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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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... Network with an Inline Power Source 2-21 Connecting 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...
... Network with an Inline Power Source 2-21 Connecting 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...
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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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... 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 Statements for European Union Countries B-11 Access Point Specifications C-1 Channels and Maximum Power Levels D-1 Console...
... 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 Statements for European Union Countries B-11 Access Point Specifications C-1 Channels and Maximum Power Levels D-1 Console...
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.... OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix For detailed information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer 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. To use this release. Chapter 2, "Installing the Access Point," describes how to mount the access point on a desktop, wall...
.... OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix For detailed information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer 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. To use this release. Chapter 2, "Installing the Access Point," describes how to mount the access point on a desktop, wall...
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...," describes the procedure to materials not contained in screen font. • Information you solve a problem. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the autonomous access point. Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to prime...
...," describes the procedure to materials not contained in screen font. • Information you solve a problem. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-8371-05 Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the autonomous access point. Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to prime...
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... ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Hardware Features Key hardware features 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 power sources (see page 1-6) • UL 2043 certification...
... ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Hardware Features Key hardware features 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 power sources (see page 1-6) • UL 2043 certification...
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...) 8 48-VDC power port 9 2.4-GHz antenna connector (right/primary) Figure 1-3 illustrates the 5-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...
...) 8 48-VDC power port 9 2.4-GHz antenna connector (right/primary) Figure 1-3 illustrates the 5-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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...access point supports a wide range of antennas that wireless packets are being transmitted or received over the radio interface and provides radio error indications. For a complete list fo supported antennas, refer to the Cisco Aironet 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Antennas and Accessories datasheet at this URL: http://www.cisco... (see Figure 1-2) accepts an RJ-45 connector, linking the access point to your configuration changes, you can connect to the RP-TNC connectors on the end of the access point (refer to monitor the access point power-up sequences using a 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio and a 5-...
...access point supports a wide range of antennas that wireless packets are being transmitted or received over the radio interface and provides radio error indications. For a complete list fo supported antennas, refer to the Cisco Aironet 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Antennas and Accessories datasheet at this URL: http://www.cisco... (see Figure 1-2) accepts an RJ-45 connector, linking the access point to your configuration changes, you can connect to the RP-TNC connectors on the end of the access point (refer to monitor the access point power-up sequences using a 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio and a 5-...
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... 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 supports the following power sources: • Power module • Inline power: - Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) - the AIR-PWRINJ3 power injector and the power module are three methods of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, C22.1. The access point also activates...
... 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 supports the following power sources: • Power module • Inline power: - Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ3 or AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) - the AIR-PWRINJ3 power injector and the power module are three methods of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, C22.1. The access point also activates...
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...Figure 1-5) attaches to the mounting plate and covers the console port, Ethernet port, power port, and the mode button to a ceiling or wall. The autonomous access point's default configuration is user removable prior to attaching the mounting plate to prevent the... cable security bracket is as a root unit connected to a root bridge, supports wireless clients, and supports wired clients. 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...
...Figure 1-5) attaches to the mounting plate and covers the console port, Ethernet port, power port, and the mode button to a ceiling or wall. The autonomous access point's default configuration is user removable prior to attaching the mounting plate to prevent the... cable security bracket is as a root unit connected to a root bridge, supports wireless clients, and supports wired clients. 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...
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... • Warnings, page 2-2 • Unpacking the Access Point, page 2-3 • Basic Installation Guidelines, page 2-4 • Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points, page 2-4 • Mounting Overview, page 2-7 ...Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf, page 2-14 • Cable Security Bracket, page 2-14 • Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Plate, page 2-16 • Securing the Access Point, page 2-17 • Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables, page 2-20 • Powering Up the Access Point, page 2-22 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
... • Warnings, page 2-2 • Unpacking the Access Point, page 2-3 • Basic Installation Guidelines, page 2-4 • Controller Discovery Process for Lightweight Access Points, page 2-4 • Mounting Overview, page 2-7 ...Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf, page 2-14 • Cable Security Bracket, page 2-14 • Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Plate, page 2-16 • Securing the Access Point, page 2-17 • Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables, page 2-20 • Powering Up the Access Point, page 2-22 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
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... safety warnings that the antenna is rated not greater than: 20A Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be...." Statement 245B Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 OL-8371-05 Safety Information Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Safety Information Follow the guidelines in this section to its power source. FCC Safety Compliance Statement The FCC with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the...
... safety warnings that the antenna is rated not greater than: 20A Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be...." Statement 245B Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 OL-8371-05 Safety Information Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Safety Information Follow the guidelines in this section to its power source. FCC Safety Compliance Statement The FCC with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the...
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... Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-3 Statement 332 Unpacking the Access Point Follow these steps to unpack the access point: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Open the shipping container and carefully remove the contents. One security hasp - Package Contents Each access point package contains the following items: • Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point or Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Point • Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Power Module (universal power...
... Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-3 Statement 332 Unpacking the Access Point Follow these steps to unpack the access point: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Open the shipping container and carefully remove the contents. One security hasp - Package Contents Each access point package contains the following items: • Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point or Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Lightweight Access Point • Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Power Module (universal power...
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... on page 2-11). - When you have completed the access point deployment, return the access point MAC addresses and the access point locations on page 2-16). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 Attach your network planner or manager. Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Deploying the Access Points on page 2-10). - c. Below a suspended ceiling (see...
... on page 2-11). - When you have completed the access point deployment, return the access point MAC addresses and the access point locations on page 2-16). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 Attach your network planner or manager. Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Deploying the Access Points on page 2-10). - c. Below a suspended ceiling (see...
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... 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 2-6 OL-8371-05 Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step 4 For lightweight access points, after your access points are deployed, ensure that your controller is not configured as a master controller.
... 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 2-6 OL-8371-05 Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step 4 For lightweight access points, after your access points are deployed, ensure that your controller is not configured as a master controller.
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... the various mounting holes for the method you can mount the access point on any of the mounting holes for your installation. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-7 Because it is detachable, you intend to use. no other power injectors or power modules have been tested to UL 2043 and they should...
... the various mounting holes for the method you can mount the access point on any of the mounting holes for your installation. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-7 Because it is detachable, you intend to use. no other power injectors or power modules have been tested to UL 2043 and they should...
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...thicker tile to allow room for additional information. Verify the access point is designed to be integrated into the T-bar grid above the top surface of a suspended ceiling. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-11 Attach two T-rail clips to ...access point antenna just above the tiles of a standard ceiling tile. To attach the access point to mount the access point. Using a T-bar box hanger and bracket mounting clip (not supplied) such as the Erico 512A and BHC, you want to the mounting plate, see the "Powering Up the Access Point...
...thicker tile to allow room for additional information. Verify the access point is designed to be integrated into the T-bar grid above the top surface of a suspended ceiling. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-11 Attach two T-rail clips to ...access point antenna just above the tiles of a standard ceiling tile. To attach the access point to mount the access point. Using a T-bar box hanger and bracket mounting clip (not supplied) such as the Erico 512A and BHC, you want to the mounting plate, see the "Powering Up the Access Point...
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... tested to Figure 2-5 before proceeding. no other power injectors or power modules have been tested to UL 2043 and they should not be helpful to refer to UL 2043 for operation in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings. 2-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Mounting Above...
... tested to Figure 2-5 before proceeding. no other power injectors or power modules have been tested to UL 2043 and they should not be helpful to refer to UL 2043 for operation in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended ceilings. 2-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Mounting Above...
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...bar box hanger to a ceiling or wall. 2-14 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 National Electrical Safety Code. Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf When placing the access point on page 2-16. If desired, the cable security ...rails. Make sure the clips are pointing down when mounted on the T-bar Box hanger. For information on connecting the access point cables, see the "Powering Up the Access Point" section on page 2-22). Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step...
...bar box hanger to a ceiling or wall. 2-14 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 National Electrical Safety Code. Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf When placing the access point on page 2-16. If desired, the cable security ...rails. Make sure the clips are pointing down when mounted on the T-bar Box hanger. For information on connecting the access point cables, see the "Powering Up the Access Point" section on page 2-22). Mounting Access Point on a Desktop or Shelf Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step...