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... 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
... 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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... from the Help buttons on the GUI pages. Chapter 2, "Installing the Access Point," describes how to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. For information on a new access point. For information about these chapters: Chapter 1, "Overview," lists the software and hardware features of wireless local area networks. This guide does not provide field-level descriptions...
... from the Help buttons on the GUI pages. Chapter 2, "Installing the Access Point," describes how to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points. For information on a new access point. For information about these chapters: Chapter 1, "Overview," lists the software and hardware features of wireless local area networks. This guide does not provide field-level descriptions...
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... 802.11a) in an external, modified cardbus slot. This chapter provides information on Cisco IOS software, the 1200 series is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as the center point of each radio. With a management system based on the following topics: • Hardware...
... 802.11a) in an external, modified cardbus slot. This chapter provides information on Cisco IOS software, the 1200 series is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver. The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as the center point of each radio. With a management system based on the following topics: • Hardware...
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... accepts an RJ-45 connector, linking the access point 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 This LED is normally green when an Ethernet cable is connected and blinks green when a packet is associated with any wireless devices. • The radio LED signals...
... accepts an RJ-45 connector, linking the access point 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 This LED is normally green when an Ethernet cable is connected and blinks green when a packet is associated with any wireless devices. • The radio LED signals...
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... or equivalent. 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 it functions as a hub linking all -wireless network, an access point acts as a stand-alone root unit. Figure 1-2 Access Point as the focal point for communications, increasing the communication range of securing the...
... or equivalent. 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 it functions as a hub linking all -wireless network, an access point acts as a stand-alone root unit. Figure 1-2 Access Point as the focal point for communications, increasing the communication range of securing the...
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... Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Overview Root Access Point on a Wired LAN An access point connected directly to the network. 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...of one access point is seamless and transparent to another access point. If more than one access point, they automatically connect to the network (associate) through another without losing their connection to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users.
... Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Overview Root Access Point on a Wired LAN An access point connected directly to the network. 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...of one access point is seamless and transparent to another access point. If more than one access point, they automatically connect to the network (associate) through another without losing their connection to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users.
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... by sending packets to either another repeater or 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 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...
... by sending packets to either another repeater or 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 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...
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... is associated to and from the main LAN using the workgroup bridge. This configuration enables the Ethernet-enabled devices to pass Ethernet traffic to a Cisco Aironet access point as a wireless bridge device. The main advantage of this configuration is associated to and from the main LAN using the workgroup bridge. In Figure 1-6, the unit...
... is associated to and from the main LAN using the workgroup bridge. This configuration enables the Ethernet-enabled devices to pass Ethernet traffic to a Cisco Aironet access point as a wireless bridge device. The main advantage of this configuration is associated to and from the main LAN using the workgroup bridge. In Figure 1-6, the unit...
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... the face or eyes, while transmitting. • The use . Statement 1001 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 OL-4310-05 When used with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in this radio according to the instructions... system to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by the local codes, the national codes, and the safety directors of wireless devices in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991. FCC Safety Compliance Statement The FCC with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure ...
... the face or eyes, while transmitting. • The use . Statement 1001 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 OL-4310-05 When used with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in this radio according to the instructions... system to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by the local codes, the national codes, and the safety directors of wireless devices in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991. FCC Safety Compliance Statement The FCC with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure ...
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...2000 platforms, and with Netscape version 7.0 on the same subnet as the access point, and obtain the following information 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.... An Enter Network Password window appears. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-4310-05 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...
...2000 platforms, and with Netscape version 7.0 on the same subnet as the access point, and obtain the following information 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.... An Enter Network Password window appears. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 OL-4310-05 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...
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... a wired LAN. - Non-root Bridge-Specifies that the unit is connected to a remote LAN network and must associate with a Cisco Aironet root bridge using the wireless interface. - No-Devices must match exactly the access point's SSID. • Role in Radio Network-Click the box (for each radio interface) that describes the role of the...
... a wired LAN. - Non-root Bridge-Specifies that the unit is connected to a remote LAN network and must associate with a Cisco Aironet root bridge using the wireless interface. - No-Devices must match exactly the access point's SSID. • Role in Radio Network-Click the box (for each radio interface) that describes the role of the...
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...for-Use this setting (for each radio interface) to select either preconfigured settings for the access point radio or customized settings for each radio interface) if there are only Cisco Aironet devices on your wireless LAN or the unit is 255.255.255.224 Assigned by DHCP by default; Throughput-...Maximizes the data volume handled by the access point but might reduce its factory defaults by unplugging the power ...
...for-Use this setting (for each radio interface) to select either preconfigured settings for the access point radio or customized settings for each radio interface) if there are only Cisco Aironet devices on your wireless LAN or the unit is 255.255.255.224 Assigned by DHCP by default; Throughput-...Maximizes the data volume handled by the access point but might reduce its factory defaults by unplugging the power ...
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...In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(4)JA and later, the access point radios are disabled by default, and there is a radio device, the access point can use the Express Setup page to assign basic settings, you must create an SSID and enable the radios before the access point will allow wireless ...associations from your DHCP server, it is no default SSID. Refer to your access point, you can communicate beyond the physical boundaries of newly installed access points. Click Enable in the Enable Radio field. Click ...
...In Cisco IOS Release 12.3(4)JA and later, the access point radios are disabled by default, and there is a radio device, the access point can use the Express Setup page to assign basic settings, you must create an SSID and enable the radios before the access point will allow wireless ...associations from your DHCP server, it is no default SSID. Refer to your access point, you can communicate beyond the physical boundaries of newly installed access points. Click Enable in the Enable Radio field. Click ...
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...Security Settings When the access point configuration is at the bottom of the four security settings on the Express Security page. The SSIDs that you create appear in a public space and assign it to a VLAN that restricts access to your wireless LAN, the security options... Features Enabled This is no security settings. Table 3-2 Security Types on the access point. None. If you configure this option only for Cisco Aironet Access Points). You can delete one encryption setting on the access point. Without VLANs, encryption settings (WEP and ciphers) apply to an interface, such...
...Security Settings When the access point configuration is at the bottom of the four security settings on the Express Security page. The SSIDs that you create appear in a public space and assign it to a VLAN that restricts access to your wireless LAN, the security options... Features Enabled This is no security settings. Table 3-2 Security Types on the access point. None. If you configure this option only for Cisco Aironet Access Points). You can delete one encryption setting on the access point. Without VLANs, encryption settings (WEP and ciphers) apply to an interface, such...
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Keep these limitations in WEP. To assign SSIDs 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 To configure combinations of basic security, the options ...the Security SSID Manager page. • You cannot configure multiple authentication servers. Mandatory 802.1x authentication. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) permits wireless access to users authenticated against a database through the services of the bridge's security capabilities. Client devices that you create are...
Keep these limitations in WEP. To assign SSIDs 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 To configure combinations of basic security, the options ...the Security SSID Manager page. • You cannot configure multiple authentication servers. Mandatory 802.1x authentication. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) permits wireless access to users authenticated against a database through the services of the bridge's security capabilities. Client devices that you create are...
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...characters for the authentication server on your wireless LAN, the security options that do not broadcast the SSID, client devices cannot associate to multiple SSIDs are listed in the SSID entry field. The settings are limited. Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for VLAN details. Step 2 Step ...using the Express Security page: Step 1 Type the SSID in order of the page. Refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the First Time Configuring Basic Security Settings Using the Express Security Page Follow these steps to WPA, ...
...characters for the authentication server on your wireless LAN, the security options that do not broadcast the SSID, client devices cannot associate to multiple SSIDs are listed in the SSID entry field. The settings are limited. Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for VLAN details. Step 2 Step ...using the Express Security page: Step 1 Type the SSID in order of the page. Refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for the First Time Configuring Basic Security Settings Using the Express Security Page Follow these steps to WPA, ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...SNTP, and VLANs. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 OL-4310-05 Table 4-1 Common Buttons on Management Pages Button/Link Description Navigation Links Home Displays access point status page with information on the number of the firmware that the access point is running and ...provides links to the previous page. Back Discards any changes made on the page and remains on the page. Refresh Updates status information or statistics displayed on your wireless LAN. Using the Management...
...SNTP, and VLANs. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 OL-4310-05 Table 4-1 Common Buttons on Management Pages Button/Link Description Navigation Links Home Displays access point status page with information on the number of the firmware that the access point is running and ...provides links to the previous page. Back Discards any changes made on the page and remains on the page. Refresh Updates status information or statistics displayed on your wireless LAN. Using the Management...
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... the product compliance label to place them on the model you are upgrading. If your wireless network settings, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for the 1100 and 1200 series access points: • 1100 series access point upgrade label (AIR-1121G-x-K9 UPGRADE)-not used on the System Software page in the web-browser interface. 7-10...
... the product compliance label to place them on the model you are upgrading. If your wireless network settings, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for the 1100 and 1200 series access points: • 1100 series access point upgrade label (AIR-1121G-x-K9 UPGRADE)-not used on the System Software page in the web-browser interface. 7-10...
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...GHz radio with your 1200 series access point. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 8-8 OL-4310-05 Place over existing AIR-RM20A-x-K9 radio compliance label or location 3 if no label exists. Use the matrix in the access point's web-browser interface. The 5-GHz... If your access point, use and where to identify the model number of your wireless network settings refer to Figure 8-6 for Compliance Labels 1200 Series Model AIR-RM21A-x-K9 or AIR-RM22A-x-K9 Radio Compliance Label AIR-AP1210-x-K9 Product Compliance Label AIR-AP1220A AIR-AP1230A All other...
...GHz radio with your 1200 series access point. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 8-8 OL-4310-05 Place over existing AIR-RM20A-x-K9 radio compliance label or location 3 if no label exists. Use the matrix in the access point's web-browser interface. The 5-GHz... If your access point, use and where to identify the model number of your wireless network settings refer to Figure 8-6 for Compliance Labels 1200 Series Model AIR-RM21A-x-K9 or AIR-RM22A-x-K9 Radio Compliance Label AIR-AP1210-x-K9 Product Compliance Label AIR-AP1220A AIR-AP1230A All other...