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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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... UNIX operating system. The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any interference to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a particular installation. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. These limits are designed to radio or television communications at their respective owners...
... UNIX operating system. The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any interference to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a particular installation. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. These limits are designed to radio or television communications at their respective owners...
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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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... Access Point. Chapter 2, "Installing the Access Point," describes how to mount the access point on a desktop, wall, or ceiling, how to the Cisco IOS documentation set available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix Purpose This guide provides the information you should have experience working with a Cisco Wireless...
... Access Point. Chapter 2, "Installing the Access Point," describes how to mount the access point on a desktop, wall, or ceiling, how to the Cisco IOS documentation set available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix Purpose This guide provides the information you should have experience working with a Cisco Wireless...
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... might not be troubleshooting or even an action, but could be useful information. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Interactive examples use these conventions and symbols:...Warnings," provides translations of conformity and regulatory information for the access point. Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for lightweight access points. Appendix F, "Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment," describes the procedure to convey instructions and...
... might not be troubleshooting or even an action, but could be useful information. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Interactive examples use these conventions and symbols:...Warnings," provides translations of conformity and regulatory information for the access point. Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for lightweight access points. Appendix F, "Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment," describes the procedure to convey instructions and...
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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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...housing (refer 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 number, such as...VDF0636XXXX (11 alphanumeric digits) • MAC address, 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
...housing (refer 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 number, such as...VDF0636XXXX (11 alphanumeric digits) • MAC address, 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
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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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... range of a stand-alone wireless network. Overview 1 C H A P T E R The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. The autonomous access points can support standalone network configurations with the enterprise-class features required by networking professionals. The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as...
... range of a stand-alone wireless network. Overview 1 C H A P T E R The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. The autonomous access points can support standalone network configurations with the enterprise-class features required by networking professionals. The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as...
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... by a Cisco wireless LAN controller (hereafter called a controller) using the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP). After an access point joins a controller, you can configure the radio settings. They must get an IP address and discover the controller using LWAPP discovery mechanisms and then sends it . • Lightweight access points support eight BSSIDs per access point. Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Chapter...
... by a Cisco wireless LAN controller (hereafter called a controller) using the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP). After an access point joins a controller, you can configure the radio settings. They must get an IP address and discover the controller using LWAPP discovery mechanisms and then sends it . • Lightweight access points support eight BSSIDs per access point. Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Chapter...
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...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 with antennas. Hardware Features Key hardware features of the access point include: • Dual-radio operation (see page 1-5) • Ethernet port (see page...page 1-6) • UL 2043 certification (see page 1-6) • Anti-theft features (see page 1-6) Refer to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands are disabled when the...
...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 with antennas. Hardware Features Key hardware features of the access point include: • Dual-radio operation (see page 1-5) • Ethernet port (see page...page 1-6) • UL 2043 certification (see page 1-6) • Anti-theft features (see page 1-6) Refer to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands are disabled when the...
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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 135435 Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Figure 1-2 illustrates the 2.4-GHz connector end of the access point. 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...
... 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 135435 Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Figure 1-2 illustrates the 2.4-GHz connector end of the access point. 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...
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.... Console Port The serial console port can connect to the RP-TNC connectors on page xiii). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 The port is called Radio0 and the 802.11a radio is located on the wired Ethernet ... 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). For a complete list fo supported antennas, refer to monitor the access point power-up...
.... Console Port The serial console port can connect to the RP-TNC connectors on page xiii). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 The port is called Radio0 and the 802.11a radio is located on the wired Ethernet ... 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). For a complete list fo supported antennas, refer to monitor the access point power-up...
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...power from an external power module or from inline power using the Ethernet cable. Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) - At power-up, if the access point is supplied over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af compliant power source or an IEC60950... must be hot. the AIR-PWRINJ3 power injector and the power module are three methods of securing the access point: Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-8371-05 The access point supports the following power sources: • Power module • Inline power: - Other inline power switches...
...power from an external power module or from inline power using the Ethernet cable. Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) - At power-up, if the access point is supplied over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af compliant power source or an IEC60950... must be hot. the AIR-PWRINJ3 power injector and the power module are three methods of securing the access point: Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-8371-05 The access point supports the following power sources: • Power module • Inline power: - Other inline power 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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... mounting plate to a wired LAN or as the central unit in three common wireless network configurations. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points This section describes the autonomous access point's role in an all-wireless network. Figure 1-5 Access Point with Mounting Plate and Cable Security Bracket 135496 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS ETHERRANDEIOT...
... mounting plate to a wired LAN or as the central unit in three common wireless network configurations. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points This section describes the autonomous access point's role in an all-wireless network. Figure 1-5 Access Point with Mounting Plate and Cable Security Bracket 135496 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS ETHERRANDEIOT...
