Cisco WAP551 Quick Start Manual
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Page 1: Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide Cisco WAP551 and WAP561 Wireless-N Access Points... -
Page 2: Before You Begin
Thank you for choosing the Cisco WAP551 and WAP561 Wireless-N Access Points. The Cisco WAP551 is a single-radio, selectable-band, 450Mbps data rate 802.11n access point, and the Cisco WAP561 is a dual- radio variant of the Cisco WAP551. 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: Placement Tips
Wall and Ceiling Mounting The Cisco WAP551 and WAP561 can be wall or ceiling-mounted. There is a mounting kit packed with your device. The kit is designed to install your device to the wall or the ceiling. - Page 5 Connect the other end of the network Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of the wireless access point. After installation, all lights should be active. Refer to Verifying the Hardware Installation, page 6 for details about the different lights on each switch. Cisco WAP551 and WAP561 Wireless-N Access Points...
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Page 6: Verifying The Hardware Installation
Solid Green GE Ethernet link is active. Solid Amber FE 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 WAP551 and WAP561 Wireless-N Access Points... -
Page 7: Getting Started With The Configuration
In the Address field enter the default DHCP address and press the Enter key. 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. -
Page 8: Troubleshooting
To use ping on a computer running Windows: Verify that the Cisco WAP551 and WAP561 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. - Page 9 The most likely cause of connectivity failure is an incorrect IP address. The Web browser may be pointed to the wrong IP address, or your computer may be configured with an IP address that is not in the same subnet as the device. Cisco WAP551 and WAP561 Wireless-N Access Points...
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Page 10: Rebooting The Devices Or Returning Them To Their Factory Default Settings
• To restore the device to the factory default settings, with the power on, press-and-hold the Reset button with an opened paperclip for more than 10 seconds. – All of the lights will go off. – Release the Reset button when power light turns on. Cisco WAP551 and WAP561 Wireless-N Access Points... -
Page 11: 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 WAP551 and www.cisco.com/go/500_wap_resources... - Page 12 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.