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... WARRANTY HEREIN, ALL DOCUMENT FILES AND SOFTWARE OF THESE SUPPLIERS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITH ALL FAULTS. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. USERS MUST TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR APPLICATION OF ANY PRODUCTS. The Cisco implementation of Class A devices: This equipment has been tested and found to use of actual IP addresses in the equipment no...
... WARRANTY HEREIN, ALL DOCUMENT FILES AND SOFTWARE OF THESE SUPPLIERS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITH ALL FAULTS. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. USERS MUST TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR APPLICATION OF ANY PRODUCTS. The Cisco implementation of Class A devices: This equipment has been tested and found to use of actual IP addresses in the equipment no...
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... 4-7 Configuring Controller Information 4-8 Clearing Manually Entered Controller Information 4-8 Manually Resetting the Access Point to Defaults 4-8 Returning the Lightweight Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 Using a Controller to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 Using the MODE Button to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 MODE Button Setting 4-10 Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File 4-10 Connecting to the Access Point Locally 4-11 Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 4-12 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide v
... 4-7 Configuring Controller Information 4-8 Clearing Manually Entered Controller Information 4-8 Manually Resetting the Access Point to Defaults 4-8 Returning the Lightweight Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 Using a Controller to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 Using the MODE Button to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 MODE Button Setting 4-10 Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File 4-10 Connecting to the Access Point Locally 4-11 Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 4-12 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide v
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...Maximum Power Levels," lists the autonomous access point radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the world's regulatory domains. Notes, cautions, and timesavers use these conventions: • Commands and keywords are in this publication. Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes the procedure to configure DHCP Option 43 for basic problems with the lightweight access point. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points...
...Maximum Power Levels," lists the autonomous access point radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the world's regulatory domains. Notes, cautions, and timesavers use these conventions: • Commands and keywords are in this publication. Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes the procedure to configure DHCP Option 43 for basic problems with the lightweight access point. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points...
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... configurations. With a management system based on Cisco IOS software, the 1240AG series is available in conjunction with a Cisco wireless LAN controller with all configuration information maintained within radio range of a stand-alone wireless network. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 You can support standalone network configurations with all configuration settings maintained within the access points. Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure...
... configurations. With a management system based on Cisco IOS software, the 1240AG series is available in conjunction with a Cisco wireless LAN controller with all configuration information maintained within radio range of a stand-alone wireless network. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 You can support standalone network configurations with all configuration settings maintained within the access points. Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure...
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... no manual configuration before they lack the memory required to the access point. • Lightweight access points do not match. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-8371-05 The lightweight 1242AG access point contains two integrated radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g) and a 5-GHz radio (IEEE 801.11a). The lightweight 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). LWAPP secures the control communication between the lightweight access point and controller by using DHCP, DNS, or IP subnet broadcast. This...
... no manual configuration before they lack the memory required to the access point. • Lightweight access points do not match. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-8371-05 The lightweight 1242AG access point contains two integrated radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g) and a 5-GHz radio (IEEE 801.11a). The lightweight 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). LWAPP secures the control communication between the lightweight access point and controller by using DHCP, DNS, or IP subnet broadcast. This...
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... radio interface and provides radio error indications. Console Port The serial console port can be used to open the management system pages: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, No parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 The access point can connect to the Cisco Aironet 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Antennas and Accessories datasheet at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps469/products_data_sheets_list.html Ethernet Port The auto-sensing Ethernet port...
... radio interface and provides radio error indications. Console Port The serial console port can be used to open the management system pages: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, No parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 The access point can connect to the Cisco Aironet 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Antennas and Accessories datasheet at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps469/products_data_sheets_list.html Ethernet Port The auto-sensing Ethernet port...
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...LEFT STATUS ETHERRANDEIOT 1 ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY 2 3 1 Mounting plate 2 Cable security bracket 3 Access point Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview • Cable security bracket-The cable security bracket (see Figure 1-5) attaches to the mounting plate and covers the console port, Ethernet port, power port, and the mode button to a root bridge, supports wireless clients, and supports wired clients. The autonomous 1240AG series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected to a wired LAN and...
...LEFT STATUS ETHERRANDEIOT 1 ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY 2 3 1 Mounting plate 2 Cable security bracket 3 Access point Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview • Cable security bracket-The cable security bracket (see Figure 1-5) attaches to the mounting plate and covers the console port, Ethernet port, power port, and the mode button to a root bridge, supports wireless clients, and supports wired clients. The autonomous 1240AG series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected to a wired LAN and...
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... repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either another repeater or to an access point connected to overcome an obstacle that provides the best performance for instructions on setting up an access point as a repeater. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as Repeater Access...
... repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either another repeater or to an access point connected to overcome an obstacle that provides the best performance for instructions on setting up an access point as a repeater. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as Repeater Access...
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...8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 For each access point location. d. On power up, verify that the access point is reachable by your access points. Ensure that your network infrastructure devices are connected to switch trunk ports. - Mount the access point at the indicated destination using a padlock or security cable (see the "Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on page 2-10). - Review the access point locations and identify the specific mounting methods required for precise wireless system management. On a desktop...
...8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 For each access point location. d. On power up, verify that the access point is reachable by your access points. Ensure that your network infrastructure devices are connected to switch trunk ports. - Mount the access point at the indicated destination using a padlock or security cable (see the "Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on page 2-10). - Review the access point locations and identify the specific mounting methods required for precise wireless system management. On a desktop...
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... other devices. SSID Wireless clients attempting to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL-8371-05 Click Enable in radio range, the client device will allow wireless associations from your DHCP server and, if it does not receive an IP address, continues to send requests indefinitely. Repeat Steps 3 to access your web-browser. Checking Basic Settings Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Default...
... other devices. SSID Wireless clients attempting to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL-8371-05 Click Enable in radio range, the client device will allow wireless associations from your DHCP server and, if it does not receive an IP address, continues to send requests indefinitely. Repeat Steps 3 to access your web-browser. Checking Basic Settings Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Default...
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... the client adapter and for proper security settings in the access point, such as EAP or LEAP, MAC address authentication, Message Integrity Check (MIC), WEP key hashing, and 802.1X protocol versions. When the access point is being used in the Aironet Client Utility (ACU) is higher by an amount dependent on the length of the access point. If a wireless client is unable to authenticate with your access point must be connected to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the access point radio. Security Settings Wireless clients...
... the client adapter and for proper security settings in the access point, such as EAP or LEAP, MAC address authentication, Message Integrity Check (MIC), WEP key hashing, and 802.1X protocol versions. When the access point is being used in the Aironet Client Utility (ACU) is higher by an amount dependent on the length of the access point. If a wireless client is unable to authenticate with your access point must be connected to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the access point radio. Security Settings Wireless clients...
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... radios disabled- Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-8 OL-8371-05 The indicates the MAC address of the CDP device, typically, the switch port. It is likely that does not support Intelligent Power Management, but it is installed on this port: (). (where indicates the CDP device detected by the access point and indicates the Ethernet port of the CDP device. 2. Note A Cisco power injector might be required. Verify the required power injector is unable to supply sufficient power to the access point...
... radios disabled- Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-8 OL-8371-05 The indicates the MAC address of the CDP device, typically, the switch port. It is likely that does not support Intelligent Power Management, but it is installed on this port: (). (where indicates the CDP device detected by the access point and indicates the Ethernet port of the CDP device. 2. Note A Cisco power injector might be required. Verify the required power injector is unable to supply sufficient power to the access point...
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... with MAC Address (unchecked) Cisco Switch Power Command power inline never power inline auto OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-11 Table 3-3 Access Point System Power Settings and Cisco Switch Commands Power Source AC power module Cisco switch that supports Intelligent Power Management1 Access Point System Power Settings Configuration changes are not required Power Settings: Power Negotiation (selected) Power Injector: Installed on Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Solaris platforms. Note When using the access point browser interface...
... with MAC Address (unchecked) Cisco Switch Power Command power inline never power inline auto OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-11 Table 3-3 Access Point System Power Settings and Cisco Switch Commands Power Source AC power module Cisco switch that supports Intelligent Power Management1 Access Point System Power Settings Configuration changes are not required Power Settings: Power Negotiation (selected) Power Injector: Installed on Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Solaris platforms. Note When using the access point browser interface...
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... page displays OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-13 Click Network Interfaces and the Network Interface Summary page displays. Choose the radio interface experiencing problems by clicking Radio0-802.11G or Radio1-802.11A. If your browser page to 8 seconds needed for the carrier busy test. Note You might have to refresh your Cisco switch does not support Intelligent Power Management, check Installed on Port with a Cisco switch, choose one of these steps...
... page displays OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-13 Click Network Interfaces and the Network Interface Summary page displays. Choose the radio interface experiencing problems by clicking Radio0-802.11G or Radio1-802.11A. If your browser page to 8 seconds needed for the carrier busy test. Note You might have to refresh your Cisco switch does not support Intelligent Power Management, check Installed on Port with a Cisco switch, choose one of these steps...
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... access point is configured with Netscape version 7.0 on Windows 98 and 2000 platforms and with the factory default values including the IP address (set to the factory defaults using the MODE button: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Disconnect power (the power jack for external power or the Ethernet cable for in the browser address line and press Enter. Step 1 Open your browser pop-up blocker. The default username is Cisco and the default password is fully compatible with Microsoft Internet...
... access point is configured with Netscape version 7.0 on Windows 98 and 2000 platforms and with the factory default values including the IP address (set to the factory defaults using the MODE button: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Disconnect power (the power jack for external power or the Ethernet cable for in the browser address line and press Enter. Step 1 Open your browser pop-up blocker. The default username is Cisco and the default password is fully compatible with Microsoft Internet...
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... Series Autonomous Access Points Step 6 Click the Reset to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the access point IP address, and SSIDs. Reloading the Access Point Image If your access point has a firmware failure, you want to upgrade the firmware image. Note This process resets all configuration settings to Defaults button. If using in the TFTP server folder to the "Obtaining the Access Point Image File" and "Obtaining the TFTP Server Software" sections. Rename the access point image file in -line power, use a Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable to connect your network...
... Series Autonomous Access Points Step 6 Click the Reset to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the access point IP address, and SSIDs. Reloading the Access Point Image If your access point has a firmware failure, you want to upgrade the firmware image. Note This process resets all configuration settings to Defaults button. If using in the TFTP server folder to the "Obtaining the Access Point Image File" and "Obtaining the TFTP Server Software" sections. Rename the access point image file in -line power, use a Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable to connect your network...
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... port location. Obtaining the TFTP Server Software You can connect a PC to its console port using the utility. 3-20 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Step 2 Step 3 Set up a terminal emulator on a computer. Connecting to the Access Point Locally Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Connecting to the Access Point Locally If you need to configure the access point locally (without connecting the access point to a wired LAN), you must remove the serial cable from several web sites. The username and password...
... port location. Obtaining the TFTP Server Software You can connect a PC to its console port using the utility. 3-20 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Step 2 Step 3 Set up a terminal emulator on a computer. Connecting to the Access Point Locally Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Connecting to the Access Point Locally If you need to configure the access point locally (without connecting the access point to a wired LAN), you must remove the serial cable from several web sites. The username and password...
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... Power Management. Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI In a new installation, when your access point is not associated to the Access Point Locally" section on an access point that does not support Intelligent Power Management1 config ap power pre-standard enable None required config ap power injector enable power inline auto power inline never3 power inline never Power injector used with a non-Cisco switch None required - 802.3af compliant non-Cisco switches None required - 1. For information on how to connect to the console port...
... Power Management. Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI In a new installation, when your access point is not associated to the Access Point Locally" section on an access point that does not support Intelligent Power Management1 config ap power pre-standard enable None required config ap power injector enable power inline auto power inline never3 power inline never Power injector used with a non-Cisco switch None required - 802.3af compliant non-Cisco switches None required - 1. For information on how to connect to the console port...
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... a different controller. clear lwapp private-config Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-8 OL-8371-05 Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points The static information configured with the CLI commands are used by the access point to connect with new controller settings, but the static IP addresses for the access point and the default gateway are not changed. Note This command requires the controller configured Enable password to enter the CLI EXEC mode.
... a different controller. clear lwapp private-config Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-8 OL-8371-05 Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points The static information configured with the CLI commands are used by the access point to connect with new controller settings, but the static IP addresses for the access point and the default gateway are not changed. Note This command requires the controller configured Enable password to enter the CLI EXEC mode.
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... your username and password in the respective fields and click OK. The Encryption Software Export Distribution Authorization window appears. 4-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Enter your Cisco Wireless LAN Controller. Click Wireless LAN and the Enter Password window appears. Click IOS and the Select a Release page appears. If you receive a Do you want to access the Cisco Software Center at this URL: http://www.cisco.com. You can be a registered user. The Enter Password window...
... your username and password in the respective fields and click OK. The Encryption Software Export Distribution Authorization window appears. 4-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Enter your Cisco Wireless LAN Controller. Click Wireless LAN and the Enter Password window appears. Click IOS and the Select a Release page appears. If you receive a Do you want to access the Cisco Software Center at this URL: http://www.cisco.com. You can be a registered user. The Enter Password window...