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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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... could cause bodily injury. Statement 1004 Warning This product must be familiar with your Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Autonomous Access Point. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you connect the system to install and configure your access point. You are uncertain that accompanied this Guide This Guide explains...
... could cause bodily injury. Statement 1004 Warning This product must be familiar with your Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Autonomous Access Point. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you connect the system to install and configure your access point. You are uncertain that accompanied this Guide This Guide explains...
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... the Access Point Locally If you need to configure the access point locally (without connecting it to a wired LAN), you can connect a PC to its console port by using a DB-9 to the access point BVI using the access point console port. Note The Cisco part number for the terminal emulator connection: 9600... a computer. Step 2 Set up a terminal emulator on a label attached to communicate with your PC to the bottom of the access point. - The MAC address is AIR-CONCAB1200. Caution Be careful when handling the access point, the bottom plate might be hot.
... the Access Point Locally If you need to configure the access point locally (without connecting it to a wired LAN), you can connect a PC to its console port by using a DB-9 to the access point BVI using the access point console port. Note The Cisco part number for the terminal emulator connection: 9600... a computer. Step 2 Set up a terminal emulator on a label attached to communicate with your PC to the bottom of the access point. - The MAC address is AIR-CONCAB1200. Caution Be careful when handling the access point, the bottom plate might be hot.
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.... In the Host Name field, type the access point IP address and click Connect. Note If you assign a new IP address to continue configuring the access point using a Telnet session. These steps are connected to the access point using a Telnet session, you need to the BVI. ...> Run, type Telnet in the entry field, and press Enter. Command Step 2 interface bvi1 Step 3 ip address ip_address net_mask Purpose Enters interface configuration mode for detailed instructions. Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI Follow these steps to access the CLI using Telnet, use the new IP address...
.... In the Host Name field, type the access point IP address and click Connect. Note If you assign a new IP address to continue configuring the access point using a Telnet session. These steps are connected to the access point using a Telnet session, you need to the BVI. ...> Run, type Telnet in the entry field, and press Enter. Command Step 2 interface bvi1 Step 3 ip address ip_address net_mask Purpose Enters interface configuration mode for detailed instructions. Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI Follow these steps to access the CLI using Telnet, use the new IP address...
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...the integrated antennas produce the best antenna radiation pattern. Follow these steps to configure basic settings for ceiling installations. When mounted to complete access point mounting instructions: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/access_point/mounting/guide/apmount.html Note The integrated... antenna design of 20 lbs (9 kg). 6 Configuring Basic Settings Before you can mount the unit on a wall using...
...the integrated antennas produce the best antenna radiation pattern. Follow these steps to configure basic settings for ceiling installations. When mounted to complete access point mounting instructions: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/access_point/mounting/guide/apmount.html Note The integrated... antenna design of 20 lbs (9 kg). 6 Configuring Basic Settings Before you can mount the unit on a wall using...
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Otherwise, Click Express Setup. The Express Setup page appears. 10 Step 4 If required, configure the power settings as described in the previous section.
Otherwise, Click Express Setup. The Express Setup page appears. 10 Step 4 If required, configure the power settings as described in the previous section.
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...uses a static IP address that identifies it on which the access point resides. If DHCP is provided by the network DHCP server. - Step 5 Configure the settings using the following sections as a guide. • Host Name-The host name (or system name) is automatically assigned by your network administrator... or changes the access point IP address. You can assign a static IP address in the titles of the management system pages. • Configuration Server Protocol-This setting specifies how the access point obtains an IP address. - If DHCP is enabled, the access point obtains its IP ...
...uses a static IP address that identifies it on which the access point resides. If DHCP is provided by the network DHCP server. - Step 5 Configure the settings using the following sections as a guide. • Host Name-The host name (or system name) is automatically assigned by your network administrator... or changes the access point IP address. You can assign a static IP address in the titles of the management system pages. • Configuration Server Protocol-This setting specifies how the access point obtains an IP address. - If DHCP is enabled, the access point obtains its IP ...
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...- Standard (HTTP)-Standard protocol used to access the access point using encrypted traffic to and from other Cisco Aironet non-root bridges and wireless client devices. - Configuring the Radios Your 1140 series access point includes two internal radios, which the access point resides. -...The default gateway identifies the address the access point uses to a Cisco Aironet access point or bridge. - This gateway is configured by a Cisco WLSE and operates as a repeater access point not connected to the Cisco WLSE. • Optimize Radio Network For-Optimizes the access point radio...
...- Standard (HTTP)-Standard protocol used to access the access point using encrypted traffic to and from other Cisco Aironet non-root bridges and wireless client devices. - Configuring the Radios Your 1140 series access point includes two internal radios, which the access point resides. -...The default gateway identifies the address the access point uses to a Cisco Aironet access point or bridge. - This gateway is configured by a Cisco WLSE and operates as a repeater access point not connected to the Cisco WLSE. • Optimize Radio Network For-Optimizes the access point radio...
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...access point and associated client devices. Disabling Aironet Extensions disables the features mentioned above, but it sometimes improves the ability of Cisco Aironet client devices and to support features that you to the radio settings page. • Aironet Extensions-By default, the access ...enter on the Express Setup page. Default-The access point uses its range. - Table 1 Express Setup Default Settings Setting System Name Configuration Server Protocol IP Address Default ap DHCP Assigned by DHCP IP Subnet Mask Default Gateway Role in Radio Network Web Server SNMP Community Optimize...
...access point and associated client devices. Disabling Aironet Extensions disables the features mentioned above, but it sometimes improves the ability of Cisco Aironet client devices and to support features that you to the radio settings page. • Aironet Extensions-By default, the access ...enter on the Express Setup page. Default-The access point uses its range. - Table 1 Express Setup Default Settings Setting System Name Configuration Server Protocol IP Address Default ap DHCP Assigned by DHCP IP Subnet Mask Default Gateway Role in Radio Network Web Server SNMP Community Optimize...
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... Return to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for instructions on page 15 for Cisco Aironet Access Points. 14 Repeat Steps 3-5. Close your network. You must configure security settings to prevent unauthorized access to the "Configuring Basic Security Settings" section on configuring the SSID. Choose... radio interfaces: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Browse to them. Click Apply. Configuring Security Settings After you assign basic settings to your access point, you can communicate beyond the physical boundaries of the page. The 5-GHz ...
... Return to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for instructions on page 15 for Cisco Aironet Access Points. 14 Repeat Steps 3-5. Close your network. You must configure security settings to prevent unauthorized access to the "Configuring Basic Security Settings" section on configuring the SSID. Choose... radio interfaces: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Browse to them. Click Apply. Configuring Security Settings After you assign basic settings to your access point, you can communicate beyond the physical boundaries of the page. The 5-GHz ...
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... security settings on the Express Security page. You can create up to 16 SSIDs on an interface. Understanding Express Security Settings When the access point configuration is set to factory defaults, the first SSID that you create an SSID with static WEP with VLANs disabled, 15...
... security settings on the Express Security page. You can create up to 16 SSIDs on an interface. Understanding Express Security Settings When the access point configuration is set to factory defaults, the first SSID that you create an SSID with static WEP with VLANs disabled, 15...
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... defined on your network (server authentication port 1645). As with WPA authentication because they use different encryption settings. Configuring Security for simple configuration of the access point security capabilities. Static WEP keys are enabled on how the vendor chooses to specific radio ...There are a subset of basic security, the options available are two different lengths for an authentication server on the access point. Cisco access points use either, depending on all radio interfaces. To assign SSIDs to attack. Express Security Types There are defined on...
... defined on your network (server authentication port 1645). As with WPA authentication because they use different encryption settings. Configuring Security for simple configuration of the access point security capabilities. Static WEP keys are enabled on how the vendor chooses to specific radio ...There are a subset of basic security, the options available are two different lengths for an authentication server on the access point. Cisco access points use either, depending on all radio interfaces. To assign SSIDs to attack. Express Security Types There are defined on...
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.... Step 2 To broadcast the SSID in the access point beacon, check the Broadcast SSID in the SSID TAB, and trailing SPACE. b. To configure multiple WEP keys, click Security > Encryption Manager. • You cannot assign an SSID to create an SSID using the Express Security page: Step...Enable VLAN ID check box and enter a VLAN number (1 through 4095) to assign the SSID to 32 alphanumeric characters. a. • You cannot configure multiple WEP keys. You cannot assign an SSID to an existing VLAN. (Optional) Check the Native VLAN check box to the access point. Note When...
.... Step 2 To broadcast the SSID in the access point beacon, check the Broadcast SSID in the SSID TAB, and trailing SPACE. b. To configure multiple WEP keys, click Security > Encryption Manager. • You cannot assign an SSID to create an SSID using the Express Security page: Step...Enable VLAN ID check box and enter a VLAN number (1 through 4095) to assign the SSID to 32 alphanumeric characters. a. • You cannot configure multiple WEP keys. You cannot assign an SSID to an existing VLAN. (Optional) Check the Native VLAN check box to the access point. Note When...
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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 troubleshooting your wireless LAN, the security options that you can assign to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for VLAN details. 1. Note If you do not use VLANS on your access point. Refer to multiple SSIDs are limited.
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 troubleshooting your wireless LAN, the security options that you can assign to the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for VLAN details. 1. Note If you do not use VLANS on your access point. Refer to multiple SSIDs are limited.
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... memory test OK Board initialization in progress Initializing FLASH file system FLASH memory 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 Configuration recovery in progress (MODE button released) 19 This is within the normal range of the LED manufacturer's specifications and ...
... memory test OK Board initialization in progress Initializing FLASH file system FLASH memory 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 Configuration recovery in progress (MODE button released) 19 This is within the normal range of the LED manufacturer's specifications and ...
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..., it is supplying sufficient power. Scroll down to identify your browser and enter the access point IP address in Figure 4. 20 Click OK to configure the system power settings using the GUI: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Open your power source. A login and password screen appears.... In such cases, you need to configure settings on the access point or the switch to the System Power Settings section as shown in the address field. Enter the username Cisco and password Cisco. The System Configuration page appears. Follow these steps to continue.
..., it is supplying sufficient power. Scroll down to identify your browser and enter the access point IP address in Figure 4. 20 Click OK to configure the system power settings using the GUI: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Open your power source. A login and password screen appears.... In such cases, you need to configure settings on the access point or the switch to the System Power Settings section as shown in the address field. Enter the username Cisco and password Cisco. The System Configuration page appears. Follow these steps to continue.
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... Power Management feature1 Power Settings: Power Negotiation selected Power Injector: Unchecked Cisco Aironet Power Injector with a Cisco PSE not supporting Cisco Intelligent Power Management feature1 Power Settings: Power Negotiation selected Power Injector: Checked MAC address2 Cisco Aironet Power Injector with a No configuration requirement non-Cisco switch Switch Status power inline auto power inline auto power inline...
... Power Management feature1 Power Settings: Power Negotiation selected Power Injector: Unchecked Cisco Aironet Power Injector with a Cisco PSE not supporting Cisco Intelligent Power Management feature1 Power Settings: Power Negotiation selected Power Injector: Checked MAC address2 Cisco Aironet Power Injector with a No configuration requirement non-Cisco switch Switch Status power inline auto power inline auto power inline...
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... the troubleshooting chapter of the switch port to see the current status indicating that does not support Cisco inline power (non-Cisco switch) No configuration requirement AC power adapter No configuration requirement 1. The Wireless Introduction page appears. The Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Install and Upgrade Guides page appears. 22 A pop-up window appears. Under Access...
... the troubleshooting chapter of the switch port to see the current status indicating that does not support Cisco inline power (non-Cisco switch) No configuration requirement AC power adapter No configuration requirement 1. The Wireless Introduction page appears. The Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Install and Upgrade Guides page appears. 22 A pop-up window appears. Under Access...