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... in this document or Website are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses.) Modifications to this equipment in this manual generates and may be limited by the Cisco equipment or one side or the other company. (0502R) Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. The following measures: • Turn the television or radio antenna until the...
... in this document or Website are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses.) Modifications to this equipment in this manual generates and may be limited by the Cisco equipment or one side or the other company. (0502R) Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. The following measures: • Turn the television or radio antenna until the...
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...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 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...
...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 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...
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... can configure the radios separately, using the command-line interface (CLI), the browser-based management system, or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Overview CH A P T E R 1 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points provide a secure, affordable, and easy-to the 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 In large installations, wireless users within radio range of an access point...
... can configure the radios separately, using the command-line interface (CLI), the browser-based management system, or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Overview CH A P T E R 1 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points provide a secure, affordable, and easy-to the 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 In large installations, wireless users within radio range of an access point...
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... the radio interface. 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 green whenever a packet is received or transmitted over the Ethernet infrastructure. The Ethernet MAC address is not connected. • The status LED signals operational status. Blinking green indicates that the access point is not associated with at least one of the access point. The access point can receive power through the Ethernet cable from a power injector, switch, or power...
... the radio interface. 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 green whenever a packet is received or transmitted over the Ethernet infrastructure. The Ethernet MAC address is not connected. • The status LED signals operational status. Blinking green indicates that the access point is not associated with at least one of the access point. The access point can receive power through the Ethernet cable from a power injector, switch, or power...
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... the console port pinouts.) Assign the following power sources: • Power supply (input 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, output 48 VDC, 0.2A minimum) • Inline power from the access point. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-4310-05 Power Sources The access point can receive power from an external power module or through inline power using a terminal emulator program. Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB or AIR-PWRINJ3) - Other switches and...
... the console port pinouts.) Assign the following power sources: • Power supply (input 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, output 48 VDC, 0.2A minimum) • Inline power from the access point. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-4310-05 Power Sources The access point can receive power from an external power module or through inline power using a terminal emulator program. Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ-FIB or AIR-PWRINJ3) - Other switches and...
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...two remote LAN networks using a wireless communication link (see Figure 1-5). 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 to the wired LAN. Figure 1-4 shows an access point acting as a root bridge and the other bridge is sent through the route that blocks radio communication. The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users...
...two remote LAN networks using a wireless communication link (see Figure 1-5). 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 to the wired LAN. Figure 1-4 shows an access point acting as a root bridge and the other bridge is sent through the route that blocks radio communication. The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users...
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... air space; Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables Connecting to an Ethernet Network with an Inline Power Source Caution The Cisco Aironet Power Injectors are designed for use the power supply included 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. Connect the other end of the power module into an unpowered Ethernet port...
... air space; Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables Connecting to an Ethernet Network with an Inline Power Source Caution The Cisco Aironet Power Injectors are designed for use the power supply included 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. Connect the other end of the power module into an unpowered Ethernet port...
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... settings using the web-browser interface: Step 1 Open your username in the User Name field. The Summary Status page appears. 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. The default username is in use) Resetting the Access Point to Default Settings Using the Mode Button If you reconnect power to the access 2 to default settings using the access point MODE button: Step 1 Step 2 Disconnect power (the power jack for external power or the Ethernet...
... settings using the web-browser interface: Step 1 Open your username in the User Name field. The Summary Status page appears. 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. The default username is in use) Resetting the Access Point to Default Settings Using the Mode Button If you reconnect power to the access 2 to default settings using the access point MODE button: Step 1 Step 2 Disconnect power (the power jack for external power or the Ethernet...
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... the serial cable from the access point. Figure 3-1 shows the serial port connection. Assigning Basic Settings After you determine or assign the access point's IP address, you can browse to the access point's Express Setup page and perform an initial configuration: Step 1 Open your configuration changes are completed, you can connect a PC to its console port using a DB-9 to the COM port on Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Solaris platforms. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL...
... the serial cable from the access point. Figure 3-1 shows the serial port connection. Assigning Basic Settings After you determine or assign the access point's IP address, you can browse to the access point's Express Setup page and perform an initial configuration: Step 1 Open your configuration changes are completed, you can connect a PC to its console port using a DB-9 to the COM port on Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Solaris platforms. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 OL...
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...-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 Note If the access point's IP address changes while you are configuring the access point using its new IP address. With No selected, the SSID used by your network. - Root Bridge-Specifies that do not specify an SSID to a remote LAN network and must associate with a Cisco Aironet root bridge using the wireless interface. - If DHCP is operating as a non-root bridge and connects to associate with the access point. - If DHCP is the default setting;
...-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 Note If the access point's IP address changes while you are configuring the access point using its new IP address. With No selected, the SSID used by your network. - Root Bridge-Specifies that do not specify an SSID to a remote LAN network and must associate with a Cisco Aironet root bridge using the wireless interface. - If DHCP is operating as a non-root bridge and connects to associate with the access point. - If DHCP is the default setting;
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... Network for-Use this setting (for each radio interface) to select either preconfigured settings for the access point radio or customized settings for the settings on the Express Setup page. Your access point is configured in while holding down 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 Range-Maximizes the access point's range...
... Network for-Use this setting (for each radio interface) to select either preconfigured settings for the access point radio or customized settings for the settings on the Express Setup page. Your access point is configured in while holding down 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 Range-Maximizes the access point's range...
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..., static WEP keys are defined on the access point, the trunk port on the switch must configure an SSID before client devices can assign to 16 SSIDs on Express Security Setup Page Security Type No Security Static WEP Key Description Security Features Enabled This is at the bottom of the four security settings on an interface. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-11 You can delete one encryption setting on the Express Security page. Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for Cisco Aironet Access Points). For...
..., static WEP keys are defined on the access point, the trunk port on the switch must configure an SSID before client devices can assign to 16 SSIDs on Express Security Setup Page Security Type No Security Static WEP Key Description Security Features Enabled This is at the bottom of the four security settings on an interface. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-11 You can delete one encryption setting on the Express Security page. Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for Cisco Aironet Access Points). For...
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....1x authentication provides dynamic encryption keys, you can be disabled. • You cannot edit SSIDs. However, you do not need to specific radio interfaces. To assign an SSID 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 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...
....1x authentication provides dynamic encryption keys, you can be disabled. • You cannot edit SSIDs. However, you do not need to specific radio interfaces. To assign an SSID 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 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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...; 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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... events to configuration pages for upgrading and managing firmware. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 OL-4310-05 Refresh Updates status information or statistics displayed on most management pages. Using the Management Pages in traps, set event severity levels, and set notification methods. Table 4-1 Common Buttons on Management Pages Button/Link Description Navigation Links Home Displays access point status page with information on your wireless LAN, listing their system names, network roles, and parent-client relationships. Network Map...
... events to configuration pages for upgrading and managing firmware. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 OL-4310-05 Refresh Updates status information or statistics displayed on most management pages. Using the Management Pages in traps, set event severity levels, and set notification methods. Table 4-1 Common Buttons on Management Pages Button/Link Description Navigation Links Home Displays access point status page with information on your wireless LAN, listing their system names, network roles, and parent-client relationships. Network Map...
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... set WEP Key 3 on your access point must support the same security options configured in radio range, the client device will not associate. For example, if you set WEP Key 3 on your client adapter to 0987654321 and select it as the transmit key, you use the same SSID as EAP or LEAP, MAC address authentication, Message Integrity Check (MIC), WEP key hashing, and 802.1X protocol versions. Refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client adapter driver and firmware versions...
... set WEP Key 3 on your access point must support the same security options configured in radio range, the client device will not associate. For example, if you set WEP Key 3 on your client adapter to 0987654321 and select it as the transmit key, you use the same SSID as EAP or LEAP, MAC address authentication, Message Integrity Check (MIC), WEP key hashing, and 802.1X protocol versions. Refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the client adapter driver and firmware versions...
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... 9-4 and the "Default SSID and Radio Behavior" section on the access point or the web-browser interface. After the access point reboots, you may need to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the IP address, and the SSID. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 9-7 You should perform this test several times. Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Resetting to 3 seconds), and release the button. Click Start. The test automatically stops when all configuration settings to completely reset the configuration. Enter a packet...
... 9-4 and the "Default SSID and Radio Behavior" section on the access point or the web-browser interface. After the access point reboots, you may need to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the IP address, and the SSID. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 9-7 You should perform this test several times. Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Resetting to 3 seconds), and release the button. Click Start. The test automatically stops when all configuration settings to completely reset the configuration. Enter a packet...
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Click the Reset to the "Finding the Software Version" section. Reloading the Access Point Image If your username in the browser address line and press Enter. For additional information, refer to Defaults button. You can use the browser interface if the access point firmware is configured with Netscape version 7.0 on Windows 98 and 2000 platforms, and with a static IP address, the IP address does not change. An Enter Network Password screen appears. Click System Software and the...
Click the Reset to the "Finding the Software Version" section. Reloading the Access Point Image If your username in the browser address line and press Enter. For additional information, refer to Defaults button. You can use the browser interface if the access point firmware is configured with Netscape version 7.0 on Windows 98 and 2000 platforms, and with a static IP address, the IP address does not change. An Enter Network Password screen appears. Click System Software and the...
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...release the MODE button. Web Browser Interface You can use the MODE button on the access point to reload the access point image file from an active Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server on a PC connected to the access point Ethernet port. Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Reloading the Access Point Image Using the MODE button You can also use the Web browser interface to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the access point IP address, and SSIDs. Note This process resets all LEDs turning green followed by the status LED blinking green. Rename the access point image file in...
...release the MODE button. Web Browser Interface You can use the MODE button on the access point to reload the access point image file from an active Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server on a PC connected to the access point Ethernet port. Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Reloading the Access Point Image Using the MODE button You can also use the Web browser interface to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the access point IP address, and SSIDs. Note This process resets all LEDs turning green followed by the status LED blinking green. Rename the access point image file in...
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...and default forms of commands 5-3 OL-4310-05 INDEX terminal emulator settings 3-4 command-line interface See CLI command modes 5-2 commands abbreviating 5-3 no and default 5-3 connectors C-1, C-3 console port E-2 D data rates C-4 declarations of conformity B-1 default, configuration, resetting 9-7 default commands 5-3 E editing features enabling and disabling 5-6 keystrokes used 5-6 wrapped lines 5-7 EIRP, maximum D-6, D-7, D-8 error messages, during command entry 5-4 Ethernet indicator 9-2 extended temperature range 2-3, 2-4 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
...and default forms of commands 5-3 OL-4310-05 INDEX terminal emulator settings 3-4 command-line interface See CLI command modes 5-2 commands abbreviating 5-3 no and default 5-3 connectors C-1, C-3 console port E-2 D data rates C-4 declarations of conformity B-1 default, configuration, resetting 9-7 default commands 5-3 E editing features enabling and disabling 5-6 keystrokes used 5-6 wrapped lines 5-7 EIRP, maximum D-6, D-7, D-8 error messages, during command entry 5-4 Ethernet indicator 9-2 extended temperature range 2-3, 2-4 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...