Product Features
- 1 Status LED: Indicates the operational status of the device.
- 2 48V DC Port: Port for connecting the 48V DC power adapter.
- 3 Power ON/OFF Push Button: Button to turn the device on or off.
- 4 PSE-LAN1 Port: Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) enabled LAN port.
- 5 LAN2/LAN3/LAN4 Ports: Standard LAN ports for network connectivity.
- 6 USB Port (for future use): A USB port designated for future functionality.
- 7 Mode Button: Button to cycle through different operational modes.
- 8 QR Code: Contains device information, often used for app setup or identification. [QR Code Symbol]
- 9 Kensington Lock Slot (on side): Security slot for a Kensington lock.
What's in the Box
- Cisco Business 141AC Mesh Extender
- Quick Start Guide
- Power Adapter
- Power Cable
- Technical Support Contact List
- Pointer Card China RoHS
- Compliance Information (for EU SKU only)
First, You'll Need...
- An active Internet connection.
- An operational/configured Cisco Business Wireless Master AP (140AC/145AC/240AC) with Mesh enabled.
- A router (to act as your DHCP server).
- A QR code reader (if not using the Cisco Business app). Free QR code readers are available for Android and Apple products. [QR Code Symbol]
Cisco Business App*
Download the free Cisco Business app to simplify setup and monitoring. The app already contains a QR code reader.
*When available
Setup Guide
Get Connected
Preparing Your Product
- Connect the power adapter (provided) to the mesh extender and plug it into a power source. Press the power button, and the mesh extender will begin initial boot up. During this process, the LED will cycle through red, amber, and green. This is normal, and you may proceed to step 2.
- If you have downloaded the Cisco Business app, use it to connect to the SSID of the Master AP and proceed to "Get Configured". If you are not using the app, obtain the MAC address by scanning the QR code on the back of the mesh extender. Once you have the MAC address, proceed to "Get Configured". [QR Code Symbol]
Get Configured
Step 1: Connect
VIA WIRELESS (WEB UI)
Join the SSID of the Master AP that was set up during initial configuration.
VIA APP
Open the app and go to "Monitor my network". Select the Discovered Master and log into the Master AP. Select "Add a device" and follow the steps to complete the setup.
Step 2: Access via Wireless (WEB UI)
- Launch a web browser and type the URL https://ciscobusiness.cisco and press "Enter".
- Log into the Master AP with the user name and password you created while configuring the Master AP.
- Go to Wireless Settings > WLAN Users > Local MAC Addresses.
- Click "Add MAC Address" and add the MAC address of the mesh extender to join the network.
NOTE: If the access point was not set up with Mesh support enabled, you will not be able to add Mesh extenders to your WLAN until Mesh support is enabled. Go to Wireless Settings > Mesh. If the "Mesh" button is not enabled (green), enable it and select "apply". Select "Yes" on the pop-up confirmation window. The AP will now reboot.
- Select the Type as "Whitelist".
- The mesh extender LED will cycle through multiple states while the unit is uploading firmware and joining the Master AP. This may take ten minutes or more. A solid or blinking green LED ensures that joining was successful.
- You can navigate to Wireless Settings > Access Points and check if the mesh extender is listed under the "AP Model" column of the table. This may take a few minutes to appear in the table.
- Save the configuration by selecting the red disk icon [Save Icon] in the web interface (UI) header and select "OK" on the confirmation pop-up window.
- You can now manage the mesh extender using the Master AP web-UI.
Step 3: Mount and Ground
Cisco Business mesh extenders can be mounted in several configurations.
For detailed mounting instructions, see "Cisco Business Wireless Access Point Administration Guide".
Support
For Cisco support and additional product documentation, including the Administration Guide, visit: cisco.com/go/cbw141ac
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