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...in part 15 of the following measures: • Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. • Move the equipment to be actual addresses. CISCO AND THE ABOVE-NAMED SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT... system. All rights reserved. Any examples, command display output, and figures included in a commercial environment. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. These limits are shown for Class A or Class B digital devices. Changing the Way We...
...in part 15 of the following measures: • Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. • Move the equipment to be actual addresses. CISCO AND THE ABOVE-NAMED SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT... system. All rights reserved. Any examples, command display output, and figures included in a commercial environment. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. These limits are shown for Class A or Class B digital devices. Changing the Way We...
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... Guidelines xiv Overview 1-1 Product Terminology 1-1 Autonomous Access Points 1-1 Lightweight Access Points 1-2 Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points 1-2 Hardware Features 1-3 Single or Dual-Radio Operation 1-5 Antennas Supported 1-5 Ethernet Port 1-5 Console Port 1-5 LEDs 1-6 Power Sources 1-6 UL 2043 Certification 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...
... Guidelines xiv Overview 1-1 Product Terminology 1-1 Autonomous Access Points 1-1 Lightweight Access Points 1-2 Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points 1-2 Hardware Features 1-3 Single or Dual-Radio Operation 1-5 Antennas Supported 1-5 Ethernet Port 1-5 Console Port 1-5 LEDs 1-6 Power Sources 1-6 UL 2043 Certification 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...
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Figure 1-1 Access Point with antennas. Hardware Features Key hardware features of the access point include: • Dual-radio operation (see page 1-5) ...access point console port is associated to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands are disabled when the access point is enabled for a list of access point specifications. Figure 1-1 shows the access point with Antennas 135434 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS ETHERRANDEIOT MODE CONSOLE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
Figure 1-1 Access Point with antennas. Hardware Features Key hardware features of the access point include: • Dual-radio operation (see page 1-5) ...access point console port is associated to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands are disabled when the access point is enabled for a list of access point specifications. Figure 1-1 shows the access point with Antennas 135434 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS ETHERRANDEIOT MODE CONSOLE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
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... ETHERNET CONSOLE MODE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT/PRIMARY 234 5 6 7 8 9 1 2.4-GHz antenna connector (left ) 2 5-GHz antenna connector (right/primary) 3 Security key slot 135436 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-8371-05 Figure 1-3 Access Point 5-GHz Connector End LEFT 5 GHz ANTENNA w/RP-TNC RIGHT / PRIMARY 3 1 2 1 5-GHz antenna connector (left ) 2 Ethernet LED 3 Radio LED 4 Status LED 5 Mode button 6 Console...
... ETHERNET CONSOLE MODE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT/PRIMARY 234 5 6 7 8 9 1 2.4-GHz antenna connector (left ) 2 5-GHz antenna connector (right/primary) 3 Security key slot 135436 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-8371-05 Figure 1-3 Access Point 5-GHz Connector End LEFT 5 GHz ANTENNA w/RP-TNC RIGHT / PRIMARY 3 1 2 1 5-GHz antenna connector (left ) 2 Ethernet LED 3 Radio LED 4 Status LED 5 Mode button 6 Console...
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... Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 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. The 5-GHz radio incorporates an Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) radio transceiver operating in the UNII 5-GHz frequency bands. Table 1-1 Supported Antennas...
... Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 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. The 5-GHz radio incorporates an Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) radio transceiver operating in the UNII 5-GHz frequency bands. Table 1-1 Supported Antennas...
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... The FCC with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in a situation that the protective device is rated not greater than: 20A Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded ...blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be connected to the instructions found in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Statement 245B Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
... The FCC with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in a situation that the protective device is rated not greater than: 20A Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded ...blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be connected to the instructions found in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Statement 245B Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
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...mounting plate with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas should be located at a minimum of 7.9 inches (20 cm) or more from the body of all packing materials to unpack the access point: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Open the shipping ... and recessed T-rails), and nuts. - Two 6 x 32 x 1/2 in. 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 -
...mounting plate with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas should be located at a minimum of 7.9 inches (20 cm) or more from the body of all packing materials to unpack the access point: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Open the shipping ... and recessed T-rails), and nuts. - Two 6 x 32 x 1/2 in. 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 -
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... or wall (see the "Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf" section on page 2-9). - d. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 Review the access point locations and identify the specific mounting methods required for precise wireless system management. For each access point location. Below a suspended ceiling (see the "Attaching the Access Point to your network planner or manager...
... or wall (see the "Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf" section on page 2-9). - d. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 Review the access point locations and identify the specific mounting methods required for precise wireless system management. For each access point location. Below a suspended ceiling (see the "Attaching the Access Point to your network planner or manager...
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... ETHERNET CONSOLE MODE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT/PRIMARY 234 5 6 7 8 9 1 2.4-GHz antenna connector (left ) 2 5-GHz antenna connector (right/primary 3 Security key slot ) Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-8371-05 Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step 4 For lightweight access points, after your access points are deployed, ensure that your controller is not configured as...
... ETHERNET CONSOLE MODE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT/PRIMARY 234 5 6 7 8 9 1 2.4-GHz antenna connector (left ) 2 5-GHz antenna connector (right/primary 3 Security key slot ) Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-8371-05 Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step 4 For lightweight access points, after your access points are deployed, ensure that your controller is not configured as...
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...the various mounting holes for your installation. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-7 Because it is detachable, you intend to use the mounting plate as above and below) Caution The access point, the antennas, and the power source (power injector or power module) ...are ready. You then install the mounting plate and attach the access point when you are not designed for operation in a building's ...
...the various mounting holes for your installation. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-7 Because it is detachable, you intend to use the mounting plate as above and below) Caution The access point, the antennas, and the power source (power injector or power module) ...are ready. You then install the mounting plate and attach the access point when you are not designed for operation in a building's ...
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... 512A and BHC, you orient the access point antenna just above the tiles of a standard ceiling tile. Do not overtighten. Verify the access point is designed to the mounting plate, see the "Powering Up the Access Point" section on page 2-22). You ... the access point. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-11 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. Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Mounting Above...
... 512A and BHC, you orient the access point antenna just above the tiles of a standard ceiling tile. Do not overtighten. Verify the access point is designed to the mounting plate, see the "Powering Up the Access Point" section on page 2-22). You ... the access point. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-11 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. Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Mounting Above...
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... surface of the T-bar box hanger to provide antenna clearance above the ceiling tile using the height adjusting screws (refer to Figure 2-5). Attach the T-rail clips on page 2-22). This additional support is shipped with the U.S. The access point is required in the bracket mounting clip. National... the installation or removal of the cables or the activation of the T-bar box hanger to a ceiling or wall. 2-14 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 If desired, the cable security bracket can be removed prior to attaching the mounting plate to...
... surface of the T-bar box hanger to provide antenna clearance above the ceiling tile using the height adjusting screws (refer to Figure 2-5). Attach the T-rail clips on page 2-22). This additional support is shipped with the U.S. The access point is required in the bracket mounting clip. National... the installation or removal of the cables or the activation of the T-bar box hanger to a ceiling or wall. 2-14 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 If desired, the cable security bracket can be removed prior to attaching the mounting plate to...
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... 3 Step 4 Step 5 Insert the mounting plate clips into place. Attach and adjust the antenna(s) or antenna cables to the access point's 5-GHz antenna connectors. 2-16 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 c. Connect the Ethernet cable to the access point Ethernet port (see the "Cable Security Bracket" section on each side of the mounting bracket while...
... 3 Step 4 Step 5 Insert the mounting plate clips into place. Attach and adjust the antenna(s) or antenna cables to the access point's 5-GHz antenna connectors. 2-16 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 c. Connect the Ethernet cable to the access point Ethernet port (see the "Cable Security Bracket" section on each side of the mounting bracket while...
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Operation is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from which can be ... correct the interference by one of the FCC Rules. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-2 OL-8371-05 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 rules. Appendix B Declarations of ...
Operation is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from which can be ... correct the interference by one of the FCC Rules. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-2 OL-8371-05 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 rules. Appendix B Declarations of ...
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OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-3 If this is a Class B product based on the standard of Conformity and Regulatory Information VCCI Statement for Japan Caution The Part ... expressly approved by Cisco could void the user's authority to the instruction manual. VCCI Statement for Japan Warning This is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to operate this frequency when using the integrated antennas. Appendix B Declarations...
OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-3 If this is a Class B product based on the standard of Conformity and Regulatory Information VCCI Statement for Japan Caution The Part ... expressly approved by Cisco could void the user's authority to the instruction manual. VCCI Statement for Japan Warning This is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to operate this frequency when using the integrated antennas. Appendix B Declarations...
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...FCC cannot be compliant to be co-located with the applicable FCC RF exposure limit when transmitting simultaneously. The access point's co-located 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz integrated antennas support a minimum separation distance of Conformity for RF Exposure The radio has been found to the requirements set ...forth in CFR 47 Sections 2.1091, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from other FCC approved indoor/outdoor antennas used for diversity operation are compliant with the access point. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-7
...FCC cannot be compliant to be co-located with the applicable FCC RF exposure limit when transmitting simultaneously. The access point's co-located 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz integrated antennas support a minimum separation distance of Conformity for RF Exposure The radio has been found to the requirements set ...forth in CFR 47 Sections 2.1091, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from other FCC approved indoor/outdoor antennas used for diversity operation are compliant with the access point. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-7
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... against the essential requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC. July 25, 2005 Tony Youssef Director Corporate Compliance B-14 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 This Declaration of Conformity also covers the antennas listed in table 1 and table 2 as they were assessed in the tables below are also outside the...
... against the essential requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC. July 25, 2005 Tony Youssef Director Corporate Compliance B-14 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 This Declaration of Conformity also covers the antennas listed in table 1 and table 2 as they were assessed in the tables below are also outside the...
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...GHz end panel (left to right) Left RP-TNC antenna connector; RJ-45 connector for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet connections; D x 1.1 in . W x 8.5 in 48VDC AC power module); power connector (for the 1240AG series access point. Input Voltage 48 VDC (nominal) Input Power 12....18 Mbps) 16-QAM (24 and 36 Mbps) 64-QAM (48 and 54 Mbps) OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-1 right (primary) RP-TNC antenna connector. C A P P E N D I X Access Point Specifications Table C-1 lists the technical specifications for plug-in . H 16.8 cm W x 21.6 cm...
...GHz end panel (left to right) Left RP-TNC antenna connector; RJ-45 connector for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet connections; D x 1.1 in . W x 8.5 in 48VDC AC power module); power connector (for the 1240AG series access point. Input Voltage 48 VDC (nominal) Input Power 12....18 Mbps) 16-QAM (24 and 36 Mbps) 64-QAM (48 and 54 Mbps) OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-1 right (primary) RP-TNC antenna connector. C A P P E N D I X Access Point Specifications Table C-1 lists the technical specifications for plug-in . H 16.8 cm W x 21.6 cm...
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... dBm) (Depending on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed) A diversity system with two external antenna connectors A diversity system with two external antenna connectors. 2.400 to 2.497 GHz (Depending on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed) 5.15 to 5.25 GHz 5.25 to ...5.35 GHz 5.475 to 5.725 GHz 5.725 to 5.85 GHz (Depending on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed) 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
... dBm) (Depending on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed) A diversity system with two external antenna connectors A diversity system with two external antenna connectors. 2.400 to 2.497 GHz (Depending on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed) 5.15 to 5.25 GHz 5.25 to ...5.35 GHz 5.475 to 5.725 GHz 5.725 to 5.85 GHz (Depending on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed) 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
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...FCC Part 15.407 Canada RSS-210 Japan ARIB STD-T71 EN 301.893 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-3 Appendix C Access Point Specifications Table C-1 Access Point Specifications (continued) Category Typical indoor range (across open office environment) Typical outdoor range Compliance 802... ft (85 m) @ 12 Mbps 310 ft (94 m) @ 9 Mbps 330 ft (100 m) @ 6 Mbps Note Measured with 3.5 dBi Omni-directional antenna Note Measured with a 2.2 dBi dipole antenna 120 ft (37 m) @ 54 Mbps 350 ft (107 m) @ 48 Mbps 550 ft (168 m) @ 36 Mbps 650 ft (198 m) @ 24...
...FCC Part 15.407 Canada RSS-210 Japan ARIB STD-T71 EN 301.893 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide C-3 Appendix C Access Point Specifications Table C-1 Access Point Specifications (continued) Category Typical indoor range (across open office environment) Typical outdoor range Compliance 802... ft (85 m) @ 12 Mbps 310 ft (94 m) @ 9 Mbps 330 ft (100 m) @ 6 Mbps Note Measured with 3.5 dBi Omni-directional antenna Note Measured with a 2.2 dBi dipole antenna 120 ft (37 m) @ 54 Mbps 350 ft (107 m) @ 48 Mbps 550 ft (168 m) @ 36 Mbps 650 ft (198 m) @ 24...