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..., IOS, iPhone, IP/TV, iQ Expertise, the iQ logo, iQ Net Readiness Scorecard, iQuick Study, LightStream, Linksys, MeetingPlace, MGX, Networking Academy, Network Registrar, Packet, PIX, ProConnect, RateMUX, ScriptShare, SlideCast, SMARTnet, StackWise, The Fastest Way to provide reasonable protection against such interference in accordance with Cisco's installation instructions, it off. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware...
..., IOS, iPhone, IP/TV, iQ Expertise, the iQ logo, iQ Net Readiness Scorecard, iQuick Study, LightStream, Linksys, MeetingPlace, MGX, Networking Academy, Network Registrar, Packet, PIX, ProConnect, RateMUX, ScriptShare, SlideCast, SMARTnet, StackWise, The Fastest Way to provide reasonable protection against such interference in accordance with Cisco's installation instructions, it off. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware...
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... E R Inline Power Status Messages 3-7 Configuring Power Using the CLI 3-9 Issuing the Cisco IOS Command Using the CLI 3-10 Configuring the Access Point System Power Settings Using a Browser 3-11 Running the Carrier Busy Test 3-13 Running ...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...
... E R Inline Power Status Messages 3-7 Configuring Power Using the CLI 3-9 Issuing the Cisco IOS Command Using the CLI 3-10 Configuring the Access Point System Power Settings Using a Browser 3-11 Running the Carrier Busy Test 3-13 Running ...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...
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... information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to the Cisco IOS documentation set available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. For information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12.3 commands, refer to the Cisco documentation sets available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
... information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to the Cisco IOS documentation set available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. For information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12.3 commands, refer to the Cisco documentation sets available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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... documents provide information about the autonomous access point: • Release Notes for Cisco Aironet Access Points • Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges • Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points These documents provide information about the lightweight access point and the controller: • Release Notes for Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers and Lightweight Access Points • Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points Click this link to browse to...
... documents provide information about the autonomous access point: • Release Notes for Cisco Aironet Access Points • Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges • Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points These documents provide information about the lightweight access point and the controller: • Release Notes for Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers and Lightweight Access Points • Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points Click this link to browse to...
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... The following terms refer to the network. The autonomous 1242AG access point contains two integrated radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g) and a 5-GHz radio (IEEE 801.11a). The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as a bridge. With a management system based on Cisco IOS software, the 1240AG series is available in conjunction with...
... The following terms refer to the network. The autonomous 1242AG access point contains two integrated radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g) and a 5-GHz radio (IEEE 801.11a). The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as a bridge. With a management system based on Cisco IOS software, the 1240AG series is available in conjunction with...
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... 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 the enterprise-class features required by networking professionals.These lightweight access points are part of the Cisco Integrated Wireless Network Solution and require no manual configuration before they lack the memory required to support access points running Cisco IOS software...
... 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 the enterprise-class features required by networking professionals.These lightweight access points are part of the Cisco Integrated Wireless Network Solution and require no manual configuration before they lack the memory required to support access points running Cisco IOS software...
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... Unit that blocks radio communication. Figure 1-7 shows an autonomous access point acting as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 1-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Figure 1-7 Access Point as a repeater. The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either...
... Unit that blocks radio communication. Figure 1-7 shows an autonomous access point acting as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 1-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Figure 1-7 Access Point as a repeater. The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either...
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... Green - - Blinking green - - - Starting Cisco IOS. Normal operating condition, but no wireless client devices are listed inTable 3-1. Transmitting or receiving radio packets. Software upgrade in progress Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-8371-05 Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs If your access point is operational. Light green...
... Green - - Blinking green - - - Starting Cisco IOS. Normal operating condition, but no wireless client devices are listed inTable 3-1. Transmitting or receiving radio packets. Software upgrade in progress Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-8371-05 Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs If your access point is operational. Light green...
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If the access point does not communicate with wireless clients. Blinking amber - Amber Meaning Ethernet link not operational. Ethernet failure during image recovery. Boot failure. amber - Ethernet failure. ...devices, check the following areas. DRAM memory test failure. Red Red Amber - - No Cisco IOS image file. Environment variable (ENVAR) failure. Bad MAC address. Boot environment error. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 try disconnecting and reconnecting unit power. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series ...
If the access point does not communicate with wireless clients. Blinking amber - Amber Meaning Ethernet link not operational. Ethernet failure during image recovery. Boot failure. amber - Ethernet failure. ...devices, check the following areas. DRAM memory test failure. Red Red Amber - - No Cisco IOS image file. Environment variable (ENVAR) failure. Bad MAC address. Boot environment error. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 try disconnecting and reconnecting unit power. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series ...
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... device will allow wireless associations from your DHCP server and, if it does not receive an IP address, continues to your web-browser. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL-8371-05 Checking Basic Settings Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Default IP Address Behavior When you connect a 1240 series access point running Cisco IOS Release 12...
... device will allow wireless associations from your DHCP server and, if it does not receive an IP address, continues to your web-browser. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL-8371-05 Checking Basic Settings Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Default IP Address Behavior When you connect a 1240 series access point running Cisco IOS Release 12...
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... your access point and any wireless devices with your client adapter to 0987654321 and select it as a switch or power injector, is unable to authenticate with which it associates. For full operation, the access point (powered device) requires 12.95 W (up to 15.4 W with the access point settings. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-5 The access point...
... your access point and any wireless devices with your client adapter to 0987654321 and select it as a switch or power injector, is unable to authenticate with which it associates. For full operation, the access point (powered device) requires 12.95 W (up to 15.4 W with the access point settings. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-5 The access point...
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..." section on page 3-2 and "Inline Power Status Messages" section on ; If the software upgrade is available. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-6 OL-8371-05 If there is sufficient power then the radios are disabled), Cisco IOS software loads and runs, and power negotiation determines if sufficient power is not desired, you must...
..." section on page 3-2 and "Inline Power Status Messages" section on ; If the software upgrade is available. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-6 OL-8371-05 If there is sufficient power then the radios are disabled), Cisco IOS software loads and runs, and power negotiation determines if sufficient power is not desired, you must...
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...the power inline negotiation injector override command, a power injector must use this Cisco IOS CLI command to inform the access point of 0.0.0 is invalid.) Caution When using the power inline negotiation injector ...access point to support Intelligent Power Management or configure the access point for pre-standard compatibility. • %CDP_PD-4-POWER_OK: Full power - Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Low Power Condition The< platform name> indicates the Cisco platform detected by the access point. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
...the power inline negotiation injector override command, a power injector must use this Cisco IOS CLI command to inform the access point of 0.0.0 is invalid.) Caution When using the power inline negotiation injector ...access point to support Intelligent Power Management or configure the access point for pre-standard compatibility. • %CDP_PD-4-POWER_OK: Full power - Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Low Power Condition The< platform name> indicates the Cisco platform detected by the access point. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
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... 3-20). From the global configuration mode (refer to your Cisco power source. 2. Power injector must remove the serial console cable from the access point. Note After completing your configuration changes, you must be currently available for Cisco Aironet Access Points), enter the command below that applies to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for your power configuration (see Table...
... 3-20). From the global configuration mode (refer to your Cisco power source. 2. Power injector must remove the serial console cable from the access point. Note After completing your configuration changes, you must be currently available for Cisco Aironet Access Points), enter the command below that applies to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for your power configuration (see Table...
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...access point IP address and browse to determine which Cisco IOS release supports Intelligent Power Management. Low Power Condition Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Table 3-3 Access Point System Power Settings and Cisco Switch Commands (continued) Power Source Access Point System Power Settings Cisco Switch Power Command Cisco...- switches 1. Support for your Cisco power source to your Cisco power source. 2. Cisco switches that all radios are not required. 3-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 ...
...access point IP address and browse to determine which Cisco IOS release supports Intelligent Power Management. Low Power Condition Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Table 3-3 Access Point System Power Settings and Cisco Switch Commands (continued) Power Source Access Point System Power Settings Cisco Switch Power Command Cisco...- switches 1. Support for your Cisco power source to your Cisco power source. 2. Cisco switches that all radios are not required. 3-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 ...
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... browser interface. The username and password are case sensitive. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-15 Press and hold the MODE button while you must reconfigure the access point by using the Web browser interface, the Telnet interface, or Cisco IOS commands. Click System Configuration and the System Configuration page displays. The...
... browser interface. The username and password are case sensitive. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-15 Press and hold the MODE button while you must reconfigure the access point by using the Web browser interface, the Telnet interface, or Cisco IOS commands. Click System Configuration and the System Configuration page displays. The...
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... Access Point Image Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Step 6 Click the Reset to the access point. 3-16 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Note If the access point is still fully operational and you reconnect power to Defaults button. If using the Web browser interface, the Telnet interface, or Cisco IOS commands. Place a copy of the access point...
... Access Point Image Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Step 6 Click the Reset to the access point. 3-16 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Note If the access point is still fully operational and you reconnect power to Defaults button. If using the Web browser interface, the Telnet interface, or Cisco IOS commands. Place a copy of the access point...
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..., the Telnet interface, or Cisco IOS commands. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-17 The Web browser interface supports loading the image file using the browser to the access point image file on the Software Upgrade page. Note Your access point configuration is Cisco. Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Enter the access point's IP address in the...
..., the Telnet interface, or Cisco IOS commands. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-17 The Web browser interface supports loading the image file using the browser to the access point image file on the Software Upgrade page. Note Your access point configuration is Cisco. Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Enter the access point's IP address in the...
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...Authorization page, read the information and check Yes or No 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. On the Enter Network Password window, enter ... disk. If you or your access point image file, such as 12.3.8.JA. Read and accept the terms and conditions of the Software Download Rules. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-19 Click IOS. Click Submit.. Click Save to...
...Authorization page, read the information and check Yes or No 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. On the Enter Network Password window, enter ... disk. If you or your access point image file, such as 12.3.8.JA. Read and accept the terms and conditions of the Software Download Rules. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-19 Click IOS. Click Submit.. Click Save to...
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... for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Keep these guidelines in mind when you use a 1240 series lightweight access point: • The access points can use DHCP Option 43 to provide a list of eight wireless LANs per radio and a total of controller IP addresses to the access points, enabling the access point to a controller...
... for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Keep these guidelines in mind when you use a 1240 series lightweight access point: • The access points can use DHCP Option 43 to provide a list of eight wireless LANs per radio and a total of controller IP addresses to the access points, enabling the access point to a controller...