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GETTING STARTED GUIDE Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Autonomous Access Point 1 About this Guide 2 Safety Instructions 3 Overview 4 Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address 5 Mounting the Access Point 6 Configuring Basic Settings 7 Troubleshooting 8 Access Point Specifications 9 Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request 10 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information
GETTING STARTED GUIDE Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Autonomous Access Point 1 About this Guide 2 Safety Instructions 3 Overview 4 Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address 5 Mounting the Access Point 6 Configuring Basic Settings 7 Troubleshooting 8 Access Point Specifications 9 Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request 10 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information
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... are provided in the translated safety warnings that is shipped with standard practices for Cisco Aironet Access Points, which is available. Warning IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This warning symbol means danger. Before you work on your Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Autonomous Access Point. The translated warnings are uncertain that could cause bodily injury. Statement 353 Warning This...
... are provided in the translated safety warnings that is shipped with standard practices for Cisco Aironet Access Points, which is available. Warning IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This warning symbol means danger. Before you work on your Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Autonomous Access Point. The translated warnings are uncertain that could cause bodily injury. Statement 353 Warning This...
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Statement 245B Warning In order to comply with local and national electrical codes. Note The access point is rated not greater than: 20A. Ensure that the protective device is suitable for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Statement 1005 Warning...installation for use . The fasteners used must use appropriate fasteners. You should be especially qualified for such use in environmental air space in air handling spaces. Statement 332 Caution When mounting the access point to a wall or ceiling, be capable of maintaining a minimum pullout force of 20 lbs (9 kg) and must...
Statement 245B Warning In order to comply with local and national electrical codes. Note The access point is rated not greater than: 20A. Ensure that the protective device is suitable for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Statement 1005 Warning...installation for use . The fasteners used must use appropriate fasteners. You should be especially qualified for such use in environmental air space in air handling spaces. Statement 332 Caution When mounting the access point to a wall or ceiling, be capable of maintaining a minimum pullout force of 20 lbs (9 kg) and must...
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... or damaged, contact your Cisco representative or reseller for future use. If any packing material to installing the 1140 series access point. Verifying Shipped Components To unpack and verify the contents of the 1140 series access point and accessory kit, follow these steps: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Unpack and remove the access point and the accessory kit from...
... or damaged, contact your Cisco representative or reseller for future use. If any packing material to installing the 1140 series access point. Verifying Shipped Components To unpack and verify the contents of the 1140 series access point and accessory kit, follow these steps: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Unpack and remove the access point and the accessory kit from...
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Figure 2 Access Point Ports and Connections 1 5 6 6 272377 23 4 1 Kensington lock slot 2 Power connection 3 Ethernet port 4 Console port 5 Security padlock and hasp 6 Low-profile mounting bracket pins (feet for desk or table-top mount) 5 Figure 2 shows the access point key components. 1 Standard ceiling adjustable T-rail clip 2 Mounting bracket 3 1140 series access point 4 6-32 x 1/4 in. (0.63 cm) flat head screws Key Ports and Components Familiarize yourself with the access point before continuing with the installation.
Figure 2 Access Point Ports and Connections 1 5 6 6 272377 23 4 1 Kensington lock slot 2 Power connection 3 Ethernet port 4 Console port 5 Security padlock and hasp 6 Low-profile mounting bracket pins (feet for desk or table-top mount) 5 Figure 2 shows the access point key components. 1 Standard ceiling adjustable T-rail clip 2 Mounting bracket 3 1140 series access point 4 6-32 x 1/4 in. (0.63 cm) flat head screws Key Ports and Components Familiarize yourself with the access point before continuing with the installation.
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...Cisco recommends that you make a site map showing access point locations so that you must either obtain or assign the access point IP address using one of these methods: Note The access point does not have the following methods: - Connect to the access point console port and use a site planning tool) to determine the best location to install your access point... To browse to the access point Express Setup page, you perform a site survey (or use a Cisco IOS command to display the IP address, such as show interface bvi1. 6 You can mount the access point above a suspended ceiling ...
...Cisco recommends that you make a site map showing access point locations so that you must either obtain or assign the access point IP address using one of these methods: Note The access point does not have the following methods: - Connect to the access point console port and use a site planning tool) to determine the best location to install your access point... To browse to the access point Express Setup page, you perform a site survey (or use a Cisco IOS command to display the IP address, such as show interface bvi1. 6 You can mount the access point above a suspended ceiling ...
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...address to identify the assigned IP address. - Use the CLI and serial port to the bridge-group virtual interface (BVI). Note The Cisco part number for the terminal emulator connection: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control.... 7 Provide your organization's network administrator with the access point. The MAC address is AIR-CONCAB1200. Your network administrator will query the DHCP server using the access point console port. Connecting to the Access Point Locally If you need to configure the access point locally (without connecting it to a wired LAN),...
...address to identify the assigned IP address. - Use the CLI and serial port to the bridge-group virtual interface (BVI). Note The Cisco part number for the terminal emulator connection: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control.... 7 Provide your organization's network administrator with the access point. The MAC address is AIR-CONCAB1200. Your network administrator will query the DHCP server using the access point console port. Connecting to the Access Point Locally If you need to configure the access point locally (without connecting it to a wired LAN),...
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... Telnet terminal application. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Select Start > Programs > Accessories > Telnet. In the Host Name field, type the access point IP address and click Connect. Check your Accessories menu, select Start > Run, type Telnet in your PC operating instructions for the BVI. If ...press Enter. When the Telnet window appears, click Connect and select Remote System. If you assign a new IP address to the access point. 8 Command Step 2 interface bvi1 Step 3 ip address ip_address net_mask Purpose Enters interface configuration mode for detailed instructions. Assigns an...
... Telnet terminal application. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Select Start > Programs > Accessories > Telnet. In the Host Name field, type the access point IP address and click Connect. Check your Accessories menu, select Start > Run, type Telnet in your PC operating instructions for the BVI. If ...press Enter. When the Telnet window appears, click Connect and select Remote System. If you assign a new IP address to the access point. 8 Command Step 2 interface bvi1 Step 3 ip address ip_address net_mask Purpose Enters interface configuration mode for detailed instructions. Assigns an...
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... integrated antennas produce the best antenna radiation pattern. Press Enter. 5 Mounting the Access Point Cisco Aironet 3500, 1260, 1140, 1130, and 1040 series access points can be mounted in the address field. Click this URL to browse to complete access point mounting instructions: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/access_point/mounting/guide/apmount.html Note The...
... integrated antennas produce the best antenna radiation pattern. Press Enter. 5 Mounting the Access Point Cisco Aironet 3500, 1260, 1140, 1130, and 1040 series access points can be mounted in the address field. Click this URL to browse to complete access point mounting instructions: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/access_point/mounting/guide/apmount.html Note The...
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... • IP Address-This setting assigns or changes the access point IP address. You can assign a static IP address in this field blank. 11 Static IP-The access point uses a static IP address that identifies it on which the access point resides. If DHCP is enabled, leave this field. •...If DHCP is provided by the network DHCP server. - This subnet is enabled, the access point obtains its IP address from your network administrator. DHCP-IP address is a name for the access point that you enter in the titles of the management system pages. • Configuration Server Protocol...
... • IP Address-This setting assigns or changes the access point IP address. You can assign a static IP address in this field blank. 11 Static IP-The access point uses a static IP address that identifies it on which the access point resides. If DHCP is enabled, leave this field. •...If DHCP is provided by the network DHCP server. - This subnet is enabled, the access point obtains its IP address from your network administrator. DHCP-IP address is a name for the access point that you enter in the titles of the management system pages. • Configuration Server Protocol...
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... Scanner-Specifies that the unit operates as a repeater access point not connected to the access point. - This gateway is configured by a Cisco WLSE and operates as a scanner and reports network traffic to the access point. - Access Point-Specifies that the unit is provided by your network ...extension capabilities for the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) used to transfer secure data by using encrypted traffic to a Cisco Aironet access point or bridge. - Workgroup Bridge-Specifies that the unit operates as a workgroup bridge connected to manage the network on...
... Scanner-Specifies that the unit operates as a repeater access point not connected to the access point. - This gateway is configured by a Cisco WLSE and operates as a scanner and reports network traffic to the access point. - Access Point-Specifies that the unit is provided by your network ...extension capabilities for the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) used to transfer secure data by using encrypted traffic to a Cisco Aironet access point or bridge. - Workgroup Bridge-Specifies that the unit operates as a workgroup bridge connected to manage the network on...
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...to support features that you to the radio settings page. • Aironet Extensions-By default, the access point uses Cisco Aironet 802.11 extensions to detect the capabilities of non-Cisco client devices to associate to support features such as load balancing, Message Integrity Check (MIC), Temporal ...Key Integrity Check (TKIP), Repeater Mode, and World Mode. Assigned by DHCP Assigned by the access point but might reduce its default ...
...to support features that you to the radio settings page. • Aironet Extensions-By default, the access point uses Cisco Aironet 802.11 extensions to detect the capabilities of non-Cisco client devices to associate to support features such as load balancing, Message Integrity Check (MIC), Temporal ...Key Integrity Check (TKIP), Repeater Mode, and World Mode. Assigned by DHCP Assigned by the access point but might reduce its default ...
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...and enable the radios before the access point allows wireless associations from other devices. The Radio Settings page appears. The 2.4-GHz radio status page appears. Refer to the "Configuring Basic Security Settings" section on page 15 for Cisco Aironet Access Points. 14 Repeat Steps 3-5. Close... your work site. Note You can restore the access point to its factory defaults by default, and there is a radio device, the access point can use the Express Security page to create...
...and enable the radios before the access point allows wireless associations from other devices. The Radio Settings page appears. The 2.4-GHz radio status page appears. Refer to the "Configuring Basic Security Settings" section on page 15 for Cisco Aironet Access Points. 14 Repeat Steps 3-5. Close... your work site. Note You can restore the access point to its factory defaults by default, and there is a radio device, the access point can use the Express Security page to create...
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... you create an SSID with static WEP with VLANs disabled, 15 Understanding Express Security Settings When the access point configuration is set to them. The SSIDs that you can assign to 16 SSIDs on the access point. However, if you do not use VLANs on your wireless LAN and assign SSIDs to an interface...
... you create an SSID with static WEP with VLANs disabled, 15 Understanding Express Security Settings When the access point configuration is set to them. The SSIDs that you can assign to 16 SSIDs on the access point. However, if you do not use VLANs on your wireless LAN and assign SSIDs to an interface...
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...8226; WPA-Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) permits wireless access to specific radio interfaces. Express Security Types There are defined on the access point, the trunk port on the switch must enter the IP address and shared secret for no security. Cisco access points use different encryption settings. Keep... these limitations in a public space, and assign it to a VLAN that restricts access to allow only the VLANs defined on your network. • ...
...8226; WPA-Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) permits wireless access to specific radio interfaces. Express Security Types There are defined on the access point, the trunk port on the switch must enter the IP address and shared secret for no security. Cisco access points use different encryption settings. Keep... these limitations in a public space, and assign it to a VLAN that restricts access to allow only the VLANs defined on your network. • ...
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... Enable VLAN ID check box and enter a VLAN number (1 through 4095) to assign the SSID to the access point. a. c. The settings are not allowed in the access point beacon. b. Your 802.11n security configuration must be included in the SSID TAB, and trailing SPACE. Step ...You cannot configure combinations of authentication types, choose Security > SSID Manager. Select the security setting for the authentication server on the access point. Any other configuration eliminates the higher data speeds provided by guests or client devices in the SSID entry field. The SSID can...
... Enable VLAN ID check box and enter a VLAN number (1 through 4095) to assign the SSID to the access point. a. c. The settings are not allowed in the access point beacon. b. Your 802.11n security configuration must be included in the SSID TAB, and trailing SPACE. Step ...You cannot configure combinations of authentication types, choose Security > SSID Manager. Select the security setting for the authentication server on the access point. Any other configuration eliminates the higher data speeds provided by guests or client devices in the SSID entry field. The SSID can...
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Note If you do not use VLANS on your wireless LAN, the security options that you can assign to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for troubleshooting your access point. The SSID appears in the SSID table at the bottom of the access point Status LED. Figure 3 Access Point LED Location 1 272378 1 Status LED 18 Click Apply. Checking the Access Point LED Figure 3 shows the location of the page. 7 Troubleshooting This section offers some diagnostic and configuration suggestions for VLAN details. 1. Refer to multiple SSIDs are limited.
Note If you do not use VLANS on your wireless LAN, the security options that you can assign to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for troubleshooting your access point. The SSID appears in the SSID table at the bottom of the access point Status LED. Figure 3 Access Point LED Location 1 272378 1 Status LED 18 Click Apply. Checking the Access Point LED Figure 3 shows the location of the page. 7 Troubleshooting This section offers some diagnostic and configuration suggestions for VLAN details. 1. Refer to multiple SSIDs are limited.
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...hue from unit to 3 seconds) Ethernet failure or image recovery (MODE button pushed for various conditions. Table 2 Access Point LED Diagnostic Messages Message Type Boot loader status sequence Status LED Blinking green Association status Green Blue Operating status Boot ...test OK Initializing Ethernet Ethernet OK Starting Cisco IOS Initialization successful Normal operating condition, but no wireless client associated Normal operating condition, at least one wireless client association Software upgrade in progress Access point location command invoked Ethernet link not operational ...
...hue from unit to 3 seconds) Ethernet failure or image recovery (MODE button pushed for various conditions. Table 2 Access Point LED Diagnostic Messages Message Type Boot loader status sequence Status LED Blinking green Association status Green Blue Operating status Boot ...test OK Initializing Ethernet Ethernet OK Starting Cisco IOS Initialization successful Normal operating condition, but no wireless client associated Normal operating condition, at least one wireless client association Software upgrade in progress Access point location command invoked Ethernet link not operational ...
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... (PSE) is in Figure 4. 20 When the access point does not receive enough power for full operations, it is supplying sufficient power. Table 2 Access Point LED Diagnostic Messages (continued) Message Type Boot loader errors Cisco IOS errors Status LED Red Blinking red and blue ... Ethernet failure during image recovery Boot environment failure No Cisco image file Boot failure Software failure; Identify your browser and enter the access point IP address in the address field. Enter the username Cisco and password Cisco. Scroll down to insufficient power. The username and...
... (PSE) is in Figure 4. 20 When the access point does not receive enough power for full operations, it is supplying sufficient power. Table 2 Access Point LED Diagnostic Messages (continued) Message Type Boot loader errors Cisco IOS errors Status LED Red Blinking red and blue ... Ethernet failure during image recovery Boot environment failure No Cisco image file Boot failure Software failure; Identify your browser and enter the access point IP address in the address field. Enter the username Cisco and password Cisco. Scroll down to insufficient power. The username and...
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Finding More Troubleshooting Help If you are still experiencing difficulty, before contacting Cisco, look for the access point you specified. Under Access Points, click Cisco Aironet 1140 Series. Step 6 Click Apply. A pop-up window appears. The Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Introduction page appears. The Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Install and Upgrade Guides page appears. 22 character hexadecimal address of...
Finding More Troubleshooting Help If you are still experiencing difficulty, before contacting Cisco, look for the access point you specified. Under Access Points, click Cisco Aironet 1140 Series. Step 6 Click Apply. A pop-up window appears. The Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Introduction page appears. The Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Install and Upgrade Guides page appears. 22 character hexadecimal address of...