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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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... is for your access point, refer to connect Ethernet and power cables and provides an installation summary, safety warnings, and general guidelines. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Cisco IOS Software > Cisco IOS Software Releases 12.3 Mainline. To use this release. This guide does not provide field-level descriptions of wireless local area...
... is for your access point, refer to connect Ethernet and power cables and provides an installation summary, safety warnings, and general guidelines. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Cisco IOS Software > Cisco IOS Software Releases 12.3 Mainline. To use this release. This guide does not provide field-level descriptions of wireless local area...
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....11a) in an external, modified cardbus slot. In large installations, wireless users within radio range of a stand-alone wireless network. Overview CH A P T E R 1 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points provide a secure, affordable, and easy-to the network. The 1200 series access point can configure and monitor the access point using different settings on each type, but it does not support...
....11a) in an external, modified cardbus slot. In large installations, wireless users within radio range of a stand-alone wireless network. Overview CH A P T E R 1 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points provide a secure, affordable, and easy-to the network. 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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.... The Ethernet MAC address is associated with any wireless devices. • The radio LED signals wireless traffic over the radio interface. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 To avoid this problem, set the channel on the top of the access point. Figure 1-1 Access Point LEDs Ethernet Status Radio 86704 Ethernet Port The auto...
.... The Ethernet MAC address is associated with any wireless devices. • The radio LED signals wireless traffic over the radio interface. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 To avoid this problem, set the channel on the top of the access point. Figure 1-1 Access Point LEDs Ethernet Status Radio 86704 Ethernet Port The auto...
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... bracket and the security hasp, you can lock the access point to the bracket with a padlock. Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access point 443 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Compatible padlocks are two methods of wireless users. The access point serves as the focal point for communications, increasing the communication range of securing the...
... bracket and the security hasp, you can lock the access point to the bracket with a padlock. Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access point 443 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Compatible padlocks are two methods of wireless users. The access point serves as the focal point for communications, increasing the communication range of securing the...
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... Examples Chapter 1 Overview Root Access Point on a wired LAN. Figure 1-3 shows access points acting as Root Units on a Wired LAN Access point Access point 135445 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-...access point, they automatically connect to the network (associate) through another without losing their connection to another access point. If more than one access point is seamless and transparent to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users. Figure 1-3 Access Points as root units on a Wired LAN An access point...
... Examples Chapter 1 Overview Root Access Point on a wired LAN. Figure 1-3 shows access points acting as Root Units on a Wired LAN Access point Access point 135445 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-...access point, they automatically connect to the network (associate) through another without losing their connection to another access point. If more than one access point is seamless and transparent to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users. Figure 1-3 Access Points as root units on a Wired LAN An access point...
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... and the other bridge is sent through the route that blocks radio communication. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An access point can be configured as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or...
... and the other bridge is sent through the route that blocks radio communication. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An access point can be configured as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or...
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... from the main LAN using the workgroup bridge. however, the 2.4 GHz bridge-to a Cisco Aironet access point as a wireless bridge device. This configuration enables the Ethernet-enabled devices to pass Ethernet traffic to a Cisco Aironet root bridge as a wireless client device. Typically, an access point can be over an approximate 1-mile range; Figure 1-7 Workgroup Bridge Configuration 2 Bridge Workgroup...
... from the main LAN using the workgroup bridge. however, the 2.4 GHz bridge-to a Cisco Aironet access point as a wireless bridge device. This configuration enables the Ethernet-enabled devices to pass Ethernet traffic to a Cisco Aironet root bridge as a wireless client device. Typically, an access point can be over an approximate 1-mile range; Figure 1-7 Workgroup Bridge Configuration 2 Bridge Workgroup...
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...order to be located at a minimum of 7.9 inches (20 cm) or more from the body of lightning activity. Proper installation of wireless devices in this radio according to ensure proper operation and safe use . General Safety Guidelines • Do not touch or move antenna(s) ...while transmitting. • The use of this section to the instructions found in Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings." Statement 1001 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 OL-4310-05 Statement 332 Warning Do not work on the building's installation for such use of the ...
...order to be located at a minimum of 7.9 inches (20 cm) or more from the body of lightning activity. Proper installation of wireless devices in this radio according to ensure proper operation and safe use . General Safety Guidelines • Do not touch or move antenna(s) ...while transmitting. • The use of this section to the instructions found in Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings." Statement 1001 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 OL-4310-05 Statement 332 Warning Do not work on the building's installation for such use of the ...
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...Protocol (SNMP) community name and the SNMP file attribute (if SNMP is Cisco. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-4310-05 Note The access point web-browser interface is Cisco. Enter the access point password in the User Name field. The Summary Status page appears. Before ... appears. The default password is in -line power) from your network administrator: • A system name for the access point • The case-sensitive wireless service set identifier (SSID) for your radio network • If not connected to 3 seconds), and release the button...
...Protocol (SNMP) community name and the SNMP file attribute (if SNMP is Cisco. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-4310-05 Note The access point web-browser interface is Cisco. Enter the access point password in the User Name field. The Summary Status page appears. Before ... appears. The default password is in -line power) from your network administrator: • A system name for the access point • The case-sensitive wireless service set identifier (SSID) for your radio network • If not connected to 3 seconds), and release the button...
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...your unit (workgroup bridge) is operating as a root bridge and connects directly to the wired LAN and supports wireless clients. - OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 If DHCP is enabled, leave this field blank. • Radio Service Set ID (...do not specify an SSID to monitor wireless data traffic. it allows devices that the unit is being used by the Cisco WLSE to associate with the access point. - Note If the access point's IP address changes while you are configuring the access point using the web-browser interface or ...
...your unit (workgroup bridge) is operating as a root bridge and connects directly to the wired LAN and supports wireless clients. - OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 If DHCP is enabled, leave this field blank. • Radio Service Set ID (...do not specify an SSID to monitor wireless data traffic. it allows devices that the unit is being used by the Cisco WLSE to associate with the access point. - Note If the access point's IP address changes while you are configuring the access point using the web-browser interface or ...
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... is 0.0.0.0 Access point (root) Access point (root) Throughput Throughput Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-8 OL-4310-05 Custom-The access point uses settings you enter on the Express Setup page. Your access point is 255.255.255.224 Assigned by DHCP by the access point but might ...Apply to save your connection to the access point. if Assigned by DHCP by default; if Assigned by DHCP by default; Range-Maximizes the access point's range but probably requires additional configuring to conform to your wireless LAN or the unit is 10.0.0.1 ...
... is 0.0.0.0 Access point (root) Access point (root) Throughput Throughput Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-8 OL-4310-05 Custom-The access point uses settings you enter on the Express Setup page. Your access point is 255.255.255.224 Assigned by DHCP by the access point but might ...Apply to save your connection to the access point. if Assigned by DHCP by default; if Assigned by DHCP by default; Range-Maximizes the access point's range but probably requires additional configuring to conform to your wireless LAN or the unit is 10.0.0.1 ...
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... Radio Interfaces In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(4)JA and later, the access point radios are disabled by default, and there is a radio device, the access point can use the Express Setup page to assign basic settings, you must create an SSID and enable the radios before the access point will allow wireless associations from your access point. To enable the...
... Radio Interfaces In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(4)JA and later, the access point radios are disabled by default, and there is a radio device, the access point can use the Express Setup page to assign basic settings, you must create an SSID and enable the radios before the access point will allow wireless associations from your access point. To enable the...
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... in a public space and assign it to a VLAN that restricts access to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points). However, static WEP keys are defined on the access point, the trunk port on the switch must configure an SSID before client...Cisco IOS Release 12.3(4)JA and later, there is no security. You should consider limiting association to the bridge based on MAC address (refer to your wireless LAN and assign SSIDs to VLANs, you cannot use this SSID without a WEP key that matches the bridge's key. Table 3-2 Security Types on the access point...
... in a public space and assign it to a VLAN that restricts access to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points). However, static WEP keys are defined on the access point, the trunk port on the switch must configure an SSID before client...Cisco IOS Release 12.3(4)JA and later, there is no security. You should consider limiting association to the bridge based on MAC address (refer to your wireless LAN and assign SSIDs to VLANs, you cannot use this SSID without a WEP key that matches the bridge's key. Table 3-2 Security Types on the access point...
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...and EAP authentication). To assign SSIDs to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. 3-12 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4310-05 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) permits wireless access to users authenticated against a database through the ...SSID Manager page. • You cannot configure multiple authentication servers. Configuring Basic Security Settings Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Table 3-2 Security Types on Express Security Setup Page (continued) Security Type EAP Authentication WPA ...
...and EAP authentication). To assign SSIDs to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. 3-12 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4310-05 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) permits wireless access to users authenticated against a database through the ...SSID Manager page. • You cannot configure multiple authentication servers. Configuring Basic Security Settings Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Table 3-2 Security Types on Express Security Setup Page (continued) Security Type EAP Authentication WPA ...
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...the authentication server on your network. Step 6 Click Apply. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-13 Only one SSID can contain up to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the SSID. Refer to 32 alphanumeric characters. Step 2 Step 3 Step... for 40-bit keys or 26 hexadecimaldecimal characters for 128-bit keys). • If you do not use VLANs on your wireless LAN, the security options that do not broadcast the SSID, client devices cannot associate to create an SSID using the Express Security...
...the authentication server on your network. Step 6 Click Apply. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-13 Only one SSID can contain up to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the SSID. Refer to 32 alphanumeric characters. Step 2 Step 3 Step... for 40-bit keys or 26 hexadecimaldecimal characters for 128-bit keys). • If you do not use VLANs on your wireless LAN, the security options that do not broadcast the SSID, client devices cannot associate to create an SSID using the Express Security...
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... web-browser interface contains management pages that you use to change access point settings, upgrade firmware, and monitor and configure other wireless devices on Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Solaris platforms. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-1 Note The access point web-browser interface is fully compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer version...
... web-browser interface contains management pages that you use to change access point settings, upgrade firmware, and monitor and configure other wireless devices on Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Solaris platforms. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-1 Note The access point web-browser interface is fully compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer version...
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...managing firmware. Refresh Updates status information or statistics displayed on your wireless LAN, listing their system names, network roles, and parent-client relationships. Event Log Displays the access point event log and provides links to configuration pages where you can ...on the page. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 OL-4310-05 Association Displays a list of recent access point activity. Express Setup Displays the Express Setup page that appear on your wireless LAN. Cancel Discards changes to the access point, the status of...
...managing firmware. Refresh Updates status information or statistics displayed on your wireless LAN, listing their system names, network roles, and parent-client relationships. Event Log Displays the access point event log and provides links to configuration pages where you can ...on the page. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 OL-4310-05 Association Displays a list of recent access point activity. Express Setup Displays the Express Setup page that appear on your wireless LAN. Cancel Discards changes to the access point, the status of...
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... upgrade kit ships with your wireless network settings, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for the 1100 and 1200 series access points: • 1100 series access point upgrade label (AIR-1121G-x-K9 UPGRADE)-not used on the 1200 series access point. • 1200 series product compliance label (AIR-AP1231G-x-K9) • 1200 series radio compliance label (AIR-MP21G-x-K9) Table 7-1 shows where to...
... upgrade kit ships with your wireless network settings, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for the 1100 and 1200 series access points: • 1100 series access point upgrade label (AIR-1121G-x-K9 UPGRADE)-not used on the 1200 series access point. • 1200 series product compliance label (AIR-AP1231G-x-K9) • 1200 series radio compliance label (AIR-MP21G-x-K9) Table 7-1 shows where to...
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... Software Configuration Guide for the compliance label locations. Place over existing AIR-RM20A-x-K9 radio compliance label or location 3 if no label exists. To configure the 5-GHz radio with your wireless network settings refer to Figure 8-6 for Cisco Aironet Access Points. Use the matrix in the web-browser interface. The 5-GHz radio module installation is now...
... Software Configuration Guide for the compliance label locations. Place over existing AIR-RM20A-x-K9 radio compliance label or location 3 if no label exists. To configure the 5-GHz radio with your wireless network settings refer to Figure 8-6 for Cisco Aironet Access Points. Use the matrix in the web-browser interface. The 5-GHz radio module installation is now...