Cisco Business 142AC Mesh Extender Quick Start Guide

Quick guide from the manual

The Cisco Business 142AC Mesh Extender is designed to expand the coverage of your existing Cisco Business Wireless Network. Before starting, ensure you have an active Internet connection, a router acting as a DHCP server, and an operational/configured CBW Master AP (140AC, 145AC, or 240AC) with Mesh enabled.

What is in the box

• Cisco Business 142AC Mesh Extender
• Quick Start Guide
• Technical Support Contact List
• Pointer Card China RoHS
• Compliance Information (for EU SKU only)

Preparing your product

To begin, plug the mesh extender into a power outlet. During the initial boot-up process, the LED will cycle through red, amber, and green. This is normal behavior. If you are using the Cisco Business app, you can connect to the SSID of the Master AP and proceed with the setup. If not using the app, obtain the MAC address by scanning the QR code on the back of the device.

Configuration methods

You can configure the mesh extender using two primary methods:

• Cisco Business App: Download the app, go to Monitor My Network, select the Discovered Master, log in, and select Add a device. Follow the on-screen steps.
• Web UI: Launch a web browser, navigate to https://ciscobusiness.cisco, and log into the Master AP.

Step-by-step setup via Web UI

1. Log into the Master AP using the credentials created during initial configuration.
2. Ensure Mesh support is enabled on the Master AP by navigating to Wireless Settings > Mesh. If the button is not green, enable it and select Apply. The AP will reboot.
3. Navigate to Wireless Settings > WLAN Users > Local MAC Addresses.
4. Click Add MAC Address and enter the MAC address of the mesh extender.
5. Select the Type as Whitelist.
6. The mesh extender LED will cycle through states while uploading firmware and joining the Master AP. This may take ten minutes or more. A solid or blinking green LED indicates a successful connection.
7. Verify the device is listed under Wireless Settings > Access Points in the AP Model column.
8. Save the configuration by clicking the red disk icon in the web interface header.

Support and resources

For additional details on LED indicators, advanced configurations, and mounting instructions, refer to the Cisco Business Wireless Access Point Administration Guide. For support, visit cisco.com/go/cbw142ac.