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... 3-2 Using the Mode Button 3-2 Using a Web-browser 3-2 Default IP Address Behavior 3-3 Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address 3-3 Connecting to the Access Point Locally 3-4 Assigning Basic Settings 3-4 Default Settings on the Express Setup Page 3-8 Enabling the Radio Interfaces 3-9 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 Installation Guide iv...
... 3-2 Using the Mode Button 3-2 Using a Web-browser 3-2 Default IP Address Behavior 3-3 Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address 3-3 Connecting to the Access Point Locally 3-4 Assigning Basic Settings 3-4 Default Settings on the Express Setup Page 3-8 Enabling the Radio Interfaces 3-9 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 Installation Guide iv...
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... manages the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point, hereafter referred to install and configure basic settings for this guide, you need to as the access point. 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 the access point web-based graphical user interface (GUI) and the command line interface (CLI). Preface Audience This guide is available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation...
... manages the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point, hereafter referred to install and configure basic settings for this guide, you need to as the access point. 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 the access point web-based graphical user interface (GUI) and the command line interface (CLI). Preface Audience This guide is available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation...
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Conventions Preface Chapter 4, "Using the Web-Browser 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. Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," identifies the pinouts for the serial console cable that appear in this publication. 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. Conventions This publication ...
Conventions Preface Chapter 4, "Using the Web-Browser 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. Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," identifies the pinouts for the serial console cable that appear in this publication. 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. Conventions This publication ...
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... IOS software, the 1200 series is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. Overview CH A P T E R 1 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points provide a secure, affordable, and easy-to the network. The access point supports one radio of a stand-alone wireless network. 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 Installation Guide 1-1 The 1200 series access point can configure and monitor the access point using different settings...
... IOS software, the 1200 series is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. Overview CH A P T E R 1 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points provide a secure, affordable, and easy-to the network. The access point supports one radio of a stand-alone wireless network. 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 Installation Guide 1-1 The 1200 series access point can configure and monitor the access point using different settings...
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...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 RM21A or RM22A radio module to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. For additional information, refer to one wireless client. This LED is normally green when an Ethernet cable is connected and blinks green when a packet is not connected. • The status LED signals operational status. Blinking green indicates that...
...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 RM21A or RM22A radio module to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. For additional information, refer to one wireless client. This LED is normally green when an Ethernet cable is connected and blinks green when a packet is not connected. • The status LED signals operational status. Blinking green indicates that...
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... radios. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-4310-05 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. An inline power patch panel, such as Cisco Catalyst 3500XL, 3550, 4500, or 6500 switches - Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Console Port The console port provides access to the access point's command-line interface (CLI) using the Ethernet cable. Power Sources The access point can receive power from : - A switch capable...
... radios. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-4310-05 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. An inline power patch panel, such as Cisco Catalyst 3500XL, 3550, 4500, or 6500 switches - Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Console Port The console port provides access to the access point's command-line interface (CLI) using the Ethernet cable. Power Sources The access point can receive power from : - A switch capable...
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... down the port to the access point. Using two power sources on the access point might not provide enough power for the access point. Note If you use in-line power, do not connect the power module to which the access point is connected. Figure 2-4 shows the power options for the 5-GHz radio. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-8 OL-4310-05 Figure 2-4 Access Point Power Options Option 1 Option 2 Switch (without inline power) Switch with inline power SYST RPS STAT UTIL DUPLX SPEED MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10...
... down the port to the access point. Using two power sources on the access point might not provide enough power for the access point. Note If you use in-line power, do not connect the power module to which the access point is connected. Figure 2-4 shows the power options for the 5-GHz radio. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-8 OL-4310-05 Figure 2-4 Access Point Power Options Option 1 Option 2 Switch (without inline power) Switch with inline power SYST RPS STAT UTIL DUPLX SPEED MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10...
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...-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-9 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the following: • A switch with inline power, such as a Cisco Catalyst 3500XL, 3550-24 PWR, 4000, or 6500 switch. • An inline power switch panel, such as above suspended ceilings. Follow these steps to connect the access point to an Ethernet LAN when you are designed for the 1100 and 1200 series access points. Connecting to an Ethernet Network with Local Power...
...-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-9 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the following: • A switch with inline power, such as a Cisco Catalyst 3500XL, 3550-24 PWR, 4000, or 6500 switch. • An inline power switch panel, such as above suspended ceilings. Follow these steps to connect the access point to an Ethernet LAN when you are designed for the 1100 and 1200 series access points. Connecting to an Ethernet Network with Local Power...
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... the access point's IP address in the browser address line and press Enter. Press and hold the MODE button while you reconnect power to the access 2 to factory defaults. Enter the access point password in the User Name field. The default password is Cisco. Click System Configuration and the System Configuration screen appears. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-4310-05 All access point settings return to 3 seconds), and release the button. An Enter Network Password window appears. Enter your username in the Password...
... the access point's IP address in the browser address line and press Enter. Press and hold the MODE button while you reconnect power to the access 2 to factory defaults. Enter the access point password in the User Name field. The default password is Cisco. Click System Configuration and the System Configuration screen appears. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-4310-05 All access point settings return to 3 seconds), and release the button. An Enter Network Password window appears. Enter your username in the Password...
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... port. • Use a DHCP server (if available) to send requests indefinitely. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 Default IP Address Behavior When you connect a 1200 series access point running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or later software with your DHCP server and, if it does not receive an IP address, continues to automatically assign an IP address. Provide your organization's network administrator with a default configuration to your LAN, the access point requests an IP address from your access point's Media Access Control (MAC...
... port. • Use a DHCP server (if available) to send requests indefinitely. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 Default IP Address Behavior When you connect a 1200 series access point running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or later software with your DHCP server and, if it does not receive an IP address, continues to automatically assign an IP address. Provide your organization's network administrator with a default configuration to your LAN, the access point requests an IP address from your access point's Media Access Control (MAC...
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... 1 Open your configuration changes are completed, you must remove the serial cable from the access point. Note The access point web-browser interface is AIR-CONCAB1200. Note When your Internet browser. Step 2 Set up a terminal emulator to the COM port on Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Solaris platforms. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL-4310-05 Assigning Basic Settings After you determine or assign the access point's IP address, you can connect a PC to its console port using a DB-9 to order a serial cable...
... 1 Open your configuration changes are completed, you must remove the serial cable from the access point. Note The access point web-browser interface is AIR-CONCAB1200. Note When your Internet browser. Step 2 Set up a terminal emulator to the COM port on Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Solaris platforms. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL-4310-05 Assigning Basic Settings After you determine or assign the access point's IP address, you can connect a PC to its console port using a DB-9 to order a serial cable...
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... the Mode button for a few seconds, or until the Status LED turns amber. if Assigned by DHCP by default DHCP is disabled, the default setting 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 Throughput-Maximizes the data volume handled by the access point but might reduce its factory defaults by unplugging the power jack and plugging it back in this setting (for each radio interface) to the Network Interfaces: Radio-802.11b Settings...
... the Mode button for a few seconds, or until the Status LED turns amber. if Assigned by DHCP by default DHCP is disabled, the default setting 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 Throughput-Maximizes the data volume handled by the access point but might reduce its factory defaults by unplugging the power jack and plugging it back in this setting (for each radio interface) to the Network Interfaces: Radio-802.11b Settings...
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... existing VLAN, use the Security SSID Manager page. • You cannot configure multiple authentication servers. To assign an SSID to specific radio interfaces, use the Security SSID Manager page. • You cannot configure combinations of authentication types on the same SSID (for example, MAC address authentication and EAP authentication). 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 Description Security Features Enabled...
... existing VLAN, use the Security SSID Manager page. • You cannot configure multiple authentication servers. To assign an SSID to specific radio interfaces, use the Security SSID Manager page. • You cannot configure combinations of authentication types on the same SSID (for example, MAC address authentication and EAP authentication). 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 Description Security Features Enabled...
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... IP address to the access point's BVI: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Command configure terminal interface bvi1 ip address address mask Purpose Enter global configuration mode. Note If you connect the access point to the wired LAN, the access point links to the access point. When the Telnet window appears, click Connect and select Remote System. Enter interface configuration mode for the access point's Ethernet and radio ports, the network uses the BVI. To start the Telnet session in Windows 2000, type open another Telnet session to the network using a Telnet session. Instead...
... IP address to the access point's BVI: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Command configure terminal interface bvi1 ip address address mask Purpose Enter global configuration mode. Note If you connect the access point to the wired LAN, the access point links to the access point. When the Telnet window appears, click Connect and select Remote System. Enter interface configuration mode for the access point's Ethernet and radio ports, the network uses the BVI. To start the Telnet session in Windows 2000, type open another Telnet session to the network using a Telnet session. Instead...
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...; Using the Web-Browser Interface for the First Time, page 4-2 • Using the Management Pages in the Web-Browser Interface, page 4-2 • Using Online Help, page 4-5 The 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 6.0 on Windows...
...; Using the Web-Browser Interface for the First Time, page 4-2 • Using the Management Pages in the Web-Browser Interface, page 4-2 • Using Online Help, page 4-5 The 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 6.0 on Windows...
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... you are upgrading. This example shows command output from an access point running IOS software, you can also find the version of most pages in the web-browser interface. 7-10 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4310-05 Table 7-1 1200 Series Model AIR-AP1200 AIR-AP1210 AIR-AP1220A AIR-AP1230A AIR-AP1220B AIR-AP1230B AIR-MP21G-x-K9 Radio Compliance Label AIR-AP1231G-x-K9 Product Compliance Label Place over existing AIR-AP12xx-x-K9 product compliance label. To configure the radio...
... you are upgrading. This example shows command output from an access point running IOS software, you can also find the version of most pages in the web-browser interface. 7-10 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-4310-05 Table 7-1 1200 Series Model AIR-AP1200 AIR-AP1210 AIR-AP1220A AIR-AP1230A AIR-AP1220B AIR-AP1230B AIR-MP21G-x-K9 Radio Compliance Label AIR-AP1231G-x-K9 Product Compliance Label Place over existing AIR-AP12xx-x-K9 product compliance label. To configure the radio...
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... transmitted over the Ethernet infrastructure. This LED is normally green when an Ethernet cable is connected, and blinks green when a packet is received or transmitted over the access point's radio. Figure 9-1 shows the LEDs. You can use them to quickly assess the unit's status. Checking the Top Panel LEDs Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Checking the Top Panel LEDs If your access point is not communicating, check the three LEDs on the wired LAN, or Ethernet infrastructure. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 9-2 OL-4310-05...
... transmitted over the Ethernet infrastructure. This LED is normally green when an Ethernet cable is connected, and blinks green when a packet is received or transmitted over the access point's radio. Figure 9-1 shows the LEDs. You can use them to quickly assess the unit's status. Checking the Top Panel LEDs Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Checking the Top Panel LEDs If your access point is not communicating, check the three LEDs on the wired LAN, or Ethernet infrastructure. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 9-2 OL-4310-05...
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... Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 9-7 The test automatically stops when all packets are displayed at the bottom of the page. b. Note The following steps reset all access point settings to completely reset the configuration. Press and hold the MODE button while you forget the password that might indicate a problem with the factory default values including the IP address (set to activate the test. Enter a packet size in -line power) from the access point. When the test...
... Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 9-7 The test automatically stops when all packets are displayed at the bottom of the page. b. Note The following steps reset all access point settings to completely reset the configuration. Press and hold the MODE button while you forget the password that might indicate a problem with the factory default values including the IP address (set to activate the test. Enter a packet size in -line power) from the access point. When the test...
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... interface if the access point firmware is removed (see Table 9-3). Table 9-2 Required Cisco IOS Software Release Radio Upgrade IEEE 802.11g RM21A or RM22A Required Cisco IOS Software Release 12.2(13)JA or later 12.3(2)JA or later Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 9-8 OL-4310-05 Enter your Internet browser. Click the Reset to the "Finding the Software Version" section. otherwise, your access point has a firmware failure, you can use the MODE button when the access point has a corrupt firmware image. Click System Configuration...
... interface if the access point firmware is removed (see Table 9-3). Table 9-2 Required Cisco IOS Software Release Radio Upgrade IEEE 802.11g RM21A or RM22A Required Cisco IOS Software Release 12.2(13)JA or later 12.3(2)JA or later Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 9-8 OL-4310-05 Enter your Internet browser. Click the Reset to the "Finding the Software Version" section. otherwise, your access point has a firmware failure, you can use the MODE button when the access point has a corrupt firmware image. Click System Configuration...
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... connected to the access point Ethernet port. Rename the access point image file in -line power) from a connected TFTP server. Note Your access point configuration is not changed when using the Web interface, the Telnet interface, or Cisco IOS commands. Note This process resets all LEDs turning green followed by three red LEDs, you reconnect power to the "Obtaining the Access Point Image File" and "Obtaining the TFTP Server Software" sections. Note If your access point experiences a firmware failure or a corrupt firmware image, indicated by the status LED blinking green...
... connected to the access point Ethernet port. Rename the access point image file in -line power) from a connected TFTP server. Note Your access point configuration is not changed when using the Web interface, the Telnet interface, or Cisco IOS commands. Note This process resets all LEDs turning green followed by three red LEDs, you reconnect power to the "Obtaining the Access Point Image File" and "Obtaining the TFTP Server Software" sections. Note If your access point experiences a firmware failure or a corrupt firmware image, indicated by the status LED blinking green...