Cisco Systems 102075P Cisco Aironet 802.11n DualBand Access Points User Manual ap3602pgetstart

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 GETTING STARTED GUIDE Cisco Aironet 3602P Lightweight Access Points1About this Guide2Safety Instructions3Unpacking4Configurations5Access Point Ports and Connectors6Configuring the Access Point7Mounting the Access Point8Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless Network9Troubleshooting10 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information11 Configuring DHCP Option 43 and DHCP Option 6012 Access Point Specificationsap3602pgetstart.fm  Page 1  Friday, September 21, 2012  10:28 AM
2 1  About this GuideThis Guide provides instructions on how to install and configure your Cisco Aironet 3602P Access Point. This guide also provides mounting instructions and limited troubleshooting procedures.The 3602P Access Point is referred to as the access point in this document.2  Safety InstructionsTranslated versions of the following safety warnings are provided in the translated safety warnings document that is shipped with your access point. The translated warnings are also in the Translated Safety Warnings for Cisco Aironet Access Points, which is available on Cisco.com.WarningIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThis warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device. Statement 1071SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWarningOnly trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.Statement 1030WarningIn order to comply with radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, the antennas for this product should be positioned no less than 6.56 ft (2 m) from your body or nearby persons. Statement 339WarningRead the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source. Statement 1004ap3602pgetstart.fm  Page 2  Friday, September 21, 2012  10:28 AM
3 WarningThis product must be connected to a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af compliant power source or an IEC60950 compliant limited power source. Statement 353WarningInstallation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Statement 1074WarningThis product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 20A. Statement 1005WarningDo not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be especially qualified for such use. Statement 245BCaution The fasteners you use to mount an access point on a ceiling must be capable of maintaining a minimum pullout force of 20 lbs (9 kg) and must use all 4 indented holes on the mounting bracket.Caution This product and all interconnected equipment must be installed indoors within the same building, including the associated LAN connections as defined by Environment A of the IEEE 802.af Standard.Note The access point is suitable for use in environmental air space in accordance with section 300.22.C of the National Electrical Code and sections 2-128, 12-010(3), and 12-100 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, C22.1. You should not install the power supply or power injector in air handling spaces.Note Use only with listed ITE equipment.ap3602pgetstart.fm  Page 3  Friday, September 21, 2012  10:28 AM
4 3  UnpackingTo unpack the access point, follow these steps:Step 1 Unpack and remove the access point and the accessory kit from the shipping box.Step 2 Return any packing material to the shipping container and save it for future use.Step 3 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 (optional; selected when you ordered the access point)–Adjustable ceiling-rail clip (optional; selected when you ordered the access point)4  ConfigurationsThe 3602P access point contains two simultaneous dual-band radios, the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz 802.11n MIMO radios. For information on the regulatory domains (shown as “x” in the model numbers) see “Countries Supported” section on page 5.External AntennasThe 3602P access point is configured with up to four external antennas and two 2.4-GHz/ 5-GHz dual-band radios. The radio and antennas support frequency bands 2400–2500 MHz and 5150–5850 MHz through a common dual-band RF interface. Features of the external dual-band dipole antennas are:•Four RTNC antenna connectors on the top of the access point•Four TX/RX antennasThese antennas are supported on the 3602P:•AIR-ANT2524DB-R•AIR-ANT2524DW-R•AIR-ANT2524DG-R•AIR-ANT2524V4C-R•AIR-ANT2546V4M-R•AIR-ANT2566P4W-Rap3602pgetstart.fm  Page 4  Friday, September 21, 2012  10:28 AM
5 Countries Supported Click this URL to browse to a list of countries and regulatory domains supported by the 3600:www.cisco.com/go/aironet/compliance5  Access Point Ports and ConnectorsThe 3602P access point has external antenna connectors and the LED indictor on the top of the model, as shown in Figure 1. Figure 1 Access Point Ports and Connections (top)—3602E ModelThe ports and connections on the bottom of the access point are shown in Figure 2.1Dual-band antenna connector A  3Dual-band antenna connector C2Dual-band antenna connector B  4Dual-band antenna connector DADUALBANDBDUALBANDCDUALBANDDDUALBAND1423ap3602pgetstart.fm  Page 5  Friday, September 21, 2012  10:28 AM
6 Figure 2 Access Point Ports and Connections (bottom)6  Configuring the Access PointThis section describes how to connect the access point to a wireless LAN controller. Because the configuration process takes place on the controller, see the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for additional information. This guide is available on Cisco.com.The Controller Discovery ProcessThe 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, interoperable protocol which enables an access controller to manage a 1Kensington lock slot 4Console port2DC Power connection5Security padlock and hasp (padlock not included)3Gbit Ethernet port 6Mounting bracket pins (feet for desk or table-top mount)2723772 3 41 56 6ap3602pgetstart.fm  Page 6  Friday, September 21, 2012  10:28 AM
7 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 release 7.1.91.0 or later to support 3600 series access points.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 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’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 on page 9.ap3602pgetstart.fm  Page 7  Friday, September 21, 2012  10:28 AM
8 •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 and DHCP Option 60” section on page 20.•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.Preparing the Access PointBefore you mount and deploy your access point, we recommend that you perform a site survey (or use the site planning tool) to determine the best location to install your access point.You should have the following information about your wireless network available:•Access point locations.•Access point mounting options: below a suspended ceiling, on a flat horizontal surface, or on a desktop.Note You can mount the access point above a suspended ceiling but you must purchase additional mounting hardware: See “Mounting the Access Point” section on page 13 for additional information.•Access point power options: power supplied by the recommended external power supply (Cisco AIR-PWR-B), a DC power supply, PoE from a network device, or a PoE power injector/hub (usually located in a wiring closet).Note Access points mounted in a building’s environmental airspace must be powered using PoE to comply with safety regulations.Cisco recommends that you make a site map showing access point locations so that you can record the device MAC addresses from each location and return them to the person who is planning or managing your wireless network.ap3602pgetstart.fm  Page 8  Friday, September 21, 2012  10:28 AM
9 Installation SummaryInstalling the access point involves these operations:•Performing a pre-installation configuration (optional)•Mounting the access point•Grounding the access point•Deploying the access point on the wireless networkPerforming a Pre-Installation ConfigurationThe following procedures ensure that your access point installation and initial operation go as expected. A pre-installation configuration is also known as priming the access point. This procedure is optional.Note Performing a pre-installation configuration is an optional procedure. If your network controller is properly configured, you can install your access point in its final location and connect it to the network from there. See the “Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless Network” section on page 13 for details.Pre-Installation Configuration SetupThe pre-installation configuration setup is shown in Figure 3.ap3602pgetstart.fm  Page 9  Friday, September 21, 2012  10:28 AM
10 Figure 3 Pre-Installation Configuration Setup To perform pre-installation configuration, perform the following steps:Step 1 Make sure that the Cisco wireless LAN controller DS port is connected to the network. Use the CLI, web-browser interface, or Cisco WCS procedures as described in the appropriate Cisco wireless LAN controller guide.a. Make sure that access points have Layer 3 connectivity to the Cisco wireless LAN controller Management and AP-Manager Interface.b. Configure the switch to which your access point is to attach. See the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide, Release x.x for additional information.c. Set the Cisco wireless LAN controller as the master so that new access points always join with it.d. Make sure DHCP is enabled on the network. The access point must receive its IP address through DHCP.e. CAPWAP UDP ports must not be blocked in the network.ControllerLayer 3devicesCisco Aironetaccess points272488ap3602pgetstart.fm  Page 10  Friday, September 21, 2012  10:28 AM
11 f. 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 “Using DHCP Option 43” section on page 14 for more information.Step 2 Apply power to the access point:a. The access point is 802.3af (15.4 W) compliant and can be powered by any of the following 802.3af compliant devices:–2106 controller–WS-C3550, WS-C3560, and WS-C3750 switches–C1880 switch–2600, 2610, 2611, 2621, 2650, and 2651 multiservice platforms–2610XM, 2611XM, 2621XM, 2650XM, 2651XM, and 2691 multiservice platforms–2811, 2821, and 2851 integrated services routers–3620, 3631-telco, 3640, and 3660 multiservice platforms–3725 and 3745 multiservice access routers–3825 and 3845 integrated services routersThe recommended external power supply for the access point is the Cisco AIR-PWR-B power supply. The access point can also be powered by the following optional external power sources: –AIR-PWRINJ4 or AIR-PWRINJ5 power injectors–Any 802.3af compliant power injectorNote The 3602P access point requires a Gigibit Ethernet 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.b. 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.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 LAN controller. Check the connection between the access point and the Cisco wireless LAN controller and be sure that they are on the same subnet. c. If the access point shuts down, check the power source.ap3602pgetstart.fm  Page 11  Friday, September 21, 2012  10:28 AM
12 d. After the access point finds the Cisco wireless LAN controller, it attempts to download the new operating system code if the access point code version differs from the Cisco wireless LAN controller code version. While this is happening, the Status LED blinks dark blue.e. If the operating system download is successful, the access point reboots.Step 3 Configure the access point if required. Use the controller CLI, controller GUI, or Cisco WCS to customize the access-point-specific 802.11n network settings.Step 4 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.Step 5 If your access point does not indicate normal operation, turn it off and repeat the pre-installation configuration.Note When you are installing a Layer 3 access point on a different subnet than the Cisco wireless LAN 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 LAN controller. Also be sure that the route back to the Cisco wireless LAN controller has destination UDP ports 5246 and 5247 open for CAPWAP communications. Ensure that the route back to the primary, secondary, and tertiary wireless LAN controller allows IP packet fragments. Finally, be sure that if address translation is used, that the access point and the Cisco wireless LAN controller have a static 1-to-1 NAT to an outside address. (Port Address Translation is not supported.)ap3602pgetstart.fm  Page 12  Friday, September 21, 2012  10:28 AM
13 7  Mounting the Access PointCisco Aironet 3602 series access points can be mounted in several configurations, including on a suspended ceiling, on a hard ceiling or wall, on an electrical or network box, and above a suspended ceiling. Click this URL to browse to complete access point mounting instructions:http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/access_point/mounting/guide/apmount.html8  Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless NetworkAfter 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 LED” section on page 14).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 green if no clients are associated or blue 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 and DHCP Option 60” section on page 20 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. ap3602pgetstart.fm  Page 13  Friday, September 21, 2012  10:28 AM
14 9  TroubleshootingIf you experience difficulty getting your access point installed and running, look for a solution to your problem in this guide or in additional access point documentation. These, and other documents, are available on Cisco.com.Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access PointsKeep these guidelines in mind when you use 3602 series lightweight 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. Using DHCP Option 43You 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. For additional information, refer to the “Configuring DHCP Option 43 and DHCP Option 60” section on page 20.Checking the Access Point LEDThe location of the access point status LED is shown in Figure 4.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.ap3602pgetstart.fm  Page 14  Friday, September 21, 2012  10:28 AM
15 Figure 4 Access Point LED LocationThe access point status LED indicates various conditions and are described in Table 1.1Status LEDTable 1 LED Status IndicationsMessage TypeStatus LEDMessageMeaningBoot loader status sequenceBlinking green DRAM memory test in progressDRAM memory test OKBoard initialization in progressInitializing FLASH file systemFLASH memory test OKInitializing EthernetEthernet OKStarting Cisco IOSInitialization successfulAssociation status Green Normal operating condition, but no wireless client associatedBlue Normal operating condition, at least one wireless client association2723781ap3602pgetstart.fm  Page 15  Friday, September 21, 2012  10:28 AM
16 Troubleshooting the Access Point Join ProcessAccess 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. Operating status Blinking blue Software upgrade in progressCycling through green, red, and offDiscovery/join process in progressRapidly cycling through blue, green, and redAccess point location command invokedBlinking red Ethernet link not operationalBoot loader warnings Blinking blue Configuration recovery in progress (MODE button pushed for 2 to 3 seconds)Red Ethernet failure or image recovery (MODE button pushed for 20 to 30 seconds)Blinking green Image recovery in progress (MODE button released)Boot loader errors Red DRAM memory test failureBlinking red and blue FLASH file system failureBlinking red and off Environment variable failureBad MAC addressEthernet failure during image recoveryBoot environment failureNo Cisco image fileBoot failureCisco IOS errors Red Software failure; try disconnecting and reconnecting unit powerCycling through blue, green, red, and offGeneral warning; insufficient inline powerTable 1 LED Status Indications (continued)Message TypeStatus LEDMessageMeaningap3602pgetstart.fm  Page 16  Friday, September 21, 2012  10:28 AM
17 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 5.2 or later has been newly deployed.•An existing access point running software release 5.2 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.ap3602pgetstart.fm  Page 17  Friday, September 21, 2012  10:28 AM
18 •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.A detailed explanation of the join process is on Cisco.com at the following URL:http://www.Cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6366/products_tech_note09186a00808f8599.shtml10  Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory InformationThis section provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for the Cisco Aironet 3602P Access Point. You can find additional information at this URL:www.cisco.com/go/aironet/complianceManufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity StatementModels Certification NumbersAIR-CAP3602P-A-K9 LDK102075PTested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USEap3602pgetstart.fm  Page 18  Friday, September 21, 2012  10:28 AM
19 Manufacturer:Cisco Systems, Inc.170 West Tasman DriveSan Jose, CA 95134-1706USAThis device complies with Part 15 rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Note Review the FCC guidelines for installing and operating outdoor wireless LAN devices at this URL:http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/routers/ps272/data_sheet_c78-647116_ps11451_Products_Data_Sheet.htmlLDK102075P is restricted to indoor operation in the 5150-5250Mhz band per FCC guidance.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.ap3602pgetstart.fm  Page 19  Friday, September 21, 2012  10:28 AM
20 Declaration of Conformity for RF ExposureThis section contains information on compliance with guidelines related to RF exposure.United StatesThis system has been evaluated for RF exposure for Humans in reference to ANSI C 95.1 (American National Standards Institute) limits. The evaluation was based on ANSI C 95.1 and FCC OET Bulletin 65C rev 01.01. The minimum separation distance from the antenna to general bystander is 7.9 inches (20cm) to maintain compliance. Declaration of Conformity StatementsAll the Declaration of Conformity statements related to this product can be found at the following location: http://www.ciscofax.com11  Configuring DHCP Option 43 and DHCP Option 60This section contains 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 3600 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’s DHCP Vendor Class Identifier (VCI) string (DHCP Option 60). The VCI string for the 3600 series access point is:Cisco AP c3600Note If your access point was ordered with the Service Provider Option (AIR-OPT60-DHCP) selected in the ordering tool, the VCI string for the access point contains ServiceProvider. For example, a 3600 with this option will return this VCI string: Cisco AP c3600-ServiceProviderThe format of the TLV block is listed below: •Type: 0xf1 (decimal 241) ap3602pgetstart.fm  Page 20  Friday, September 21, 2012  10:28 AM
21 •Length: Number of controller IP addresses * 4 •Value: List of WLC management interfaces To configure DHCP Option 43 in the embedded Cisco IOS DHCP server, follow these steps: Step 1 Enter configuration mode at the Cisco IOS 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: ip dhcp pool <pool name> network <IP Network> <Netmask> default-router <Default router> dns-server <DNS Server> Where:<pool name> is the name of the DHCP pool, such as AP3602<IP Network> is the network IP address where the controller resides, such as 10.0.15.1<Netmask> is the subnet mask, such as 255.255.255.0<Default router> is the IP address of the default router, such as 10.0.0.1<DNS Server> is the IP address of the DNS server, such as 10.0.10.2Step 3 Add the option 60 line using the following syntax: option 60 ascii “VCI string” For the VCI string, “Cisco AP c3602”. The quotation marks must be included. Step 4 Add the option 43 line using the following syntax: option 43 hex <hex string> 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 Cisco IOS command added to the DHCP scope is option 43 hex f1080a7e7e020a7f7f02.ap3602pgetstart.fm  Page 21  Friday, September 21, 2012  10:28 AM
22 12  Access Point SpecificationsTable 2 lists the technical specifications for 3602P access points.Table 2 Access Point Specifications Category SpecificationDimensions (LxWxD) 8.68 x 8.68 x 1.84 in. (22.04 x 22.04 x 4.67 cm) Weight 1.9 lbs (0.86 kg)Operating temperatures AP3602P: -4 to 131 degrees F (-20 to 55 degrees C)Storage temperature –22 to 185 degrees F (–30 to 85 degrees C)Humidity 10% to 90% (noncondensing)Antennas ExternalCompliance The 3602P access point complies with UL 2043 for products installed in a building’s environmental air handling spaces, such as above suspended ceilings.Safety UL 60950-1CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1IEC 60950-1 with all national deviationsEN 60950-1UL 2043EMI and Susceptibility FCC Part 15.107 and 15.109 Class BICES-003 Class B (Canada)EN 301.489EN 55022 Class B EN 55024VCCI Class BRadio FCC Part 15.247, 15.407Canada RSS-210Japan Telec 33, 66, T71EN 330.328, EN 301.893FCC Bulletin OET-65CIndustry Canada RSS-102Maximum power and channel settingsMaximum power and the channels allowed in your regulatory domain, refer to Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points. This document is available on Cisco.com.ap3602pgetstart.fm  Page 22  Friday, September 21, 2012  10:28 AM
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