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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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... 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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... Union Countries B-11 Access Point Specifications C-1 Channels and Maximum Power Levels D-1 Console Cable Pinouts E-1 Overview E-2 Console Port Signals and Pinouts E-2 Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment F-1 Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points G-1 Overview G-2 Configuring Option 43 for 1000 Series Access Points G-3 Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Lightweight Access Points G-4 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
... Union Countries B-11 Access Point Specifications C-1 Channels and Maximum Power Levels D-1 Console Cable Pinouts E-1 Overview E-2 Console Port Signals and Pinouts E-2 Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment F-1 Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points G-1 Overview G-2 Configuring Option 43 for 1000 Series Access Points G-3 Configuring Option 43 for 1100, 1130, 1200, 1240, and 1300 Series Lightweight Access Points G-4 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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...the software and hardware features of the access point and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. For information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to connect Ethernet...access point is listed under the "Wireless LAN Controllers" section. For information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12.3 commands, 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 guide with lightweight access points...
...the software and hardware features of the access point and describes the access point's role in autonomous and lightweight configurations. For information about Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, refer to connect Ethernet...access point is listed under the "Wireless LAN Controllers" section. For information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12.3 commands, 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 guide with lightweight access points...
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... information. 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 the access point. Appendix D, "Channels and Maximum Power Levels," lists the autonomous access point radio channels...safety warnings that connects to materials not contained in this publication. Appendix F, "Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment," describes the procedure to configure DHCP Option 43 for the serial console cable that appear in italic. • Square ...
... information. 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 the access point. Appendix D, "Channels and Maximum Power Levels," lists the autonomous access point radio channels...safety warnings that connects to materials not contained in this publication. Appendix F, "Priming Lightweight Access Points Prior to Deployment," describes the procedure to configure DHCP Option 43 for the serial console cable that appear in italic. • Square ...
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... documents 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 browse...
... documents 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 browse...
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...-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 Product Terminology The following terms refer to -use wireless LAN solution that combines mobility and flexibility with all configuration information maintained within the access points. 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 lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. The autonomous access points can configure and monitor the access point...
...-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 Product Terminology The following terms refer to -use wireless LAN solution that combines mobility and flexibility with all configuration information maintained within the access points. 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 lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. The autonomous access points can configure and monitor the access point...
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... manages the configuration, firmware, and control transactions such as opposed to support access points running Cisco IOS software. • Lightweight access points do not support Layer 2 LWAPP. In addition, all wireless traffic is automatically configured by networking professionals.These lightweight access points are part of eight wireless LANs per access point. After an access point joins a controller, you use a lightweight access point: • Lightweight access points can configure the radio...
... manages the configuration, firmware, and control transactions such as opposed to support access points running Cisco IOS software. • Lightweight access points do not support Layer 2 LWAPP. In addition, all wireless traffic is automatically configured by networking professionals.These lightweight access points are part of eight wireless LANs per access point. After an access point joins a controller, you use a lightweight access point: • Lightweight access points can configure the radio...
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... 2.4 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 Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features • The lightweight access point console port is enabled for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands are disabled when the access point is associated to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for a list of access point specifications.
... 2.4 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 Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features • The lightweight access point console port is enabled for monitoring and debug purposes (all configuration commands are disabled when the access point is associated to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for a list of access point specifications.
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... used 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). LEDs The access point has three LEDs to...on the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios. The access point can connect to Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," for additional information). Note After completing your configuration changes, you can receive power through the Ethernet cable from the access point. Each radio uses dual-diversity integrated antennas....
... used 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). LEDs The access point has three LEDs to...on the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios. The access point can connect to Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," for additional information). Note After completing your configuration changes, you can receive power through the Ethernet cable from the access point. Each radio uses dual-diversity integrated antennas....
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.... 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. 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...
.... 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. 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...
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... 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 stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to the wired LAN. Figure 1-7 shows an autonomous access point acting as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 1-10 Cisco Aironet...
... 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 stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or to the wired LAN. Figure 1-7 shows an autonomous access point acting as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 1-10 Cisco Aironet...
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... Bridge Workgroup bridge 135499 1-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Figure 1-11 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with an Access Point 135448 Access point Workgroup bridge Figure 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with a bridge (see Figure 1-10). The bridge connected to the main LAN. Figure 1-10 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration 117029 Root bridge Non-root bridge...
... Bridge Workgroup bridge 135499 1-12 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Figure 1-11 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with an Access Point 135448 Access point Workgroup bridge Figure 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with a bridge (see Figure 1-10). The bridge connected to the main LAN. Figure 1-10 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration 117029 Root bridge Non-root bridge...
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... and recommended by Cisco. This section illustrates a typical wireless network configuration containing lightweight access points and a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (see Figure 1-13). Lightweight access points and controllers in Layer 3 configurations use IP addresses and UDP packets, which can be routed through large networks. Figure 1-13 Typical Lightweight Access Point Network Configuration Example LWAPP LWAPP 158085 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
... and recommended by Cisco. This section illustrates a typical wireless network configuration containing lightweight access points and a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (see Figure 1-13). Lightweight access points and controllers in Layer 3 configurations use IP addresses and UDP packets, which can be routed through large networks. Figure 1-13 Typical Lightweight Access Point Network Configuration Example LWAPP LWAPP 158085 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
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...-If the access point was previously associated to your controller under Wireless LAN Controllers at this purpose. Basic Installation Guidelines Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Basic Installation Guidelines Because the access point is a radio device, it is susceptible to the "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points" section on page G-1. • DNS server discovery-The access point uses the name CISCO-LWAPP...
...-If the access point was previously associated to your controller under Wireless LAN Controllers at this purpose. Basic Installation Guidelines Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Basic Installation Guidelines Because the access point is a radio device, it is susceptible to the "Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Lightweight Access Points" section on page G-1. • DNS server discovery-The access point uses the name CISCO-LWAPP...
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... your controllers are operational and properly configured. • For lightweight access points, perform these tasks: - Above a suspended ceiling (see the "Securing the Access Point" section on page 2-17). For additional information, refer to the Mounting Plate" section on page 2-16). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 Mount the access point at the indicated destination using...
... your controllers are operational and properly configured. • For lightweight access points, perform these tasks: - Above a suspended ceiling (see the "Securing the Access Point" section on page 2-17). For additional information, refer to the Mounting Plate" section on page 2-16). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 Mount the access point at the indicated destination using...
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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 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. Figure 2-2 Access Point 5-GHz Connector End 135436 LEFT 5 GHz ANTENNA w/RP-TNC...
... ) 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. Figure 2-2 Access Point 5-GHz Connector End 135436 LEFT 5 GHz ANTENNA w/RP-TNC...
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..., page 3-14 • Resetting to the Default Configuration, page 3-14 • Reloading 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 chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems...
..., page 3-14 • Resetting to the Default Configuration, page 3-14 • Reloading 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 chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems...
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...and yellow Red Off Blinking red Ethernet failure during image recovery. amber - If the access point does not communicate with wireless clients. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 Off Red Pink Image recovery (Mode button pressed for 20 to...Yellow Ethernet failure. and off Amber Amber Blinking red Boot environment error. Amber Off Yellow Configuration recovery in progress and Mode button is released. and off Cisco IOS errors Blinking - Amber General warning, insufficient inline power (see the Low Power ...
...and yellow Red Off Blinking red Ethernet failure during image recovery. amber - If the access point does not communicate with wireless clients. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 Off Red Pink Image recovery (Mode button pressed for 20 to...Yellow Ethernet failure. and off Amber Amber Blinking red Boot environment error. Amber Off Yellow Configuration recovery in progress and Mode button is released. and off Cisco IOS errors Blinking - Amber General warning, insufficient inline power (see the Low Power ...
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... and the radio status page displays. SSID Wireless clients attempting to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID. Enabling the Radio Interfaces In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(7)JA or later, the access point radios are case sensitive. Refer to associate with a default configuration to your access point. The username and password are disabled by...
... and the radio status page displays. SSID Wireless clients attempting to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring the SSID. Enabling the Radio Interfaces In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(7)JA or later, the access point radios are case sensitive. Refer to associate with a default configuration to your access point. The username and password are disabled by...