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... 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
... 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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Contents Workgroup Bridge Configuration 1-8 2 C H A P T E R Installing the Access Point 2-1 Safety Information 2-2 FCC Safety...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... 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 ...
Contents Workgroup Bridge Configuration 1-8 2 C H A P T E R Installing the Access Point 2-1 Safety Information 2-2 FCC Safety...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... 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 ...
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... 9-4 SSID 9-5 WEP Keys 9-5 Security Settings 9-5 Running the Carrier 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
... 9-4 SSID 9-5 WEP Keys 9-5 Security Settings 9-5 Running the Carrier 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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...and describes the access point's role in your network. Chapter 2, "Installing the Access Point," describes how to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. This guide also includes an overview of wireless local area networks. For information about these chapters: ... descriptions and procedures, refer to the access point online help, which is available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. For configuration information refer to connect Ethernet and power cables and provides an installation summary, safety warnings, and...
...and describes the access point's role in your network. Chapter 2, "Installing the Access Point," describes how to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. This guide also includes an overview of wireless local area networks. For information about these chapters: ... descriptions and procedures, refer to the access point online help, which is available from the Cisco.com home page at Technical Support & Documentation. For configuration information refer to connect Ethernet and power cables and provides an installation summary, safety warnings, and...
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... the world's regulatory domains. Interactive examples use the command-line interface (CLI) to configure the access point. Notes, cautions, and timesavers use the web-browser interface to configure the access point. Chapter 6, "Mounting Instructions," describes how to use these conventions:... of Conformity and Regulatory Information," provides declarations of the safety warnings that connects to the access point's serial console port. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-4310-05 Chapter 8, "5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade," provides instructions for...
... the world's regulatory domains. Interactive examples use the command-line interface (CLI) to configure the access point. Notes, cautions, and timesavers use the web-browser interface to configure the access point. Chapter 6, "Mounting Instructions," describes how to use these conventions:... of Conformity and Regulatory Information," provides declarations of the safety warnings that connects to the access point's serial console port. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-4310-05 Chapter 8, "5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade," provides instructions for...
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... and to access multiple versions of the documentation available. 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 have .pdf versions of hardware and software installation, configuration, and command guides for ordering documentation using the...
... and to access multiple versions of the documentation available. 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 have .pdf versions of hardware and software installation, configuration, and command guides for ordering documentation using the...
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... readers make sound technology investment decisions. Severity 4 (S4)-You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. Both new and experienced users will commit resources during normal business hours to resolve the situation... are negatively affected by inadequate performance of the latest industry trends, technology breakthroughs, and Cisco products and solutions, as well as network deployment and troubleshooting tips, configuration examples, customer case studies, certification and training information, and links to increase revenue, ...
... readers make sound technology investment decisions. Severity 4 (S4)-You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. Both new and experienced users will commit resources during normal business hours to resolve the situation... are negatively affected by inadequate performance of the latest industry trends, technology breakthroughs, and Cisco products and solutions, as well as network deployment and troubleshooting tips, configuration examples, customer case studies, certification and training information, and links to increase revenue, ...
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... secure, affordable, and easy-to the network. This chapter provides information on Cisco IOS software, the 1200 series is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. You can configure the radios separately, using the command-line interface (CLI), the browser-based management... radios. 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 access point supports one radio of a stand-alone wireless network...
... secure, affordable, and easy-to the network. This chapter provides information on Cisco IOS software, the 1200 series is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. You can configure the radios separately, using the command-line interface (CLI), the browser-based management... radios. 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 access point supports one radio of a stand-alone wireless network...
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... • Anti-Theft Features, page 1-5 Dual-Radio Operation The 1200 series access point can also upgrade an access point configured for diversity operation. Requires Cisco IOS Release 12.2(13)JA or later The 5-GHz radio module connects to support dual-radio operation using a 5-GHz radio...support all the channels supported by the radio modules. Requires Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or later All 5-GHz radio modules incorporate an Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) radio transceiver operating in three configurations: • IEEE 802.11a radio module with integrated antenna...
... • Anti-Theft Features, page 1-5 Dual-Radio Operation The 1200 series access point can also upgrade an access point configured for diversity operation. Requires Cisco IOS Release 12.2(13)JA or later The 5-GHz radio module connects to support dual-radio operation using a 5-GHz radio...support all the channels supported by the radio modules. Requires Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or later All 5-GHz radio modules incorporate an Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) radio transceiver operating in three configurations: • IEEE 802.11a radio module with integrated antenna...
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... status, and radio activity. • The Ethernet LED signals Ethernet traffic on the RM21A or RM22A radio module to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Green indicates that the access point is operating normally but it blinks...
... status, and radio activity. • The Ethernet LED signals Ethernet traffic on the RM21A or RM22A radio module to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Green indicates that the access point is operating normally but it blinks...
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...Note When your computer's COM port to the access point's serial console port. (Refer to Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," for access points configured with Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100 of the console port pinouts.) Assign the following power sources: • Power supply (input...through inline power using a terminal emulator program. Power Sources The access point can receive power from the access point. 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...
...Note When your computer's COM port to the access point's serial console port. (Refer to Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," for access points configured with Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100 of the console port pinouts.) Assign the following power sources: • Power supply (input...through inline power using a terminal emulator program. Power Sources The access point can receive power from the access point. 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...
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...as Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network In an all stations together. 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. it functions as a hub linking all ...on a wall or ceiling using the mounting bracket and the security hasp, you can use the security cable slot to a wired LAN; Network Configuration Examples This section describes the access point's role in an all -wireless network. The access point is as a root unit connected to the ...
...as Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network In an all stations together. 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. it functions as a hub linking all ...on a wall or ceiling using the mounting bracket and the security hasp, you can use the security cable slot to a wired LAN; Network Configuration Examples This section describes the access point's role in an all -wireless network. The access point is as a root unit connected to the ...
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...without losing their connection to another access point. As users move out of range of one area of a facility to the network. Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Overview Root Access Point on a Wired LAN An access point connected directly to the user. Figure 1-3 shows access points ...acting as Root Units on a wired LAN. 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 is seamless and transparent to a wired ...
...without losing their connection to another access point. As users move out of range of one area of a facility to the network. Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Overview Root Access Point on a Wired LAN An access point connected directly to the user. Figure 1-3 shows access points ...acting as Root Units on a wired LAN. 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 is seamless and transparent to a wired ...
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...to an access point connected to -Point Bridge Configuration 117029 Root bridge Non-root bridge OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. The .... The data is classified as a repeater. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with repeater access points. Figure 1-5 Point-to the wired LAN. Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An access point ...
...to an access point connected to -Point Bridge Configuration 117029 Root bridge Non-root bridge OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 Consult the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client. The .... The data is classified as a repeater. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with repeater access points. Figure 1-5 Point-to the wired LAN. Chapter 1 Overview Network Configuration Examples Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range An access point ...
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... can be over a longer distance than an access point supports. Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Overview Workgroup Bridge Configuration When configured in workgroup bridge mode and is associated to a Cisco Aironet root bridge as a wireless client device. The main advantage of this configuration is associated to a Cisco Aironet access point as a wireless bridge device. Figure 1-7 Workgroup Bridge...
... can be over a longer distance than an access point supports. Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Overview Workgroup Bridge Configuration When configured in workgroup bridge mode and is associated to a Cisco Aironet root bridge as a wireless client device. The main advantage of this configuration is associated to a Cisco Aironet access point as a wireless bridge device. Figure 1-7 Workgroup Bridge...
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... cables (refer to the "Connecting the Ethernet and Power 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 mount the access point.... • On a table or desk, orient the antenna straight up. • On a vertical surface, such as a desktop, book shelf, file cabinet, wall, or ceiling. If you are using a Cisco...
... cables (refer to the "Connecting the Ethernet and Power 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 mount the access point.... • On a table or desk, orient the antenna straight up. • On a vertical surface, such as a desktop, book shelf, file cabinet, wall, or ceiling. If you are using a Cisco...
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... Ethernet LED is steady green when no traffic is being passed and dark during periods when traffic is being passed. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring the Access Point for the First Time," for LED descriptions. After you are ready to obtain the access point's IP address and perform an... Status LED blinks green signifying that 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 Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Powering ...
... Ethernet LED is steady green when no traffic is being passed and dark during periods when traffic is being passed. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring the Access Point for the First Time," for LED descriptions. After you are ready to obtain the access point's IP address and perform an... Status LED blinks green signifying that 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 Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Powering ...
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...8226; Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address, page 3-3 • Connecting to the Access Point Locally, page 3-4 • Assigning Basic Settings, page 3-4 • Configuring Basic Security Settings, page 3-9 • Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI, page 3-14 • Using a Telnet Session 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...
...8226; Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address, page 3-3 • Connecting to the Access Point Locally, page 3-4 • Assigning Basic Settings, page 3-4 • Configuring Basic Security Settings, page 3-9 • Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI, page 3-14 • Using a Telnet Session 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...
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...window appears. Click System Software and the System Software screen appears. Click the Reset to factory defaults. Before You Start Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Before You Start Before you install the access point, make sure you are using a computer...the same network as the access point, and obtain the following information from the access point. The default username is Cisco. Click System Configuration and the System Configuration screen appears. All access point settings return to Defaults button. Enter the access point password in -line power) ...
...window appears. Click System Software and the System Software screen appears. Click the Reset to factory defaults. Before You Start Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Before You Start Before you install the access point, make sure you are using a computer...the same network as the access point, and obtain the following information from the access point. The default username is Cisco. Click System Configuration and the System Configuration screen appears. All access point settings return to Defaults button. Enter the access point password in -line power) ...
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When you connect a 1200 series access point running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or later software with a default configuration to your LAN, the access point requests an IP address from your organization's network administrator with a static IP address, the IP address does not... an IP Address To browse to the access point's Express Setup page, you connect a 1200 series access point running Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)JA2 or earlier software with a default configuration to your LAN, the access point requests an IP address from your access point's Media Access Control (MAC) address....
When you connect a 1200 series access point running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or later software with a default configuration to your LAN, the access point requests an IP address from your organization's network administrator with a static IP address, the IP address does not... an IP Address To browse to the access point's Express Setup page, you connect a 1200 series access point running Cisco IOS Release 12.2(15)JA2 or earlier software with a default configuration to your LAN, the access point requests an IP address from your access point's Media Access Control (MAC) address....