881W question

[Cisco1619]

Does anyone know how to access the AP function of a 871W switch? I am trying to set this up and I can't get the AP function to work. I tried using both the CLI and the Cisco CP that come with it. No luck on either. The IOS says to use the "service-module WLAN-ap0 session 0" command when I put in the conf t / interface WLAN-ap0 command, but when I try that, it is an invalid command. The Cisco CP software says it can't find the built in radio.
Any one know how to set up the WLAN on this switch? Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

[Leo Laohoo · Accepted solution]

conf t

int wlan-ap0

ip address 1.1.1.1 255.255.255.255

no shutdown

end

service-module wlan-ap 0 session

[Cisco1619]

Cool, I did not realize the I was still in conf t mode while putting in the service-module command... That is why it would not work! Thanks for the help!
How do you set up the WLAN on these? I got into the AP session, but I got lost in the AP IOS. Do you set up the SSID under the AP IOS or the switch IOS?

[Leo Laohoo · Accepted solution]

Thanks for the ratings.

Just want to let you know a few things about the 880W:

1.  880 can support up to eight (8) VLANs; and

2.  880W only has 802.11b/g radio.  This model will NOT operate in 802.11n.

3.  You CANNOT remove or change the wireless antennas.

You do all your configurations in the AP itself.  You need to know if your AP is operating in autonomous or controller-based IOS.

The best way to check is to go to your router and use this command:  sh run | include service-module wlan-ap 0 bootimage

[Abhishek Abhishek]

Hello Shannon,

As per your query and scenario i can suggest you the following configuration-

You must assign the ip address in the wlan interface and turn it on.

conf t

int wlan-ap0

ip address 1.1.1.1 255.255.255.255

no shutdown

end

Hope this will work