Access Point Features

The 9117AX series access point is a wireless controller-based product and supports:

■Four dual-band integrated antennas on the 9117AXI access point models (C9117AXI-x and C9117AXI-EWC-x)

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Note The ‘x’ in the model numbers represents the regulatory domain. For information on supported regulatory domains, see theAP Model Numbers and Regulatory Domains.

■Integrated internal antennas, omnidirectional in azimuth for both 2.4 GHz (peak gain 4dBi) and 5 GHz (peak gain 6dBi)

■Simultaneous 4x4 MIMO with four spatial streams for 2.4 GHz band and 8x8 MIMO with eight spatial streams for 5 GHz band

■The following hardware external interfaces:

–1x100/1000/2500/5000 Multigigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)

–RS-232 Console Interface through RJ-45

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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.

–Mode button (enables partial or full system configuration recovery)

–USB 2.0 Port

–One multi-color LED Status indicator. see the Checking the Access Point LEDs for information on the colors of the LED status indicator.

■Multiuser Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MU-MIMO) technology with 8 spatial streams.

■Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA)-based scheduling splits the bandwidth into smaller chunks called resource units (RU) which can be allocated to individual clients in both the downlink and uplink to reduce overhead and latency.

■Spatial Reuse (also known as BSS coloring) allows APs and their clients to differentiate between BSSs, thus permitting more simultaneous transmissions.

■Built-in BLE radio (Bluetooth 5.0)

■mGig Ethernet (1G,2.5G, 5G, and 100M)

■Supports up to 500 Wi-Fi devices

■New power savings mode called Target-Wakeup-Time (TWT), allows the client to stay asleep and wake up only at pre-scheduled (target) times to exchange data with the AP. This allows for significant energy savings for battery-operated devices.

■Cisco Catalyst Center support enables Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences, Apple FastLane and Cisco Identity Services Engine

■Cross-AP Noise Reduction, a Cisco innovation that enables APs to intelligently collaborate in real time about RF conditions so that users connect with optimized signal quality and performance.

■Optimized AP Roaming for ensuring that client devices associate with the AP in their coverage range that offers the fastest data rate available.

■MIMO equalization capabilities, which optimize uplink performance and reliability by reducing the impact of signal fade.

The AP supports both Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller and lightweight deployments (using Cisco Wireless Controllers). The AP also supports the following operating modes:

■Local—This is the default mode for the Cisco AP. In this mode, the AP serves clients.

In local mode, the AP creates two CAPWAP tunnels to the Cisco WLC, one for management and the other for data traffic. This is known as central switching because the data traffic is switched (bridged) from the AP to the controller where it is then routed.

■FlexConnect—In FlexConnect mode (previously known as HREAP), the data traffic is switched locally and is not sent to the controller.

In this mode, the Cisco AP behaves like an autonomous AP, but is managed by the Cisco WLC. Here, the AP continues to function even if connection to the controller is lost.

■Monitor—In the monitor mode, specified Cisco APs can exclude themselves from handling data traffic between clients and the infrastructure. These APs act as dedicated sensors for location based services (LBS), rogue AP detection, and intrusion detection (IDS).

When APs are in monitor mode, they actively monitor the airwaves and typically do not serve clients.

■Sniffer—In the wireless sniffer mode, the AP starts sniffing the air on a given channel. It captures and forwards all the packets from the clients on that channel to a remote machine that runs Airopeek or Wireshark (packet analyzers for IEEE 802.11 wireless LANs). This includes information on the time stamp, signal strength, packet size, etc.

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Note In the sniffer mode, the server to which the data is sent should be on the same VLAN as the wireless controller management VLAN otherwise an error will be displayed.

AP Model Numbers and Regulatory Domains

You need to verify whether the AP model you have is approved for use in your country. To verify approval and to identify the regulatory domain that corresponds to a particular country, visit http://www.cisco.com/go/aironet/compliance. Not all regulatory domains have been approved. As and when they are approved, this compliance list will be updated.

Antennas and Radios

The 9117AX series access point contains a dedicated 2.4 GHz radio and a 5 GHz radio. The access point configurations are:

■C9117AXI-x—One 2.4 GHz radio and one 5 GHz radio.

■C9117AXI-EWC-x—One 2.4 GHz radio and one 5 GHz radio.

Internal Antennas

The 9117AXI has 8 cross polarized internal antennas.

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Unpack and remove the access point and the accessory kit from the shipping box.

1. Return any packing material to the shipping container and save it for future use.
2. Verify that you have received the items listed below. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative or reseller for instructions.

–The access point

–Mounting bracket (AIR-AP-BRACKET-1=, selected when you ordered the access point)

–Adjustable ceiling-rail clip (selected when you ordered the access point)

–Power Injector AIR-PWRINJ6= (only if selected when you ordered the access point).

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Face of the 9117AXI Model

 

Ports and Connectors on the Head of the 9117AXI Model

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Performing a Pre-Installation Configuration (optional)

1. Installation Overview
2. Mounting the Access Point
3. Powering the Access Point

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Pre-Installation Configuration Setup

 

To perform pre-installation configuration, perform the following steps:

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Make sure that the Cisco wireless controller DS port is connected to the network. Use the procedures for CLI or web-browser interface as described in the appropriate Cisco wireless controller guide.

1. Make sure that access points have Layer 3 connectivity to the Cisco wireless controller Management and AP-Manager Interface.
2. Configure the switch to which your access point is to attach. See the Cisco Wireless Controller Configuration Guide for the release you are using, for additional information.
3. Set the Cisco wireless controller as the master so that new access points always join with it.
4. Make sure DHCP is enabled on the network. The access point must receive its IP address through DHCP.

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Note An 802.11ax Cisco AP will be assigned an IP address from the DHCP server only if a default router (gateway) is configured on the DHCP server (enabling the AP to receive its gateway IP address) and the gateway ARP is resolved.

1. CAPWAP UDP ports must not be blocked in the network.
2. The access point must be able to find the IP address of the controller. This can be accomplished using DHCP, DNS, or IP subnet broadcast. This guide describes the DHCP method to convey the controller IP address. For other methods, refer to the product documentation. See also the Configuring DHCP Option 43 for more information.

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Note The access point requires a gigabit Ethernet (GbE) link to prevent the Ethernet port from becoming a bottleneck for traffic because wireless traffic speeds exceed transmit speeds of a 10/100 Ethernet port.

1. Apply power to the access point. See Powering the Access Point.
2. As the access point attempts to connect to the controller, the LEDs cycle through a green, red, and amber sequence, which can take up to 5 minutes.

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Note If the access point remains in this mode for more than five minutes, the access point is unable to find the Master Cisco wireless controller. Check the connection between the access point and the Cisco wireless controller and be sure that they are on the same subnet.

1. If the access point shuts down, check the power source.
2. After the access point finds the Cisco wireless controller, it attempts to download the new operating system code if the access point code version differs from the Cisco wireless controller code version. While this is happening, the Status LED blinks amber.
3. If the operating system download is successful, the access point reboots.
4. Configure the access point if required. Use the controller CLI, controller GUI, or Cisco Prime Infrastructure to customize the access-point-specific 802.11ax network settings.
5. If the pre-installation configuration is successful, the Status LED is green indicating normal operation. Disconnect the access point and mount it at the location at which you intend to deploy it on the wireless network.
6. If your access point does not indicate normal operation, turn it off and repeat the pre-installation configuration.

When you are installing a Layer 3 access point on a different subnet than the Cisco wireless controller, be sure that a DHCP server is reachable from the subnet on which you will be installing the access point, and that the subnet has a route back to the Cisco wireless controller. Also be sure that the route back to the Cisco wireless controller has destination UDP ports 5246 and 5247 open for CAPWAP communications. Ensure that the route back to the primary, secondary, and tertiary wireless controller allows IP packet fragments. Finally, be sure that if address translation is used, that the access point and the Cisco wireless controller have a static 1-to-1 NAT to an outside address. (Port Address Translation is not supported.)

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Brackets and Clips for Mounting the AP

	Part Number	Description
Brackets1	AIR-AP-BRACKET-1	Low-profile bracket (This is the default option)
	AIR-AP-BRACKET-2	Universal bracket
Clips	AIR-AP-T-RAIL-R	Ceiling Grid Clip (Recessed mounting) (This is the default option)
	AIR-AP-T-RAIL-F	Ceiling Grid Clip (Flush mounting)
	AIR-CHNL-ADAPTER	Optional adapter for channel-rail ceiling grid profile.

Locking the AP to the Bracket

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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 Catalyst 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.

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Note For additional information about the discovery process and CAPWAP, see the Cisco Wireless Controller Software Configuration Guide. This document is available on Cisco.com.

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Note CAPWAP support is provided in controller software release 5.2 or later. However, your controller must be running the release that supports 9117AX series access points, as specified in the access point data sheet.

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Note You cannot edit or query any access point using the controller CLI if the name of the access point contains a space.

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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 different subnets than the access point and uses IP addresses and UDP packets rather than MAC addresses used by Layer 2 discovery.

■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 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.

■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.

■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:

 

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LED Status Indications

Message Type	LED State	Message Meaning
Association status	Green	Normal operating condition, but no wireless client associated
	Blue	Normal operating condition, at least one wireless client association
Boot loader status	Green	Executing boot loader
Boot loader error	Blinking Green	Boot loader signing verification failure
Operating status	Blinking Blue	Software upgrade in progress
	Alternating between Green and Red	Discovery/join process in progress
Access point operating system errors	Cycling through Red-Off-Green-Off-Blue-Off	General warning; insufficient inline power

Using the Mode Button

Using the Mode button (see Pre-Installation Configuration Setup) you can:

■Reset the AP to the 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 the 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.

■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.

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Note If the mode button is pressed for more than 30 seconds but less than 60 seconds, the FIPS mode flag is also cleared during the full factory reset of the AP. The FIPS flag when set disables console access.

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

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Note Ensure that your controller is running the latest Cisco Wireless Controller Software Release as specified in the access point 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 and the controller 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 28/37/28xx Series Integrated Services Routers.

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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 8.2.110.0 or later has been newly deployed.

■An existing access point running software release 8.2.110.0 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 9117AX series access point:

■The access point can only communicate with Cisco wireless 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 Catalyst 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.

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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 9117AX series 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 DHCP Vendor Class Identifier (VCI) string (DHCP Option 43). The VCI string for the 9117AX series access point is:

Cisco AP c9117AX

The format of the TLV block is listed below:

■Type—0xf1 (decimal 241)

■Length—Number of controller IP addresses * 4

■Value—IP addresses of the WLC management interfaces listed sequentially in hex

To configure DHCP Option 43 in the embedded Cisco IOS DHCP server, follow these steps:

What is 802.11ax?

The IEEE 802.11ax standard, also known as the High-Efficiency-Wireless (HEW), builds off of the 802.11ac and delivers a better experience in typical environments, and a more predictable performance for advanced applications such as 4K or 8K video, high-density high-definition collaboration applications, all-wireless offices and Internet-of-Things (IoT). 802.11ax is designed to use both 2.4Ghz and the 5GHz bands, unlike prior standards.

Can the USB port be used?

The USB port may be used to provide power up to +5 VDC at 0.5A (500 mA) which is sufficient for many small devices needing power.

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.

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

 

	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 Catalyst Access Points in Japan

This section provides guidelines for avoiding interference when operating Cisco Catalyst 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

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:

C9117AXI-E

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 50285: 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.

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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 9117AX series 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 9117AX series 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 9117AX series 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 9117AX 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 Catalyst Access Points in Taiwan

Access Point Models:

C9117AXI-T

C9117AXE-T

This section provides administrative rules for operating Cisco Catalyst 9117AX series 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.

This Device Meets Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves

電磁波曝露量 MPE 標準值1W/m2，送測產品實測值為：1.89 W/m2 for 2.4GHz; 2.73 W/m2 for 5 GHz。本產品使用時建議應距離人體 30公分。

Chinese Translation

English Translation

Low-power Radio-frequency Devices Technical Specifications

4.7	Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure
4.7.5	Within the 5.25-5.35 GHz band, U-NII devices will be restricted to indoor operations to reduce any potential for harmful interference to co-channel MSS operations.
4.7.6	The U-NII devices shall accept any interference from legal communications and shall not interfere the legal communications. If interference is caused, the user must stop operating the device immediately and can't re-operate it until the harmful interference is clear.
4.7.7	Manufacturers of U-NII devices are responsible for ensuring frequency stability such that an emission is maintained within the band of operation under all conditions of normal operation as specified in the user manual.

 

 

 

Operation of Cisco Catalyst Access Points in Brazil

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

Access Point Models:

C9117AXI-Z

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