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...Antennas 2-5 Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables 2-6 Connecting to an Ethernet Network with an Inline Power Source 2-7 Connecting to an Ethernet Network with Local Power 2-7 Powering Up the Access Point 2-8 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time 3-1 Before You Start 3-2 Resetting the Access Point to Default Settings 3-2 Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address 3-3 Connecting to the Access Point Locally 3-3 Assigning Basic Settings 3-4 Default Settings on the Express Setup Page 3-8 Protecting Your Wireless LAN 3-8 Using the IP Setup Utility 3-9 Obtaining and Installing IPSU 3-9 Using...
...Antennas 2-5 Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables 2-6 Connecting to an Ethernet Network with an Inline Power Source 2-7 Connecting to an Ethernet Network with Local Power 2-7 Powering Up the Access Point 2-8 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time 3-1 Before You Start 3-2 Resetting the Access Point to Default Settings 3-2 Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address 3-3 Connecting to the Access Point Locally 3-3 Assigning Basic Settings 3-4 Default Settings on the Express Setup Page 3-8 Protecting Your Wireless LAN 3-8 Using the IP Setup Utility 3-9 Obtaining and Installing IPSU 3-9 Using...
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... chapters: Chapter 1, "Overview," lists the software and hardware features of the access point and describes the access point's role in your access point. On the Cisco Product Documentation home page, select Release 12.2 from the APWI. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix Organization This guide is available from the Cisco.com home page at Service and Support > Technical Documents. To use the web-browser interface to configure the access point. Purpose This guide provides the information...
... chapters: Chapter 1, "Overview," lists the software and hardware features of the access point and describes the access point's role in your access point. On the Cisco Product Documentation home page, select Release 12.2 from the APWI. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix Organization This guide is available from the Cisco.com home page at Service and Support > Technical Documents. To use the web-browser interface to configure the access point. Purpose This guide provides the information...
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...seamless, uninterrupted access to -use wireless LAN solution that combines mobility and flexibility with the enterprise-class features required by networking professionals. In large installations, wireless users within radio range of an access point can configure and monitor the access point using different settings on each type, but it does not support two 2.4-GHz or two 5-GHz radios. The access point supports one radio of a stand-alone wireless network. Overview CH A P T E R 1 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points (hereafter called access points) provide a secure, affordable...
...seamless, uninterrupted access to -use wireless LAN solution that combines mobility and flexibility with the enterprise-class features required by networking professionals. In large installations, wireless users within radio range of an access point can configure and monitor the access point using different settings on each type, but it does not support two 2.4-GHz or two 5-GHz radios. The access point supports one radio of a stand-alone wireless network. Overview CH A P T E R 1 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points (hereafter called access points) provide a secure, affordable...
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...; Anti-Theft Features, page 1-4 Dual-Radio Operation The 1200 series access point can receive power through the Ethernet cable from a power injector, switch, or power patch panel. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-4310-01 Key hardware features of the UNII 5-GHz frequency bands and supporting up to an internal mini-PCI slot. or dual-radio operation. Refer to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for a description of the access point. The module contains dual integrated...
...; Anti-Theft Features, page 1-4 Dual-Radio Operation The 1200 series access point can receive power through the Ethernet cable from a power injector, switch, or power patch panel. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-4310-01 Key hardware features of the UNII 5-GHz frequency bands and supporting up to an internal mini-PCI slot. or dual-radio operation. Refer to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for a description of the access point. The module contains dual integrated...
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... an external power module or through inline power using the Ethernet cable. A switch capable of the access point report Ethernet activity, association status, and radio activity. • The Ethernet LED signals Ethernet traffic on the top of providing inline power, such as the Cisco Catalyst Inline Power Patch Panel OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 The light is normally off when the Ethernet cable is not connected. • The status LED signals operational status. Cisco Aironet Power Injector for 1100 and 1200 series access points...
... an external power module or through inline power using the Ethernet cable. A switch capable of the access point report Ethernet activity, association status, and radio activity. • The Ethernet LED signals Ethernet traffic on the top of providing inline power, such as the Cisco Catalyst Inline Power Patch Panel OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 The light is normally off when the Ethernet cable is not connected. • The status LED signals operational status. Cisco Aironet Power Injector for 1100 and 1200 series access points...
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... 1-2 Access Points as the central unit in three common wireless network configurations. The access point's default configuration is connected to the LAN, users can roam from one area of one access point, they automatically connect to the network (associate) through another without losing their connection to a wired LAN or as Root Units on a Wired LAN Access Point (Root Unit) Wired LAN Access Point (Root Unit) 65999 OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 As users move out of range...
... 1-2 Access Points as the central unit in three common wireless network configurations. The access point's default configuration is connected to the LAN, users can roam from one area of one access point, they automatically connect to the network (associate) through another without losing their connection to a wired LAN or as Root Units on a Wired LAN Access Point (Root Unit) Wired LAN Access Point (Root Unit) 65999 OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 As users move out of range...
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... an access point connected to overcome an obstacle that provides the best performance for instructions on setting up an access point as a repeater. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with repeater access points. The data is sent through the route that blocks radio communication. Figure 1-3 shows an access point acting as Repeater Access Point (Root Unit) Wired LAN Access Point (Repeater) 66000 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
... an access point connected to overcome an obstacle that provides the best performance for instructions on setting up an access point as a repeater. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with repeater access points. The data is sent through the route that blocks radio communication. Figure 1-3 shows an access point acting as Repeater Access Point (Root Unit) Wired LAN Access Point (Repeater) 66000 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
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... all -wireless network, an access point acts as a hub linking all stations together. Figure 1-4 Access Point as the focal point for communications, increasing the communication range of wireless users. The access point is not attached to a wired LAN; The access point serves as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access Point (Root Unit) 65998 OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network In an all -wireless network. it...
... all -wireless network, an access point acts as a hub linking all stations together. Figure 1-4 Access Point as the focal point for communications, increasing the communication range of wireless users. The access point is not attached to a wired LAN; The access point serves as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access Point (Root Unit) 65998 OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network In an all -wireless network. it...
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...8226; Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point • Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Power Module (Universal power supply) • Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points • Cisco product registration and Cisco documentation feedback cards Basic Installation Guidelines Because the access point is susceptible to common causes of the NEC. Ensure that you mount the access point horizontally with regulatory requirements for environmental air space after the 5-GHz radio is damaged or missing, notify your authorized Cisco sales representative. Caution Cisco Aironet power...
...8226; Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point • Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Power Module (Universal power supply) • Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points • Cisco product registration and Cisco documentation feedback cards Basic Installation Guidelines Because the access point is susceptible to common causes of the NEC. Ensure that you mount the access point horizontally with regulatory requirements for environmental air space after the 5-GHz radio is damaged or missing, notify your authorized Cisco sales representative. Caution Cisco Aironet power...
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... inline power switch panel, such as above suspended ceilings. Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables Connecting to an Ethernet Network with an Inline Power Source Caution The Cisco Aironet Power Injector for the 1100 and 1200 series access points. Note If you use a power supply or power injector to power the access point, you are using a local power source: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Connect the Ethernet cable to the 48-VDC power port labeled 48VDC on the access point. Using the power...
... inline power switch panel, such as above suspended ceilings. Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables Connecting to an Ethernet Network with an Inline Power Source Caution The Cisco Aironet Power Injector for the 1100 and 1200 series access points. Note If you use a power supply or power injector to power the access point, you are using a local power source: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Connect the Ethernet cable to the 48-VDC power port labeled 48VDC on the access point. Using the power...
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... access point to factory default settings using the web-browser interface: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Open your username in the User Name field. You must use IPSU to find or assign the access point IP address, the MAC address from the access point. Enter your Internet browser. An Enter Network Password window appears. The Summary Status page appears. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-4310-01 The default username is configured with a static IP address, the IP address does not change. Note If the access point...
... access point to factory default settings using the web-browser interface: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Open your username in the User Name field. You must use IPSU to find or assign the access point IP address, the MAC address from the access point. Enter your Internet browser. An Enter Network Password window appears. The Summary Status page appears. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-4310-01 The default username is configured with a static IP address, the IP address does not change. Note If the access point...
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... access point. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL-4310-01 You must use Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 5.x or later) or Netscape Navigator (version 4.x). Enter the case-sensitive password Cisco and press Enter. Browse to http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace to the Password field. Press Tab to bypass the Username field and advance to order a serial cable. The Summary Status page appears. Figure 3-2 shows the Summary Status page. Assigning Basic Settings Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point...
... access point. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL-4310-01 You must use Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 5.x or later) or Netscape Navigator (version 4.x). Enter the case-sensitive password Cisco and press Enter. Browse to http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace to the Password field. Press Tab to bypass the Username field and advance to order a serial cable. The Summary Status page appears. Figure 3-2 shows the Summary Status page. Assigning Basic Settings Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point...
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... the access point. - Step 7 • IP Subnet Mask-Enter the IP subnet mask provided by your network administrator). OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 Select Access Point (Root) if your access point is the default setting; Select Repeater (Non-Root) if it allows devices that do not specify an SSID to the Network Interfaces: Radio-802.11b Settings page. • Aironet Extensions-Enable this setting if there are configuring the access point using its range. - If DHCP is using SNMP, enter the...
... the access point. - Step 7 • IP Subnet Mask-Enter the IP subnet mask provided by your network administrator). OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 Select Access Point (Root) if your access point is the default setting; Select Repeater (Non-Root) if it allows devices that do not specify an SSID to the Network Interfaces: Radio-802.11b Settings page. • Aironet Extensions-Enable this setting if there are configuring the access point using its range. - If DHCP is using SNMP, enter the...
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... Mode button for a few seconds, or until the Status LED turns amber. if DHCP is disabled, the default setting is a radio device, the access point can restore the access point to its factory defaults by default; Protecting Your Wireless LAN After you assign basic settings to your access point, you assign multiple SSIDs, this setting no longer appears. Configure some combination of your building. Table 3-1 Default Settings on the Express Setup page. Default Settings on the Express Setup Page Table 3-1 lists the default settings for the settings on the Express Setup...
... Mode button for a few seconds, or until the Status LED turns amber. if DHCP is disabled, the default setting is a radio device, the access point can restore the access point to its factory defaults by default; Protecting Your Wireless LAN After you assign basic settings to your access point, you assign multiple SSIDs, this setting no longer appears. Configure some combination of your building. Table 3-1 Default Settings on the Express Setup page. Default Settings on the Express Setup Page Table 3-1 lists the default settings for the settings on the Express Setup...
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... on the Cisco web site. Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Using the IP Setup Utility • Dynamic WEP and client authentication (see Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points) Using the IP Setup Utility IPSU enables you to find the access point's IP address when it has been assigned by the installation wizard to install IPSU. Download and save the file to a temporary directory on your Internet browser to access the Cisco Software Center at the following operating systems: Windows 95, 98...
... on the Cisco web site. Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Using the IP Setup Utility • Dynamic WEP and client authentication (see Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points) Using the IP Setup Utility IPSU enables you to find the access point's IP address when it has been assigned by the installation wizard to install IPSU. Download and save the file to a temporary directory on your Internet browser to access the Cisco Software Center at the following operating systems: Windows 95, 98...
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... Web-Browser Interface This chapter describes the web-browser interface that you can use to configure the access point. It contains these sections: • Using the Web-Browser Interface for the First Time, page 4-2 • Using the Management Pages in the Web-Browser Interface, page 4-2 • Using Online Help, page 4-5 The web-browser interface contains management pages that you use to change access point settings, upgrade firmware, and monitor and configure other wireless devices on the network. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
... Web-Browser Interface This chapter describes the web-browser interface that you can use to configure the access point. It contains these sections: • Using the Web-Browser Interface for the First Time, page 4-2 • Using the Management Pages in the Web-Browser Interface, page 4-2 • Using Online Help, page 4-5 The web-browser interface contains management pages that you use to change access point settings, upgrade firmware, and monitor and configure other wireless devices on the network. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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...cable problem-Verify that starts with client devices, check the following areas. Radio not detected-Contact technical support for assistance. Radio failure-Contact technical support for assistance. The access point default SSID is properly connected and not defective. Radio not ready-Contact technical support for assistance. Checking Basic Settings Chapter 9 Troubleshooting The access point uses a blinking code to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for assistance. Refer to identify various error conditions. The code sequence uses...
...cable problem-Verify that starts with client devices, check the following areas. Radio not detected-Contact technical support for assistance. Radio failure-Contact technical support for assistance. The access point default SSID is properly connected and not defective. Radio not ready-Contact technical support for assistance. Checking Basic Settings Chapter 9 Troubleshooting The access point uses a blinking code to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for assistance. Refer to identify various error conditions. The code sequence uses...
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...Ethernet cable for the client adapter driver and firmware versions that appears on the Status page in the access point, such as EAP or LEAP, MAC address authentication, Message Integrity Check (MIC), WEP key hashing, and 802.1X protocol versions. Note The access point MAC address that are compatible with the access point settings. Hold the MODE button until the Status LED turns amber (approximately 2 to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the IP address, and the SSID. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 9-5 If a wireless...
...Ethernet cable for the client adapter driver and firmware versions that appears on the Status page in the access point, such as EAP or LEAP, MAC address authentication, Message Integrity Check (MIC), WEP key hashing, and 802.1X protocol versions. Note The access point MAC address that are compatible with the access point settings. Hold the MODE button until the Status LED turns amber (approximately 2 to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the IP address, and the SSID. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 9-5 If a wireless...
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... process resets all access point settings to the factory defaults using the Web browser interface or by three red LEDs, you want to upgrade the firmware image. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Open your username in the User Name field. Reloading the Access Point Image Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Using the Web Browser Interface Follow the steps below to delete the current configuration and return all configuration settings to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the access point IP address, and SSIDs. Enter your Internet browser...
... process resets all access point settings to the factory defaults using the Web browser interface or by three red LEDs, you want to upgrade the firmware image. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Open your username in the User Name field. Reloading the Access Point Image Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Using the Web Browser Interface Follow the steps below to delete the current configuration and return all configuration settings to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the access point IP address, and SSIDs. Enter your Internet browser...
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... access point by the Status LED blinking green. An Enter Network Password screen appears. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 9-7 Click the Upload button. For additional information, refer to reload the image file. Connect the PC to 10.0.0.30. The Web browser interface supports loading the image file using a Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. For additional information, click the Help icon on your username in the range of 10.0.0.2 to the access point using HTTP or TFTP interfaces. Web Browser Interface...
... access point by the Status LED blinking green. An Enter Network Password screen appears. OL-4310-01 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 9-7 Click the Upload button. For additional information, refer to reload the image file. Connect the PC to 10.0.0.30. The Web browser interface supports loading the image file using a Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. For additional information, click the Help icon on your username in the range of 10.0.0.2 to the access point using HTTP or TFTP interfaces. Web Browser Interface...