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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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... 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
... 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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... 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 CLI...
... 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 CLI...
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... 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 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 page ...1-5) • Ethernet port (see page 1-5) • Console port (see page 1-5) • LEDs, (see page 1-5) • Multiple...
... 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 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 page ...1-5) • Ethernet port (see page 1-5) • Console port (see page 1-5) • LEDs, (see page 1-5) • Multiple...
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... end of the access point. 135435 Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Figure 1-2 illustrates the 2.4-GHz connector end of the access point. Figure 1-2 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 135436 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
... end of the access point. 135435 Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Figure 1-2 illustrates the 2.4-GHz connector end of the access point. Figure 1-2 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 135436 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
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...wireless packets are being transmitted or received over the radio interface and provides radio error indications. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 The 1242G access point supports a single 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio. Antennas Supported The 1242AG access point... incorporates an Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) radio transceiver operating in the UNII 5-GHz frequency bands. LEDs The access point has three LEDs to indicate Ethernet activity, radio activity, and status indications (refer to open the management system pages: ...
...wireless packets are being transmitted or received over the radio interface and provides radio error indications. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 The 1242G access point supports a single 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio. Antennas Supported The 1242AG access point... incorporates an Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) radio transceiver operating in the UNII 5-GHz frequency bands. LEDs The access point has three LEDs to indicate Ethernet activity, radio activity, and status indications (refer to open the management system pages: ...
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... 802.3AF PoE module, or the 6500 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 ... as above suspended ceilings. Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Power Sources The access point can supply sufficient power, the access point automatically deactivates both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios. The access point also activates a Status LED low power error indication and creates an error log entry (refer to ...
... 802.3AF PoE module, or the 6500 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 ... as above suspended ceilings. Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Power Sources The access point can supply sufficient power, the access point automatically deactivates both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios. The access point also activates a Status LED low power error indication and creates an error log entry (refer to ...
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... surface, such as a ceiling or wall (see these steps: a. Optionally secure the access point using the specified mounting method. 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. Attach your network infrastructure devices are connected to the Mounting Plate...
... surface, such as a ceiling or wall (see these steps: a. Optionally secure the access point using the specified mounting method. 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. Attach your network infrastructure devices are connected to the Mounting Plate...
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... ) 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 A master controller should only be used for 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 2-2 Access Point 5-GHz Connector End 135436 LEFT 5 GHz ANTENNA w/RP...
... ) 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 A master controller should only be used for 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 2-2 Access Point 5-GHz Connector End 135436 LEFT 5 GHz ANTENNA w/RP...
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... Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 2-20). • The end of the Ethernet cable to your access point is created (refer to the RJ-45 Ethernet connector labeled Ethernet on the access point (see the "Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on page 4-3). Connect the other end of a Cisco Aironet...
... Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page 2-20). • The end of the Ethernet cable to your access point is created (refer to the RJ-45 Ethernet connector labeled Ethernet on the access point (see the "Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables" section on page 4-3). Connect the other end of a Cisco Aironet...
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... Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 If your access point, see the "Securing the Access Point" section on page 4-3 for LED descriptions. For information on securing your access point shuts down , you must remove all three LEDs turning green to signify that the access point is applied to the access point, it turns blue to indicate the starting of the access point...
... Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 If your access point, see the "Securing the Access Point" section on page 4-3 for LED descriptions. For information on securing your access point shuts down , you must remove all three LEDs turning green to signify that the access point is applied to the access point, it turns blue to indicate the starting of the access point...
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... detailed troubleshooting information, refer to the Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/psa/default.html Sections in this chapter include: • Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs, page 3-2 • Checking Basic ...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 Guide 3-1 3 C H A P T E R Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points This ...
... detailed troubleshooting information, refer to the Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/psa/default.html Sections in this chapter include: • Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs, page 3-2 • Checking Basic ...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 Guide 3-1 3 C H A P T E R Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points This ...
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... wireless client devices are listed inTable 3-1. Figure 3-1 Access Point LEDs 135497 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS RADIO ETHERNET CONSOLE MODE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT/PRIMARY 12 3 1 Ethernet LED 2 Radio LED 3 Status LED The LED signals are associated with the unit. Blue Green - - Initialize Flash file system. Transmitting or receiving Ethernet packets. Transmitting or receiving radio packets. Software upgrade in progress Cisco Aironet...
... wireless client devices are listed inTable 3-1. Figure 3-1 Access Point LEDs 135497 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS RADIO ETHERNET CONSOLE MODE ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT/PRIMARY 12 3 1 Ethernet LED 2 Radio LED 3 Status LED The LED signals are associated with the unit. Blue Green - - Initialize Flash file system. Transmitting or receiving Ethernet packets. Transmitting or receiving radio packets. Software upgrade in progress Cisco Aironet...
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...access point does not communicate with wireless clients. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking Basic Settings Table 3-1 LED Signals (continued) Message type Ethernet LED Radio LED Status LED Meaning Boot loader warnings Off Off Yellow Ethernet link not operational. amber - OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...failure. and off Amber Amber Blinking red Boot failure. and off Cisco IOS errors Blinking - and off Red Amber Blinking red No Cisco IOS image file. Maximum retries or buffer full occurred on the...
...access point does not communicate with wireless clients. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking Basic Settings Table 3-1 LED Signals (continued) Message type Ethernet LED Radio LED Status LED Meaning Boot loader warnings Off Off Yellow Ethernet link not operational. amber - OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...failure. and off Amber Amber Blinking red Boot failure. and off Cisco IOS errors Blinking - and off Red Amber Blinking red No Cisco IOS image file. Maximum retries or buffer full occurred on the...
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...otherwise, the access point remains in the received CDP ID field. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-6 OL-8371-05 On power up to indicate the power required from the power source. In low power mode, the access point activates the Status LED low power ...creates an event log entry (see the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 and the "Inline Power Status Messages" section on Cisco switches, Cisco developed Intelligent Power Management, which the access point is sufficient power then the radios are turned on page ...
...otherwise, the access point remains in the received CDP ID field. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-6 OL-8371-05 On power up to indicate the power required from the power source. In low power mode, the access point activates the Status LED low power ...creates an event log entry (see the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 and the "Inline Power Status Messages" section on Cisco switches, Cisco developed Intelligent Power Management, which the access point is sufficient power then the radios are turned on page ...
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...IP address using DHCP). The username and password are case sensitive. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-15 The default username is Cisco and the default password is fully compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 on Windows... until the Ethernet LED turns an amber color (approximately 2 to 3 seconds), and release the button. After the access point reboots, you reconnect power to the access point. An Enter Network Password page displays. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Resetting to the ...
...IP address using DHCP). The username and password are case sensitive. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-15 The default username is Cisco and the default password is fully compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 on Windows... until the Ethernet LED turns an amber color (approximately 2 to 3 seconds), and release the button. After the access point reboots, you reconnect power to the access point. An Enter Network Password page displays. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Resetting to the ...
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...the MODE button on the access point to c1240-k9w7-tar.default. Follow these steps to the access point. 3-16 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Note If the access point is still fully operational and you reconnect power to reload the access point image file: Step 1 ...Step 7 The PC you must reload the image from the access point. Step 7 After the access point reboots, you intend to use must reload the complete access point image file using the Web browser interface or by the Status LED turning an amber color, you can use a Category 5 ...
...the MODE button on the access point to c1240-k9w7-tar.default. Follow these steps to the access point. 3-16 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Note If the access point is still fully operational and you reconnect power to reload the access point image file: Step 1 ...Step 7 The PC you must reload the image from the access point. Step 7 After the access point reboots, you intend to use must reload the complete access point image file using the Web browser interface or by the Status LED turning an amber color, you can use a Category 5 ...
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...Click the Browse button to reload the image file. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-17 After the access point reboots, you to browse to the access point. Note The access point web-browser interface is fully compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 ...are case sensitive. An Enter Network Password page displays. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Reloading the Access Point Image Step 8 Step 9 Hold the MODE button until the Radio LED turns a red color (approximately 20 to reload the...
...Click the Browse button to reload the image file. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-17 After the access point reboots, you to browse to the access point. Note The access point web-browser interface is fully compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 ...are case sensitive. An Enter Network Password page displays. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Reloading the Access Point Image Step 8 Step 9 Hold the MODE button until the Radio LED turns a red color (approximately 20 to reload the...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-3 Software upgrade in Table 4-1. Starting Cisco IOS. Normal operating condition, at least one wireless client device is associated with the unit. Light green - - Transmitting or receiving Ethernet packets. green Meaning DRAM memory test ok. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs If...
...-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-3 Software upgrade in Table 4-1. Starting Cisco IOS. Normal operating condition, at least one wireless client device is associated with the unit. Light green - - Transmitting or receiving Ethernet packets. green Meaning DRAM memory test ok. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs If...