Cisco Business 145AC Access Point Quick Start Guide

Thank you for choosing the Cisco Business 145AC Access Point. This access point can be used to create a new wireless network or added to an existing network to expand coverage. This Quick Start Guide will get you up and running in no time.

What's in the Box

Cisco Business 145AC Access Point
Mounting Kit
Ethernet Cable
Quick Start Guide
Technical Support Contact List
Pointer Card China RoHS
Compliance Information (for EU SKU only)

Product Features

Pass-Thru Port
LAN3
Status LED
LAN2
PSE-LAN1
Mode Button
PoE (Power over Ethernet)-In Port (Ethernet Uplink Port)
Pass-Thru Port
Kensington Lock (Located on the side)

First, You'll Need...

An active Internet connection
A phone with Wi-Fi capability (not connected to an active wireless network)
A PoE (Power over Ethernet) switch, router or PoE injector (802.3af) to supply power to the access point.
A router (to act as your DHCP Server).

Get Connected

Step 1: Connect your access point via ethernet cable (provided) to a PoE LAN port on your router or switch. If you do not have a PoE switch or router you will need to use a PoE injector (not included).

Diagram Description: The diagram shows a Cisco Business PoE Switch with ports labeled 'GbE', 'MODE', 'Console', 'POE', 'Pass-Thru', 'LAN3', 'LAN2', 'PSE-LAN1'. The Cisco Business 145AC Access Point is depicted connected to one of these ports.

Setting up a new network or adding to an existing network?

Set up a new network

If setting up a new network, the device will begin initial boot up. The LED will cycle through green, amber, and red. This is normal and can take up to 6 minutes. The device is not ready until the LED is consistently blinking green or solid green. Once this occurs you can proceed to "Get Configured".

Add to an existing wireless network

Allow the access point to boot up and automatically update its firmware and configuration to match the existing network. This can take ten minutes or more and the LED will cycle through green, amber and red. This is normal. Once the LED is blinking green or solid green the setup is complete and the AP has joined the network.

Get Configured

Download the Cisco Business Mobile app: No computer is needed for setup, just use the app on your mobile phone. Scan the QR code [QR Code for Cisco Business Mobile App Download] or go to cisco.com/go/cbapp and follow the installation instructions.

Alternative: Web UI (Internet Browser) Setup: If you do not wish to use the Cisco Business Mobile app you can use the Web UI for setup. These instructions can be found online in the Web UI Setup Document. To download the instructions see the "Get Support" section below.

Mounting and Grounding

Mounting instructions are located in the Administration Guide, see the "Get Support" section below.

Get Support

For Cisco support and additional product documentation, including the Web UI Setup Document and Administration Guide, visit: https://cisco.com/go/cbw145ac

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