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Enabling USB Port on Access Points

USB Port as Power Source for Access Points

Some Cisco APs feature a USB port capable of powering certain USB devices. This port can supply up to 2.5W of power. If a connected USB device attempts to draw more than 2.5W, the USB port will automatically shut down. The port remains active for devices drawing 2.5W or less. Consult your AP's datasheet to confirm if it is equipped with a USB port that can function as a power source.

Note: Both IW6300 and ESW6300 APs can act as a power source for USB devices, providing up to 4.5W for compatible devices.

Note: The controller logs the last five instances of power overdraw.

Configuring an AP Profile (CLI)

This section outlines the procedure for enabling the USB port using the Command Line Interface (CLI) by configuring an AP profile.

Procedure Command or Action Purpose
Step 1 configure terminal
Example:
Device# configure terminal		 Enters global configuration mode.
Step 2 ap profile <ap-profile>
Example:
Device (config)# ap profile xyz-ap-profile		 Configures an AP profile and enters the AP profile configuration mode.
Note: When a named profile is deleted, the APs associated with it will revert to the default profile.
Step 3 usb-enable
Example:
Device (config-ap-profile) # usb-enable		 Enables USB for each AP profile.
Note: By default, the USB port on the AP is disabled. Use the no usb-enable command to disable USB for each AP profile.
Step 4 end
Example:
Device (config-ap-profile) # end		 Returns to privileged EXEC mode. Alternatively, you can press Ctrl+Z to exit global configuration mode.

Caution: When an unsupported USB device is connected to a Cisco AP, a message indicating the unsupported device and potential impact on the AP's functionality may be displayed. Cisco may withhold support under warranty or contract if it determines that a fault or defect is caused by third-party USB modules. Cisco reserves the right to charge for services if an unsupported device is found to be the root cause of a defective product.

Configuring USB Settings for an Access Point (CLI)

This section details how to configure USB settings for an Access Point using the CLI.

Procedure Command or Action Purpose
Step 1 enable
Example:
Device# enable		 Enters privileged EXEC mode.
Step 2 ap name <ap-name> usb-module
Example:
Device# ap name AP44d3.xy45.69a1 usb-module		 Enables the USB port on the AP. Use the ap name <ap-name> no usb-module command to disable the USB port.
Note: For Cisco Catalyst 9105AXW APs, enabling the USB port (.3at PoE-in) prevents enabling USB PoE-out simultaneously.
Step 3 ap name <ap-name> usb-module override
Example:
Device# ap name AP44d3.xy45.69a1 usb-module override		 Overrides the USB status of the AP profile and considers the local AP configuration. Use the ap name <ap-name> no usb-module override command to override the USB status and consider the AP profile configuration.
Note: USB status for an AP can only be configured if USB override is enabled for it.

Configuring USB Settings for an Access Point (GUI)

This section outlines the procedure for configuring USB settings via the Graphical User Interface (GUI).

Procedure Action
Step 1 Choose Configuration > Wireless > Access Points.
Step 2 In the Access Points window, click the name of the AP.
Step 3 In the Edit AP window, click the Interfaces tab.
Step 4 In the USB Settings section, configure the USB Module State as either:
  • ENABLED: Enables the USB port on the AP
  • DISABLED: Disables the USB port on the AP
Step 5 Configure USB Override as either:
  • ENABLED: Overrides USB status of the AP profile and considers the local AP configuration
  • DISABLED: Overrides USB status of the AP and considers the AP profile configuration

Note: You can configure the USB status for an AP only if you enable USB override for it.
Step 6 Click Apply & Update to Device.

Monitoring USB Configurations for Access Points (CLI)

This section describes how to monitor USB configurations on Access Points using the CLI.

Models: IW6300, ESW6300, ESW6300 Enabling USB Port on Access Points, Enabling USB Port on Access Points, USB Port on Access Points, Access Points

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