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... Additional Publications and Information xvii Overview 1-1 Hardware 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
... Additional Publications and Information xvii Overview 1-1 Hardware 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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... Power Source 2-9 Connecting to an Ethernet Network with Local Power 2-9 Powering Up the Access Point 2-10 3 C H A P T E R Configuring the Access Point for the First Time 3-1 Before You Start 3-2 Resetting the Access Point to Default Settings 3-2 Using the Mode Button 3-2 Using a Web-browser 3-2 Default ... Configuring Basic Security Settings 3-9 Understanding Express Security Settings 3-11 Using VLANs 3-11 Express Security Types 3-11 Express 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...
... Power Source 2-9 Connecting to an Ethernet Network with Local Power 2-9 Powering Up the Access Point 2-10 3 C H A P T E R Configuring the Access Point for the First Time 3-1 Before You Start 3-2 Resetting the Access Point to Default Settings 3-2 Using the Mode Button 3-2 Using a Web-browser 3-2 Default ... Configuring Basic Security Settings 3-9 Understanding Express Security Settings 3-11 Using VLANs 3-11 Express Security Types 3-11 Express 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...
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...7-10 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 ... Busy Test 9-5 Running the Ping or Link Test 9-6 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
...7-10 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 ... Busy Test 9-5 Running the Ping or Link Test 9-6 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 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix Purpose This guide provides the information you should have experience working with the Cisco IOS software and be familiar with the concepts and terminology of wireless local area networks. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Cisco IOS Software > Cisco IOS Software Releases 12.3 Mainline. For configuration...
... Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ix Purpose This guide provides the information you should have experience working with the Cisco IOS software and be familiar with the concepts and terminology of wireless local area networks. On the Technical Support & Documentation home page, click Cisco IOS Software > Cisco IOS Software Releases 12.3 Mainline. For configuration...
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...mount the access point on a desktop, wall, or ceiling. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-4310-05 Chapter 6, "Mounting Instructions," describes how to the access point's serial console port. Chapter 9, "Troubleshooting," provides troubleshooting procedures for the access point. Conventions... Preface Chapter 4, "Using the Web-Browser Interface," describes how to use the command-line interface (CLI) to configure the access point. Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," identifies the pinouts for which you supply values are in boldface text. •...
...mount the access point on a desktop, wall, or ceiling. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-4310-05 Chapter 6, "Mounting Instructions," describes how to the access point's serial console port. Chapter 9, "Troubleshooting," provides troubleshooting procedures for the access point. Conventions... Preface Chapter 4, "Using the Web-Browser Interface," describes how to use the command-line interface (CLI) to configure the access point. Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," identifies the pinouts for which you supply values are in boldface text. •...
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... Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiii Cisco Ordering tool: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/ordering/ Cisco Marketplace: http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace/ Ordering Documentation Beginning June 30, 2005, registered Cisco.com users may order Cisco ... DVD enables you have .pdf 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 through a local account representative by calling...
... Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xiii Cisco Ordering tool: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/ordering/ Cisco Marketplace: http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace/ Ordering Documentation Beginning June 30, 2005, registered Cisco.com users may order Cisco ... DVD enables you have .pdf 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 through a local account representative by calling...
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... is impaired, but most business operations remain functional. Severity 4 (S4)-You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. Preface Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Definitions of Service Request Severity To ensure that all necessary resources around ...learn how they can access iQ Magazine at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/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...
... is impaired, but most business operations remain functional. Severity 4 (S4)-You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. Preface Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Definitions of Service Request Severity To ensure that all necessary resources around ...learn how they can access iQ Magazine at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/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...
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... on the following topics: • Hardware Features, page 1-2 • Network Configuration Examples, page 1-5 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as the center point of an access point can configure and monitor the access point using different settings on each type, but it does not...
... on the following topics: • Hardware Features, page 1-2 • Network Configuration Examples, page 1-5 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as the center point of an access point can configure and monitor the access point using different settings on each type, but it does not...
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...results in the UNII 5-GHz frequency bands. You can also upgrade an access point configured for a list of each type, but it does not support two 2.4-GHz or two 5-GHz radios. Requires Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or later All 5-GHz radio modules incorporate an ... 802.11a radio module with external RP-TNC antenna connectors, hereafter called Radio1. Note Cisco Aironet CB20A client radios can be initially configured at the factory for diversity operation. The access point supports one of the 1200 series access point include: • Dual-Radio Operation, page 1-2 • LEDs, page 1-3 ...
...results in the UNII 5-GHz frequency bands. You can also upgrade an access point configured for a list of each type, but it does not support two 2.4-GHz or two 5-GHz radios. Requires Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or later All 5-GHz radio modules incorporate an ... 802.11a radio module with external RP-TNC antenna connectors, hereafter called Radio1. Note Cisco Aironet CB20A client radios can be initially configured at the factory for diversity operation. The access point supports one of the 1200 series access point include: • Dual-Radio Operation, page 1-2 • LEDs, page 1-3 ...
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..., linking the access point to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. For additional information, refer to your 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet LAN. The access point can receive power through the Ethernet cable from a power injector, switch, or power patch panel. The three LEDs on the RM21A or RM22A radio module to one wireless client. Figure...
..., linking the access point to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. For additional information, refer to your 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet LAN. The access point can receive power through the Ethernet cable from a power injector, switch, or power patch panel. The three LEDs on the RM21A or RM22A radio module to one wireless client. Figure...
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... stop bit and no flow control. An inline power patch panel, such as the Cisco Catalyst Inline Power Patch Panel Note The Catalyst 3550-24 PWR switch supports power for access points configured with Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100 of the console port pinouts.)...in accordance with Section 300-22(c) of providing inline power, such as above suspended ceilings. 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 ...
... stop bit and no flow control. An inline power patch panel, such as the Cisco Catalyst Inline Power Patch Panel Note The Catalyst 3550-24 PWR switch supports power for access points configured with Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100 of the console port pinouts.)...in accordance with Section 300-22(c) of providing inline power, such as above suspended ceilings. 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 ...
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...: • Security cable keyhole-You can lock the access point to the bracket with a padlock. Compatible padlocks are two methods of wireless users. Network Configuration Examples This section describes the access point's role in All-Wireless Network Access point 443 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 The access point's default configuration is not attached to a wired LAN or as...
...: • Security cable keyhole-You can lock the access point to the bracket with a padlock. Compatible padlocks are two methods of wireless users. Network Configuration Examples This section describes the access point's role in All-Wireless Network Access point 443 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 The access point's default configuration is not attached to a wired LAN or as...
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... wireless users. As users move out of range of one area of a facility to another without losing their connection to the network (associate) through another access point. Figure 1-3 Access Points as root units on a Wired LAN Access point Access point 135445 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-4310-05 Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Overview Root Access Point on a Wired LAN An access point...
... wireless users. As users move out of range of one area of a facility to another without losing their connection to the network (associate) through another access point. Figure 1-3 Access Points as root units on a Wired LAN Access point Access point 135445 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-4310-05 Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Overview Root Access Point on a Wired LAN An access point...
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... that blocks radio communication. 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 to -Point Bridge Configuration 117029 Root bridge Non-root bridge OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 The data is classified as...
... that blocks radio communication. 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 to -Point Bridge Configuration 117029 Root bridge Non-root bridge OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 The data is classified as...
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..., the unit provides a wireless connection for remote wired devices to a Cisco Aironet access point or to -bridge wireless link can communicate over an approximate 21-mile range. This configuration enables the Ethernet-enabled devices pass Ethernet traffic to a Cisco Aironet access point as a wireless bridge device. Figure 1-7 Workgroup Bridge Configuration 2 Bridge Workgroup bridge 135499 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL...
..., the unit provides a wireless connection for remote wired devices to a Cisco Aironet access point or to -bridge wireless link can communicate over an approximate 21-mile range. This configuration enables the Ethernet-enabled devices pass Ethernet traffic to a Cisco Aironet access point as a wireless bridge device. Figure 1-7 Workgroup Bridge Configuration 2 Bridge Workgroup bridge 135499 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL...
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...) antenna connector on the back of the unit for connector locations). To attach your antenna. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-4310-05 If you are used for the First Time"). • Configure security and other access point options. • Use the mounting kit to Chapter 6, "Mounting Instructions." Installation Summary Chapter 2 Installing...
...) antenna connector on the back of the unit for connector locations). To attach your antenna. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-4310-05 If you are used for the First Time"). • Configure security and other access point options. • Use the mounting kit to Chapter 6, "Mounting Instructions." Installation Summary Chapter 2 Installing...
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... about 1 minute to obtain the access point's IP address and perform an initial configuration. Refer to Chapter 9, "Troubleshooting," for instructions on top of the access point. When the sequence is complete, you can monitor by observing the three LEDs on assigning basic settings to the access point. 2-10 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4310-05...
... about 1 minute to obtain the access point's IP address and perform an initial configuration. Refer to Chapter 9, "Troubleshooting," for instructions on top of the access point. When the sequence is complete, you can monitor by observing the three LEDs on assigning basic settings to the access point. 2-10 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4310-05...
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... 3-14 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-1 The contents of this chapter using the CLI, but it might be simplest to browse to the access point's web-browser interface to complete the initial configuration and then use the CLI to configure basic settings on your access point. You can configure all the settings described...
... 3-14 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-1 The contents of this chapter using the CLI, but it might be simplest to browse to the access point's web-browser interface to complete the initial configuration and then use the CLI to configure basic settings on your access point. You can configure all the settings described...
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...Click the Reset to factory defaults. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-4310-05 All access point settings return to Defaults button. An Enter Network Password window appears. Click System Configuration and the System Configuration screen appears. Press and hold the ...external power or the Ethernet cable for 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 a DHCP server, a unique IP...
...Click the Reset to factory defaults. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-4310-05 All access point settings return to Defaults button. An Enter Network Password window appears. Click System Configuration and the System Configuration screen appears. Press and hold the ...external power or the Ethernet cable for 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 a DHCP server, a unique IP...
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... port. - Follow the steps in the "Connecting to the Access Point Locally" section on page 3-4 to connect to the access point's Express Setup page, you connect a 1200 series access point running Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)JA2 or earlier software with your organization's network administrator with a default configuration to identify the IP address. Use the CLI to assign...
... port. - Follow the steps in the "Connecting to the Access Point Locally" section on page 3-4 to connect to the access point's Express Setup page, you connect a 1200 series access point running Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)JA2 or earlier software with your organization's network administrator with a default configuration to identify the IP address. Use the CLI to assign...