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Cisco WAP571 Quick Start Manual

Wireless-ac/n premium dual radio access point with poe
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Cisco WAP571 Wireless-AC/N Premium Dual
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  • Page 1: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide Cisco WAP571 Wireless-AC/N Premium Dual Radio Access Point with PoE...

  • Page 2: Before You Begin

    Welcome Thank you for choosing the Cisco WAP571 Wireless-AC/N Premium Dual Radio Access Point with PoE. The Cisco WAP571 is an indoor dual radio 802.11ac + 802.11n access point. This guide is designed to familiarize you with the general layout of the access point, describe how to deploy the device in your network, and describe how to configure the device.

  • Page 3: Front Panel

    Subnetwork Mask 255.255.255.0 If you are using a Cisco RV Series router, the default range for the DHCP assigned address is from 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.254. Any device connecting to the same LAN will be assigned an IP address in this range.

  • Page 4: Mounting The Cisco Wap571 Wireless-Ac/ N Premium Dual Radio Access Point With Poe Setup

    Wall and Ceiling Mounting The Cisco WAP571 device can be wall or ceiling-mounted. A mounting kit is packaged with your device. The kit is designed to install your device to the wall or the ceiling.

  • Page 5: Connecting The Cisco Wap571 Wireless-Ac/N Premium Dual Radio Access Point With Poe Setup

    Cisco is not responsible for damages incurred by insecure wall or ceiling mounting. To mount the Cisco WAP 571 device to a wall or ceiling: Determine where you want to mount the device. Verify that the surface is smooth, flat, dry, and sturdy.
  • Page 6 WAP571 bundles the two Ethernet ports to be link aggregation mode. If the two Ethernet ports have been connected at the same time, the link partner must also support link aggregation. After installation, all lights should be active. Refer to...

  • Page 7: Verifying The Hardware Installation

    No Ethernet link; FE Ethernet link is active or 10Mbps. Solid Green GE Ethernet link is active. Flashing Green The WAP 571 is transmitting or receiving data. If you need help resolving a problem, visit the Cisco Support Community at www.cisco.com/go/smallbizsupport. Cisco WAP571 Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 8: Getting Started With The Configuration

    Locate the IP address of the wireless access point. The wireless access points can be accessed and managed by Cisco network tools and services including the Cisco FindIT Network Discovery Utility that enables you to automatically discover all supported Cisco devices in the same local network segment as your computer.

  • Page 9: Suggested Next Steps

    Enter the default user name of cisco and password of cisco in the User Name and Password fields. Click Login. The Wireless Access Point Setup Wizard appears. Follow the Setup Wizard instructions to finish the WAP device installation. We strongly recommend that you use the Setup Wizard for the first installation.The Setup Wizard turns on the Wi-Fi...
  • Page 10 Verify that the Cisco WAP571 is powered on and the lights indicate the appropriate links. Locate the device’s IP address. While there are different ways to locate your device’s IP address, this procedure uses Cisco FindIT. If you have previously downloaded Cisco FindIT, open Internet Explorer and launch Cisco FindIT.

  • Page 11: Rebooting The Devices Or Returning Them To Their Factory Default Settings

    Factory Default Settings To reboot your device: • The Cisco WAP571 uses PoE power supply; unplug your Ethernet connection and plug it back in. • With the power on, press the Reset button with an opened paper clip for less than three seconds, or until the lights go off.
  • Page 12 • Release the Reset button when the system light turns on. Cisco WAP571 Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 13: 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 WAP571 www.cisco.com/go/300_wap_resources...
  • Page 14 Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. To view a list of Cisco trademarks, go to this URL: www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

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