Network Sensor Model Numbers and Regulatory Domains

The Cisco Aironet 1800s Active Sensor model has the model number format AIR-AP1800S- x- K9, where the ‘ x ’ placeholder represents the regulatory domain. The ‘x’ can be any one of the supported regulatory domains as listed at:

http://www.cisco.com/go/aironet/compliance

Network Sensor Features

A full listing of the network sensor's features and specification are provided in the Cisco Aironet 1800s Active Sensor Data Sheet, at the following URL:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/aironet-active-sensor/nb-09-air-act-sen-data-sheet-cte-en.html

The features of the Cisco Aironet 1800s Active Sensor are as follows:

• The only supported mode of operation is as a network sensor for Wireless Service Assurance.
• Two integrated omnidirectional 2.4 GHz single band and 5 GHz single band antennas. Peak antenna gain is approximately 3 dBi and 5 dBi in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands respectively.
• Radio features supported are:

– 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz concurrent radios

– 2 GHz radio with 2TX x 2RX and two spatial streams SU-MIMO

– 5 GHz radio with 2TX x 2RX 802.11ac Wave 2 capable with two spatial streams SU-MIMO and MU-MIMO

– 802.11ac based Transmit Beamforming

– Quality of Service (QoS)

– Radio Resource Management (RRM)

– BandSelect

– Bluetooth Low Energy 4.0

• Hardware external interfaces:

– One 10/100/1000 BASE-T (Ethernet) Uplink Interface with inline power capability, Auto-MDIX (automatically support either straight through or crossover cables), and 802.3af/at PoE.

– UART console port connection using a custom console cable AIR-CONSADPT=. For RJ45 connectivity to the port, you will require a custom UART–RJ45 adapter.

• Depending on the model of the network sensor and the mounting option chosen, it can be powered using:

– USB power 5V, 1.5A.

– AC power, from Cisco-supplied AC Adapter, providing 120~240VAC, 50~60Hz power.

– PoE power from a network device supplying 802.3af Class 0 power or greater. You can use Cisco power injectors AIR-PWRINJ5 (for 802.3af) or AIR-PWRINJ6 (for 802.3at).

For more information on power and mounting options, see Installation Overview.

• Reset button. For information on how to use the Reset button, see “Using the Reset Button” section.
• One multi-color LED status indicator. See the “Network Sensor Status LED” section for information on the colors of the LED status indicator.

Mounting the Sensor using AIR-AP-BRACKET-NS

The sensor can be mounted, in a vertical orientation, on a wall or desk, to a height of 3 feet, using the wall-mount bracket AIR-AP-BRACKET-NS.

To mount the sensor, follow these instructions:

Step 1 Identify the location for mounting the sensor.

Step 2 Use the wall-mount bracket AIR-AP-BRACKET-NS, as a template to mark the two screw-hole locations for fastening the bracket to the wall or desk.

Step 3 At the marked locations, drill a hole into the wall or desk.

Step 4 Fasten the AIR-AP-BRACKET-NS to the wall using two 18mm screws.

Step 5 Hold the back of the sensor against the wall, above the bracket, and then slide the sensor down onto the bracket, till it clicks into place. The hooks on the bracket will click into the recesses on the back of the sensor.

Step 6 Proceed with connecting the data and power cables.

The sensor can be powered using:

• AC power, using the AC-USB adapter AIR-MOD-USB, supplying 5V DC, 1.5A power.
• PoE, 802.3af Class 0 power or greater, from:

– a network device or power injector.

– Cisco power injectors AIR-PWRINJ5 (for 802.3af) or AIR-PWRINJ6 (for 802.3at).

The PoE and USB ports are located on the base of the sensor. When both AC power and PoE power is available, the PoE power takes precedence.

Figure 5 Wall and Desk Mounting Bracket AIR-AP-BRACKET-NS

Figure 6 Back of the Sensor – With PoE/Ethernet Module AIR-MOD-POE

Figure 7 Back of the Sensor – With USB adapter module AIR-MOD-USB-xx

Mounting the Sensor using AIR-MOD-AC Cradle

The AIR-MOD-AC AC adapter module also functions as a mounting cradle, using which you can plug-in (and thereby, mount) the sensor into a wall socket power outlet. You can additionally secure the sensor by fasting the security wire to the wall or desk.

Figure 8 Back of the Sensor – With AC Adapter Module AIR-MOD-AC

Figure 9 Assembling and Routing the Security Wire – Front and Rear Views

Figure 10 Assembling AC module with Base Unit

AC Cradle Options for Different Power Supply Standards and Regions

Figure 11 Sensor with AC Cradle for AU Region

Figure 12 Sensor with AC Cradle for CN Region

Figure 13 Sensor with AC Cradle for EU Region

Figure 14 Sensor with AC Cradle for SA Region

Figure 15 Sensor with AC Cradle for UK Region

Figure 16 Sensor with AC Cradle for US Region

Using DHCP Option 43

DHCP option 43 is configured on the CLI of a Cisco router that acts as a DHCP server. It consists of a string value in the format indicated below:

ip_dhcp_pool pnp_device_pool

The option 43 string has the following components, delimited by semicolons:

• 5A1N ;—Specifies the PnP DHCP suboption, active operation, version 1, no debug information.
• B <x>;—IP address type:

– B1 = hostname

– B2 = IPv4 (default)

• I <xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx>;—IP address or hostname of the Cisco DNA Center (following a capital i).
• J <xxxx>—Port number to use to connect to the Cisco DNA Center.

The default is port 80 for HTTP and port 443 for HTTPS.

• K< x>;—Transport protocol to be used between the Cisco Plug and Play IOS Agent and the server:

– K4 = HTTP (default)

– K5 = HTTPS

• T< trustpool_Bundle_URL>;—(Optional) Specifies the external URL of the trustpool bundle if it is to be retrieved from a different location than the default, which is the Cisco DNA Center, which gets the bundle from the Cisco InfoSec cloud ( http://www.cisco.com/security/pki/).

For example, to download the bundle from a TFTP server at 10.30.30.10, specify the parameter like below:

Ttftp://10.30.30.10/ios.p7b

Note If you are using trustpool security and you do not specify the T parameter, the device retrieves the trustpool bundle from the Cisco DNA Center.

• Z<xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx>;—IP address of the NTP server. This parameter is mandatory when using trustpool security to ensure that all devices are synchronized.

Here is a sample ASCII string to configure DHCP Option 43:

5A1D;B2;I<IP address of PnP server>;J80;K4

DNS Discovery

If DHCP discovery fails to get the IP address of the Cisco DNA Center, for example, because option 43 is not configured, the Cisco Plug and Play IOS Agent falls back on a DNS lookup method. PnP Discovery via DNS involves the following steps:

Step 1 Create a host file on the DNS server with the host name pnpserver and the IP address of the PNP server.

Based on the network domain name returned by the DHCP server, it constructs a fully qualified domain name (FQDN) for the Cisco DNA Center, using the preset hostname pnpserver. The NTP server name is based on the preset hostname pnpntpserver.

Step 2 Add option 15 to the DHCP scope with the domain name and option 6 with the DNS server.

For more information on Cisco PnP server discovery, visit the Solution Guide for Cisco Network Plug and Play at the following URL:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/solutions/Enterprise/Plug-and-Play/solution/guidexml/b_pnp-solution-guide.html

Network Sensor Status LED

Note It is expected that there will be small variations in the LED 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 network sensor status LED indicates various conditions which are described in Table 1.

Ethernet Port LEDs

The Ethernet port has two LEDs for showing link (Green) and activity (Amber) status. They are integrated on the RJ45 connector. For a description of the statuses they indicate, see the following table.

Commands to Test Network Sensor Connectivity

Use the following CLI commands at the sensor console to troubleshoot issues:

• Check status of heartbeat and last successful connectivity between sensor and Cisco DNA Center:

show dot11 sensor heartbeat status

• Check sensor connectivity status with Cisco DNA Center:

show dot11 sensor-stats

• Check sensor provisioning status:

show pnpinfo

For more troubleshooting commands, visit the Cisco Aironet Sensor Deployment Guide at the following URL:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/technotes/8-5/b_Cisco_Aironet_Sensor_Deployment_Guide.html

Using the Reset Button

Using the Reset button (see Figure 4) you can:

• Reset the network sensor to it’s default factory-shipped configuration.
• Clear the network sensor internal storage including all configuration files.

To use the Reset button, press, and keep pressed, the Reset button on the network sensor during the network sensor boot cycle. Wait until the status LED changes to Amber. Then:

• To reset the network sensor to the default factory-shipped configuration, keep the Reset button pressed for less than 20 seconds. The network sensor configuration files are cleared.

This resets all configuration settings to factory defaults, including passwords, encryption keys, the IP address, and the SSID.

• To clear the network sensor internal storage, including all configuration files, keep the Reset button pressed for more than 20 seconds, but less than 60 seconds.

The network sensor status LED changes from Amber to Red, and all the files in the network sensor storage directory are cleared.

If the Reset button is pressed for more than 60 seconds, it is assumed to be a faulty condition and no changes are made.

Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement

Manufacturer:

Cisco Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, CA 95134-1706
USA

This device complies with Part 15 rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.

Caution The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices operating at this frequency when using the integrated antennas. Any changes or modification to the product not expressly approved by Cisco could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

VCCI Statement for Japan

Warning	This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.

Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet 1800s Active Sensor in Japan

This section provides guidelines for avoiding interference when operating Cisco Aironet 1800s Active Sensor in Japan. These guidelines are provided in both Japanese and English.

Japanese Translation

English Translation

This equipment operates in the same frequency bandwidth as industrial, scientific, and medical devices such as microwave ovens and mobile object identification (RF-ID) systems (licensed premises radio stations and unlicensed specified low-power radio stations) used in factory production lines.

1. Before using this equipment, make sure that no premises radio stations or specified low-power radio stations of RF-ID are used in the vicinity.

2. If this equipment causes RF interference to a premises radio station of RF-ID, promptly change the frequency or stop using the device; contact the number below and ask for recommendations on avoiding radio interference, such as setting partitions.

3. If this equipment causes RF interference to a specified low-power radio station of RF-ID, contact the number below.

Contact Number: 03-6434-6500

Statement 371—Power Cable and AC Adapter

English Translation

When installing the product, please use the provided or designated connection cables/power cables/AC adaptors. Using any other cables/adaptors could cause a malfunction or a fire. Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law prohibits the use of UL-certified cables (that have the “UL” shown on the code) for any other electrical devices than products designated by CISCO. The use of cables that are certified by Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law (that have “PSE” shown on the code) is not limited to CISCO-designated products.

Industry Canada

Canadian Compliance Statement

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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.

Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
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.

European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein

Network Sensor Models:

AIR-AP1800S-E-K9

Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC & Medical Directive 93/42/EEC

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:

Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure

This section contains information on compliance with guidelines related to RF exposure.

Generic Discussion on RF Exposure

The Cisco products are designed to comply with the following national and international standards on Human Exposure to Radio Frequencies:

• US 47 Code of Federal Regulations Part 2 Subpart J
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers / IEEE C 95.1 (99)
• International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 98
• Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits on Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Fields in the range from 3kHz to 300 GHz
• Australia Radiation Protection Standard

To ensure compliance with various national and international Electromagnetic Field (EMF) standards, the system should only be operated with Cisco approved accessories.

This Device Meets International Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves

The Cisco Aironet 1800s Active Sensor 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.

This Device Meets FCC Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves

The Cisco Aironet 1800s Active Sensor 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.

This Device Meets the Industry Canada Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves

The Cisco Aironet 1800s Active Sensor 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 est conforme aux directives internationales en matière d'exposition aux fréquences radioélectriques

Cet appareil de la gamme 1800s 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.

Additional Information on RF Exposure

You can find additional information on the subject at the following links:

• Cisco Systems Spread Spectrum Radios and RF Safety white paper at this URL:
  http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/cc/pd/witc/ao340ap/prodlit/rfhr_wi.htm
• FCC Bulletin 56: Questions and Answers about Biological Effects and Potential Hazards of Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields
• FCC Bulletin 65: Evaluating Compliance with the FCC guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields

You can obtain additional information from the following organizations:

• World Health Organization Internal Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection at this URL: www.who.int/emf
• United Kingdom, National Radiological Protection Board at this URL: www.nrpb.org.uk
• Cellular Telecommunications Association at this URL: www.wow-com.com
• The Mobile Manufacturers Forum at this URL: www.mmfai.org

Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet 1800s Active Sensor in Taiwan

This section provides administrative rules for operating Cisco Aironet 1800s Active Sensor in Taiwan. The rules for all network sensors are provided in both Chinese and English.

Chinese Translation

English Translation

Administrative Rules for Low-power Radio-Frequency Devices

Article 12

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.

Article 14

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.

Chinese Translation

English Translation

Low-power Radio-frequency Devices Technical Specifications

NCC Requirement (Revision 2018, Articles 18 and 19)

Chinese Translation

English Translation

MPE standard value is 1mW/CM2, the assessment result is 20mW/CM2.

Operation of Cisco Aironet 1800s Active Sensor in Brazil

This section contains special information for operation of Cisco Aironet 1800s Active Sensor in Brazil.

Network Sensor Models:

AIR-AP1800S-Z-K9

Figure 17 Brazil Regulatory Information

Portuguese Translation

Este equipamento não tem direito a proteção contra interferência prejudicial e não pode causar interferência em sistemas devidamente autorizados.

English Translation

This equipment is not entitled to the protection from harmful interference and may not cause interference with duly authorized systems.

Declaration of Conformity Statements

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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