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... to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures: • Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. • Move the equipment to one of the television or radio. • Move the...and Access Registrar, Aironet, ASIST, BPX, Catalyst, CCDA, CCDP, CCIE, CCIP, CCNA, CCNP, Cisco, the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert logo, Cisco IOS, Cisco Press, Cisco Systems, Cisco Systems Capital, the Cisco Systems logo, Cisco Unity, Empowering the Internet Generation, Enterprise/Solver, EtherChannel, EtherFast, EtherSwitch, Fast Step, FormShare, GigaDrive, ...
... to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures: • Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. • Move the equipment to one of the television or radio. • Move the...and Access Registrar, Aironet, ASIST, BPX, Catalyst, CCDA, CCDP, CCIE, CCIP, CCNA, CCNP, Cisco, the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert logo, Cisco IOS, Cisco Press, Cisco Systems, Cisco Systems Capital, the Cisco Systems logo, Cisco Unity, Empowering the Internet Generation, Enterprise/Solver, EtherChannel, EtherFast, EtherSwitch, Fast Step, FormShare, GigaDrive, ...
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...Point 2-3 Package Contents 2-3 Basic Installation Guidelines 2-3 Installation Above Suspended Ceilings 2-4 Before Beginning the Installation 2-4 Installation Summary 2-6 Connecting the 2.4-GHz Antennas 2-6 Connecting the 5-GHz External Antennas 2-7 Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables 2-8 Connecting to an Ethernet Network with an Inline Power Source 2-9 Connecting to an Ethernet Network with ...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 OL-4310-05
...Point 2-3 Package Contents 2-3 Basic Installation Guidelines 2-3 Installation Above Suspended Ceilings 2-4 Before Beginning the Installation 2-4 Installation Summary 2-6 Connecting the 2.4-GHz Antennas 2-6 Connecting the 5-GHz External Antennas 2-7 Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables 2-8 Connecting to an Ethernet Network with an Inline Power Source 2-9 Connecting to an Ethernet Network with ...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 OL-4310-05
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...Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 9-12 Translated Safety Warnings A-1 Statement 245B-Explosive Device Proximity Warning A-2 Statement 332-Antenna Installation Warning A-3 Statement 1001-Work During Lightning Activity Warning A-4 Statement 1004-Installation Instructions Warning A-5 Statement 1005...11a Radios B-7 Chinese Translation B-7 English Translation B-7 All Access Points B-8 Chinese Translation B-8 English Translation B-8 Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil B-9 Access Point Model B-9 Regulatory Information B-9 Portuguese Translation B-9 English Translation B-9 Declaration of...
...Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 9-12 Translated Safety Warnings A-1 Statement 245B-Explosive Device Proximity Warning A-2 Statement 332-Antenna Installation Warning A-3 Statement 1001-Work During Lightning Activity Warning A-4 Statement 1004-Installation Instructions Warning A-5 Statement 1005...11a Radios B-7 Chinese Translation B-7 English Translation B-7 All Access Points B-8 Chinese Translation B-8 English Translation B-8 Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil B-9 Access Point Model B-9 Regulatory Information B-9 Portuguese Translation B-9 English Translation B-9 Declaration of...
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... provides instructions for upgrading the access point 5-GHz radio. Chapter 9, "Troubleshooting," provides troubleshooting procedures for the access point. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-4310-05 Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," identifies the pinouts for... Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," lists technical specifications for basic problems with the access point. Appendix D, "Channels and Antenna Settings," lists the access point radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the world's regulatory domains. Appendix A,...
... provides instructions for upgrading the access point 5-GHz radio. Chapter 9, "Troubleshooting," provides troubleshooting procedures for the access point. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide x OL-4310-05 Appendix E, "Console Cable Pinouts," identifies the pinouts for... Appendix C, "Access Point Specifications," lists technical specifications for basic problems with the access point. Appendix D, "Channels and Antenna Settings," lists the access point radio channels and the maximum power levels supported by the world's regulatory domains. Appendix A,...
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... IEEE 802.11a radio module with external RP-TNC antenna connectors, hereafter called Radio1. The default channel setting for single- Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features This section describes access point features. Requires Cisco IOS Release 12.2(13)JA or later The 5-GHz .... The access point supports one of access point specifications. Requires Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or later • IEEE 802.11a radio module with integrated antenna, hereafter called 802.11g radio - Note Cisco Aironet CB20A client radios can also upgrade an access point configured for...
... IEEE 802.11a radio module with external RP-TNC antenna connectors, hereafter called Radio1. The default channel setting for single- Hardware Features Chapter 1 Overview Hardware Features This section describes access point features. Requires Cisco IOS Release 12.2(13)JA or later The 5-GHz .... The access point supports one of access point specifications. Requires Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA or later • IEEE 802.11a radio module with integrated antenna, hereafter called 802.11g radio - Note Cisco Aironet CB20A client radios can also upgrade an access point configured for...
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CH A P T E R 2 Installing the Access Point This chapter describes the setup of the access point and includes the following sections: • Safety Information, page 2-2 • Warnings, page 2-2 • Unpacking the Access Point, page 2-3 • Basic Installation Guidelines, page 2-3 • Before Beginning the Installation, page 2-4 • Installation Summary, page 2-6 • Connecting the 2.4-GHz Antennas, page 2-6 • Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables, page 2-8 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-1
CH A P T E R 2 Installing the Access Point This chapter describes the setup of the access point and includes the following sections: • Safety Information, page 2-2 • Warnings, page 2-2 • Unpacking the Access Point, page 2-3 • Basic Installation Guidelines, page 2-3 • Before Beginning the Installation, page 2-4 • Installation Summary, page 2-6 • Connecting the 2.4-GHz Antennas, page 2-6 • Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables, page 2-8 OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-1
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...system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of such environments. When used with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas should be especially qualified for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by the local codes, the national ...following safety warnings are provided in Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings." Statement 245B Warning In order to comply with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in this manual will result in user exposure that the protective device ...
...system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of such environments. When used with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas should be especially qualified for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by the local codes, the national ...following safety warnings are provided in Appendix A, "Translated Safety Warnings." Statement 245B Warning In order to comply with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in this manual will result in user exposure that the protective device ...
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... Installation Guide 2-4 OL-4310-05 Note If you plan to mount the access point with a 5-GHz radio in environmental air space, Cisco recommends that you begin the installation process, please refer to Figure 2-1, Figure 2-2, and Figure 2-3 to the 2.4-GHz antenna connectors. For mounting instructions, refer to UL 2043 for operation in a building's environmental...
... Installation Guide 2-4 OL-4310-05 Note If you plan to mount the access point with a 5-GHz radio in environmental air space, Cisco recommends that you begin the installation process, please refer to Figure 2-1, Figure 2-2, and Figure 2-3 to the 2.4-GHz antenna connectors. For mounting instructions, refer to UL 2043 for operation in a building's environmental...
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... position (RM20A or RM21A radio module) 3 Access point Figure 2-3 RM22A Radio Module with External RP-TNC Antenna Connectors ] 1 Left 5-GHz antenna connector (RP-TNC) 4 Right 5-GHz antenna connector (RP-TNC) 2 Blue 5-GHz label 5 5-GHz radio 3 Module mounting screws Note Only connect Cisco 5-GHz antennas with blue labels or blue dots to the RM22A radio module.
... position (RM20A or RM21A radio module) 3 Access point Figure 2-3 RM22A Radio Module with External RP-TNC Antenna Connectors ] 1 Left 5-GHz antenna connector (RP-TNC) 4 Right 5-GHz antenna connector (RP-TNC) 2 Blue 5-GHz label 5 5-GHz radio 3 Module mounting screws Note Only connect Cisco 5-GHz antennas with blue labels or blue dots to the RM22A radio module.
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...GHz radio. If you are used for diversity coverage, attach the second antenna or antenna cable to Chapter 6, "Mounting Instructions." Note RP-TNC antenna connectors are using another Cisco Aironet antenna, refer to the antenna mounting instructions that came with blue labels or blue dots to the ... mount the access point. • On a table or desk, orient the antenna straight up . • On a ceiling, orient the antenna straight down. If you are using a Cisco Aironet 2 dBi antenna, orient the antenna depending on a convenient flat horizontal or vertical surface such as a wall, orient...
...GHz radio. If you are used for diversity coverage, attach the second antenna or antenna cable to Chapter 6, "Mounting Instructions." Note RP-TNC antenna connectors are using another Cisco Aironet antenna, refer to the antenna mounting instructions that came with blue labels or blue dots to the ... mount the access point. • On a table or desk, orient the antenna straight up . • On a ceiling, orient the antenna straight down. If you are using a Cisco Aironet 2 dBi antenna, orient the antenna depending on a convenient flat horizontal or vertical surface such as a wall, orient...
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... an RM22A radio module for diversity coverage, attach the second antenna cable to the Right/Primary 5-GHz (RP-TNC) antenna connector on the back of the radio module and hand tighten. Note The Cisco Aironet antennas have a blue marker label or blue dot near the antenna connector and the radio module has a corresponding blue label...
... an RM22A radio module for diversity coverage, attach the second antenna cable to the Right/Primary 5-GHz (RP-TNC) antenna connector on the back of the radio module and hand tighten. Note The Cisco Aironet antennas have a blue marker label or blue dot near the antenna connector and the radio module has a corresponding blue label...
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...and low smoke-producing characteristics suitable for operation in a building's environmental air space (such as above suspended ceilings. Refer to Figure 6-1 to locate the various mounting holes for your installation. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-2 OL-4310-05...with its antennas pointing down. Overview Chapter 6 Mounting Instructions Overview You can use the mounting bracket as a template to mark the positions of the mounting holes for the method you intend to use. Doing so will upgrade to a 5-GHz radio, Cisco recommends that ...
...and low smoke-producing characteristics suitable for operation in a building's environmental air space (such as above suspended ceilings. Refer to Figure 6-1 to locate the various mounting holes for your installation. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-2 OL-4310-05...with its antennas pointing down. Overview Chapter 6 Mounting Instructions Overview You can use the mounting bracket as a template to mark the positions of the mounting holes for the method you intend to use. Doing so will upgrade to a 5-GHz radio, Cisco recommends that ...
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...tile. no other power injectors or power modules have been tested to be placed in a building's environmental air space; Step 8 Attach the access point to UL 2043 for the antenna. Do not overtighten. Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling The access point mounting bracket is designed to UL ... 3 7 2 1 95740 1 Suspended ceiling T-rail 2 T-rail clip 3 Height adjustment screw 4 T-bar box hanger 5 Bracket mounting clip 6 Access point mounting bracket 7 Access point OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-5 Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector...
...tile. no other power injectors or power modules have been tested to be placed in a building's environmental air space; Step 8 Attach the access point to UL 2043 for the antenna. Do not overtighten. Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling The access point mounting bracket is designed to UL ... 3 7 2 1 95740 1 Suspended ceiling T-rail 2 T-rail clip 3 Height adjustment screw 4 T-bar box hanger 5 Bracket mounting clip 6 Access point mounting bracket 7 Access point OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-5 Caution Only the fiber-optic power injector...
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...location in the ceiling where you will mount the access point and remove an adjacent ceiling tile. Orient the access point 2-GHz antennas so that they are pointing down when mounted on the access point mounting bracket. Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling Chapter 6 Mounting Instructions ... Mounting Bracket 95739 Note The illustration shows the access point mounting bracket mounted perpendicular to the access point mounting bracket (see Figure 6-4). Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-6 OL-4310-05 Step 1 Step 2 Insert the bracket mounting clip's tab into ...
...location in the ceiling where you will mount the access point and remove an adjacent ceiling tile. Orient the access point 2-GHz antennas so that they are pointing down when mounted on the access point mounting bracket. Mounting Above a Suspended Ceiling Chapter 6 Mounting Instructions ... Mounting Bracket 95739 Note The illustration shows the access point mounting bracket mounted perpendicular to the access point mounting bracket (see Figure 6-4). Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-6 OL-4310-05 Step 1 Step 2 Insert the bracket mounting clip's tab into ...
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...you need additional security, you to lock the access point to the bracket to make it more secure. Attach and adjust the antenna(s) or antenna cables. When the access point is properly installed on the mounting bracket and push the connector end of the keyhole-shaped holes...the Mounting Bracket The security hasp on each end of the T-bar box hanger to provide antenna clearance above the ceiling tile using a Kensington lock and security cable. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-7 National Electrical Safety Code. Attach the T-...
...you need additional security, you to lock the access point to the bracket to make it more secure. Attach and adjust the antenna(s) or antenna cables. When the access point is properly installed on the mounting bracket and push the connector end of the keyhole-shaped holes...the Mounting Bracket The security hasp on each end of the T-bar box hanger to provide antenna clearance above the ceiling tile using a Kensington lock and security cable. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 6-7 National Electrical Safety Code. Attach the T-...
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...Retaining Clips on each side of card) away from improper handling. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 7-4 OL-4310-05 You must remove the blank spacer card prior to remove the antenna wires. To remove the blank spacer card from the mini-PCI ...connector, following these steps: Step 1 Push the card-retaining clips (on Blank Spacer Card 2 31 74248 1 Card-retaining clips 2 Antenna connector (white wire) 3 Antenna connector (black wire) Step 2 Carefully bend the card near the slots in the internal mini-PCI connector. Removing a Blank Spacer Card...
...Retaining Clips on each side of card) away from improper handling. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 7-4 OL-4310-05 You must remove the blank spacer card prior to remove the antenna wires. To remove the blank spacer card from the mini-PCI ...connector, following these steps: Step 1 Push the card-retaining clips (on Blank Spacer Card 2 31 74248 1 Card-retaining clips 2 Antenna connector (white wire) 3 Antenna connector (black wire) Step 2 Carefully bend the card near the slots in the internal mini-PCI connector. Removing a Blank Spacer Card...
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...by ESD from improper handling. Caution To avoid damaging the antenna wire assemblies, handle them by their connectors. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 7-5 Caution To avoid damaging the antenna wire assemblies, handle them by their connectors. Step 1...4 Remove the blank spacer card from the blank spacer card. Chapter 7 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio Step 3 Remove the antenna wires from the mini-PCI connector. Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio To remove a 2.4-GHz radio card from the 2.4-GHz radio card. For instructions...
...by ESD from improper handling. Caution To avoid damaging the antenna wire assemblies, handle them by their connectors. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 7-5 Caution To avoid damaging the antenna wire assemblies, handle them by their connectors. Step 1...4 Remove the blank spacer card from the blank spacer card. Chapter 7 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio Step 3 Remove the antenna wires from the mini-PCI connector. Removing a 2.4-GHz Radio To remove a 2.4-GHz radio card from the 2.4-GHz radio card. For instructions...
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... from its anti-static bag. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Carefully remove the Cisco Aironet 2.4-GHz radio card from improper handling. Connect the black antenna wire connector to the radio card antenna connector marked by the white label (see Figure 7-4). OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 7-7 Caution To avoid damaging...
... from its anti-static bag. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Carefully remove the Cisco Aironet 2.4-GHz radio card from improper handling. Connect the black antenna wire connector to the radio card antenna connector marked by the white label (see Figure 7-4). OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 7-7 Caution To avoid damaging...
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Depending on your access point. Caution Do not allow antenna connectors to touch while power is applied, or the radio can be up to three labels... access cover and use the T-10 tamper-resistant Torx L-wrench to 30o so that the metal connectors do not touch each other. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 7-8 OL-4310-05 Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio Chapter 7 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade Step ... at the compliance labels on the model you will hear a click). Step 6 Step 7 b. Carefully position the antenna wires so that its gold pins are separated.
Depending on your access point. Caution Do not allow antenna connectors to touch while power is applied, or the radio can be up to three labels... access cover and use the T-10 tamper-resistant Torx L-wrench to 30o so that the metal connectors do not touch each other. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 7-8 OL-4310-05 Installing a 2.4-GHz Radio Chapter 7 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade Step ... at the compliance labels on the model you will hear a click). Step 6 Step 7 b. Carefully position the antenna wires so that its gold pins are separated.
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...using the supplied Torx L-wrench (see Figure 8-1). Figure 8-2 5-GHz Radio Module 1 1 2 3 74631 1 Mounting screws 2 5-GHz radio module antenna 3 Access point Note Do not attempt to remove the mounting screws from the access point. Chapter 8 5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade Removing a 5-GHz ...(Figure 8-2). Place the access point on a flat surface so that the unit is upright with the front end facing you. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 8-3 Figure 8-1 1 5-GHz Radio Access Cover 21 74632 1 Access Cover Screws 2 Access Cover ...
...using the supplied Torx L-wrench (see Figure 8-1). Figure 8-2 5-GHz Radio Module 1 1 2 3 74631 1 Mounting screws 2 5-GHz radio module antenna 3 Access point Note Do not attempt to remove the mounting screws from the access point. Chapter 8 5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade Removing a 5-GHz ...(Figure 8-2). Place the access point on a flat surface so that the unit is upright with the front end facing you. OL-4310-05 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 8-3 Figure 8-1 1 5-GHz Radio Access Cover 21 74632 1 Access Cover Screws 2 Access Cover ...