Cisco Aironet AIR-SAP1602I-K9 Standalone Wireless Access Point Configuration
Can anyone point me to the correct documentation for installing this device on a standalone (not controller based) network? I'm just looking for basic stuff like how to physically connect to the management console (cabling/default IP/URL), default username and password, etc.
The Cisco documentation assumes you know a lot of things and I do not. I can't even find the manual. There is a Getting Started guide
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/access_point/1600/quick/guide/ap1600getstart.html
but it says you must have a controller. Cisco pre-sales assured me that you do not need a controller with the SAP model. Where is the standalone guide? Is there a GUI interface or must you use the CLI? Is there some sort of discovery utility for these things?
Very frustrating, I'm getting ready to return this product. Any help from anyone would be very much appreciated!
The Cisco documentation assumes you know a lot of things and I do not. I can't even find the manual. There is a Getting Started guide
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/access_point/1600/quick/guide/ap1600getstart.html
but it says you must have a controller. Cisco pre-sales assured me that you do not need a controller with the SAP model. Where is the standalone guide? Is there a GUI interface or must you use the CLI? Is there some sort of discovery utility for these things?
Very frustrating, I'm getting ready to return this product. Any help from anyone would be very much appreciated!
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They make you go through a lot of hoops and I have yet to talk to anyone who is actually technical, without paying for support. I was hoping someone here might be able to point me to some basics.
Thanks
Thanks
oK, lets see what a Wireless Expert might contribute...
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Great!
Then you can now accept your own post as the solution.
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JeffCoachman
Then you can now accept your own post as the solution.
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JeffCoachman
ASKER
Thanks for your help.
Just to help you out in the future, the APs don't have a default IP but they will get one via DHCP.
You can use CDP on the local switch to see what IP address it picked up, or obviously check the DHCP server. Once you know the IP address just web-browse to it to configure.
You can use CDP on the local switch to see what IP address it picked up, or obviously check the DHCP server. Once you know the IP address just web-browse to it to configure.
ASKER
I found the answer prior to other responses
It takes the Cisco AP a good 5 mins to boot up.
After you have it plugged into your network for 5 mins turn it over and look at the mac address.
then open a CMD prompt and type out arp -a and hit return. Look at the Mac addresses that come up in that list.
When you find the one that matches the Mac address of the AP you will have the IP address.
Lasareath
After you have it plugged into your network for 5 mins turn it over and look at the mac address.
then open a CMD prompt and type out arp -a and hit return. Look at the Mac addresses that come up in that list.
When you find the one that matches the Mac address of the AP you will have the IP address.
Lasareath
Now I need to figure out how to export the configuration so I can setup a 2nd AP
I know you said that you have the documents, but Cisco will typically provide phone tech support in setting up new devices...
Have you tried calling them directly?