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... Your Internet Quotient, and TransPath are designed to this manual generates and may cause interference with radio and television reception. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. If it may radiate radio-frequency energy. You can radiate radio-frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. In that interference will be actual addresses. All other countries. THE SOFTWARE...
... Your Internet Quotient, and TransPath are designed to this manual generates and may cause interference with radio and television reception. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. If it may radiate radio-frequency energy. You can radiate radio-frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. In that interference will be actual addresses. All other countries. THE SOFTWARE...
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... Point Image 3-16 Using the MODE Button 3-16 Web Browser Interface 3-17 Browser HTTP Interface 3-17 Browser TFTP Interface 3-18 Obtaining the Access Point Image File 3-19 Connecting to the Access Point Locally 3-20 Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 3-20 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points 4-1 Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points 4-2 Using DHCP Option 43 4-2 Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs 4-3 Low Power Condition for Lightweight Access Points 4-5 Intelligent Power Management 4-5 Configuring Power Using Controller CLI Commands 4-6 Manually...
... Point Image 3-16 Using the MODE Button 3-16 Web Browser Interface 3-17 Browser HTTP Interface 3-17 Browser TFTP Interface 3-18 Obtaining the Access Point Image File 3-19 Connecting to the Access Point Locally 3-20 Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 3-20 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points 4-1 Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points 4-2 Using DHCP Option 43 4-2 Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs 4-3 Low Power Condition for Lightweight Access Points 4-5 Intelligent Power Management 4-5 Configuring Power Using Controller CLI Commands 4-6 Manually...
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... autonomous or lightweight access point. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Wireless and the documentation is listed under the "Wireless LAN Controllers" section. Purpose This guide provides the information you should have experience working with Cisco IOS software and be familiar with the concepts and terminology of wireless local area networks. To use this guide with lightweight access points, you need to connect Ethernet, serial, and power cables, and provides an installation summary, safety warnings...
... autonomous or lightweight access point. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Wireless and the documentation is listed under the "Wireless LAN Controllers" section. Purpose This guide provides the information you should have experience working with Cisco IOS software and be familiar with the concepts and terminology of wireless local area networks. To use this guide with lightweight access points, you need to connect Ethernet, serial, and power cables, and provides an installation summary, safety warnings...
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...1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the autonomous access point. Conventions Preface Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the lightweight access point. Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," lists technical specifications for the access point. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to prime access points with controller information. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05...
...1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the autonomous access point. Conventions Preface Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the lightweight access point. Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," lists technical specifications for the access point. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to prime access points with controller information. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05...
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... the access points. With a management system based on Cisco IOS software, the 1240AG series is available in conjunction with a Cisco wireless LAN controller with the enterprise-class features required by networking professionals. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as a bridge. The autonomous 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio...
... the access points. With a management system based on Cisco IOS software, the 1240AG series is available in conjunction with a Cisco wireless LAN controller with the enterprise-class features required by networking professionals. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as a bridge. The autonomous 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio...
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... point and controller. Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Lightweight Access Points The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-LAP1242AG or AIR-LAP1242G) combines mobility and flexibility with WDS devices. The controller manages the configuration, firmware, and control transactions such as opposed to the access point. • Lightweight access points do not support Wireless Domain Services (WDS) and cannot communicate with the enterprise-class features required by means of eight wireless LANs per radio and a total of a secure key...
... point and controller. Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Lightweight Access Points The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-LAP1242AG or AIR-LAP1242G) combines mobility and flexibility with WDS devices. The controller manages the configuration, firmware, and control transactions such as opposed to the access point. • Lightweight access points do not support Wireless Domain Services (WDS) and cannot communicate with the enterprise-class features required by means of eight wireless LANs per radio and a total of a secure key...
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... operating status and error indications. • The Ethernet LED signals Ethernet traffic on the end of the console port pinouts.) Assign the following power sources: • Power module • Inline power: - Statement 353 Caution Be careful when handling the access point; the bottom plate might be connected to monitor the access point power-up sequences using the Ethernet cable. Other inline power switches supporting the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL...
... operating status and error indications. • The Ethernet LED signals Ethernet traffic on the end of the console port pinouts.) Assign the following power sources: • Power module • Inline power: - Statement 353 Caution Be careful when handling the access point; the bottom plate might be connected to monitor the access point power-up sequences using the Ethernet cable. Other inline power switches supporting the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL...
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... 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. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 The autonomous 1240AG series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected to a wired LAN and supports wireless clients. • Repeater...
... 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. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 The autonomous 1240AG series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected to a wired LAN and supports wireless clients. • Repeater...
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... Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 The 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 blocks radio communication. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Repeater Unit that provides the best performance for instructions on setting up an access point as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range...
... Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 The 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 blocks radio communication. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Repeater Unit that provides the best performance for instructions on setting up an access point as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range...
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... switch is configured with Option 43 configured is associated to a controller and operating normally. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Prior to beginning the actual access point deployment, perform these tasks: • Ensure that a site survey has been preformed. • Ensure that your network infrastructure devices are connected to switch trunk ports...
... switch is configured with Option 43 configured is associated to a controller and operating normally. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Prior to beginning the actual access point deployment, perform these tasks: • Ensure that a site survey has been preformed. • Ensure that your network infrastructure devices are connected to switch trunk ports...
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... switch (Cisco or non-Cisco) is unable to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for in the access point, such as the transmit key, you set WEP Key 3 on the access point to 15.4 W with which it as EAP or LEAP, MAC address authentication, Message Integrity Check (MIC), WEP key hashing, and 802.1X protocol versions. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-5 Refer to authenticate with your access point, contact the system administrator for the client adapter driver...
... switch (Cisco or non-Cisco) is unable to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for in the access point, such as the transmit key, you set WEP Key 3 on the access point to 15.4 W with which it as EAP or LEAP, MAC address authentication, Message Integrity Check (MIC), WEP key hashing, and 802.1X protocol versions. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-5 Refer to authenticate with your access point, contact the system administrator for the client adapter driver...
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... Ethernet port of supplying sufficient power to resolve this low power problem: - The access point must be able to the access point. Verify the required power injector is unable to supply sufficient power to supply sufficient power. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-8 OL-8371-05 LOW_POWER_CLASSIC_NO_INJECTOR _CONFIGURED (). -This message indicates the access point is in low power mode with all radios disabled and has detected a CDP device that is installed on the console port or when using the console port...
... Ethernet port of supplying sufficient power to resolve this low power problem: - The access point must be able to the access point. Verify the required power injector is unable to supply sufficient power to supply sufficient power. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-8 OL-8371-05 LOW_POWER_CLASSIC_NO_INJECTOR _CONFIGURED (). -This message indicates the access point is in low power mode with all radios disabled and has detected a CDP device that is installed on the console port or when using the console port...
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... system power setting options and indicates the power status of the power sourcing equipment (PSE) cannot exceed 400 mA per port. The power source must comply 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 Note The access point web-browser interface is fully compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 on Windows 98 and 2000 platforms and with Netscape version 7.0 on Port with...
... system power setting options and indicates the power status of the power sourcing equipment (PSE) cannot exceed 400 mA per port. The power source must comply 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 Note The access point web-browser interface is fully compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 on Windows 98 and 2000 platforms and with Netscape version 7.0 on Port with...
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..., enter the administrator username and password. An Enter Network Password page displays. The username and password are case sensitive. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Resetting to the Default Configuration Using the MODE Button Follow these steps to delete the current configuration and return all access point settings 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. Using the Web Browser Interface...
..., enter the administrator username and password. An Enter Network Password page displays. The username and password are case sensitive. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Resetting to the Default Configuration Using the MODE Button Follow these steps to delete the current configuration and return all access point settings 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. Using the Web Browser Interface...
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... can use the MODE button on the power injector. Note This process resets all configuration settings to the "Obtaining the Access Point Image File" and "Obtaining the TFTP Server Software" sections. For additional information, refer to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the access point IP address, and SSIDs. Using the MODE Button You can use a Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable to connect your PC to the access point Ethernet port. If using the MODE button. Disconnect power (the power jack for external power or the Ethernet cable for in -line power, use the MODE button...
... can use the MODE button on the power injector. Note This process resets all configuration settings to the "Obtaining the Access Point Image File" and "Obtaining the TFTP Server Software" sections. For additional information, refer to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the access point IP address, and SSIDs. Using the MODE Button You can use a Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable to connect your PC to the access point Ethernet port. If using the MODE button. Disconnect power (the power jack for external power or the Ethernet cable for in -line power, use the MODE button...
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... 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. Figure 3-3 Console Port Location 135493 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS RADIO ETHERNET CONSOLE MODE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT/PRIMARY 1 1 Console port Note The Cisco part number for the DB-9 to order a serial cable. Connecting to the Access Point Locally Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Connecting to the Access Point...
... 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. Figure 3-3 Console Port Location 135493 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS RADIO ETHERNET CONSOLE MODE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT/PRIMARY 1 1 Console port Note The Cisco part number for the DB-9 to order a serial cable. Connecting to the Access Point Locally Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Connecting to the Access Point...
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...inline auto Cisco switch that does not support Intelligent Power Management1 Power injector2 used with a Cisco switch that supports Intelligent Power Management1 Power injector2 used with a non-Cisco switch None required - 802.3af compliant non-Cisco switches None required - 1. Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI In a new installation, when your Cisco power source to supply sufficient power and the Cisco switch does not support Intelligent Power Management. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-7 Support...
...inline auto Cisco switch that does not support Intelligent Power Management1 Power injector2 used with a Cisco switch that supports Intelligent Power Management1 Power injector2 used with a non-Cisco switch None required - 802.3af compliant non-Cisco switches None required - 1. Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI In a new installation, when your Cisco power source to supply sufficient power and the Cisco switch does not support Intelligent Power Management. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-7 Support...
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... new controller settings, but the static IP addresses for the access point and the default gateway are used by the access point to enter the CLI EXEC mode. clear lwapp private-config Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-8 OL-8371-05 To clear or remove the manually entered controller information, you can manually reset your access point to enter the CLI EXEC mode. Note The default (out-of -the-box) access point using this EXEC mode CLI command: Note This command requires the controller configured Enable password...
... new controller settings, but the static IP addresses for the access point and the default gateway are used by the access point to enter the CLI EXEC mode. clear lwapp private-config Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-8 OL-8371-05 To clear or remove the manually entered controller information, you can manually reset your access point to enter the CLI EXEC mode. Note The default (out-of -the-box) access point using this EXEC mode CLI command: Note This command requires the controller configured Enable password...
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...://tools.cisco.com/support/downloads/pub/MDFTree.x?butype=wireless Click Wireless LAN Access > Aironet Access Points > Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series > Cisco Aironet 1240AG Access Point. Click Submit. The Enter Password window appears. You can be obtained from your Cisco Wireless LAN Controller. message, click Yes. On the Encryption Software Export Distribution Authorization Form, read the information and click the appropriate box. The Encryption Software Export Distribution Authorization window appears. 4-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL...
...://tools.cisco.com/support/downloads/pub/MDFTree.x?butype=wireless Click Wireless LAN Access > Aironet Access Points > Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series > Cisco Aironet 1240AG Access Point. Click Submit. The Enter Password window appears. You can be obtained from your Cisco Wireless LAN Controller. message, click Yes. On the Encryption Software Export Distribution Authorization Form, read the information and click the appropriate box. The Encryption Software Export Distribution Authorization window appears. 4-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL...
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... Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points and Bridges document available on the Cisco Wireless documentation page of Cisco.com. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide D-1 D A P P E N D I X Channels and Maximum Power Levels For channel and maximum power level settings, refer to the Cisco Wireless documentation home page: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html Click Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series listed under Access Points. Click Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Autonomous Access Points...
... Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points and Bridges document available on the Cisco Wireless documentation page of Cisco.com. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide D-1 D A P P E N D I X Channels and Maximum Power Levels For channel and maximum power level settings, refer to the Cisco Wireless documentation home page: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html Click Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series listed under Access Points. Click Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Autonomous Access Points...