Table Of Contents

Release Notes for Cisco Aironet Power Injector Media Converter (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB)

Contents

Introduction

Limitations and Restrictions

Installing in an Environmental Air Space

Stacking Power Injectors

MT-RJ Connector Limitation

Documentation Updates

Caveats

Open Caveats

Obtaining Documentation

Cisco.com

Documentation CD-ROM

Ordering Documentation

Documentation Feedback

Obtaining Technical Assistance

Cisco.com

Technical Assistance Center

Obtaining Additional Publications and Information

Release Notes for Cisco Aironet Power Injector Media Converter (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB)

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July 10, 2003

These release notes describe caveats for the Cisco Aironet Power Injector Media Converter (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB). These release notes also contain important information about the power injector media converter.

Contents

These release notes describe the following topics:

• Introduction

• Limitations and Restrictions

• Documentation Updates

• Caveats

• Obtaining Documentation

• Obtaining Technical Assistance

• Obtaining Additional Publications and Information

Introduction

The Cisco Aironet Power Injector Media Converter increases wireless LAN deployment flexibility of Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges by providing an alternative powering option to local power, inline power-capable multiport switches, and multiport power patch panels.

The power injector media converter combines 48-VDC power (supplied by the external power supply) with the data signal, sending both to the Cisco Aironet Access Point or Bridge.

The power injector media converter receives data over the fiber-optic cable through its MT-RJ fiber connector. The fiber-optic data signals are converted to Ethernet data signals and sent to the access point through the injector's Category 5 RJ-45 port. A Category 5 Ethernet cable connects the injector to the access point. The injector's power supply connects to a wall outlet or power strip to supply the power. An alternate 48-VDC power source can be used instead of the power supply.

The power injector media converter provides up to 15W over the unused wire pairs of a Category 5 Ethernet cable, supplying enough power for a distance of 328 ft (100 m) on the Cisco Aironet 350, 1100, an 1200 Series Access Points and the Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridges.

Limitations and Restrictions

Installing in an Environmental Air Space

The Cisco Aironet Power Injector Media Converter (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) provides adequate fire resistance and low smoke-producing characteristics suitable for operation in a building's environmental air space in accordance with Section 300-22(C) of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and Sections 2-128, 12-010(3), and 12-100 of the Canadian Electrical Code,
Part 1, C22.1.

The AC power adapter is not suitable for operation in a building's environmental airspace and should not be installed in these environments. When installing the power injector media converter into a building's environmental air space, the power supply pigtail option, provided with your power injector, must be used.

Detailed mounting instructions are contained in the Quick Start Guide Cisco Aironet Power Injector Media Converter Cisco Aironet Power Injector, which shipped with your power injector media converter.

Stacking Power Injectors

Do not stack the AIR-PWRINJ-FIB.

MT-RJ Connector Limitation

MT-RJ cable assemblies that contain alignment pins (small metal pins in the connector) are not compatible with the Cisco media converter and will not mate correctly.

The MT-RJ connector is a small form factor connector that contains two fibers in one small polymer ferrule. When connecting to the power injector media converter you need to use a non-pinned MT-RJ cable assembly.

Documentation Updates

The illustration showing how to secure the pigtail to the power injector on page 24 of the Quick Start Guide Cisco Aironet Power Injector and Aironet Power Injector Media Converter is incorrect. Figure 1 shows the correct way to route the pigtail wires.

Figure 1 Pigtail Wiring Path

Caveats

This section lists caveats for the Cisco Aironet Power Injector Media Converter (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB).

Open Caveats

The following caveats have not been resolved.

•CSCea81288—Catalyst 2900 switch Fiber Link LED does not indicate correct status of the link.

The fiber link LED on a Catalyst 2900 switch is green even when the link is down.

There is no workaround for this caveat.

Obtaining Documentation

Cisco provides several ways to obtain documentation, technical assistance, and other technical resources. These sections explain how to obtain technical information from Cisco Systems.

Cisco.com

You can access the most current Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/home/home.htm

You can access the Cisco website at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com

International Cisco websites can be accessed from this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/public/countries_languages.shtml

Documentation CD-ROM

Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in a Cisco Documentation CD-ROM package, which may have shipped with your product. The Documentation CD-ROM is updated regularly and may be more current than printed documentation. The CD-ROM package is available as a single unit or through an annual or quarterly subscription.

Registered Cisco.com users can order a single Documentation CD-ROM (product number DOC-CONDOCCD=) through the Cisco Ordering tool:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/ordering/ordering_place_order_ordering_tool_launch.html

All users can order monthly or quarterly subscriptions through the online Subscription Store:

http://www.cisco.com/go/subscription

Ordering Documentation

You can find instructions for ordering documentation at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/es_inpck/pdi.htm

You can order Cisco documentation in these ways:

•Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order Cisco product documentation from the Networking Products MarketPlace:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/ordering/index.shtml

•Nonregistered Cisco.com users can order documentation through a local account representative by calling Cisco Systems Corporate Headquarters (California, U.S.A.) at 408 526-7208 or, elsewhere in North America, by calling 800 553-NETS (6387).

Documentation Feedback

You can submit comments electronically on Cisco.com. On the Cisco Documentation home page, click Feedback at the top of the page.

You can e-mail your comments to bug-doc@cisco.com.

You can submit comments by using the response card (if present) behind the front cover of your document or by writing to the following address:

Cisco Systems
Attn: Customer Document Ordering
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We appreciate your comments.

Obtaining Technical Assistance

Cisco provides Cisco.com, which includes the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) website, as a starting point for all technical assistance. Customers and partners can obtain online documentation, troubleshooting tips, and sample configurations from the Cisco TAC website. Cisco.com registered users have complete access to the technical support resources on the Cisco TAC website, including TAC tools and utilities.

Cisco.com

Cisco.com offers a suite of interactive, networked services that let you access Cisco information, networking solutions, services, programs, and resources at any time, from anywhere in the world.

Cisco.com provides a broad range of features and services to help you with these tasks:

•Streamline business processes and improve productivity

•Resolve technical issues with online support

•Download and test software packages

•Order Cisco learning materials and merchandise

•Register for online skill assessment, training, and certification programs

To obtain customized information and service, you can self-register on Cisco.com at this URL:

http://tools.cisco.com/RPF/register/register.do

Technical Assistance Center

The Cisco TAC is available to all customers who need technical assistance with a Cisco product, technology, or solution. Two types of support are available: the Cisco TAC website and the Cisco TAC Escalation Center. The type of support that you choose depends on the priority of the problem and the conditions stated in service contracts, when applicable.

We categorize Cisco TAC inquiries according to urgency:

•Priority level 4 (P4)—You need information or assistance concerning Cisco product capabilities, product installation, or basic product configuration. There is little or no impact to your business operations.

•Priority level 3 (P3)—Operational performance of the network is impaired, but most business operations remain functional. You and Cisco are willing to commit resources during normal business hours to restore service to satisfactory levels.

•Priority level 2 (P2)—Operation of an existing network is severely degraded, or significant aspects of your business operations are negatively impacted by inadequate performance of Cisco products. You and Cisco will commit full-time resources during normal business hours to resolve the situation.

•Priority level 1 (P1)—An existing network is "down," or there is a critical impact to your business operations. You and Cisco will commit all necessary resources around the clock to resolve the situation.

Cisco TAC Website

The Cisco TAC website provides online documents and tools to help troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with Cisco products and technologies. To access the Cisco TAC website, go to this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/tac

All customers, partners, and resellers who have a valid Cisco service contract have complete access to the technical support resources on the Cisco TAC website. Some services on the Cisco TAC website require a Cisco.com login ID and password. If you have a valid service contract but do not have a login ID or password, go to this URL to register:

http://tools.cisco.com/RPF/register/register.do

If you are a Cisco.com registered user, and you cannot resolve your technical issues by using the Cisco TAC website, you can open a case online at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/tac/caseopen

If you have Internet access, we recommend that you open P3 and P4 cases online so that you can fully describe the situation and attach any necessary files.

Cisco TAC Escalation Center

The Cisco TAC Escalation Center addresses priority level 1 or priority level 2 issues. These classifications are assigned when severe network degradation significantly impacts business operations. When you contact the TAC Escalation Center with a P1 or P2 problem, a Cisco TAC engineer automatically opens a case.

To obtain a directory of toll-free Cisco TAC telephone numbers for your country, go to this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml

Before calling, please check with your network operations center to determine the Cisco support services to which your company is entitled: for example, SMARTnet, SMARTnet Onsite, or Network Supported Accounts (NSA). When you call the center, please have available your service agreement number and your product serial number.

Obtaining Additional Publications and Information

Information about Cisco products, technologies, and network solutions is available from various online and printed sources.

•The Cisco Product Catalog describes the networking products offered by Cisco Systems, as well as ordering and customer support services. Access the Cisco Product Catalog at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_catalog_links_launch.html

•Cisco Press publishes a wide range of networking publications. Cisco suggests these titles for new and experienced users: Internetworking Terms and Acronyms Dictionary, Internetworking Technology Handbook, Internetworking Troubleshooting Guide, and the Internetworking Design Guide. For current Cisco Press titles and other information, go to Cisco Press online at this URL:

http://www.ciscopress.com

•Packet magazine is the Cisco quarterly publication that provides the latest networking trends, technology breakthroughs, and Cisco products and solutions to help industry professionals get the most from their networking investment. Included are networking deployment and troubleshooting tips, configuration examples, customer case studies, tutorials and training, certification information, and links to numerous in-depth online resources. You can access Packet magazine at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/go/packet

•iQ Magazine is the Cisco bimonthly publication that delivers the latest information about Internet business strategies for executives. You can access iQ Magazine at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/go/iqmagazine

•Internet Protocol Journal is a quarterly journal published by Cisco Systems for engineering professionals involved in designing, developing, and operating public and private internets and intranets. You can access the Internet Protocol Journal at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/about/ac123/ac147/about_cisco_the_internet_protocol_journal.html

•Training—Cisco offers world-class networking training. Current offerings in network training are listed at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/le31/learning_recommended_training_list.html

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