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... 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
... 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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... standalone network configurations with all configuration information maintained within the controller. The autonomous 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). In large installations, wireless users 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 the network. The...
... standalone network configurations with all configuration information maintained within the controller. The autonomous 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). In large installations, wireless users 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 the network. The...
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...or Dual-Radio Operation The 1242AG access point supports simultaneous radio operation using a terminal emulator program. The 1242G access point supports a single 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio. Antennas Supported The 1242AG access point supports a wide range of the console port pinouts.) ...access point (refer to monitor the access point power-up sequences using a 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio and a 5-GHz 802.11a radio. Console Port The serial console port can connect 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...
...or Dual-Radio Operation The 1242AG access point supports simultaneous radio operation using a terminal emulator program. The 1242G access point supports a single 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio. Antennas Supported The 1242AG access point supports a wide range of the console port pinouts.) ...access point (refer to monitor the access point power-up sequences using a 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio and a 5-GHz 802.11a radio. Console Port The serial console port can connect 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...
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... out of range of one area of a facility to the network. Figure 1-6 Access Points as root units on a Wired LAN Access point Access point 135445 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 Figure 1-6 shows access points acting as Root Units on a wired LAN. The roaming process is connected to the LAN, users can roam from one access point, they automatically...
... out of range of one area of a facility to the network. Figure 1-6 Access Points as root units on a Wired LAN Access point Access point 135445 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 Figure 1-6 shows access points acting as Root Units on a wired LAN. The roaming process is connected to the LAN, users can roam from one access point, they automatically...
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... communication. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. 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 repeater. 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...
... communication. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. 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 repeater. 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...
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...-root bridge OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 The access point serves as a hub linking all -wireless network. Figure 1-8 shows an autonomous access point in an all stations together. The autonomous access point is not attached to the main LAN (see Figure 1-9). it functions as the focal point for communications, increasing the communication range of wireless users.
...-root bridge OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 The access point serves as a hub linking all -wireless network. Figure 1-8 shows an autonomous access point in an all stations together. The autonomous access point is not attached to the main LAN (see Figure 1-9). it functions as the focal point for communications, increasing the communication range of wireless users.
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...of access points. • For lightweight access points, check the latest release notes to ensure that your controller software version supports the access points to be installed. Where is desired. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware...Wireless LAN Controllers at this purpose. Microwave ovens operate on the same frequency as the access point and can reduce throughput and range. The process of storing controller IP addresses in access points for later deployment is typically used for this URL: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/psa/default.html • Ensure that access points...
...of access points. • For lightweight access points, check the latest release notes to ensure that your controller software version supports the access points to be installed. Where is desired. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware...Wireless LAN Controllers at this purpose. Microwave ovens operate on the same frequency as the access point and can reduce throughput and range. The process of storing controller IP addresses in access points for later deployment is typically used for this URL: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/psa/default.html • Ensure that access points...
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... the radio settings page displays. Repeat Steps 3 to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID. SSID Wireless clients attempting to associate with a default configuration to your LAN, the access point requests an IP address from other devices. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL-8371-05 The default username...
... the radio settings page displays. Repeat Steps 3 to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID. SSID Wireless clients attempting to associate with a default configuration to your LAN, the access point requests an IP address from other devices. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL-8371-05 The default username...
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... 2043 and they should not be placed in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings. Appendix C Access Point Specifications Table C-1 Access Point Specifications (continued) Category Typical indoor range (across open office environment) Typical outdoor range Compliance 802.11G Radio Specifications 802.11b 802.11g 802.11A Radio Specifications 105 ft (32 m) @ 54 Mbps 180... Japan ARIB-STD-66 Europe EN-300.328 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
... 2043 and they should not be placed in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings. Appendix C Access Point Specifications Table C-1 Access Point Specifications (continued) Category Typical indoor range (across open office environment) Typical outdoor range Compliance 802.11G Radio Specifications 802.11b 802.11g 802.11A Radio Specifications 105 ft (32 m) @ 54 Mbps 180... Japan ARIB-STD-66 Europe EN-300.328 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
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... subnet. In some regulatory domains, 5-GHz radios are sent by access points and base stations; GL-2 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 A radio device that signals the availability and presence of the wireless device. Boot Protocol. D data rates dBi DFS The range of data transmission rates supported by the IEEE 802.11...
... subnet. In some regulatory domains, 5-GHz radios are sent by access points and base stations; GL-2 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 A radio device that signals the availability and presence of the wireless device. Boot Protocol. D data rates dBi DFS The range of data transmission rates supported by the IEEE 802.11...
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... networks together. F file server firmware A repository for frequency. G gateway GHz A device that automatically issues IP addresses within a specified range to a grouping of measure for files so that a local area network can share files, mail, and programs. Software that refers to.... A protocol available with a large user base and access to share a network and operates at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps, depending on . The device retains the assigned address for example: name.com-commercial; OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide GL-3
... networks together. F file server firmware A repository for frequency. G gateway GHz A device that automatically issues IP addresses within a specified range to a grouping of measure for files so that a local area network can share files, mail, and programs. Software that refers to.... A protocol available with a large user base and access to share a network and operates at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps, depending on . The device retains the assigned address for example: name.com-commercial; OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide GL-3
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Q QPSK Quadruple phase shift keying is a modulation technique used by IEEE 802.11b-compliant wireless LANs for transmission at 2 Mbps. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide GL-5 R range A linear measure of the distance that a transmitter can receive and still correctly translate it into data. RF Radio frequency. In compliance with this...
Q QPSK Quadruple phase shift keying is a modulation technique used by IEEE 802.11b-compliant wireless LANs for transmission at 2 Mbps. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide GL-5 R range A linear measure of the distance that a transmitter can receive and still correctly translate it into data. RF Radio frequency. In compliance with this...
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... deployment access points 2-5 process 2-5 DHCP Option 43 4-2, G-1 DHCP pool G-2 discovery process DHCP server 2-4 DNS server 2-4 locally stored 2-4 OL-8371-05 INDEX E extended temperature range 2-3, 2-4 F FCC Declaration of Conformity B-2 FCC Safety Compliance 2-2 frequency range C-2 G guidlines, installation 2-4 I indicators 3-2, 4-3 input power C-1 installation guidelines 2-4 K key features 1-3 M MAC information 2-5 Mode button 3-16 modulation C-1 O operating temperature C-1 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
... deployment access points 2-5 process 2-5 DHCP Option 43 4-2, G-1 DHCP pool G-2 discovery process DHCP server 2-4 DNS server 2-4 locally stored 2-4 OL-8371-05 INDEX E extended temperature range 2-3, 2-4 F FCC Declaration of Conformity B-2 FCC Safety Compliance 2-2 frequency range C-2 G guidlines, installation 2-4 I indicators 3-2, 4-3 input power C-1 installation guidelines 2-4 K key features 1-3 M MAC information 2-5 Mode button 3-16 modulation C-1 O operating temperature C-1 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
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... access points F-1 process, controller discovery 2-4 R range, radio C-3 regulatory information B-1 reloading access point image 3-16 RF exposure B-7 S serial cable E-2 Cisco cable E-2 size C-1 status indicators C-1 T temperature operating C-1 terminal emulator 3-20, 4-12 TFTP server 3-16 troubleshooting 3-1, 4-1 type-length-value (TLV) G-2 U unpacking 2-3 V vendor class identifier (VCI) G-2 voltage range C-1 W warnings 2-2 web site, Cisco Software Center 3-19, 4-10 weight C-1 WEP key 3-4 IN-2 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
... access points F-1 process, controller discovery 2-4 R range, radio C-3 regulatory information B-1 reloading access point image 3-16 RF exposure B-7 S serial cable E-2 Cisco cable E-2 size C-1 status indicators C-1 T temperature operating C-1 terminal emulator 3-20, 4-12 TFTP server 3-16 troubleshooting 3-1, 4-1 type-length-value (TLV) G-2 U unpacking 2-3 V vendor class identifier (VCI) G-2 voltage range C-1 W warnings 2-2 web site, Cisco Software Center 3-19, 4-10 weight C-1 WEP key 3-4 IN-2 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...