Cisco Cisco 2106 Wireless LAN Controller
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Release Notes for Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers and Mesh Access Points for Release 4.1.192.22M
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Important Notes
RAP vs. MAP Functionality
Access points within a mesh network operate as either a root access point (RAP) or a mesh access point
(MAP).
(MAP).
Outdoor mesh access points (1505, 1510, 1522, and 1524) and indoor mesh access points (1130 and
1240) can function as either RAPs or MAPs. By default, all outdoor mesh access points are shipped as
MAPs and must be configured to function as a RAP.
1240) can function as either RAPs or MAPs. By default, all outdoor mesh access points are shipped as
MAPs and must be configured to function as a RAP.
Note
Indoor access points by default are in local (non-mesh) mode. Specific configuration on the controller is
required to convert indoor access points from local to mesh (bridge) access points and to assign the
specific mesh role (RAP or MAP). Refer to the
required to convert indoor access points from local to mesh (bridge) access points and to assign the
specific mesh role (RAP or MAP). Refer to the
for details.
At least one access point within a mesh network must be configured to function as a RAP.
RAPs within the network have a wired connection to the controller, and MAPs communicate among
themselves and back to the RAP using wireless connections over the backhaul. MAPs use the AWPP
protocol to determine the best path through the other mesh access points to the controller.
themselves and back to the RAP using wireless connections over the backhaul. MAPs use the AWPP
protocol to determine the best path through the other mesh access points to the controller.
All the possible paths between the MAPs and RAPs form the wireless mesh that is used to carry traffic
from wireless LAN clients connected to MAPs and to carry traffic from devices connected to MAP
Ethernet ports.
from wireless LAN clients connected to MAPs and to carry traffic from devices connected to MAP
Ethernet ports.
Software Features and Enhancements
The following new software features and enhancements are introduced in release 4.1.192.22M.
Series 1520 Mesh Access Point Interoperability with Cisco 3200 Mobile Access Routers
Cisco series 1520 (1522, 1524) access points can interoperate with the Cisco series 3200 Wireless
Mobile Access Router (MAR) on the public safety channel (4.9-GHz) as well as the 2.4-GHz access and
5.8-GHz backhaul.
Mobile Access Router (MAR) on the public safety channel (4.9-GHz) as well as the 2.4-GHz access and
5.8-GHz backhaul.
The Cisco 3200 creates an in-vehicle network in which devices such as PCs, surveillance cameras, digital
video recorders, printers, PDAs, and scanners can share wireless networks such as cellular or WLAN
based services back to the main infrastructure. This allows data collected from in-vehicle deployments
such as a police cars to be integrated into the overall wireless infrastructure. For specific interoperability
details between series 1130, 1240, and 1520 mesh access points and series 3200 mobile access routers,
refer to
video recorders, printers, PDAs, and scanners can share wireless networks such as cellular or WLAN
based services back to the main infrastructure. This allows data collected from in-vehicle deployments
such as a police cars to be integrated into the overall wireless infrastructure. For specific interoperability
details between series 1130, 1240, and 1520 mesh access points and series 3200 mobile access routers,
refer to
.
3.
The 5.47-GHz band is used by the -A, -E, -K, and -T regulatory domains for the 1522.
4.
The 5.8-GHz band is used by the -A, -C, -N, and -S regulatory domains for the 1510.
5.
The 5.8-GHz band is used by the -A, -C, -N, -S and -T regulatory domains for the 1522.
6.
An optional removable Cisco LED indicator is available to detect power for the 1505 and 1510.
7.
The 1524 and 1522 mesh access points support the same LEDs. The four access point LEDs monitor system and uplink
status; 802.11a radio and 802.11b/g radio status.
status; 802.11a radio and 802.11b/g radio status.