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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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... the GUI or the CLI. Chapter 2, "Installing the Access Point," describes how to as the access point. Chapter 3, "Configuring the Access Point for Cisco Aironet Access Points. 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...
... the GUI or the CLI. Chapter 2, "Installing the Access Point," describes how to as the access point. Chapter 3, "Configuring the Access Point for Cisco Aironet Access Points. 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...
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...-Line Interface," describes how to use the command-line interface (CLI) to configure the access point. Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," lists technical specifications for upgrading the access point 5-GHz radio. Notes, cautions, and timesavers use these conventions: • ...Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-4310-05 Conventions Preface Chapter 4, "Using the Web-Browser Interface," describes how to use the web-browser interface to configure the access point. Chapter 6, "Mounting Instructions," describes how to the access point...
...-Line Interface," describes how to use the command-line interface (CLI) to configure the access point. Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," lists technical specifications for upgrading the access point 5-GHz radio. Notes, cautions, and timesavers use these conventions: • ...Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-4310-05 Conventions Preface Chapter 4, "Using the Web-Browser Interface," describes how to use the web-browser interface to configure the access point. Chapter 6, "Mounting Instructions," describes how to the access point...
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... installation, configuration, and command guides for ordering documentation using the Ordering tool are at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/public/countries_languages.shtml Product Documentation DVD Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in the Product Documentation DVD package, which may have shipped with your product. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware...
... installation, configuration, and command guides for ordering documentation using the Ordering tool are at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/public/countries_languages.shtml Product Documentation DVD Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in the Product Documentation DVD package, which may have shipped with your product. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware...
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...Cisco Press titles and other information, go /marketplace/ • Cisco Press publishes a wide range of Cisco products. You can access Packet magazine at this URL: http://ciscoiq.texterity.com/ciscoiq/sample/ OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xvii You and Cisco.... Severity 4 (S4)-You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. You and Cisco will benefit from various online and printed sources. • Cisco Marketplace provides a variety of your business operation are reported in...
...Cisco Press titles and other information, go /marketplace/ • Cisco Press publishes a wide range of Cisco products. You can access Packet magazine at this URL: http://ciscoiq.texterity.com/ciscoiq/sample/ OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide xvii You and Cisco.... Severity 4 (S4)-You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. You and Cisco will benefit from various online and printed sources. • Cisco Marketplace provides a variety of your business operation are reported in...
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... series access point can roam throughout a facility while maintaining seamless, uninterrupted access to -use wireless LAN solution that combines mobility and flexibility with the enterprise-class features required by networking professionals. With a management system based 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...
... series access point can roam throughout a facility while maintaining seamless, uninterrupted access to -use wireless LAN solution that combines mobility and flexibility with the enterprise-class features required by networking professionals. With a management system based 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...
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... GHz), channel 153 (5765 GHz), channel 157 (5785 GHz), and channel 161 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-4310-05 The access point supports one of the 1200 series access point include: • Dual-Radio Operation, page 1-2 • LEDs, page 1-3 ... sometimes fail to associate to the access point's modified card bus connector and is called 802.11g radio - Note Cisco Aironet CB20A client radios can also upgrade an access point configured for single-radio operation to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for diversity operation. Hardware...
... GHz), channel 153 (5765 GHz), channel 157 (5785 GHz), and channel 161 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 OL-4310-05 The access point supports one of the 1200 series access point include: • Dual-Radio Operation, page 1-2 • LEDs, page 1-3 ... sometimes fail to associate to the access point's modified card bus connector and is called 802.11g radio - Note Cisco Aironet CB20A client radios can also upgrade an access point configured for single-radio operation to Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," for diversity operation. Hardware...
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... off , but is associated with any wireless devices. • The radio LED signals wireless traffic over the access point radio. Figure 1-1 Access Point LEDs Ethernet Status Radio 86704 Ethernet Port The auto-sensing Ethernet port accepts an RJ-45 connector, linking the access point to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. This LED is normally green when an...
... off , but is associated with any wireless devices. • The radio LED signals wireless traffic over the access point radio. Figure 1-1 Access Point LEDs Ethernet Status Radio 86704 Ethernet Port The auto-sensing Ethernet port accepts an RJ-45 connector, linking the access point to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. This LED is normally green when an...
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... connect your configuration changes are completed, you do not need to run a power cord to the access point. Note When your computer's COM port to the access point's serial console port. (Refer to Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," for both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios. Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB or AIR-PWRINJ3) - Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
... connect your configuration changes are completed, you do not need to run a power cord to the access point. Note When your computer's COM port to the access point's serial console port. (Refer to Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," for both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios. Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB or AIR-PWRINJ3) - Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation...
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... all -wireless network, an access point acts as a root unit connected to a wired LAN; Figure 1-2 shows an access point in three common wireless network configurations. The access point is as a stand-alone root unit. Figure 1-2 Access Point as Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network In an all -wireless network. Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access point 443 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware...
... all -wireless network, an access point acts as a root unit connected to a wired LAN; Figure 1-2 shows an access point in three common wireless network configurations. The access point is as a stand-alone root unit. Figure 1-2 Access Point as Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network In an all -wireless network. Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access point 443 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware...
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...LAN. Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Overview Root Access Point on a Wired LAN An access point connected directly to 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 If more than one access point, they ... the LAN, users can roam from one area of one access point is seamless and transparent to the network. As users move out of range of a facility to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users.
...LAN. Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Overview Root Access Point on a Wired LAN An access point connected directly to 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 If more than one access point, they ... the LAN, users can roam from one area of one access point is seamless and transparent to the network. As users move out of range of a facility to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users.
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... obstacle that provides the best performance for instructions on setting up an access point as a repeater. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with repeater access points. The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either another...
... obstacle that provides the best performance for instructions on setting up an access point as a repeater. Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with repeater access points. The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either another...
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... 1-7 Workgroup Bridge Configuration 2 Bridge Workgroup bridge 135499 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-4310-05 Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Overview Workgroup Bridge Configuration When configured in the workgroup bridge mode, the unit provides a wireless connection for remote wired devices to a Cisco Aironet access point or to a Cisco Aironet root bridge as a wireless client device. Typically, an access point can be over...
... 1-7 Workgroup Bridge Configuration 2 Bridge Workgroup bridge 135499 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-4310-05 Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Overview Workgroup Bridge Configuration When configured in the workgroup bridge mode, the unit provides a wireless connection for remote wired devices to a Cisco Aironet access point or to a Cisco Aironet root bridge as a wireless client device. Typically, an access point can be over...
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...the unit for the 2.4-GHz radio. Note RP-TNC antenna connectors are provided on the back of the access point and hand tighten. If you are using a Cisco Aironet 2 dBi antenna, orient the antenna depending on a convenient flat horizontal or vertical surface such as ... Cables" section on page 2-8). • Configure basic settings (refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring the Access Point for the First Time"). • Configure security and other access point options. • Use the mounting kit to install the access point on how you intend to mount the access point. • On a table or desk,...
...the unit for the 2.4-GHz radio. Note RP-TNC antenna connectors are provided on the back of the access point and hand tighten. If you are using a Cisco Aironet 2 dBi antenna, orient the antenna depending on a convenient flat horizontal or vertical surface such as ... Cables" section on page 2-8). • Configure basic settings (refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring the Access Point for the First Time"). • Configure security and other access point options. • Use the mounting kit to install the access point on how you intend to mount the access point. • On a table or desk,...
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...operating system, the Status LED blinks green signifying that you are ready to obtain the access point's IP address and perform an initial configuration. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring the Access Point for the First Time," for LED descriptions. When in an operational status, the ... 2 Installing the Access Point Powering Up the Access Point When power is applied to the access point, it begins a routine power-up sequence that IOS is operational. After you observe all three LEDs turning green to the access point. 2-10 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ...
...operating system, the Status LED blinks green signifying that you are ready to obtain the access point's IP address and perform an initial configuration. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring the Access Point for the First Time," for LED descriptions. When in an operational status, the ... 2 Installing the Access Point Powering Up the Access Point When power is applied to the access point, it begins a routine power-up sequence that IOS is operational. After you observe all three LEDs turning green to the access point. 2-10 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide ...
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... instructions in this chapter are similar to Access the CLI, page 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...
... instructions in this chapter are similar to Access the CLI, page 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...
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... press Enter. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-4310-05 Enter the access point password in use) Resetting the Access Point to Default Settings Using the Mode Button If you reconnect power to the access 2 to 3 seconds), and release the button. The Summary Status page appears. Click System Configuration and the System Configuration screen appears. Using...
... press Enter. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-4310-05 Enter the access point password in use) Resetting the Access Point to Default Settings Using the Mode Button If you reconnect power to the access 2 to 3 seconds), and release the button. The Summary Status page appears. Click System Configuration and the System Configuration screen appears. Using...
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.... - Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address To browse to the access point's Express Setup page, you connect a 1200 series access point running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or later software with a default configuration to the access point console port and assign a static IP address. Connect to the access point console port and use the show ip interface brief command to...
.... - Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address To browse to the access point's Express Setup page, you connect a 1200 series access point running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or later software with a default configuration to the access point console port and assign a static IP address. Connect to the access point console port and use the show ip interface brief command to...