ESW6300 Enabling USB Port on Access Points
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Product Information
Specifications:
- USB Port Power: Up to 2.5W (some models support up to
4.5W) - USB Port Function: Source of power for USB devices
Product Usage Instructions
Enabling USB Port on Access Points:
To enable the USB port on your Cisco Access Point for powering
USB devices:
- Check if your AP model supports USB power source by referring
to the datasheet. - Configure an AP Profile using CLI:
- Enter global configuration mode:
configure
terminal - Create an AP profile:
ap profile
xyz-ap-profile - Enable USB for the AP profile:
usb-enable - Exit configuration mode:
end
- Enter global configuration mode:
- Configure USB settings for the Access Point using CLI:
- Enter privileged EXEC mode:
enable - Enable USB port on the AP:
ap name AP44d3.xy45.69a1
usb-module override
- Enter privileged EXEC mode:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: How can I tell if my AP supports USB power source?
A: You can refer to the datasheet of your AP to check if it has
a USB port that can act as a power source for USB devices.
Q: What happens if a USB device connected draws more than 2.5W
of power?
A: If a USB device draws more than 2.5W of power, the USB port
shuts down automatically to prevent damage.
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Enabling USB Port on Access Points
· USB Port as Power Source for Access Points, on page 1 · Configuring an AP Profile (CLI), on page 2 · Configuring USB Settings for an Access Point (CLI), on page 3 · Configuring USB Settings for an Access Point (GUI), on page 3 · Monitoring USB Configurations for Access Points (CLI), on page 4
USB Port as Power Source for Access Points
Some Cisco APs have a USB port that can act as a source of power for some USB devices. The power can be up to 2.5W; if a USB device draws more than 2.5W of power, the USB port shuts down automatically. The port is enabled when the power draw is 2.5W and lower. Refer to the datasheet of your AP to check if the AP has a USB port that can act as a source of power.
Note Both IW6300 and ESW6300 APs have a USB port that can act as a source of power up to 4.5W for some USB devices.
Note The controller records the last five power-overdrawn incidents in its logs.
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Configuring an AP Profile (CLI)
Enabling USB Port on Access Points
Caution
When unsupported USB device is connected to the Cisco AP, the following message is displayed:
The inserted USB module is not a supported device. The behavior of this USB device and the impact to the Access Point is not guaranteed. If Cisco determines that a fault or defect can be isolated due to the use of third-party USB modules installed by a customer or reseller, Cisco may withhold support under warranty or support program under contract. In the course of providing support for Cisco networking products, the end user may be required to install Cisco-supported USB modules in the event Cisco determines that removing third-party parts will assist Cisco in diagnosing root cause for troubleshooting purposes. Cisco also reserves the right to charge the customer per then-current time and material rates for services provided to the customer when Cisco determines, after having provided such services, that an unsupported device caused the root cause of the defective product
Configuring an AP Profile (CLI)
Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
Command or Action configure terminal Example:
Device# configure terminal
Purpose Enters global configuration mode.
ap profile ap-profile
Configures an AP profile and enters the AP
Example:
profile configuration mode.
Device(config)# ap profile xyz-ap-profile Note When you delete a named profile, the APs
associated with that profile will not revert to
the default profile.
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.
end Example:
Device(config-ap-profile)# end
Returns to privileged EXEC mode. Alternatively, you can also press Ctrl-Z to exit global configuration mode.
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Enabling USB Port on Access Points
Configuring USB Settings for an Access Point (CLI)
Configuring USB Settings for an Access Point (CLI)
Procedure
Step 1 Step 2
Command or Action enable Example:
Device# enable
ap name ap-name usb-module Example:
Device# ap name AP44d3.xy45.69a1 usb-module
Step 3
ap name ap-name usb-module override
Example:
Device# ap name AP44d3.xy45.69a1 usb-module override
Purpose
Enters privileged EXEC mode.
Enables the USB port on the AP. Use the ap name ap-name no usb-module command to disable the USB port on the AP.
Note If you are using Cisco Catalyst 9105AXW AP and if you enable the USB port (.3at PoE-in), it is not possible to enable the USB PoE-out at the same time.
Overrides 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 USB status of the AP and consider the AP profile configuration.
Note You can configure the USB status for an AP only if you enable USB override for it.
Configuring USB Settings for an Access Point (GUI)
Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
Choose Configuration > Wireless > Access Points. In the Access Points window, click the name of the AP. In the Edit AP window, click the Interfaces tab. In the USB Settings section, configure the USB Module State as either of the following:
· ENABLED: Enables the USB port on the AP · DISABLED: Disables the USB port on the AP
Note
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Monitoring USB Configurations for Access Points (CLI)
Enabling USB Port on Access Points
Step 5 Step 6
If you are using Cisco Catalyst 9105AXW AP and if you enable the USB port (.3at PoE-in), it is not possible to enable the USB PoE-out at the same time.
Configure USB Override as either of the following: · 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.
Click Apply & Update to Device.
Monitoring USB Configurations for Access Points (CLI)
· To view the inventory details of APs, use the following command:
show ap name ap-name inventory
The following is a sample output:
Device# show ap name AP500F.8059.1620 inventory NAME: AP2800 , DESCR: Cisco Aironet 2800 Series (IEEE 802.11ac) Access Point PID: AIR-AP2802I-D-K9 , VID: 01, SN: XXX1111Y2ZZZZ2800 NAME: SanDisk , DESCR: Cruzer Blade PID: SanDisk , SN: XXXX1110010, MaxPower: 224
· To view the summary of an AP module, use the following command:
show ap module summary
The following is a sample output:
Device# show ap module summary
AP Name
External Module
External Module PID External Module
Description
———————————————————————————————-
AP500F.1111.2222
Enable
SanDisk
Cruzer Blade
· To view the USB configuration details for each AP, use the following command: show ap name ap-name config general The following is a sample output:
Device# show ap name AP500F.111.2222 config general
. . . USB Module Type……………………………. USB Module USB Module Status………………………….. Disabled USB Module Operational State………………… Enabled USB Override …………………………….. Enabled
· To view status of the USB module, use the following command: show ap profile name xyz detailed
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Monitoring USB Configurations for Access Points (CLI)
The following is a sample output:
Device# show ap profile name xyz detailed
USB Module
: ENABLED
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Monitoring USB Configurations for Access Points (CLI)
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Documents / Resources
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CISCO ESW6300 Enabling USB Port on Access Points [pdf] Instruction Manual IW6300, ESW6300, ESW6300 Enabling USB Port on Access Points, Enabling USB Port on Access Points, USB Port on Access Points, Access Points |