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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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..., try to part 15 of their own expense. All other company. (0501R) Any Internet Protocol (IP) addresses used in a residential installation. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. ALL STATEMENTS, INFORMATION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE BUT ARE PRESENTED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY...
..., try to part 15 of their own expense. All other company. (0501R) Any Internet Protocol (IP) addresses used in a residential installation. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. ALL STATEMENTS, INFORMATION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE BUT ARE PRESENTED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY...
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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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... the 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) B-5 Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure B-7 Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan B-8 Japanese Translation B-8 English Translation B-8 Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan B-9 Access Points with IEEE 802.11a Radios B-9 Chinese Translation B-9 English Translation B-9 All Access Points B-10 Chinese Translation B-10 English Translation B-10 Declaration of Conformity Statements B-11 Declaration of Conformity...
... the 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) B-5 Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure B-7 Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan B-8 Japanese Translation B-8 English Translation B-8 Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan B-9 Access Points with IEEE 802.11a Radios B-9 Chinese Translation B-9 English Translation B-9 All Access Points B-10 Chinese Translation B-10 English Translation B-10 Declaration of Conformity Statements B-11 Declaration of Conformity...
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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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... and be familiar with lightweight access points, you need 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. For information about Cisco IOS commands used with the concepts and terminology of wireless local area networks. For detailed information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to connect...
... and be familiar with lightweight access points, you need 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. For information about Cisco IOS commands used with the concepts and terminology of wireless local area networks. For detailed information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to connect...
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... • Nonprinting characters, such as passwords or tabs, are in boldface text. • Arguments for the access point. 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 connects to configure DHCP Option 43 for the access point. Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes the procedure to the access point's serial console port. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to convey...
... • Nonprinting characters, such as passwords or tabs, are in boldface text. • Arguments for the access point. 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 connects to configure DHCP Option 43 for the access point. Appendix G, "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points," describes the procedure to the access point's serial console port. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to convey...
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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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...such as Made in Singapore You need your product serial number when requesting support from the Cisco Technical Assistance Center. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiii 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: •...
...such as Made in Singapore You need your product serial number when requesting support from the Cisco Technical Assistance Center. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiii 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: •...
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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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... professionals. Overview 1 C H A P T E R The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. With a management system based on Cisco IOS software, the 1240AG series is available in conjunction with a Cisco wireless LAN controller with all configuration settings maintained within the access points. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR...
... professionals. Overview 1 C H A P T E R The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. With a management system based on Cisco IOS software, the 1240AG series is available in conjunction with a Cisco wireless LAN controller with all configuration settings maintained within the access points. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR...
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... only communicate with Cisco 2006 series wireless LAN controllers or 4400 series controllers. When a lightweight access point associates to the access point. • Lightweight access points do not match. Using a controller, you use a lightweight access point: • Lightweight access points can configure the radio settings. LWAPP also defines the tunneling mechanism for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Lightweight Access Points The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-LAP1242AG...
... only communicate with Cisco 2006 series wireless LAN controllers or 4400 series controllers. When a lightweight access point associates to the access point. • Lightweight access points do not match. Using a controller, you use a lightweight access point: • Lightweight access points can configure the radio settings. LWAPP also defines the tunneling mechanism for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Lightweight Access Points The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-LAP1242AG...
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... RIGHT / PRIMARY OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Figure 1-1 Access Point with antennas. Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features • The lightweight access point console port is associated to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands are disabled when the access point is enabled for a list of access point specifications. Hardware Features Key hardware features...
... RIGHT / PRIMARY OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Figure 1-1 Access Point with antennas. Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features • The lightweight access point console port is associated to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands are disabled when the access point is enabled for a list of access point specifications. Hardware Features Key hardware features...
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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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... 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 port (see Figure 1-2). The access point can be used to connect your 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet...
... 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 port (see Figure 1-2). The access point can be used to connect your 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet...
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... 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 The access point supports the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard and Cisco CDP Power Negotiation. Other inline power switches supporting the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard Note...
... 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 The access point supports the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard and Cisco CDP Power Negotiation. Other inline power switches supporting the IEEE 802.3af inline power standard Note...
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... 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 Installation Guide 1-7 Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features • Security cable keyhole-You can...
... 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 Installation Guide 1-7 Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features • Security cable keyhole-You can...
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.... Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 The autonomous access point's default configuration is user removable prior to attaching the mounting plate to prevent the installation or removal of the cables or the activation of the mode button. Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points This section describes the autonomous access point's role in an all-wireless...
.... Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 The autonomous access point's default configuration is user removable prior to attaching the mounting plate to prevent the installation or removal of the cables or the activation of the mode button. Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points This section describes the autonomous access point's role in an all-wireless...