AIR-CAP1532E Access Point Initial Configuration

[joel.hendrickson]

The configuration manual for this device says for configuration to log in using the console.  When I begin the configuration I insert the new name and it asks for a password. It will not take any password, the cursor remains stationary no matter what I try.  What does this mean? I tried using admin to no avail.  As a result this device is worthless since I can't configure it. Any suggestions?

[Brandon Buffin]

Will this 1532 be connected to a controller or are you planning to use as a stand-alone AP? By default, they ship with the controller-based image active. You can use the command "capwap ap autonomous" to change to a stand-alone AP. Default username/password are Cisco (case sensitive).

Brandon

[joel.hendrickson]

the "capwap ap autonomous" must be wrong.  It doesn't like the a in cap.

[Brandon Buffin]

I believe that is the correct command. See the following link.

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/technotes/7-6/b_1532_dg/b_1532_dg_chapter_01.html

If the AP has been connected to a controller, it would have downloaded the unified image. In that case you would need to download and install the autonomous image. Steps are also in the link above.

Brandon

[joel.hendrickson]

Thanks Brandon, I was finally able to get the autonomous image to download.  Does this include the single antennae mode or do I have to go in and switch from dual to single antennae?  Also shouldn't the privilege exec mode allow for any and all commands? It seems like I am constantly getting the "invalid input detected" answer when I enter a command straight out of the command manual. Am I missing something?

[Brandon Buffin]

After downloading the image did you switch to autonomous mode with "capwap ap autonomous"? Not sure which antenna band mode is the default, but you can switch with this command:

Configuring Antenna Band Mode from the AP CLI

Antenna Band Mode can be changed in the AP CLI by issuing the command:

AP#capwap ap ant-band-mode <dual/single>

[joel.hendrickson]

This command will not enter into this access point via command line. I have tried many times with all privilege levels.  Are you sure there isn't a new replacement command for this?

[Brandon Buffin]

Can you post "show version"?

[joel.hendrickson]

Yes, show version works fine in the User EXEC mode. The version is C1530 software (aplg3-K9W7-M), Version 15.3 (3) JA8, RELEASE SOFTWARE (Fc1).

I am looking for any way to see what the antennae mode is in.  I have purchased this AP to replace an old 1410 series model that stopped working.  This AP is connected to an external antennae (AIR-ANT 5114P2M-N) which is a dual point antennae.  I only have one of the channels connected. Is it necessary to have both channel connected?  This is simply a point to point installation.