Cisco WAP131 Quick Start Manual
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Page 1: Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide Cisco WAP131 Wireless-N Dual Radio Access Point with PoE Package Contents • Wireless Access Point • Power Adapter • This Quick Start Guide • Product CD • Ethernet Cable • Technical Support Contact • China RoHS (for China SKU only) -
Page 2: Before You Begin
Welcome Thank you for choosing the Cisco WAP131 Wireless-N Dual Radio Access Point with PoE. The Cisco WAP131 is an indoor concurrent dual-band radio 802.11n access point with Power over Ethernet (PoE). This guide provides the general layout of the Cisco WAP131, describe how to deploy the Cisco WAP131 in your network, and describe how to configure the Cisco WAP131. -
Page 3: Default Settings
LAN will be assigned an IP address in this range. Mounting the Cisco WAP131 You can place the Cisco WAP131 horizontally on a surface so that it sits on its four rubber feet, or place it vertically on a desktop by using the stand on its left side. -
Page 4: Placement Tips
• Mechanical Loading—The Cisco WAP131 should be level, stable, and secure to prevent it from sliding or shifting out of position. Connecting the Cisco WAP131 The default configuration of the Cisco WAP131 has the Wi-Fi radio turned off. You must perform the initial configuration using a wired Ethernet connection. -
Page 5: Verifying The Hardware Installation
No Ethernet link. Solid Green Gigabit Ethernet link is active. Solid Amber Fast Ethernet link is active. Flashing Transmitting or receiving data. If you need help resolving a problem, visit the Cisco Support Community at www.cisco.com/go/smallbizsupport. Cisco WAP131 Quick Start Guide... -
Page 6: Getting Started With The Configuration
Configuration Utility and then the Setup Wizard from your computer: Connect the Cisco WAP131 to the same network (IP subnet) as your computer. The factory default IP address configuration of the Cisco WAP131 is DHCP. Make sure that your DHCP server is running and can be reached. -
Page 7: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you cannot display the configuration utility, you can test the ability of the computer to communicate with the Cisco WAP131 by using ping. To use ping on a computer running Windows: Verify that the Cisco WAP131 is powered on and the lights indicate the appropriate links. - Page 8 Setup Wizard activates it. For users who do not want to use the Setup Wizard, log into the Cisco WAP131 using a Category 5e Ethernet cable, and activate the Wi-Fi radio manually. See the Administration Guide for details on activating the Wi-Fi radio.
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Page 9: Rebooting The Cisco Wap131 Or Resetting To Factory Defaults
Factory Defaults To reboot your Cisco WAP131: • If the Cisco WAP131 uses a power adapter, with the power on, use the POWER button to reboot the device. The POWER button only functions when the Cisco WAP131 uses a power adapter. -
Page 10: Where To Go From Here
Resources Phone Support Contacts www.cisco.com/en/US/support/ tsd_cisco_small_business _support_center_contacts.html Cisco Firmware www.cisco.com/go/smallbizfirmware Downloads Select a link to download firmware for Cisco products. No login is required. Cisco Open Source www.cisco.com/go/ Requests smallbiz_opensource_request Cisco Partner Central www.cisco.com/web/partners/sell/smb (Partner Login Required) Product Documentation Cisco WAP131 www.cisco.com/go/100_wap_resources... - Page 11 Cisco WAP131 Quick Start Guide...
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