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Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide April 2007 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883 Text Part Number: OL-8371-05
Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide April 2007 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883 Text Part Number: OL-8371-05
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... one or more of the following information is no longer complying with the limits for Class A or Class B digital devices. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. Modifying the equipment without Cisco's written authorization may cause harmful interference to radio or television communications at their respective owners. CCSP, the...
... one or more of the following information is no longer complying with the limits for Class A or Class B digital devices. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. Modifying the equipment without Cisco's written authorization may cause harmful interference to radio or television communications at their respective owners. CCSP, the...
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...-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
...-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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... 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
... 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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... 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...
... 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...
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... Power Levels D-1 Console Cable Pinouts E-1 Overview E-2 Console Port Signals and Pinouts E-2 Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment F-1 Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points G-1 Overview G-2 Configuring Option 43 for 1000 Series Access Points G-3 Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Lightweight Access Points G-4 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vi OL-8371-05
... Power Levels D-1 Console Cable Pinouts E-1 Overview E-2 Console Port Signals and Pinouts E-2 Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment F-1 Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points G-1 Overview G-2 Configuring Option 43 for 1000 Series Access Points G-3 Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Lightweight Access Points G-4 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vi OL-8371-05
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GLOSSARY INDEX Contents OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vii
GLOSSARY INDEX Contents OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vii
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..., serial, and power cables, and provides an installation summary, safety warnings, and general guidelines. Preface Audience This guide is for this release. For information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to the Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges for the networking professional who installs and manages the...
..., serial, and power cables, and provides an installation summary, safety warnings, and general guidelines. Preface Audience This guide is for this release. For information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to the Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges for the networking professional who installs and manages the...
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... brackets ([{ | }]) mean a required choice within an optional element. Note Means reader take note. Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes the procedure to the access point's serial console port. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Appendix B, "Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information," provides declarations of the safety warnings that...
... brackets ([{ | }]) mean a required choice within an optional element. Note Means reader take note. Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes the procedure to the access point's serial console port. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Appendix B, "Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information," provides declarations of the safety warnings that...
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... 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...
... 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...
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OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiii Preface Locating the Product Serial Number Locating the Product Serial Number The access point serial number is on the bottom of manufacture, such as 00abc65094f3 (12 hexadecimal digits) • Location of the ...to Figure 1). Figure 1 Location of Serial Number Label SN: NNNNNNNN CAUTION Hot Surfaces SN: NNNNNNNN 135531, 781-00426-01 A0 The access point serial number label contains the following information: • Model number, such as AIR-AP1242AG-A-k9 or AIR-LAP1242AG-A-k9 • Serial...
OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiii Preface Locating the Product Serial Number Locating the Product Serial Number The access point serial number is on the bottom of manufacture, such as 00abc65094f3 (12 hexadecimal digits) • Location of the ...to Figure 1). Figure 1 Location of Serial Number Label SN: NNNNNNNN CAUTION Hot Surfaces SN: NNNNNNNN 135531, 781-00426-01 A0 The access point serial number label contains the following information: • Model number, such as AIR-AP1242AG-A-k9 or AIR-LAP1242AG-A-k9 • Serial...
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... support, providing documentation feedback, security guidelines, and also recommended aliases and general Cisco documents, see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiv OL-8371-05
... support, providing documentation feedback, security guidelines, and also recommended aliases and general Cisco documents, see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiv OL-8371-05
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... within radio range of a stand-alone wireless network. Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to-use wireless LAN solution that combines mobility and flexibility with all configuration information maintained within the access points. The autonomous 1242AG access point contains two integrated radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g) and a 5-GHz...
... within radio range of a stand-alone wireless network. Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to-use wireless LAN solution that combines mobility and flexibility with all configuration information maintained within the access points. The autonomous 1242AG access point contains two integrated radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g) and a 5-GHz...
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... support access points running Cisco IOS software. • Lightweight access points do not match. LWAPP secures the control communication between the lightweight access point and controller 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 autonomous mode). Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points You...
... support access points running Cisco IOS software. • Lightweight access points do not match. LWAPP secures the control communication between the lightweight access point and controller 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 autonomous mode). Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points You...
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... 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS ETHERRANDEIOT MODE CONSOLE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Hardware Features Key hardware features of access point specifications. Figure 1-1 Access Point with antennas. Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features • The lightweight access point console port is enabled for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands are disabled...
... 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS ETHERRANDEIOT MODE CONSOLE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Hardware Features Key hardware features of access point specifications. Figure 1-1 Access Point with antennas. Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features • The lightweight access point console port is enabled for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands are disabled...
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... 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... power port 9 2.4-GHz antenna connector (right/primary) Figure 1-3 illustrates the 5-GHz connector end of the access point. 135435 Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Figure 1-2 illustrates the 2.4-GHz connector end of the...
... 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... power port 9 2.4-GHz antenna connector (right/primary) Figure 1-3 illustrates the 5-GHz connector end of the access point. 135435 Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Figure 1-2 illustrates the 2.4-GHz connector end of the...
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... Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," for additional information). LEDs The access point has three LEDs to indicate Ethernet activity, radio activity, and status indications (refer to the Cisco Aironet 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Antennas and Accessories datasheet at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps469/products_data_sheets_list.html Ethernet Port The auto-sensing Ethernet...
... Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," for additional information). LEDs The access point has three LEDs to indicate Ethernet activity, radio activity, and status indications (refer to the Cisco Aironet 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Antennas and Accessories datasheet at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps469/products_data_sheets_list.html Ethernet Port The auto-sensing Ethernet...
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... Negotiation. Warning This product must be connected to the access point because power is unable to determine that the power source can receive power from an external power module or from inline power using the Ethernet cable. Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) ... with Section 300-22(c) of the NEC, and with Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100 of securing the access point: Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-8371-05 Other inline power switches supporting the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard Note Some switches...
... Negotiation. Warning This product must be connected to the access point because power is unable to determine that the power source can receive power from an external power module or from inline power using the Ethernet cable. Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) ... with Section 300-22(c) of the NEC, and with Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100 of securing the access point: Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-8371-05 Other inline power switches supporting the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard Note Some switches...
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... Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features • Security cable keyhole-You can use the security cable slot (see Figure 1-3) to secure the access point using a standard security cable, like those used on laptop computers (refer to the "Using a Security Cable" section on page 2-17... the access point on a wall or ceiling using the mounting plate and the security hasp, you can lock the access point to the plate with Security Hasp and Padlock 135442 2.4 GHz LEFT 1 2 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY 1 Security hasp 2 Security padlock OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware ...
... Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features • Security cable keyhole-You can use the security cable slot (see Figure 1-3) to secure the access point using a standard security cable, like those used on laptop computers (refer to the "Using a Security Cable" section on page 2-17... the access point on a wall or ceiling using the mounting plate and the security hasp, you can lock the access point to the plate with Security Hasp and Padlock 135442 2.4 GHz LEFT 1 2 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY 1 Security hasp 2 Security padlock OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware ...
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... or removal of the cables or the activation of the mode button. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 Figure 1-5 Access Point with Mounting Plate and Cable Security Bracket 135496 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS ETHERRANDEIOT...wireless clients, and supports wired clients. The autonomous 1240AG series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected to a wired LAN and supports wireless clients. • Repeater access point-Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to a root access point, and supports wireless...
... or removal of the cables or the activation of the mode button. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 Figure 1-5 Access Point with Mounting Plate and Cable Security Bracket 135496 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS ETHERRANDEIOT...wireless clients, and supports wired clients. The autonomous 1240AG series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected to a wired LAN and supports wireless clients. • Repeater access point-Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to a root access point, and supports wireless...