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..., and Security 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 All...
..., and Security 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 All...
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... Connecting to an Ethernet Network with Local Power 2-22 Powering Up the Access Point 2-22 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points 3-1 Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs 3-2 Checking Basic Settings 3-3 Default IP Address Behavior 3-4 Enabling the Radio Interfaces 3-4 SSID 3-4 WEP Keys 3-4 Security Settings 3-5 Low Power Condition 3-5 Intelligent Power Management 3-6 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iv OL-8371-05
... Connecting to an Ethernet Network with Local Power 2-22 Powering Up the Access Point 2-22 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points 3-1 Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs 3-2 Checking Basic Settings 3-3 Default IP Address Behavior 3-4 Enabling the Radio Interfaces 3-4 SSID 3-4 WEP Keys 3-4 Security Settings 3-5 Low Power Condition 3-5 Intelligent Power Management 3-6 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iv OL-8371-05
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... 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 Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI 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...
... 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 Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI 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...
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... with autonomous access points, refer to the Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges for the networking professional who installs and manages the Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Wireless and the documentation is available in your autonomous or lightweight access point. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix The 1240AG series access point is...
... with autonomous access points, refer to the Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges for the networking professional who installs and manages the Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Wireless and the documentation is available in your autonomous or lightweight access point. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix The 1240AG series access point is...
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... values are in boldface text. • Arguments for which you solve a problem. Appendix F, "Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment," describes the procedure to convey instructions and information: Command descriptions use these conventions to prime access points with the autonomous access point. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials...
... values are in boldface text. • Arguments for which you solve a problem. Appendix F, "Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment," describes the procedure to convey instructions and information: Command descriptions use these conventions to prime access points with the autonomous access point. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials...
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... 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 the Cisco Wireless documentation home...
... 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 the Cisco Wireless documentation home...
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... (SNMP). The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as a bridge. In large installations, wireless users within the controller. 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). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. With...
... (SNMP). The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as a bridge. In large installations, wireless users within the controller. 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). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. With...
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...; Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points, page 1-8 Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points You should keep these guidelines in the lightweight mode (as 802.1x authentication. When a lightweight access point associates to a controller, only wireless LANs with IDs 1 through the controller. This chapter provides information on both the access 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...
...; Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points, page 1-8 Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points You should keep these guidelines in the lightweight mode (as 802.1x authentication. When a lightweight access point associates to a controller, only wireless LANs with IDs 1 through the controller. This chapter provides information on both the access 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...
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...autonomous access point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G). For the most up-to-date, detailed troubleshooting information, refer to the Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html Sections in this chapter include: • Checking the Lightweight Access Point... the Access Point Image, page 3-16 • Obtaining the Access Point Image File, page 3-19 • Obtaining the TFTP Server Software, page 3-20 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
...autonomous access point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G). For the most up-to-date, detailed troubleshooting information, refer to the Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/tsd_products_support_category_home.html Sections in this chapter include: • Checking the Lightweight Access Point... the Access Point Image, page 3-16 • Obtaining the Access Point Image File, page 3-19 • Obtaining the TFTP Server Software, page 3-20 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
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Ethernet test ok. Normal operating condition, but no wireless client devices are listed inTable 3-1. 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. Figure 3-1 shows the access point LEDs (for additional information refer to quickly assess the...
Ethernet test ok. Normal operating condition, but no wireless client devices are listed inTable 3-1. 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. Figure 3-1 shows the access point LEDs (for additional information refer to quickly assess the...
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... -current condition with both radios, but the access point remains in low-power mode, your access point or your switch (or both radios disabled. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-6 OL-8371-05 If your access point shuts down the port to indicate low power mode (see the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 and the "Inline...
... -current condition with both radios, but the access point remains in low-power mode, your access point or your switch (or both radios disabled. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-6 OL-8371-05 If your access point shuts down the port to indicate low power mode (see the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 and the "Inline...
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...; 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 4-5 • Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI, page 4-7 • Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File, page...
...; 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 4-5 • Manually Configuring Controller Information Using the Access Point CLI, page 4-7 • Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File, page...
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...access point is activated. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-9 Disconnect power from the access point. Press and hold the MODE button while you reconnect power to 30 seconds) and then release. Hold the MODE button until the access point reboots, as Cisco...1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points Returning the Lightweight Access Point to Autonomous Mode Returning the Lightweight Access Point to Autonomous Mode You can return a lightweight access point to autonomous mode by loading a Cisco IOS release that supports autonomous mode (...
...access point is activated. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-9 Disconnect power from the access point. Press and hold the MODE button while you reconnect power to 30 seconds) and then release. Hold the MODE button until the access point reboots, as Cisco...1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points Returning the Lightweight Access Point to Autonomous Mode Returning the Lightweight Access Point to Autonomous Mode You can return a lightweight access point to autonomous mode by loading a Cisco IOS release that supports autonomous mode (...
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Click on the ocntroller.) Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File The autonomous access point image file can register from the main Cisco.com web page at the following URL: http://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. Enter your username and password in the respective fields and click OK. On the Encryption...
Click on the ocntroller.) Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File The autonomous access point image file can register from the main Cisco.com web page at the following URL: http://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. Enter your username and password in the respective fields and click OK. On the Encryption...
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This device may cause undesired operation. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-2 OL-8371-05 Operation is subject to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment has been tested and found... Declaration of Conformity Statement Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Autonomous Access Point Models: AIR-AP1242AG-A-K9 AIR-AP1242G-A-K9 Lightweight Access Point Models: AIR-LAP1242AG-A-K9 AIR-LAP1242G-A-K9 FCC Certification number: LDK102056 Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA This device...
This device may cause undesired operation. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-2 OL-8371-05 Operation is subject to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment has been tested and found... Declaration of Conformity Statement Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Autonomous Access Point Models: AIR-AP1242AG-A-K9 AIR-AP1242G-A-K9 Lightweight Access Point Models: AIR-LAP1242AG-A-K9 AIR-LAP1242G-A-K9 FCC Certification number: LDK102056 Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA This device...
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... the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein Autonomous Access Point Models: AIR-AP1242AG-E-K9 AIR-AP1242G-E-K9 Lightweight Access Point Models: AIR-LAP1242AG-E-K9 AIR-LAP1242G-E-K9 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-4 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 2.4-GHz Access Points are certified to the requirements of RSS-210 for 2.4-GHz spread spectrum devices, and...
... the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein Autonomous Access Point Models: AIR-AP1242AG-E-K9 AIR-AP1242G-E-K9 Lightweight Access Point Models: AIR-LAP1242AG-E-K9 AIR-LAP1242G-E-K9 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-4 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 2.4-GHz Access Points are certified to the requirements of RSS-210 for 2.4-GHz spread spectrum devices, and...
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... RF-ID, contact the number below and ask for avoiding interference when operating Cisco Aironet access points in both Japanese and English. Contact Number: 03-5549-6500 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-8 OL-8371-05 Autonomous Access Point Models: AIR-AP1242AG-J-K9 AIR-AP1242G-P-K9 Lightweight Access Point Models: AIR-LAP1242AG-J-K9 AIR-LAP1242G-P-K9 Japanese Translation 43768 03-6434...
... RF-ID, contact the number below and ask for avoiding interference when operating Cisco Aironet access points in both Japanese and English. Contact Number: 03-5549-6500 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-8 OL-8371-05 Autonomous Access Point Models: AIR-AP1242AG-J-K9 AIR-AP1242G-P-K9 Lightweight Access Point Models: AIR-LAP1242AG-J-K9 AIR-LAP1242G-P-K9 Japanese Translation 43768 03-6434...
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...(-1 dBm) (Depending on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed) Autonomous access point (AIR-AP1242AG) 50 mW (17 dBm) 30 mW (15 dBm) 25 mW (14 dBm) 12 mW (11 dBm) 6 mW (8 dBm) 3 mW (5 dBm) 2 mW (2 dBm) 1 mW (-1 dBm) Lightweight access point (AIR-LAP1242AG) 50 mW (17 dBm) 25 mW (14... 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 Hardware ...
...(-1 dBm) (Depending on the regulatory domain in which the access point is installed) Autonomous access point (AIR-AP1242AG) 50 mW (17 dBm) 30 mW (15 dBm) 25 mW (14 dBm) 12 mW (11 dBm) 6 mW (8 dBm) 3 mW (5 dBm) 2 mW (2 dBm) 1 mW (-1 dBm) Lightweight access point (AIR-LAP1242AG) 50 mW (17 dBm) 25 mW (14... 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 Hardware ...
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... 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Click this link to Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Autonomous Access Points and Bridges or the Channels and Maximum Power Settings for 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...
... 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Click this link to Channels and Maximum Power Settings for Cisco Aironet Autonomous Access Points and Bridges or the Channels and Maximum Power Settings for 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...