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Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide August 2005 Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 526-4100 Text Part Number: OL-4310-05
Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide August 2005 Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 526-4100 Text Part Number: OL-4310-05
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.... These limits are registered trademarks of California. However, there is an adaptation of a program developed by the Cisco equipment or one side or the other company. (0502R) Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER WARRANTY HEREIN, ALL DOCUMENT FILES AND SOFTWARE OF THESE SUPPLIERS ARE PROVIDED...
.... These limits are registered trademarks of California. However, there is an adaptation of a program developed by the Cisco equipment or one side or the other company. (0502R) Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER WARRANTY HEREIN, ALL DOCUMENT FILES AND SOFTWARE OF THESE SUPPLIERS ARE PROVIDED...
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... Features 1-2 Dual-Radio Operation 1-2 LEDs 1-3 Ethernet Port 1-3 Console Port 1-4 Power Sources 1-4 UL 2043 Certification 1-4 Anti-Theft Features 1-5 Network Configuration Examples 1-5 Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-5 Root Access Point on a Wired LAN 1-6 Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-7 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration 1-7 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
... Features 1-2 Dual-Radio Operation 1-2 LEDs 1-3 Ethernet Port 1-3 Console Port 1-4 Power Sources 1-4 UL 2043 Certification 1-4 Anti-Theft Features 1-5 Network Configuration Examples 1-5 Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-5 Root Access Point on a Wired LAN 1-6 Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-7 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration 1-7 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iii
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... Information 2-2 FCC Safety Compliance Statement 2-2 General Safety Guidelines 2-2 Warnings 2-2 Unpacking the Access Point 2-3 Package Contents 2-3 Basic Installation Guidelines 2-3 Installation Above Suspended Ceilings 2-4 Before Beginning the Installation 2-4 Installation Summary 2-6 Connecting the 2.4-GHz Antennas 2-6 Connecting the 5-GHz External Antennas 2-7 Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables 2-8 ... Security Limitations 3-12 Using the Express Security Page 3-13 Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI 3-14 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iv OL-4310-05
... Information 2-2 FCC Safety Compliance Statement 2-2 General Safety Guidelines 2-2 Warnings 2-2 Unpacking the Access Point 2-3 Package Contents 2-3 Basic Installation Guidelines 2-3 Installation Above Suspended Ceilings 2-4 Before Beginning the Installation 2-4 Installation Summary 2-6 Connecting the 2.4-GHz Antennas 2-6 Connecting the 5-GHz External Antennas 2-7 Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables 2-8 ... Security Limitations 3-12 Using the Express Security Page 3-13 Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI 3-14 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide iv OL-4310-05
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... 5-8 Accessing the CLI 5-8 Opening the CLI with Telnet 5-8 Opening the CLI with Secure Shell 5-9 Mounting Instructions 6-1 Overview 6-2 Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface 6-3 Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling 6-4 Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling 6-5 Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket 6-7 Securing the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket 6-7 Contents OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
... 5-8 Accessing the CLI 5-8 Opening the CLI with Telnet 5-8 Opening the CLI with Secure Shell 5-9 Mounting Instructions 6-1 Overview 6-2 Mounting on a Horizontal or Vertical Surface 6-3 Mounting Below a Suspended Ceiling 6-4 Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling 6-5 Attaching the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket 6-7 Securing the Access Point to the Mounting Bracket 6-7 Contents OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
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...Finding the Software Version 7-10 5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade 8-1 Upgrade Overview 8-2 Unpacking the Radio Module 8-2 Removing the 5-GHz Radio Access Cover 8-2 Removing a 5-GHz Radio Module 8-3 Installing a 5-GHz Radio Module 8-5 Attaching the Compliance Label 8-7 Finding the Software Version 8-8 Troubleshooting 9-1 Checking the Top Panel LEDs 9-2 ... Resetting to the Default Configuration 9-7 Using the MODE Button 9-7 Using the Web Browser Interface 9-8 Reloading the Access Point Image 9-8 Using the MODE button 9-9 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vi OL-4310-05
...Finding the Software Version 7-10 5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade 8-1 Upgrade Overview 8-2 Unpacking the Radio Module 8-2 Removing the 5-GHz Radio Access Cover 8-2 Removing a 5-GHz Radio Module 8-3 Installing a 5-GHz Radio Module 8-5 Attaching the Compliance Label 8-7 Finding the Software Version 8-8 Troubleshooting 9-1 Checking the Top Panel LEDs 9-2 ... Resetting to the Default Configuration 9-7 Using the MODE Button 9-7 Using the Web Browser Interface 9-8 Reloading the Access Point Image 9-8 Using the MODE button 9-9 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide vi OL-4310-05
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... Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan B-7 Access Points with IEEE 802.11a Radios B-7 Chinese Translation B-7 English Translation B-7 All Access Points B-8 Chinese Translation B-8 English Translation B-8 Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil B-9 Access Point Model B-9 Regulatory Information B-9 Portuguese Translation B-9 English Translation B-9 Declaration of Conformity Statements B-10 Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries B-10 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
... Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan B-7 Access Points with IEEE 802.11a Radios B-7 Chinese Translation B-7 English Translation B-7 All Access Points B-8 Chinese Translation B-8 English Translation B-8 Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil B-9 Access Point Model B-9 Regulatory Information B-9 Portuguese Translation B-9 English Translation B-9 Declaration of Conformity Statements B-10 Declaration of Conformity Statements for European Union Countries B-10 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
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... GUI or the CLI. This guide also includes an overview of wireless local area networks. For all GUI windows nor does it provide the procedures for the networking professional who installs and manages the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point, hereafter referred to as the access point. For information about these chapters: Chapter 1, "Overview," lists the software...
... GUI or the CLI. This guide also includes an overview of wireless local area networks. For all GUI windows nor does it provide the procedures for the networking professional who installs and manages the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point, hereafter referred to as the access point. For information about these chapters: Chapter 1, "Overview," lists the software...
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.... Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings," provides translations of conformity and regulatory information for the access point. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-4310-05 Chapter 8, "5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade," provides instructions for the access point. Appendix D, "Channels and Antenna Settings," lists the access point radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the world's regulatory domains...
.... Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings," provides translations of conformity and regulatory information for the access point. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-4310-05 Chapter 8, "5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade," provides instructions for the access point. Appendix D, "Channels and Antenna Settings," lists the access point radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the world's regulatory domains...
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..., you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with standard practices for preventing accidents. (To see translations of data. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xi
..., you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with standard practices for preventing accidents. (To see translations of data. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xi
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... a comprehensive library of the documentation available. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiii With the DVD, you to access multiple versions of hardware and software installation, configuration, and command guides for ordering documentation using the Ordering tool: • Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order documentation from the Ordering tool...
... a comprehensive library of the documentation available. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiii With the DVD, you to access multiple versions of hardware and software installation, configuration, and command guides for ordering documentation using the Ordering tool: • Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order documentation from the Ordering tool...
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...• Report security vulnerabilities in Cisco products. • Obtain assistance with the technical documents on Cisco.com. A current list of your document or by telephone: • 1 877 228-7302 • 1 408 525-6532 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiv OL-4310-05 If... you think that involve Cisco products. • Register to receive security information from this URL: http://www.cisco.com/go/psirt If you can also reach PSIRT ...
...• Report security vulnerabilities in Cisco products. • Obtain assistance with the technical documents on Cisco.com. A current list of your document or by telephone: • 1 877 228-7302 • 1 408 525-6532 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiv OL-4310-05 If... you think that involve Cisco products. • Register to receive security information from this URL: http://www.cisco.com/go/psirt If you can also reach PSIRT ...
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...placing a service call. by product ID or model name; Never use a revoked or an expired encryption key. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xv PSIRT can register at this page has the current PGP key ID in use. Choose... Cisco Product Identification Tool from encrypted information that you can work from the Alphabetical Index drop-down list, or click the Cisco Product Identification Tool link under ...
...placing a service call. by product ID or model name; Never use a revoked or an expired encryption key. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xv PSIRT can register at this page has the current PGP key ID in use. Choose... Cisco Product Identification Tool from encrypted information that you can work from the Alphabetical Index drop-down list, or click the Cisco Product Identification Tool link under ...
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... your business operations running smoothly. The TAC Service Request Tool is located at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/contacts Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xvi OL-4310-05 Submitting a Service Request Using the online TAC Service Request Tool is the .../techsupport/servicerequest For S1 or S2 service requests or if you do not have Internet access, contact the Cisco TAC by telephone, use one of the following information: • Model number, such as AIR-AP1200 • Serial number, such as S/N: VDF0636XXXX (11 alphanumeric digits) •...
... your business operations running smoothly. The TAC Service Request Tool is located at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/contacts Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xvi OL-4310-05 Submitting a Service Request Using the online TAC Service Request Tool is the .../techsupport/servicerequest For S1 or S2 service requests or if you do not have Internet access, contact the Cisco TAC by telephone, use one of the following information: • Model number, such as AIR-AP1200 • Serial number, such as S/N: VDF0636XXXX (11 alphanumeric digits) •...
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.../go /iqmagazine or view the digital edition at this URL: http://ciscoiq.texterity.com/ciscoiq/sample/ OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xvii Both new and experienced users will commit full-time resources during normal business hours to restore service to increase revenue, streamline their business, ...
.../go /iqmagazine or view the digital edition at this URL: http://ciscoiq.texterity.com/ciscoiq/sample/ OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xvii Both new and experienced users will commit full-time resources during normal business hours to restore service to increase revenue, streamline their business, ...
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.../discuss/networking • World-class networking training is available from Cisco. You can be obtained at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/index.html xviii Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4310-05 Join a discussion at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/index.html • Networking Professionals...
.../discuss/networking • World-class networking training is available from Cisco. You can be obtained at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/index.html xviii Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4310-05 Join a discussion at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/index.html • Networking Professionals...
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... Features, page 1-2 • Network Configuration Examples, page 1-5 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 This chapter provides information on Cisco IOS software, the 1200 series is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. The 1200 series access point can configure and monitor the access point using different settings on each type, but it does not support...
... Features, page 1-2 • Network Configuration Examples, page 1-5 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 This chapter provides information on Cisco IOS software, the 1200 series is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. The 1200 series access point can configure and monitor the access point using different settings on each type, but it does not support...
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...an Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) radio transceiver operating in the access point settling on one radio of access point specifications. Note Cisco Aironet CB20A client radios can also upgrade an access point configured for a list of each type, but it does not support... channel 157 (5785 GHz), and channel 161 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-4310-05 Refer to an internal mini-PCI slot and is called 802.11g radio - The access point supports one of the 1200 series access point include: • Dual-Radio Operation, page...
...an Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) radio transceiver operating in the access point settling on one radio of access point specifications. Note Cisco Aironet CB20A client radios can also upgrade an access point configured for a list of each type, but it does not support... channel 157 (5785 GHz), and channel 161 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-4310-05 Refer to an internal mini-PCI slot and is called 802.11g radio - The access point supports one of the 1200 series access point include: • Dual-Radio Operation, page...
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... over the Ethernet infrastructure. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 The three LEDs on the top of the access point report Ethernet activity, association status, and radio activity. • The Ethernet LED signals Ethernet traffic on the RM21A or RM22A radio module to one wireless client. Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features LEDs...
... over the Ethernet infrastructure. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 The three LEDs on the top of the access point report Ethernet activity, association status, and radio activity. • The Ethernet LED signals Ethernet traffic on the RM21A or RM22A radio module to one wireless client. Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features LEDs...
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... switches and patch panels might not provide enough power for both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB or AIR-PWRINJ3) - UL 2043 Certification The access point is encased in a durable metal case having adequate fire resistance and low smoke-producing characteristics suitable...
... switches and patch panels might not provide enough power for both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB or AIR-PWRINJ3) - UL 2043 Certification The access point is encased in a durable metal case having adequate fire resistance and low smoke-producing characteristics suitable...