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... Security 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...
... Security 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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... 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 iv OL-8371-05
... 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 iv OL-8371-05
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... the Access Point to Defaults 4-8 Returning the Lightweight Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 Using a Controller to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 Using the MODE Button to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 MODE Button Setting 4-10 Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File 4-10 Connecting to the Access Point Locally 4-11 Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 4-12 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware...
... the Access Point to Defaults 4-8 Returning the Lightweight Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 Using a Controller to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 Using the MODE Button to Return the Access Point to Autonomous Mode 4-9 MODE Button Setting 4-10 Obtaining the Autonomous Access Point Image File 4-10 Connecting to the Access Point Locally 4-11 Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 4-12 OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware...
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... & Documentation. For detailed information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12.3 commands, refer to install your network. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Wireless and the documentation is available in your autonomous or lightweight access point. Preface Audience This guide is for this release. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix
... & Documentation. For detailed information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12.3 commands, refer to install your network. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Wireless and the documentation is available in your autonomous or lightweight access point. Preface Audience This guide is for this release. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix
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...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 Appendix B, "Declarations of Conformity...access point. Conventions Preface Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with controller information. 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...
...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 Appendix B, "Declarations of Conformity...access point. Conventions Preface Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points," provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with controller information. 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...
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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...
... 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...
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... 801.11a). 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 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as a bridge. The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable...
... 801.11a). 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 1242G access point contains a single integrated radio: a 2.4-GHz radio (IEEE 802.11g). The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as a bridge. The lightweight access points operate in autonomous and lightweight configurations. Autonomous Access Points Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G) provides a secure, affordable...
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.... Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-8371-05 In addition, all wireless traffic is automatically configured by networking professionals.These lightweight access points are part of eight wireless LANs per radio and a total of the Cisco Integrated Wireless Network Solution and require no manual configuration before they lack the memory required to a controller, only wireless LANs with Autonomous Access Points...
.... Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-8371-05 In addition, all wireless traffic is automatically configured by networking professionals.These lightweight access points are part of eight wireless LANs per radio and a total of the Cisco Integrated Wireless Network Solution and require no manual configuration before they lack the memory required to a controller, only wireless LANs with Autonomous Access Points...
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...Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page xiii). Note After completing your computer's COM port to the access point's serial console port. (Refer to Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," for additional information). The 1242G access point supports a single 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point... The access point has three LEDs to indicate Ethernet activity, radio activity, and status indications (refer to the RP-TNC connectors on the end of antennas that wireless packets are...
...Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on page xiii). Note After completing your computer's COM port to the access point's serial console port. (Refer to Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," for additional information). The 1242G access point supports a single 2.4-GHz 802.11g radio. OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point... The access point has three LEDs to indicate Ethernet activity, radio activity, and status indications (refer to the RP-TNC connectors on the end of antennas that wireless packets are...
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...Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 and the "Checking Basic Settings" section on page 3-3). UL 2043 Certification The access point has adequate fire resistance and low smoke-producing characteristics suitable for operation in accordance with Section 300-22(c) of the NEC, and with Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100 of securing the access point: Cisco Aironet... 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-8371-05 Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to UL...
...Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 and the "Checking Basic Settings" section on page 3-3). UL 2043 Certification The access point has adequate fire resistance and low smoke-producing characteristics suitable for operation in accordance with Section 300-22(c) of the NEC, and with Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100 of securing the access point: Cisco Aironet... 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-8371-05 Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB) has been tested to UL...
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Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 The autonomous access point's default configuration is user removable prior to attaching the mounting plate to a wired LAN or as the central unit in three common wireless network configurations. The autonomous 1240AG series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected to a wired LAN and supports wireless clients. • Repeater...
Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05 The autonomous access point's default configuration is user removable prior to attaching the mounting plate to a wired LAN or as the central unit in three common wireless network configurations. The autonomous 1240AG series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • Root access point-Connected to a wired LAN and supports wireless clients. • Repeater...
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... another access point. Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Root Access Point on a Wired LAN An autonomous access point connected directly to the network. As users move out of range of a facility to the user. Figure 1-6 shows access points acting as Root Units on a wired LAN. Figure 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...
... another access point. Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Root Access Point on a Wired LAN An autonomous access point connected directly to the network. As users move out of range of a facility to the user. Figure 1-6 shows access points acting as Root Units on a wired LAN. Figure 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...
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... for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Figure 1-7 Access Point as a repeater. The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either another repeater or to an access point connected to overcome an obstacle that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as a repeater. Figure 1-7 shows an autonomous access point acting as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 1-10 Cisco Aironet...
... for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Figure 1-7 Access Point as a repeater. The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either another repeater or to an access point connected to overcome an obstacle that Extends Wireless Range An autonomous access point can be configured as a repeater. Figure 1-7 shows an autonomous access point acting as Repeater Access point Repeater 135444 1-10 Cisco Aironet...
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.... it functions as a hub linking all -wireless network, an autonomous access point acts as a stand-alone root unit. The access point serves as 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 The autonomous access point is not attached to the main LAN...
.... it functions as a hub linking all -wireless network, an autonomous access point acts as a stand-alone root unit. The access point serves as 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 The autonomous access point is not attached to the main LAN...
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... The access point supports a workgroup bridge role to interconnect remote Ethernet workstations to the main LAN network is classified as a root bridge and the other bridge is classified as a non-root bridge. Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration In a point-to-point bridge configuration, two bridges interconnect two LAN networks using a wireless communication...
... The access point supports a workgroup bridge role to interconnect remote Ethernet workstations to the main LAN network is classified as a root bridge and the other bridge is classified as a non-root bridge. Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration In a point-to-point bridge configuration, two bridges interconnect two LAN networks using a wireless communication...
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... each access point perform these tasks: - For each access point location. Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Prior to beginning the actual access point deployment, perform these tasks: • Ensure that a site survey has been preformed. • Ensure that your network infrastructure devices are connected to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point...
... each access point perform these tasks: - For each access point location. Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Deploying the Access Points on the Wireless Network Prior to beginning the actual access point deployment, perform these tasks: • Ensure that a site survey has been preformed. • Ensure that your network infrastructure devices are connected to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point...
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...connected. Connecting to the access point. Using two power sources on page 4-3). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-21 At power-up, if the access point is connected to in-...access point to one of a Cisco Aironet power injector labeled To AP/Bridge. Note If your access point is unable to determine that the power source can supply sufficient power, the access point automatically deactivates both radios to your access point shuts down the port to which the access point is created (refer to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point...
...connected. Connecting to the access point. Using two power sources on page 4-3). OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-21 At power-up, if the access point is connected to in-...access point to one of a Cisco Aironet power injector labeled To AP/Bridge. Note If your access point is unable to determine that the power source can supply sufficient power, the access point automatically deactivates both radios to your access point shuts down the port to which the access point is created (refer to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point...
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...cause the switch to shut down the port to the access point. Refer to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on your access point is connected to in -line power, do not connect...access point. Plug the other end of the access point. to an Ethernet Network with Local Power Caution Be careful when handling the access point; For information on securing your access point shuts down , you must remove all power and reconnect only a single power source. 2-22 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
...cause the switch to shut down the port to the access point. Refer to the "Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs" section on page 3-2 or the "Checking the Lightweight Access Point LEDs" section on your access point is connected to in -line power, do not connect...access point. Plug the other end of the access point. to an Ethernet Network with Local Power Caution Be careful when handling the access point; For information on securing your access point shuts down , you must remove all power and reconnect only a single power source. 2-22 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point...
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... with the 1240AG series autonomous access point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G). For the most up-to-date, detailed troubleshooting information, refer to the Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/psa/default.html Sections...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
... with the 1240AG series autonomous access point (AIR-AP1242AG or AIR-AP1242G). For the most up-to-date, detailed troubleshooting information, refer to the Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/psa/default.html Sections...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
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... receiving Ethernet packets. Blinking green - - - Software upgrade in progress Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-8371-05 Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs If your access point is operational. Ethernet test ok. Normal operating condition, at least one wireless client device is associated with the unit. Figure 3-1 shows the...
... receiving Ethernet packets. Blinking green - - - Software upgrade in progress Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-8371-05 Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1240AG Series Autonomous Access Points Checking the Autonomous Access Point LEDs If your access point is operational. Ethernet test ok. Normal operating condition, at least one wireless client device is associated with the unit. Figure 3-1 shows the...