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... 1-7 Anti-Theft Features 1-7 Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points 1-8 Root Access Point on a Wired LAN 1-9 Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-10 Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-11 Bridge Network with Wireless Clients 1-11 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Network 1-12 Network Example with Lightweight Access Points 1-13 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
... 1-7 Anti-Theft Features 1-7 Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points 1-8 Root Access Point on a Wired LAN 1-9 Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-10 Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-11 Bridge Network with Wireless Clients 1-11 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Network 1-12 Network Example with Lightweight Access Points 1-13 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
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... Statement 2-2 General Safety Guidelines 2-2 Warnings 2-2 Unpacking the Access Point 2-3 Package Contents 2-3 Basic Installation Guidelines 2-4 Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points 2-4 Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network 2-5 Access Point Layout and Connectors 2-6 Mounting Overview 2-7 Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface 2-9 Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling 2-10 Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling 2-11 Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf 2-14 Cable Security...
... Statement 2-2 General Safety Guidelines 2-2 Warnings 2-2 Unpacking the Access Point 2-3 Package Contents 2-3 Basic Installation Guidelines 2-4 Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points 2-4 Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network 2-5 Access Point Layout and Connectors 2-6 Mounting Overview 2-7 Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface 2-9 Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling 2-10 Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling 2-11 Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf 2-14 Cable Security...
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... 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...
... 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...
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.../5/EC (R&TTE Directive) B-5 Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure B-7 Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan B-8 Japanese Translation B-8 English Translation B-8 Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan B-9 Access Points with IEEE 802.11a Radios B-9 Chinese Translation B-9 English Translation B-9 All Access Points B-10 Chinese Translation B-10 English Translation B-10 Declaration of Conformity Statements B-11 Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries...
.../5/EC (R&TTE Directive) B-5 Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure B-7 Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan B-8 Japanese Translation B-8 English Translation B-8 Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan B-9 Access Points with IEEE 802.11a Radios B-9 Chinese Translation B-9 English Translation B-9 All Access Points B-10 Chinese Translation B-10 English Translation B-10 Declaration of Conformity Statements B-11 Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries...
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... 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet LAN. The 1242G access point supports a single 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio. Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features Single or Dual-Radio Operation The 1242AG access point supports simultaneous radio operation using a 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio and a 5-GHz 802.11a radio. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Each radio uses dual-diversity...
... 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet LAN. The 1242G access point supports a single 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio. Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features Single or Dual-Radio Operation The 1242AG access point supports simultaneous radio operation using a 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio and a 5-GHz 802.11a radio. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Each radio uses dual-diversity...
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.... Network Examples with repeater access points. 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 provides the best performance for instructions on setting up an access point as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 1-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL...
.... Network Examples with repeater access points. 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 provides the best performance for instructions on setting up an access point as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 1-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL...
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... LAN networks using a wireless communication link (see Figure 1-10). The workgroup bridge can communicate with an access point (see Figure 1-12). Figure 1-11 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with an Access Point 135448 Access point Workgroup bridge Figure 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with a bridge (see Figure 1-11) or with a Bridge Bridge Workgroup bridge 135499 1-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
... LAN networks using a wireless communication link (see Figure 1-10). The workgroup bridge can communicate with an access point (see Figure 1-12). Figure 1-11 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with an Access Point 135448 Access point Workgroup bridge Figure 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with a bridge (see Figure 1-11) or with a Bridge Bridge Workgroup bridge 135499 1-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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... • Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf, page 2-14 • Cable Security Bracket, page 2-14 • Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Plate, page 2-16 • Securing the Access Point, page 2-17 • Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables, page 2-20 • Powering Up the Access Point, page 2-22 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
... • Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf, page 2-14 • Cable Security Bracket, page 2-14 • Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Plate, page 2-16 • Securing the Access Point, page 2-17 • Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables, page 2-20 • Powering Up the Access Point, page 2-22 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
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...-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-3 Package Contents Each access point package contains the following items: • Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point or Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Point • Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Power Module (universal power module)-optional • Mounting hardware kit - One security hasp - One 10 x 24 nut (for damage. Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Unpacking the Access Point Warning In...
...-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-3 Package Contents Each access point package contains the following items: • Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point or Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Point • Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Power Module (universal power module)-optional • Mounting hardware kit - One security hasp - One 10 x 24 nut (for damage. Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Unpacking the Access Point Warning In...
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... the access point deployment, return the access point MAC addresses and the access point locations on the access point location map. Mount the access point at the indicated destination using a padlock or security cable (see the "Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling" section on page 2-16). 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...
... the access point deployment, return the access point MAC addresses and the access point locations on the access point location map. Mount the access point at the indicated destination using a padlock or security cable (see the "Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling" section on page 2-16). 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...
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Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling Note To comply with recessed ceiling 3 tiles) 2-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Figure 2-4 T-Rail Mounting Parts 1 Suspended ceiling T-rail 4 mounting plate 2 T-rail clips 5 Keps nut (contains an attached lock washer) Plastic spacer (used with NEC code, a #10-24 grounding lug is provided on the mounting plate. You should review Figure 2-4 before beginning the mounting process.
Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling Note To comply with recessed ceiling 3 tiles) 2-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Figure 2-4 T-Rail Mounting Parts 1 Suspended ceiling T-rail 4 mounting plate 2 T-rail clips 5 Keps nut (contains an attached lock washer) Plastic spacer (used with NEC code, a #10-24 grounding lug is provided on the mounting plate. You should review Figure 2-4 before beginning the mounting process.
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...additional information. Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling The access point mounting plate is operating (see the "Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Plate" section on page 2-16. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-11 You may need ... Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling Follow these steps to mount your access point on a suspended ceiling: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Decide where you orient the access point antenna just above the tiles...
...additional information. Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling The access point mounting plate is operating (see the "Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Plate" section on page 2-16. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-11 You may need ... Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling Follow these steps to mount your access point on a suspended ceiling: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Decide where you orient the access point antenna just above the tiles...
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.... If desired, the cable security bracket can be used to shield the user from the hot bottom surface of the access point when movement of your desktop or shelf. The mounting plate can be necessary. Adjust the height of the T-bar box...Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 For information on connecting the access point cables, see the "Powering Up the Access Point" section on each end of the mode button. Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10...
.... If desired, the cable security bracket can be used to shield the user from the hot bottom surface of the access point when movement of your desktop or shelf. The mounting plate can be necessary. Adjust the height of the T-bar box...Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 For information on connecting the access point cables, see the "Powering Up the Access Point" section on each end of the mode button. Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10...
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... hasp's padlock flange through the mounting plate's security slot. 2-18 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 To install the security hasp, follow these steps: Step 1 Insert the security hasp's key pin (see Figure 2-10) into the key slot on the access point (see Figure 2-2) and rotate counterclockwise towards the mounting plate.
... hasp's padlock flange through the mounting plate's security slot. 2-18 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 To install the security hasp, follow these steps: Step 1 Insert the security hasp's key pin (see Figure 2-10) into the key slot on the access point (see Figure 2-2) and rotate counterclockwise towards the mounting plate.
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...; Option 3-Local power using the power module 2-20 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Figure 2-12 Access Point Power Options Option 1 Switch with inline power SYST RPS STAT UTIL DUPLX SPEED MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 10Base-T / 100Base-TX 12 13 14 15... UTIL DUPLX SPEED MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 10Base-T / 100Base-TX 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Catalyst 2950 SERIES 24 100Base-FX 23 24 Access Point NETWOTROK Power injector AP/ BRITDOGE Power cord Universal power supply Option 3 135476...
...; Option 3-Local power using the power module 2-20 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Figure 2-12 Access Point Power Options Option 1 Switch with inline power SYST RPS STAT UTIL DUPLX SPEED MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 10Base-T / 100Base-TX 12 13 14 15... UTIL DUPLX SPEED MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 10Base-T / 100Base-TX 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Catalyst 2950 SERIES 24 100Base-FX 23 24 Access Point NETWOTROK Power injector AP/ BRITDOGE Power cord Universal power supply Option 3 135476...
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... source. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-21 Using two power sources on the access point might cause the access point to shut down to protect... access point shuts down the port to which the access point is unable to determine that the power source can supply sufficient power, the access point automatically deactivates both radios to operate the access point.... RJ-45 Ethernet connector labeled Ethernet on page 4-3). Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables Note Some older switches and patch panels ...
... source. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-21 Using two power sources on the access point might cause the access point to shut down to protect... access point shuts down the port to which the access point is unable to determine that the power source can supply sufficient power, the access point automatically deactivates both radios to operate the access point.... RJ-45 Ethernet connector labeled Ethernet on page 4-3). Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables Note Some older switches and patch panels ...
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... not support Intelligent Power Management1 power inline negotiation prestandard source no power inline negotiation injector None required3 no power inline negotiation prestandard source 3-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 The Cisco switch uses Intelligent Power Management to your configuration changes, you must remove the serial console cable from the...
... not support Intelligent Power Management1 power inline negotiation prestandard source no power inline negotiation injector None required3 no power inline negotiation prestandard source 3-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 The Cisco switch uses Intelligent Power Management to your configuration changes, you must remove the serial console cable from the...
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... you or your access point image file, such as 12.3.8.JA. Click Yes to access the Cisco Software Center at the following URL: http://tools.cisco.com/support/downloads/pub/MDFTree.x?butype=wireless Click Wireless LAN Access > Aironet Access Points > Cisco Aironet 1240 AG Series. Read and accept the terms and conditions of the Software Download Rules. Click Cisco Aironet 1240AG Access Point. Click WIRELESS LAN for use...
... you or your access point image file, such as 12.3.8.JA. Click Yes to access the Cisco Software Center at the following URL: http://tools.cisco.com/support/downloads/pub/MDFTree.x?butype=wireless Click Wireless LAN Access > Aironet Access Points > Cisco Aironet 1240 AG Series. Read and accept the terms and conditions of the Software Download Rules. Click Cisco Aironet 1240AG Access Point. Click WIRELESS LAN for use...
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.../products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html Sections in this chapter include: • Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points, page 4-2 • Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs, page 4-3 • Low Power Condition for basic problems with the 1240AG series lightweight access point (AIR-LAP1242AG or AIR-LAP1242G). 4 C H A P T E R Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for Lightweight Access Points, page...
.../products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html Sections in this chapter include: • Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points, page 4-2 • Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs, page 4-3 • Low Power Condition for basic problems with the 1240AG series lightweight access point (AIR-LAP1242AG or AIR-LAP1242G). 4 C H A P T E R Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for Lightweight Access Points, page...
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..., reconfigure it using a Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. If the access point is associated to a controller, you need to verify that identifies the access point on page 4-10). Hold the MODE button until the access point reboots, as Cisco IOS Release 12.3(7)JA or earlier). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-9 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step...
..., reconfigure it using a Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. If the access point is associated to a controller, you need to verify that identifies the access point on page 4-10). Hold the MODE button until the access point reboots, as Cisco IOS Release 12.3(7)JA or earlier). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-9 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step...