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... Publications and Information xv Overview 1-1 Hardware Features 1-2 Dual-Radio Operation 1-2 Ethernet Port 1-2 Console Port 1-2 LEDs 1-3 Power Sources 1-3 UL 2043 Certification 1-4 Anti-Theft Features 1-4 Network Configuration Examples 1-5 Root Unit on a Wired LAN 1-5 Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-6 Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-7 CONTENTS OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
... Publications and Information xv Overview 1-1 Hardware Features 1-2 Dual-Radio Operation 1-2 Ethernet Port 1-2 Console Port 1-2 LEDs 1-3 Power Sources 1-3 UL 2043 Certification 1-4 Anti-Theft Features 1-4 Network Configuration Examples 1-5 Root Unit on a Wired LAN 1-5 Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-6 Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-7 CONTENTS OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
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... Your Wireless LAN 3-8 Using the IP Setup Utility 3-9 Obtaining and Installing IPSU 3-9 Using IPSU to Find the Access Point's IP Address 3-10 Using IPSU to Set the Access Point's IP Address and SSID 3-11 Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI 3-12 Using a Telnet Session to Access the CLI 3-12 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iv OL...
... Your Wireless LAN 3-8 Using the IP Setup Utility 3-9 Obtaining and Installing IPSU 3-9 Using IPSU to Find the Access Point's IP Address 3-10 Using IPSU to Set the Access Point's IP Address and SSID 3-11 Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI 3-12 Using a Telnet Session to Access the CLI 3-12 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iv OL...
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... 9-4 WEP Keys 9-4 Security Settings 9-5 Resetting to the Default Configuration 9-5 Using the MODE Button 9-5 Using the Web Browser Interface 9-6 Reloading the Access Point Image 9-6 Using the MODE button 9-6 Web Browser Interface 9-7 Browser HTTP Interface 9-7 Browser TFTP Interface 9-8 Obtaining the Access Point Image File 9-8 Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 9-9 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vi OL-4310-01
... 9-4 WEP Keys 9-4 Security Settings 9-5 Resetting to the Default Configuration 9-5 Using the MODE Button 9-5 Using the Web Browser Interface 9-6 Reloading the Access Point Image 9-6 Using the MODE button 9-6 Web Browser Interface 9-7 Browser HTTP Interface 9-7 Browser TFTP Interface 9-8 Obtaining the Access Point Image File 9-8 Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 9-9 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vi OL-4310-01
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... to configure the access point. For information on the APWI pages. On the Cisco Product Documentation home page, select Release 12.2 from the APWI. Preface Audience This guide is for the networking professional who installs and manages the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point, hereafter referred to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix...
... to configure the access point. For information on the APWI pages. On the Cisco Product Documentation home page, select Release 12.2 from the APWI. Preface Audience This guide is for the networking professional who installs and manages the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point, hereafter referred to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix...
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... configure the access point. Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," identifies the pinouts for upgrading the access point 2.4-GHz radio. Appendix B, "Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information," provides declarations of the safety warnings that connects to the access point's serial console port. Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings," provides translations of conformity and regulatory information for the access point. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
... configure the access point. Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," identifies the pinouts for upgrading the access point 2.4-GHz radio. Appendix B, "Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information," provides declarations of the safety warnings that connects to the access point's serial console port. Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings," provides translations of conformity and regulatory information for the access point. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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...to restore service to the technical support resources on Cisco.com at any time, from the Cisco TAC website. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiv OL-4310-01 Cisco.com registered users have complete access to satisfactory levels. • Priority level 2... features and services to all customers who need information or assistance concerning Cisco product capabilities, product installation, or basic product configuration. The type of support that let you access Cisco information, networking solutions, services, programs, and resources at this URL...
...to restore service to the technical support resources on Cisco.com at any time, from the Cisco TAC website. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiv OL-4310-01 Cisco.com registered users have complete access to satisfactory levels. • Priority level 2... features and services to all customers who need information or assistance concerning Cisco product capabilities, product installation, or basic product configuration. The type of support that let you access Cisco information, networking solutions, services, programs, and resources at this URL...
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....cisco.com/go /iqmagazine • Internet Protocol Journal is the Cisco bimonthly publication that provides the latest networking trends, technology breakthroughs, and Cisco products and solutions to numerous in network training are networking deployment and troubleshooting tips, configuration examples... public and private internets and intranets. You can access Packet magazine at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/le31/learning_recommended_training_list.html Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xvi OL-4310-01 Current offerings in -depth ...
....cisco.com/go /iqmagazine • Internet Protocol Journal is the Cisco bimonthly publication that provides the latest networking trends, technology breakthroughs, and Cisco products and solutions to numerous in network training are networking deployment and troubleshooting tips, configuration examples... public and private internets and intranets. You can access Packet magazine at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/le31/learning_recommended_training_list.html Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xvi OL-4310-01 Current offerings in -depth ...
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The 1200 series access point can configure and monitor the access point using different settings on the following topics: • Hardware Features, page 1-2 • Network Configuration Examples, page 1-5 OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as the center point of each radio. This chapter provides information on each...
The 1200 series access point can configure and monitor the access point using different settings on the following topics: • Hardware Features, page 1-2 • Network Configuration Examples, page 1-5 OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as the center point of each radio. This chapter provides information on each...
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...Certification, page 1-4 • Anti-Theft Features, page 1-4 Dual-Radio Operation The 1200 series access point can also upgrade an access point configured for single-radio operation to the access point's command-line interface (CLI) using a 5-GHz radio module or a 2.4-GHz mini-PCI...DB-9 serial cable to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for a description of the access point. The 2.4-GHz mini-PCI radio card connects to the access point's modified card bus connector. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-4310-01 Refer to connect...
...Certification, page 1-4 • Anti-Theft Features, page 1-4 Dual-Radio Operation The 1200 series access point can also upgrade an access point configured for single-radio operation to the access point's command-line interface (CLI) using a 5-GHz radio module or a 2.4-GHz mini-PCI...DB-9 serial cable to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for a description of the access point. The 2.4-GHz mini-PCI radio card connects to the access point's modified card bus connector. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-4310-01 Refer to connect...
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... wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either another repeater or to an access point connected to overcome an obstacle that blocks radio communication. Figure 1-3 Access Point as a repeater. Figure 1-3 shows an access point acting as Repeater Access Point (Root Unit) Wired LAN Access Point (Repeater) 66000 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-4310-01 Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide...
... wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either another repeater or to an access point connected to overcome an obstacle that blocks radio communication. Figure 1-3 Access Point as a repeater. Figure 1-3 shows an access point acting as Repeater Access Point (Root Unit) Wired LAN Access Point (Repeater) 66000 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-4310-01 Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide...
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... in Radio Network Access point (root) Optimize Radio Network for Cisco Aironet Access Points) Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-8 OL-4310-01 Because it back in while holding down the Mode button for the settings on the Express Setup page. Configure some combination of ... Setting Default System Name ap Configuration Server Protocol DHCP IP Address Assigned by DHCP by default; Protecting Your Wireless LAN Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Note You can restore the access point to its factory defaults by unplugging...
... in Radio Network Access point (root) Optimize Radio Network for Cisco Aironet Access Points) Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-8 OL-4310-01 Because it back in while holding down the Mode button for the settings on the Express Setup page. Configure some combination of ... Setting Default System Name ap Configuration Server Protocol DHCP IP Address Assigned by DHCP by default; Protecting Your Wireless LAN Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Note You can restore the access point to its factory defaults by unplugging...
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...access point's IP address is available on the Cisco web site. Read and accept the terms and conditions of the Software License Agreement. The IPSU icon appears on the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/sw-wireless.shtml Click Option 2: Aironet Wireless ... ME, or XP. Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Using the IP Setup Utility • Dynamic WEP and client authentication (see Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points) Using the IP Setup Utility IPSU enables you to find the access point's IP address, and how to ...
...access point's IP address is available on the Cisco web site. Read and accept the terms and conditions of the Software License Agreement. The IPSU icon appears on the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/sw-wireless.shtml Click Option 2: Aironet Wireless ... ME, or XP. Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Using the IP Setup Utility • Dynamic WEP and client authentication (see Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points) Using the IP Setup Utility IPSU enables you to find the access point's IP address, and how to ...
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... that provides a secure, remote connection to networking devices set up the access point for SSH access. Usernames and passwords are case-sensitive. See the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for remote connections than Telnet by the access point's IP address. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-9 at this URL: http://www.ssh.com/ SSH provides more...
... that provides a secure, remote connection to networking devices set up the access point for SSH access. Usernames and passwords are case-sensitive. See the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for remote connections than Telnet by the access point's IP address. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 5-9 at this URL: http://www.ssh.com/ SSH provides more...
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... the blank spacer card. 6. Refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for support. Install the new 2.4-GHz radio card. 8. It is recommended that the 2.4-GHz radio upgrade procedures be at an ESD-protected workstation. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 7-2 OL-4310-01 Place the access point on configuring the new radio. Note After you install...
... the blank spacer card. 6. Refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for support. Install the new 2.4-GHz radio card. 8. It is recommended that the 2.4-GHz radio upgrade procedures be at an ESD-protected workstation. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 7-2 OL-4310-01 Place the access point on configuring the new radio. Note After you install...
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... radio product compliance label. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 7-8 OL-4310-01 Figure 7-5 Location of Product Compliance Labels 1 2 74246 1 2.4-GHz radio product compliance label 2 Access point product compliance label Note If your wireless network settings, refer to...applied. Tilt the radio card at approximately 20o to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. Carefully attach the label in the space provided below the access point's product compliance label as shown in opposite directions until it...
... radio product compliance label. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 7-8 OL-4310-01 Figure 7-5 Location of Product Compliance Labels 1 2 74246 1 2.4-GHz radio product compliance label 2 Access point product compliance label Note If your wireless network settings, refer to...applied. Tilt the radio card at approximately 20o to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. Carefully attach the label in the space provided below the access point's product compliance label as shown in opposite directions until it...
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... for support. Note After you . Refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for upgrading the access point 5-GHz radio module. Step 2 Place the access point on a flat surface so that the unit is upright with the 5-...Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 8-2 OL-4310-01 Unpacking the Radio Module Each 5-GHz radio module is missing or damaged, contact your access point on configuring the new radio. For an access point without the 5-GHz radio feature, remove the 5-GHz radio access cover. 4. For an access point...
... for support. Note After you . Refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for upgrading the access point 5-GHz radio module. Step 2 Place the access point on a flat surface so that the unit is upright with the 5-...Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 8-2 OL-4310-01 Unpacking the Radio Module Each 5-GHz radio module is missing or damaged, contact your access point on configuring the new radio. For an access point without the 5-GHz radio feature, remove the 5-GHz radio access cover. 4. For an access point...
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Chapter 8 5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade Installing a 5-GHz Radio Module Note If your wireless network settings refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. The 5-GHz radio module installation is also a 2.4-GHz radio product compliance label on the back of the unit. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 8-7 To configure the 5-GHz radio with your access point contains an internal 2.4-GHz radio, there is now complete and radio settings are at default values.
Chapter 8 5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade Installing a 5-GHz Radio Module Note If your wireless network settings refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. The 5-GHz radio module installation is also a 2.4-GHz radio product compliance label on the back of the unit. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 8-7 To configure the 5-GHz radio with your access point contains an internal 2.4-GHz radio, there is now complete and radio settings are at default values.
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... assistance. Radio did not start-Contact technical support for assistance. SSID Wireless clients attempting to 0987654321 and select it associates. Checking Basic Settings Chapter 9 Troubleshooting The access point uses a blinking code to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on your access point and any wireless devices with the access point must also set WEP Key 3 on setting the...
... assistance. Radio did not start-Contact technical support for assistance. SSID Wireless clients attempting to 0987654321 and select it associates. Checking Basic Settings Chapter 9 Troubleshooting The access point uses a blinking code to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on your access point and any wireless devices with the access point must also set WEP Key 3 on setting the...
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...8226; Safety: EN 60950 The following CE mark is affixed to the 11 Mbps, 2.4 GHz access points with 40 mW radios: 49325 OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-5 Note Combinations of power levels and antennas resulting in all EU and EFTA countries. For more ... GHz access points with 100 mW radios, the following standards were applied: • Radio: EN 300.328-1, EN 300.328-2 • EMC: EN 301.489-1, EN 301.89-17 • Safety: EN 60950 The following CE mark is affixed to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for operation...
...8226; Safety: EN 60950 The following CE mark is affixed to the 11 Mbps, 2.4 GHz access points with 40 mW radios: 49325 OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-5 Note Combinations of power levels and antennas resulting in all EU and EFTA countries. For more ... GHz access points with 100 mW radios, the following standards were applied: • Radio: EN 300.328-1, EN 300.328-2 • EMC: EN 301.489-1, EN 301.89-17 • Safety: EN 60950 The following CE mark is affixed to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for operation...
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...Per Antenna Gain for each regulatory domain. Table D-4 lists the maximum power levels and antenna gains allowed for Cisco Aironet Access Points. IEEE 802.11a An improper combination of power level and antenna gain can result in equivalent isotropic radiated power...Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide D-4 OL-4310-01 Table D-3 Maximum Power Levels Per Antenna Gain for IEEE 802.11a Regulatory Domain Americas (-A) (160 mW EIRP maximum on channels 36-48, 800 mW EIRP maximum on setting radio transmit power, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide...
...Per Antenna Gain for each regulatory domain. Table D-4 lists the maximum power levels and antenna gains allowed for Cisco Aironet Access Points. IEEE 802.11a An improper combination of power level and antenna gain can result in equivalent isotropic radiated power...Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide D-4 OL-4310-01 Table D-3 Maximum Power Levels Per Antenna Gain for IEEE 802.11a Regulatory Domain Americas (-A) (160 mW EIRP maximum on channels 36-48, 800 mW EIRP maximum on setting radio transmit power, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide...