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... 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-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
... 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-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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... 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...
... 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...
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... Countries B-11 Access Point Specifications C-1 Channels and Maximum 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...
... Countries B-11 Access Point Specifications C-1 Channels and Maximum 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...
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... lightweight configurations. Organization This guide is listed under the "Wireless LAN Controllers" section. The 1240AG series access point is available in your autonomous or lightweight access point. For information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12.3 commands, refer to connect Ethernet, serial, and power cables, and provides an installation summary, safety warnings, and general guidelines. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet...
... lightweight configurations. Organization This guide is listed under the "Wireless LAN Controllers" section. The 1240AG series access point is available in your autonomous or lightweight access point. For information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12.3 commands, refer to connect Ethernet, serial, and power cables, and provides an installation summary, safety warnings, and general guidelines. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet...
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... note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this manual. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Appendix B, "Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information," provides declarations of... help you solve a problem. Appendix F, "Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment," describes the procedure to the access point's serial console port. Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes the procedure to convey instructions and information: Command...
... note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this manual. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Appendix B, "Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information," provides declarations of... help you solve a problem. Appendix F, "Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment," describes the procedure to the access point's serial console port. Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes the procedure to convey instructions and information: Command...
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... These 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...
... These 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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...-to the network. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 In large installations, wireless users within radio range of a stand-alone wireless 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). You can support standalone network configurations with the enterprise-class features required...
...-to the network. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 In large installations, wireless users within radio range of a stand-alone wireless 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). You can support standalone network configurations with the enterprise-class features required...
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... configuration, firmware, and control transactions such as opposed to the access point. • Lightweight access points do not support Wireless Domain Services (WDS) and cannot communicate with IDs 1 through the controller. The lightweight 1242AG access point contains two integrated radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g) and a 5-GHz radio (IEEE 801.11a). Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Lightweight Access Points...
... configuration, firmware, and control transactions such as opposed to the access point. • Lightweight access points do not support Wireless Domain Services (WDS) and cannot communicate with IDs 1 through the controller. The lightweight 1242AG access point contains two integrated radios: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g) and a 5-GHz radio (IEEE 801.11a). Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Lightweight Access Points...
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...Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features • The lightweight access point console port is enabled for a list of the access point include: • Dual-radio operation (see ...Access Point Specifications," for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands are disabled when the access point is associated to a controller). 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 Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Figure 1-1 Access Point...
...Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features • The lightweight access point console port is enabled for a list of the access point include: • Dual-radio operation (see ...Access Point Specifications," for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands are disabled when the access point is associated to a controller). 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 Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Figure 1-1 Access Point...
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...access point to your configuration changes, you can be used to Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," for additional information). Antennas Supported The 1242AG access point supports a wide range of the console port pinouts.) Assign the following port settings to a terminal emulator to the "Locating the Product Serial Number" section on page 4-3 for a description of antennas that wireless...switch, or power patch panel. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 LEDs The access point has three LEDs to indicate Ethernet activity, radio...
...access point to your configuration changes, you can be used to Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," for additional information). Antennas Supported The 1242AG access point supports a wide range of the console port pinouts.) Assign the following port settings to a terminal emulator to the "Locating the Product Serial Number" section on page 4-3 for a description of antennas that wireless...switch, or power patch panel. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 LEDs The access point has three LEDs to indicate Ethernet activity, radio...
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...in three common wireless network configurations. Figure 1-5 Access Point with Mounting Plate and Cable Security Bracket 135496 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS ETHERRANDEIOT 1 ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY 2 3 1 Mounting plate 2 Cable security bracket 3 Access point Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview ... to a ceiling or wall. Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points This section describes the autonomous access point's role in an all-wireless network. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05
...in three common wireless network configurations. Figure 1-5 Access Point with Mounting Plate and Cable Security Bracket 135496 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS ETHERRANDEIOT 1 ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY 2 3 1 Mounting plate 2 Cable security bracket 3 Access point Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview ... to a ceiling or wall. Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points This section describes the autonomous access point's role in an all-wireless network. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05
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... radio communication. Figure 1-7 shows an autonomous access point acting as a repeater. Figure 1-7 Access Point as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 1-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as a stand-alone repeater to extend the...
... radio communication. Figure 1-7 shows an autonomous access point acting as a repeater. Figure 1-7 Access Point as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 1-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as a stand-alone repeater to extend the...
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... a root bridge and the other bridge is classified as a non-root bridge. Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration In a point-to-point bridge configuration, two bridges interconnect two LAN networks using a wireless communication link (see Figure 1-11) or with a Bridge Bridge Workgroup bridge 135499 1-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05
... a root bridge and the other bridge is classified as a non-root bridge. Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration In a point-to-point bridge configuration, two bridges interconnect two LAN networks using a wireless communication link (see Figure 1-11) or with a Bridge Bridge Workgroup bridge 135499 1-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05
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... Access Point Network Configuration Example LWAPP LWAPP 158085 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-13 Layer 3 operation is scalable and recommended by Cisco. This section illustrates a typical wireless network configuration containing lightweight access points and a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (see Figure 1-13). Chapter 1 Overview Network Example with Lightweight Access Points Network Example with Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access points support Layer 3 network operation. Lightweight access points...
... Access Point Network Configuration Example LWAPP LWAPP 158085 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-13 Layer 3 operation is scalable and recommended by Cisco. This section illustrates a typical wireless network configuration containing lightweight access points and a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (see Figure 1-13). Chapter 1 Overview Network Example with Lightweight Access Points Network Example with Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access points support Layer 3 network operation. Lightweight access points...
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... information, refer to the "Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to the access points. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-8371-05 Basic Installation Guidelines Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Basic Installation Guidelines Because the access point is a radio device, it is susceptible to your access points. You can reduce throughput and range. Cisco recommends that you configure a DHCP server with Option 43 to...
... information, refer to the "Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to the access points. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-8371-05 Basic Installation Guidelines Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Basic Installation Guidelines Because the access point is a radio device, it is susceptible to your access points. You can reduce throughput and range. Cisco recommends that you configure a DHCP server with Option 43 to...
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... manager. For instructions see the "Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling" section on page 2-17). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 f. Mount the access point at the indicated destination using a padlock or security cable (see these sections: - Connect the access point cables (Ethernet, optional power, optional antennas). b. For specific mounting instructions, see the "Securing the...
... manager. For instructions see the "Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling" section on page 2-17). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 f. Mount the access point at the indicated destination using a padlock or security cable (see these sections: - Connect the access point cables (Ethernet, optional power, optional antennas). b. For specific mounting instructions, see the "Securing the...
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... configuring access points and not in a working network. 135435 Access Point Layout and Connectors Figure 2-1 illustrates the 2.4-GHz connector end of the access point. Figure 2-1 Access Point 2.4-GHz Connector End 2.4 GHz LEFT 1 STATUS RADIO 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...
... configuring access points and not in a working network. 135435 Access Point Layout and Connectors Figure 2-1 illustrates the 2.4-GHz connector end of the access point. Figure 2-1 Access Point 2.4-GHz Connector End 2.4 GHz LEFT 1 STATUS RADIO 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...
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... will allow wireless associations from your LAN, the access point requests an IP address from other devices. Enabling the Radio Interfaces In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(7)JA or later, the access point radios are case sensitive. Click Apply. You must configure an SSID before the access point will not associate. Refer to the access point. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL-8371...
... will allow wireless associations from your LAN, the access point requests an IP address from other devices. Enabling the Radio Interfaces In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(7)JA or later, the access point radios are case sensitive. Click Apply. You must configure an SSID before the access point will not associate. Refer to the access point. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL-8371...
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Security Settings Wireless clients attempting to a Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af compliant power source or an IEC60950 compliant limited power source. Low Power Condition Warning This product must also set WEP Key 3 on the access point to use to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for proper security settings in -line power sources. For...
Security Settings Wireless clients attempting to a Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af compliant power source or an IEC60950 compliant limited power source. Low Power Condition Warning This product must also set WEP Key 3 on the access point to use to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for proper security settings in -line power sources. For...
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... notes for Cisco Aironet Access Points), enter the command below that applies to issue the Cisco IOS command for Intelligent Power Management might not be AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB. 3. Issuing the Cisco IOS Command Using the CLI Follow these steps to your Cisco power source. 2. From the global configuration mode (refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for...
... notes for Cisco Aironet Access Points), enter the command below that applies to issue the Cisco IOS command for Intelligent Power Management might not be AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB. 3. Issuing the Cisco IOS Command Using the CLI Follow these steps to your Cisco power source. 2. From the global configuration mode (refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for...