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... 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. Changing the Way We Work, Live, Play, and Learn, and iQuick Study are trademarks of California. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER WARRANTY HEREIN, ALL DOCUMENT FILES AND SOFTWARE OF THESE SUPPLIERS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITH ALL FAULTS. ALL STATEMENTS, INFORMATION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE BUT...
... 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. Changing the Way We Work, Live, Play, and Learn, and iQuick Study are trademarks of California. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER WARRANTY HEREIN, ALL DOCUMENT FILES AND SOFTWARE OF THESE SUPPLIERS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITH ALL FAULTS. ALL STATEMENTS, INFORMATION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE BUT...
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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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... by networking professionals. The access point supports one radio of each radio. In large installations, wireless users within radio range of a stand-alone wireless network. 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 The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and...
... by networking professionals. The access point supports one radio of each radio. In large installations, wireless users within radio range of a stand-alone wireless network. 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 The access point serves as the connection point between wireless and...
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... of the access point report Ethernet activity, association status, and radio activity. • The Ethernet LED signals Ethernet traffic on the RM21A or RM22A radio module to one wireless client. The access point can receive power through the Ethernet cable from a power injector, switch, or power patch panel. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 The three LEDs on the top of the access point. This LED is normally green when an Ethernet cable is connected and blinks green when a packet...
... of the access point report Ethernet activity, association status, and radio activity. • The Ethernet LED signals Ethernet traffic on the RM21A or RM22A radio module to one wireless client. The access point can receive power through the Ethernet cable from a power injector, switch, or power patch panel. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 The three LEDs on the top of the access point. This LED is normally green when an Ethernet cable is connected and blinks green when a packet...
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... air space; Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-4310-05 Use an RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable to connect your configuration changes are completed, you do not need to run a power cord to the access point. Other switches and patch panels might not provide enough power for access points configured with Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100 of the NEC, and with both radios. no flow control. Using...
... air space; Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 OL-4310-05 Use an RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable to connect your configuration changes are completed, you do not need to run a power cord to the access point. Other switches and patch panels might not provide enough power for access points configured with Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100 of the NEC, and with both radios. no flow control. Using...
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... a Wired LAN Access point Access point 135445 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-4310-05 Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Overview Root Access Point on a wired LAN. As users move out of range of one area of a facility to the network. The roaming process is connected to the LAN, users can roam from one access point, they automatically connect to the network (associate) through another without losing their connection to another access point. Figure 1-3 Access Points as root...
... a Wired LAN Access point Access point 135445 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 OL-4310-05 Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Overview Root Access Point on a wired LAN. As users move out of range of one area of a facility to the network. The roaming process is connected to the LAN, users can roam from one access point, they automatically connect to the network (associate) through another without losing their connection to another access point. Figure 1-3 Access Points as root...
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... series access points. Connect the power module's output connector to the 10/100 Ethernet LAN. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-9 Connecting to an Ethernet Network with your network. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of a Cisco Aironet power injector labeled To AP/Bridge. Using the power injector with inline power, such as a Cisco Catalyst 3500XL, 3550-24 PWR, 4000, or 6500 switch. • An inline power switch panel...
... series access points. Connect the power module's output connector to the 10/100 Ethernet LAN. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-9 Connecting to an Ethernet Network with your network. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of a Cisco Aironet power injector labeled To AP/Bridge. Using the power injector with inline power, such as a Cisco Catalyst 3500XL, 3550-24 PWR, 4000, or 6500 switch. • An inline power switch panel...
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... MODE button while you need to start over during the initial setup process, follow these steps to return to default settings using the web-browser interface: Step 1 Open your username in -line power) 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 connected to a DHCP server, a unique IP address for in the User Name field. The default username is in the Password...
... MODE button while you need to start over during the initial setup process, follow these steps to return to default settings using the web-browser interface: Step 1 Open your username in -line power) 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 connected to a DHCP server, a unique IP address for in the User Name field. The default username is in the Password...
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... First Time Connecting to the Access Point Locally If you need to configure the access point locally (without connecting the access point to a wired LAN), you can browse to RJ-45 serial cable. Note When your configuration changes are completed, you can connect a PC to its console port using a DB-9 to the access point's Express Setup page and perform an initial configuration: Step 1 Open your Internet browser. Assigning Basic Settings After you determine or assign the access point's IP address...
... First Time Connecting to the Access Point Locally If you need to configure the access point locally (without connecting the access point to a wired LAN), you can browse to RJ-45 serial cable. Note When your configuration changes are completed, you can connect a PC to its console port using a DB-9 to the access point's Express Setup page and perform an initial configuration: Step 1 Open your Internet browser. Assigning Basic Settings After you determine or assign the access point's IP address...
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...; Radio Service Set ID (SSID)-Enter the case-sensitive SSID (32 alphanumeric characters maximum) provided by your network administrator. If you lose your unit (workgroup bridge) is operating as a root bridge and connects directly to -point bridge link is the default setting; Yes-This is supported. - Note In root bridge mode, only a point-to the main Ethernet LAN network. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 If DHCP is connected to monitor wireless data traffic. No-Devices must...
...; Radio Service Set ID (SSID)-Enter the case-sensitive SSID (32 alphanumeric characters maximum) provided by your network administrator. If you lose your unit (workgroup bridge) is operating as a root bridge and connects directly to -point bridge link is the default setting; Yes-This is supported. - Note In root bridge mode, only a point-to the main Ethernet LAN network. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 If DHCP is connected to monitor wireless data traffic. No-Devices must...
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... ap DHCP Assigned by DHCP by default; Assigning Basic Settings Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Step 7 • Optimize Radio Network for-Use this manual for the settings on the Network Interfaces: Radio-802.11b Settings page. Clicking Custom takes you need to complete the configuration. Table 3-1 Default Settings on your network's operational and security requirements. Range-Maximizes the access point's range but might reduce its factory defaults by the access point but probably requires additional configuring to conform to your wireless LAN...
... ap DHCP Assigned by DHCP by default; Assigning Basic Settings Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point for the First Time Step 7 • Optimize Radio Network for-Use this manual for the settings on the Network Interfaces: Radio-802.11b Settings page. Clicking Custom takes you need to complete the configuration. Table 3-1 Default Settings on your network's operational and security requirements. Range-Maximizes the access point's range but might reduce its factory defaults by the access point but probably requires additional configuring to conform to your wireless LAN...
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... authentication types are limited because on the access point. Without VLANs, encryption settings (WEP and ciphers) apply to an interface, such as the radio, and you cannot use VLANs on your network. If you find that you can associate to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points). None. However, static WEP keys are defined on the access point, the trunk port on the switch must configure an SSID before client devices can delete one encryption setting on MAC address...
... authentication types are limited because on the access point. Without VLANs, encryption settings (WEP and ciphers) apply to an interface, such as the radio, and you cannot use VLANs on your network. If you find that you can associate to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points). None. However, static WEP keys are defined on the access point, the trunk port on the switch must configure an SSID before client devices can delete one encryption setting on MAC address...
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... not need 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 Because 802.1x authentication provides dynamic encryption keys, you must perform 802.1x authentication. Keep these limitations in WEP. Mandatory 802.1x authentication. Client devices that you select Enable VLAN, the static WEP key should be configured once. If you create are a subset of authentication types, use the Security Server Manager page. • You cannot configure multiple WEP keys. The...
... not need 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 Because 802.1x authentication provides dynamic encryption keys, you must perform 802.1x authentication. Keep these limitations in WEP. Mandatory 802.1x authentication. Client devices that you select Enable VLAN, the static WEP key should be configured once. If you create are a subset of authentication types, use the Security Server Manager page. • You cannot configure multiple WEP keys. The...
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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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... basic settings such as system name, IP address, and SSID. Association Displays a list of all devices on your wireless LAN, listing their system names, network roles, and parent-client relationships. System Software Displays the version number of the firmware that the access point is running and provides links to the access point, the status of the Ethernet and radio interfaces, and a list of radio devices associated to configuration pages for upgrading and managing firmware. Table 4-1 Common Buttons on Management Pages Button/Link Description Navigation Links Home...
... basic settings such as system name, IP address, and SSID. Association Displays a list of all devices on your wireless LAN, listing their system names, network roles, and parent-client relationships. System Software Displays the version number of the firmware that the access point is running and provides links to the access point, the status of the Ethernet and radio interfaces, and a list of radio devices associated to configuration pages for upgrading and managing firmware. Table 4-1 Common Buttons on Management Pages Button/Link Description Navigation Links Home...
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... security settings in radio range, the client device will not associate. If a wireless client is printed on the label on setting the access point's WEP keys. Note The carrier busy test is primarily used for the access point Ethernet port is unable to authenticate with your access point and any wireless devices with which it as EAP or LEAP, MAC address authentication, Message Integrity Check (MIC), WEP key hashing, and 802.1X protocol versions. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
... security settings in radio range, the client device will not associate. If a wireless client is printed on the label on setting the access point's WEP keys. Note The carrier busy test is primarily used for the access point Ethernet port is unable to authenticate with your access point and any wireless devices with which it as EAP or LEAP, MAC address authentication, Message Integrity Check (MIC), WEP key hashing, and 802.1X protocol versions. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
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... and return all configuration settings to the Default Configuration Step 6 c. Using the MODE Button Follow these steps: a. Click Stop to the access point. Note The following steps reset all access point settings to use the MODE button on page 9-4. You should perform this test several times. For additional information on access point default behavior, refer to completely reset the configuration. Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Resetting to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the IP address, and the SSID. Resetting to the Default Configuration If you should...
... and return all configuration settings to the Default Configuration Step 6 c. Using the MODE Button Follow these steps: a. Click Stop to the access point. Note The following steps reset all access point settings to use the MODE button on page 9-4. You should perform this test several times. For additional information on access point default behavior, refer to completely reset the configuration. Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Resetting to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the IP address, and the SSID. Resetting to the Default Configuration If you should...
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Step 1 Open your access point has a firmware failure, you must reload the complete access point image file using the Web browser interface or by using the web browser interface. Enter your access point might not be running specific Cisco IOS software releases before you can use the MODE button when the access point has a corrupt firmware image. Click the Reset to upgrade the firmware image. Note If the access point is fully compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 on Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Solaris...
Step 1 Open your access point has a firmware failure, you must reload the complete access point image file using the Web browser interface or by using the web browser interface. Enter your access point might not be running specific Cisco IOS software releases before you can use the MODE button when the access point has a corrupt firmware image. Click the Reset to upgrade the firmware image. Note If the access point is fully compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 on Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Solaris...
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... Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server on your network or on your access point experiences a firmware failure or a corrupt firmware image, indicated by three red LEDs, you must reload the image from the access point. Note If your PC. Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Reloading the Access Point Image Using the MODE button You can also use the Web browser interface to the access point Ethernet port. Wait until the status LED turns red (approximately 20 to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the access point IP address, and SSIDs.
... Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server on your network or on your access point experiences a firmware failure or a corrupt firmware image, indicated by three red LEDs, you must reload the image from the access point. Note If your PC. Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Reloading the Access Point Image Using the MODE button You can also use the Web browser interface to the access point Ethernet port. Wait until the status LED turns red (approximately 20 to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the access point IP address, and SSIDs.
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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...