt to remove the mounting screws from the module; they are captured in the module housing.
Step 4 Insert your fingers into the base of the 5-GHz radio module (closest to the access point) and pull straight out from the access point (see Figure 6-3).
Figure 6-3 Removing the 5-GHz Radio Module
Step 5 Fold the antenna down (towards the attached radio card) and insert the module into a static protected bag.
Installing a 5-GHz Radio Module
To install a new 5-GHz radio module into your access point, follow the steps below:
Step 1 Before you can install a new 5-GHz radio module, you must remove the access cover or an existing 5-GHz radio module (refer to "Removing the 5-GHz Radio Access Cover" or "Removing a 5-GHz Radio Module").
Step 2 Place the access point on a flat surface so that the unit is upright with the front end facing you.
Step 3 Grasp the new 5-GHz radio module by its base (with the antenna pointing up) and insert the card into the access point's card-bus slot (see Figure 6-4).
Figure 6-4 Installing a 5-GHz Radio Module
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Access point
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Access point card-bus slot
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5-GHz radio module antenna
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5-GHz radio card
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Step 4 Push the 5-GHz radio module into the slot until you hear a slight click.
Step 5 Tighten the 5-GHz radio module mounting screws (see Figure 6-5) using the supplied Torx L-wrench.
Figure 6-5 Location of Mounting Screws
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5-GHz radio module antenna
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Mounting screws
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Step 6 Remove the backing paper from the 5-GHz radio product compliance label.
Step 7 Carefully attach the label in the space provided below the product compliance label (see Figure 6-6).
Figure 6-6 5-GHz Radio Product Compliance Label
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5-GHz radio product compliance label
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Access point product compliance label
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Note If your access point contains an internal 2.4-GHz radio, there will also be a 2.4-GHz radio product compliance label on the back of the unit.
The 5-GHz radio module installation is now complete. To configure the 5-GHz radio with your wireless network settings refer to "Basic Configuration," and to the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide.
