Cisco Aironet 1810 Series OfficeExtend Access Points
Communications, Services, and Additional Information
First Published: June 1, 2016
Last Updated: August 3, 2022
Ports and Connectors on the AP
Configuring and Managing the AP
Checking the Access Point Status LED
Checking the Ethernet Port LEDs
This guide provides instructions on how to install and configure your Cisco Aironet OEAP1810 series access points. This guide also provides mounting instructions and limited troubleshooting procedures.
The Aironet OEAP1810 series access point is abbreviated as AP in this document.
The Cisco Aironet OEAP1810 series OfficeExtend access point is an 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Wave 2) access point, with internal antennas. You can vertically mount the access point on a desk mount using desk cradle kit. The AP supports 2.4 GHz 2x2 802.11b/g/n MU-MIMO and 5 GHz 2x2 802.11 a/n/ac (Wave 2) MU-MIMO applications simultaneously.
The OEAP1810 access point offers a highly secure enterprise wireless and wired connection to the home, micro-branch or other types of remote sites. This access point extends the corporate network to teleworkers, to mobile workers, or to micro-sites.
The access point connects to the home or site broadband Internet access and establishes a highly secure tunnel to the corporate network. This tunnel allows remote employees access to data, voice, video, and cloud services for a mobility experience consistent with that at the corporate office. The Cisco Aironet OEAP 1810 Series Access Points support secure corporate data access and personal connectivity for teleworker's home devices with segmented home traffic.
The features of the OEAP1810 series access points are:
– Dual-radio, dual-band, 802.11ac Wave 2
– 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz concurrent radios
– 2 GHz and 5 GHz radios with 2TX x 2RX and 2 spatial streams SU-MIMO and MU-MIMO.
– 802.11ac based Transmit Beamforming
– Radio Resource Management (RRM)
– Integrated Bluetooth LE 4.1 radio for location and asset tracking.
– The Aironet OEAP1810 Series comes with three local GigE Ethernet Ports, one uplink GigE port, and one passive pass-through RJ45 port.
– One 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE uplink port.
– RS-232 management console interface through RJ-45
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.
– Three 10/100/1000BASE-T ports (local Ethernet ports), one of which also serves as a PoE-Out port.
The PoE-Out port provides 802.3af power when the AP is powered by Cisco local power supply (AIR-PWR-D=), ~6.5W power when the AP is powered by 802.3at power, and no power output when the AP is powered by 802.3af power.
– One passive pass-through RJ-45 port (back to bottom).
– Mode button. For information on how to use the Mode button, see “Using the Mode Button” section.
– One multi-color LED status indicator. See the “Checking the Access Point Status LED” section for information on the colors of the LED status indicator.
– Three local Gigabit Ethernet ports available to securely connect wired devices to the network.
A full listing of the access point's features and specification are provided in the Cisco Aironet OEAP1810 Series Access Point Data Sheet, at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/aironet-1810-series-officeextend-access-points/datasheet-c78-736868.html
Translated 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.
Warning IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This 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 1071
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Warning Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source. Statement 1004
Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Statement 1074
Warning This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than:
20A. Statement 1005
Warning Do 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 245B
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 Information Technology Equipment (ITE) equipment. For more information on ITE equipment, refer to article 645 of the latest National Electrical Code (NEC).
To unpack the access point, follow these steps:
Step 1 Unpack and remove the access point and the mounting accessories, 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.
– AIR-OEAP1810-CRD cradle kit, to place access point on a desk.
– AIR-PWR-D Cisco local power supply
The following accessories can be ordered separately:
Figure 2 AP Mounted in the Cradle for Horizontal / Table Mounting
Figure 3 Base of the AP with the Ports and Connectors
Note A physical security kit AIR-SEC-50=, which is sold separately, includes RJ-45 block-out plugs and two unlock keys using which you can restrict physical access to the Ethernet and console ports.
Note All the three LAN ports support Auto-MDIX. The interface automatically detects the required cable connection type (straight through or crossover) and configures the connection appropriately.
To ensure the best RF coverage for your access point, place your access point in an area as close to the wireless clients as possible and practical to do so.
If the Internet source or gateway router is in a remote area, position your access point away from metal obstructions.
The access point can be placed/mounted in a horizontal position, using the supplied cradle.
Areas to avoid or places that may result in reduced range or performance are as follows.
Cisco Aironet OEAP1810 series access points can be mounted on a table or horizontal surface, using the AIR-OEAP1810-CRD= cradle kit. This kit is shipped with the access point as standard and includes a back cover and an RJ-45 jumper cable. It is also separately available from Cisco as a spare.
Figure 5 Mounting the AP in the Cradle
To mount the AP on a table or horizontal surface using the AIR-OEAP1810-CRD= cradle kit, follow these instructions:
Step 1 (Optional) Fasten the cradle to the horizontal surface or table using two screws. See Figure 5.
Step 2 Insert the AP into the cradle. Ensure that the AP is fully seated in the cradle. See Figure 5.
Step 3 Proceed with connecting the network cables and powering the access point. See Figure 6 for information on the ports and connectors on the cradle.
Figure 6 AIR-OEAP1810-CRD= Cradle Views
The PoE-Out port (labeled PSE) provides 802.3af power when the AP is powered by Cisco local power supply (AIR-PWR-D=), ~6.5W power when the AP is powered by 802.3at power, and no power output when the AP is powered by 802.3af power.
The DC power cord can be routed as shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7 Routing the DC Power Cord when AP is Table-Mounted
Detailed information on configuring and managing the AP is provided in the Cisco Aironet 1810 Series OfficeExtend Access Point User Guide, at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/access_point/1810/user/guide/1810oeap_ug.html
The location of the access point status LED is shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2. For privacy, the status LED is automatically turned off when the access point joins a controller.
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.
The access point status LED indicates various conditions and are described in Table 1.
Each Ethernet port has two LEDs for showing Link (Green) and Activity (Amber) statuses. They are integrated on the RJ45 connector. For a description of the statuses they indicate, see the following table.
Using the Mode button you can:
The Mode button is located on the back of the AP (see Figure 9). You need to remove the back cover of the AP to access the mode button (see Figure 8).
To use the mode button, press, and keep pressed, the mode button on the access point during the AP's boot cycle. Wait until the AP's 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:
This resets all configuration settings to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the IP address, and the SSID. However, the regulatory domain provisioning is not reset.
The AP's status LED changes from Amber to Red, and all the files in the AP's storage directory are cleared. This also removes any regulatory domain provisioning made previously and resets the AP back to -UX domain.
If you keep the mode button pressed for more than 60 seconds, the mode button is assumed faulty and no changes are made.
Figure 8 Removing and Fixing the Back Cover
The hook feature on the back cover which slides into the grooves beneath the PoE and Pass-Thru ports on the back of the AP. |
Figure 9 Back of the AP with Factory-Fitted Cover Removed
10/100/1000BASE-T PoE uplink port is connected to the Passive Pass-Through port using a factory-installed RJ-45 jumper cable. |
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For more details, see “Using the Mode Button” section. |
Recess for the hook feature of the back cover. The back cover is factory-installed and needs to be removed only for accessing the Mode button. |
All user documentation for the Cisco Aironet OEAP1810 series access point is available at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/wireless/aironet-1810-series-officeextend-access-points/tsd-products-support-series-home.html
Wireless Controller Software support documentation is provided at:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/wireless/wireless-lan-controller-software/tsd-products-support-series-home.html
For detailed information and guidelines for configuring and deploying your access point in a wireless network, see the following documentation:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/8-2/config-guide/b_cg82.html
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs//wireless/controller/technotes/8-3/b_Cisco_OfficeExtend_Access_Point_.html
This section provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for the Cisco Aironet OEAP1810 Series Access Points. You can find additional information at this URL:
www.cisco.com/go/aironet/compliance
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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:
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This section provides guidelines for avoiding interference when operating Cisco Aironet access points in Japan. These guidelines are provided in both Japanese and English.
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.
When installing the product, please use the provided or designated connection cables/power cables/AC adaptors. Using any other cables/adaptors could cause a malfunction or a fire. Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law prohibits the use of UL-certified cables (that have the “UL” shown on the code) for any other electrical devices than products designated by CISCO. The use of cables that are certified by Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law (that have “PSE” shown on the code) is not limited to CISCO-designated products.
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.
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 50385: 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.
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:
This section contains information on compliance with guidelines related to RF exposure.
The Cisco products are designed to comply with the following national and international standards on Human Exposure to Radio Frequencies:
To ensure compliance with various national and international Electromagnetic Field (EMF) standards, the system should only be operated with Cisco approved accessories.
The OEAP1810 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.
The OEAP1810 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.
The OEAP1810 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 de la gamme OEAP1810 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.
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This section provides administrative rules for operating Cisco Aironet access points in Taiwan. The rules for all access points are provided in both Chinese and English.
Administrative Rules for Low-power Radio-Frequency Devices
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.
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.
Low-power Radio-frequency Devices Technical Specifications
This section contains special information for operation of Cisco Aironet access points in Brazil.
Figure 10 Brazil Regulatory Information
Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto é, não tem direito a proteção contra interferência prejudicial, mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo, e não pode causar interferência a sistemas operando em caráter primário.
This equipment operates on a secondary basis and consequently must accept harmful interference, including interference from stations of the same kind. This equipment may not cause harmful interference to systems operating on a primary basis.
All the Declaration of Conformity statements related to this product can be found at the following location: http://www.ciscofax.com
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