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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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... autonomous access points, 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. Organization This guide is organized into these chapters: Chapter 1, "Overview," lists the software and hardware features of wireless local area networks. Chapter 2, "Installing the Access Point," describes how to mount the access point on...
... autonomous access points, 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. Organization This guide is organized into these chapters: Chapter 1, "Overview," lists the software and hardware features of wireless local area networks. Chapter 2, "Installing the Access Point," describes how to mount the access point on...
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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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Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to the autonomous and lightweight products: • The term access point describes both autonomous and lightweight products. • The term autonomous access point describes only the autonomous product. • The term lightweight access point describs only the lightweight product. • The term access point describes a product operating as...
Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to the autonomous and lightweight products: • The term access point describes both autonomous and lightweight products. • The term autonomous access point describes only the autonomous product. • The term lightweight access point describs only the lightweight product. • The term access point describes a product operating as...
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... controller sends the lightweight access point an LWAPP join response allowing the access point to a controller. After an access point joins a controller, you can configure the radio settings. When a lightweight access point associates to a controller, only wireless LANs with IDs 1 through the controller. Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Lightweight Access Points The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-LAP1242AG or AIR-LAP1242G) combines mobility and...
... controller sends the lightweight access point an LWAPP join response allowing the access point to a controller. After an access point joins a controller, you can configure the radio settings. When a lightweight access point associates to a controller, only wireless LANs with IDs 1 through the controller. Guidelines for Using Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Lightweight Access Points The Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-LAP1242AG or AIR-LAP1242G) combines mobility and...
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... indications (refer to monitor the access point power-up sequences using a 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio and a 5-GHz 802.11a radio. 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.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps469/products_data_sheets_list.html Ethernet Port The...
... indications (refer to monitor the access point power-up sequences using a 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio and a 5-GHz 802.11a radio. 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.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps469/products_data_sheets_list.html Ethernet Port The...
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... connected to a wired LAN, associates to a root access point or bridge, and supports wired network devices. • Root bridge-Connected to a wired LAN and supports non-root bridges and wireless clients. • Non-root bridge -Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to a ceiling or wall. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05
... connected to a wired LAN, associates to a root access point or bridge, and supports wired network devices. • Root bridge-Connected to a wired LAN and supports non-root bridges and wireless clients. • Non-root bridge -Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to a ceiling or wall. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05
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... 1-6 Access Points as root units on a Wired LAN Access point Access point 135445 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 As users move out of range of a facility to another without losing their connection to the network (associate) through another access point. If more than one autonomous access point is seamless and transparent to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless...
... 1-6 Access Points as root units on a Wired LAN Access point Access point 135445 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 As users move out of range of a facility to another without losing their connection to the network (associate) through another access point. If more than one autonomous access point is seamless and transparent to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless...
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... access point acting as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 1-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Network Examples with repeater access points. Figure 1-7 Access Point as a repeater. 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...
... access point acting as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 1-10 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8371-05 Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Network Examples with repeater access points. Figure 1-7 Access Point as a repeater. 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...
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... root unit. The bridge units can also support wireless clients. The access point serves as a hub linking all -wireless network. Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access point 135443 135446 Bridge Network with Clients Root bridge Non-root bridge OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 Figure 1-8 shows an...
... root unit. The bridge units can also support wireless clients. The access point serves as a hub linking all -wireless network. Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access point 135443 135446 Bridge Network with Clients Root bridge Non-root bridge OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 Figure 1-8 shows an...
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... a wireless communication link (see Figure 1-12). The bridge connected to the main LAN network is classified as a root bridge and the other bridge is classified as a non-root bridge. Figure 1-11 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with an Access Point 135448 Access point Workgroup bridge Figure 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with a Bridge Bridge Workgroup bridge 135499 1-12 Cisco Aironet...
... a wireless communication link (see Figure 1-12). The bridge connected to the main LAN network is classified as a root bridge and the other bridge is classified as a non-root bridge. Figure 1-11 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with an Access Point 135448 Access point Workgroup bridge Figure 1-12 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with a Bridge Bridge Workgroup bridge 135499 1-12 Cisco Aironet...
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... configuration containing lightweight access points and a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (see Figure 1-13). Chapter 1 Overview Network Example with Lightweight Access Points Network Example with Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access points support Layer 3 network operation. Layer 3 operation is scalable and recommended by Cisco. Figure 1-13 Typical Lightweight Access Point Network Configuration Example LWAPP LWAPP 158085 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
... configuration containing lightweight access points and a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (see Figure 1-13). Chapter 1 Overview Network Example with Lightweight Access Points Network Example with Lightweight Access Points The lightweight access points support Layer 3 network operation. Layer 3 operation is scalable and recommended by Cisco. Figure 1-13 Typical Lightweight Access Point Network Configuration Example LWAPP LWAPP 158085 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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...adopted a safety standard for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. 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 the translated safety warnings that accompanied this...approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in this manual will result in user exposure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 20A Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network...
...adopted a safety standard for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. 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 the translated safety warnings that accompanied this...approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in this manual will result in user exposure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 20A Statement 1005 Warning Do not operate your wireless network...
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...of all persons. • Do not mount the access point within 3 feet of metal obstructions. • Install the access point away from a DNS server. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-8371-05 For additional information... refer to be installed. Follow these controller discovery processes: • DHCP server discovery-Uses DHCP Option 43 to provide controller IP addresses to your controller under Wireless...
...of all persons. • Do not mount the access point within 3 feet of metal obstructions. • Install the access point away from a DNS server. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 OL-8371-05 For additional information... refer to be installed. Follow these controller discovery processes: • DHCP server discovery-Uses DHCP Option 43 to provide controller IP addresses to your controller under Wireless...
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... 2-10). - On a desktop or shelf (see the "Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling" section on page 2-14. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 Ensure that a DHCP server with untagged access ports for precise wireless system management. On power up, verify that your switch is configured with Option 43 configured is associated to...
... 2-10). - On a desktop or shelf (see the "Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling" section on page 2-14. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 Ensure that a DHCP server with untagged access ports for precise wireless system management. On power up, verify that your switch is configured with Option 43 configured is associated to...
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... 9 2.4-GHz antenna connector (right/primary) Figure 2-2 illustrates the 5-GHz connector end of the access point. Figure 2-1 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 ) Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-8371-05
... 9 2.4-GHz antenna connector (right/primary) Figure 2-2 illustrates the 5-GHz connector end of the access point. Figure 2-1 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 ) Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-8371-05
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.... Blinking green - - - Ethernet test ok. Normal operating condition, at least one wireless client device is associated with the unit. Software upgrade in progress Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-8371-05 Figure 3-1 shows the access point LEDs (for additional information refer to quickly assess the unit's status. Blinking dark blue Meaning DRAM memory...
.... Blinking green - - - Ethernet test ok. Normal operating condition, at least one wireless client device is associated with the unit. Software upgrade in progress Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-8371-05 Figure 3-1 shows the access point LEDs (for additional information refer to quickly assess the unit's status. Blinking dark blue Meaning DRAM memory...
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...unit power. - - Amber General warning, insufficient inline power (see the Low Power Condition section). If the access point does not communicate with wireless clients. Red Off Yellow Ethernet failure. Boot loader errors Red Red Red DRAM memory test failure. and blue-...recovery in progress and Mode button is released. and off Amber Amber Blinking red Boot failure. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 and blue Off Amber Blinking red Environment variable (ENVAR) failure. Blinking amber - Maximum ...
...unit power. - - Amber General warning, insufficient inline power (see the Low Power Condition section). If the access point does not communicate with wireless clients. Red Off Yellow Ethernet failure. Boot loader errors Red Red Red DRAM memory test failure. and blue-...recovery in progress and Mode button is released. and off Amber Amber Blinking red Boot failure. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 and blue Off Amber Blinking red Environment variable (ENVAR) failure. Blinking amber - Maximum ...
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... or later software with the access point must use the same SSID as the access point. If a client device's SSID does not match the SSID of newly installed access points. Click Enable in radio range, the client device will allow wireless associations from your web-browser to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring...
... or later software with the access point must use the same SSID as the access point. If a client device's SSID does not match the SSID of newly installed access points. Click Enable in radio range, the client device will allow wireless associations from your web-browser to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on configuring...