Preface

Preface

The Preface contains the following sections:

Audience

This document contains information useful to users who connect to a network via a Cisco Aironet 1815t OfficeExtend Access Point, which is referred to as the access point or as the AP in this document. This document is also useful for experienced network administrators who configure and maintain Cisco wireless LAN controllers and Cisco lightweight access points.

This document is meant to be used in conjunction with the G etting Started Guide - Cisco Aironet 181t Series OfficeExtend Access Points, at:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/access_point/1815/quick/guide/ap1815tgetstart.html

 

Document Organization

The following table describes the contents of each chapter in this document:

 

Table 1 Document Organization

Chapter and Title
Description

Installing and Configuring the Access Point

This chapter provides information on how to install and configure the access point network for your use.

Understanding the Access Point GUI

This chapter describes the access point’s GUI.

Conventions

The following table describes conventions used in this document:

 

Table 2 Command Syntax Guide

Convention
Description

boldface

Commands and keywords.

italic

Command input that is supplied by you.

[ ]

Keywords or arguments that appear within square brackets are optional.

{ x | x | x }

A choice of keywords (represented by x) appears in braces separated by vertical bars. You must select one.

^ or Ctrl

Represent the key labeled Control. For example, when you read ^D or Ctrl-D, you should hold down the Control key while you press the D key.

screen font

Examples of information displayed on the screen.

boldface screen font

Examples of information that you must enter.

< >

Nonprinting characters, such as passwords, appear in angled brackets.

[ ]

Default responses to system prompts appear in square brackets.

note.gif

Noteblank.gif Means reader needs to take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the manual.


tip.gif

Tipblank.gif Means the following information will help you solve a problem.


caut.gif

Caution blank.gif Means reader needs to be careful. In this situation, you might perform an action that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.

Related Documentation and Links

In addition to the information provided in this publication, you might need to refer to the following documents:

  • Cisco Wireless LAN Controller configuration guides:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/wireless/wireless-lan-controller-software/products-installation-and-configuration-guides-list.html

  • Cisco Wireless LAN Controller command references:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/wireless/wireless-lan-controller-software/products-command-reference-list.html

  • Cisco Wireless LAN Controller System Message Guide:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/wireless/wireless-lan-controller-software/products-system-message-guides-list.html

  • Release Notes for Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers and Lightweight Access Points:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/wireless/wireless-lan-controller-software/products-release-notes-list.html