Access Point Features

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:

• Supported mode(s) of operation:

– Centralized, including Enhanced Local sub-Mode

– OfficeExtend Mode with hardware-based encryption

– FlexConnect Mode

– Monitor Mode, including Enhanced Local Mode (ELM)

– Mobility Express

• Radio features supported are:

– 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

– Quality of Service (QoS)

– Radio Resource Management (RRM)

– Rogue Detection

– BandSelect

– Integrated Bluetooth LE 4.1 radio for location and asset tracking.

• The AP supports the following hardware external interfaces:

– 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.

• Two integrated 2.4 GHz/5 GHz dual-band antennas located on the sides of the 1815w access point under the top housing. Peak antenna gain is approximately 2 dBi and 3 dBi in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands respectively.

Access Point Model Numbers and Regulatory Domains

The Cisco Aironet 1815w access point comes in the model number format AIR-AP1815W- x- K9. The ‘ x ’ in the model number is a placeholder for the regulatory domain. For information on supported regulatory domains, see the following page:

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

Mounting the AP directly on a Wall

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

Mounting the AP on an Electrical Junction Box

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

Mounting the AP on a Wall using the Spacer

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

Mounting the AP on an Electrical Junction Box 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

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 Controller Discovery Process

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:

• Layer 3 CAPWAP discovery—Can occur on subnets different from that of the access point and uses IP addresses and UDP packets.
• Locally stored controller IP address discovery—If the access point was previously joined to a controller, the IP addresses of the primary, secondary, and tertiary controllers are stored in the access point’s non-volatile memory. This process of storing controller IP addresses on an access point for later deployment is called priming the access point. For more information about priming, see the “Performing a Pre-Installation Configuration” section.
• DHCP server discovery—This feature uses DHCP option 43 to provide controller IP addresses to the access points. Cisco switches support a DHCP server option that is typically used for this capability. For more information about DHCP option 43, see the “Configuring DHCP Option 43” section.
• DNS discovery—The access point can discover controllers through your domain name server (DNS). For the access point to do so, you must configure your DNS to return controller IP addresses in response to CISCO-CAPWAP-CONTROLLER.localdomain, where localdomain is the access point domain name. Configuring the CISCO-CAPWAP-CONTROLLER provides backwards compatibility in an existing customer deployment. When an access point receives an IP address and DNS information from a DHCP server, it contacts the DNS to resolve CISCO-CAPWAP-CONTROLLER.localdomain. When the DNS sends a list of controller IP addresses, the access point sends discovery requests to the controllers.

Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless Network

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.

Access Point Status LEDs

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.

Ethernet Port LEDs

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

Using the Mode Button

Using the Mode button (see Figure 3) you can:

• Reset the AP to it default factory-shipped configuration
• Clear the AP internal storage including all configuration files

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:

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

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.

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

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.

Troubleshooting the Access Point to Cisco Controller Join Process

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:

• An access point running software release 8.2.x.x or later has been newly deployed.
• An existing access point running software release 8.2.x.x or later has been reset after clearing the configuration.

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:

• The access point is still connected to the same controller, and the global syslog server IP address configuration on the controller has been changed using the config ap syslog host global syslog_server_IP_address command. In this case, the controller sends the new global syslog server IP address to the access point.
• The access point is still connected to the same controller, and a specific syslog server IP address has been configured for the access point on the controller using the config ap syslog host specific Cisco_AP syslog_server_IP_address command. In this case, the controller sends the new specific syslog server IP address to the access point.
• The access point is disconnected from the controller and joins another controller. In this case, the new controller sends its global syslog server IP address to the access point.
• Whenever a new syslog server IP address overrides the existing syslog server IP address, the old address is erased from persistent storage, and the new address is stored in its place. The access point also starts sending all syslog messages to the new IP address provided the access point can reach the syslog server IP address.

You can configure the syslog server for access points and view the access point join information only from the controller CLI.

Important Information for Controller-based Deployments

Keep these guidelines in mind when you use Cisco Aironet 1815w access points:

• The access point can only communicate with Cisco wireless LAN controllers.
• The access point does not support Wireless Domain Services (WDS) and cannot communicate with WDS devices. However, the controller provides functionality equivalent to WDS when the access point joins it.
• CAPWAP does not support Layer 2. The access point must get an IP address and discover the controller using Layer 3, DHCP, DNS, or IP subnet broadcast.
• The access point console port is enabled for monitoring and debug purposes. All configuration commands are disabled when the access point is connected to a controller.

Configuring DHCP Option 43

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:

Cisco AP c1810

The format of the TLV block is listed below:

• Type: 0xf1 (decimal 241)
• Length: Number of controller IP addresses * 4
• Value: List of WLC management interfaces

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 + Length + Value

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.

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 Access Points in Japan

This section provides guidelines for avoiding interference when operating Cisco Aironet access points 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

Access Point Models:

AIR-AP1815W-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 antennas and accessories.

This Device Meets International Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves

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.

This Device Meets FCC Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves

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.

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

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 est conforme aux directives internationales en matière d'exposition aux fréquences radioélectriques

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.

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 Access Points in Taiwan

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.

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

Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil

This section contains special information for operation of Cisco Aironet access points in Brazil.

Access Point Models:

AIR-AP1815W-Z-K9

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

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