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... 6 C H A P T E R Using the Network Map Window 5-11 Using Cisco Discovery Protocol 5-13 Settings on the CDP Setup Page 5-14 MIB for CDP 5-14 Assigning Network Ports 5-15 Settings on the Port Assignments Page 5-16 Enabling Wireless Network Accounting 5-16 Settings on the Accounting Setup Page 5-17 Accounting Attributes 5-19 Managing Firmware and Configurations 6-1 Updating Firmware 6-2 Updating with the Browser from a Local Drive 6-2 Full Update of the Firmware Components 6-3 Selective Update of the Firmware Components 6-4 Updating from a File Server 6-5 Full Update of the Firmware Components...
... 6 C H A P T E R Using the Network Map Window 5-11 Using Cisco Discovery Protocol 5-13 Settings on the CDP Setup Page 5-14 MIB for CDP 5-14 Assigning Network Ports 5-15 Settings on the Port Assignments Page 5-16 Enabling Wireless Network Accounting 5-16 Settings on the Accounting Setup Page 5-17 Accounting Attributes 5-19 Managing Firmware and Configurations 6-1 Updating Firmware 6-2 Updating with the Browser from a Local Drive 6-2 Full Update of the Firmware Components 6-3 Selective Update of the Firmware Components 6-4 Updating from a File Server 6-5 Full Update of the Firmware Components...
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...running this manual. Chapter 9, "Diagnostics and Troubleshooting," describes how to identify and resolve some of managing the access point other devices on a wireless network. Chapter 5, "Network Management," describes how to use the management system to distribute firmware and configurations to other than through the access point management system. Chapter 8, "Special Configurations," describes how to set up the access point in network roles other access points. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xiv OL-2159-03 Chapter 4, "Security Setup...
...running this manual. Chapter 9, "Diagnostics and Troubleshooting," describes how to identify and resolve some of managing the access point other devices on a wireless network. Chapter 5, "Network Management," describes how to use the management system to distribute firmware and configurations to other than through the access point management system. Chapter 8, "Special Configurations," describes how to set up the access point in network roles other access points. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xiv OL-2159-03 Chapter 4, "Security Setup...
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... wireless LAN. • Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter Installation and Configuration Guide provides hardware features, physical and performance characteristics, and installation instructions for PC and PCI Card client adapters. Preface Related Publications Tip Means the following documents provide more information about access points and related products: • Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points describes how to attach cables, power on, and assign an IP address and default gateway for the access point. • Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware...
... wireless LAN. • Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter Installation and Configuration Guide provides hardware features, physical and performance characteristics, and installation instructions for PC and PCI Card client adapters. Preface Related Publications Tip Means the following documents provide more information about access points and related products: • Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points describes how to attach cables, power on, and assign an IP address and default gateway for the access point. • Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware...
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... In large installations, wireless users within radio range of a stand-alone wireless network or as the connection point between wireless and wired networks. Your access point can also configure the access point using different settings on the following topics: • Key Features, page 1-2 • Management Options, page 1-2 • Roaming Client Devices, page 1-3 • Network Configuration Examples, page 1-3 OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-1 The access point uses a browser-based management system, but it does not support two...
... In large installations, wireless users within radio range of a stand-alone wireless network or as the connection point between wireless and wired networks. Your access point can also configure the access point using different settings on the following topics: • Key Features, page 1-2 • Management Options, page 1-2 • Roaming Client Devices, page 1-3 • Network Configuration Examples, page 1-3 OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-1 The access point uses a browser-based management system, but it does not support two...
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... common wireless network configurations. The repeater role requires a specific configuration. As users move out of range of one area of roaming to a wired LAN or as root units on a Wired LAN An access point connected directly to the user. When a client's signal quality drops, it roams to a closer access point. The access point's default configuration is connected to the LAN, users can roam seamlessly from one access point, they automatically connect to another access point. However, if a client's signal to a distant access point remains...
... common wireless network configurations. The repeater role requires a specific configuration. As users move out of range of one area of roaming to a wired LAN or as root units on a Wired LAN An access point connected directly to the user. When a client's signal quality drops, it roams to a closer access point. The access point's default configuration is connected to the LAN, users can roam seamlessly from one access point, they automatically connect to another access point. However, if a client's signal to a distant access point remains...
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... extend the range of the radios in your infrastructure or to the wired LAN. Figure 1-2 shows an access point acting as a root unit. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-4 OL-2159-03 Consult the "Setting Up a Repeater Access Point" section on page 8-1 for the client. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with repeater access points. The data is sent through the route that provides the best performance for instructions on a Wired LAN Access Point...
... extend the range of the radios in your infrastructure or to the wired LAN. Figure 1-2 shows an access point acting as a root unit. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-4 OL-2159-03 Consult the "Setting Up a Repeater Access Point" section on page 8-1 for the client. Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with repeater access points. The data is sent through the route that provides the best performance for instructions on a Wired LAN Access Point...
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... functions as the focal point for communications, increasing the communication range of wireless users. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-5 The access point serves as a hub linking all stations together. Figure 1-3 shows an access point in an All-Wireless Network In an all-wireless network, an access point acts as a stand-alone root unit. Chapter 1 Overview Figure 1-2 Access Point as Repeater Access Point (Root Unit) Wired LAN Network Configuration Examples Access Point (Repeater) 66000 Central Unit in...
... functions as the focal point for communications, increasing the communication range of wireless users. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-5 The access point serves as a hub linking all stations together. Figure 1-3 shows an access point in an All-Wireless Network In an all-wireless network, an access point acts as a stand-alone root unit. Chapter 1 Overview Figure 1-2 Access Point as Repeater Access Point (Root Unit) Wired LAN Network Configuration Examples Access Point (Repeater) 66000 Central Unit in...
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... adjust the console and Telnet connection settings. Figure 2-3 shows the serial port connection. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 2-6 OL-2159-03 Connect a nine-pin, female DB-9 to RJ-45 serial cable to the RJ-45 serial port on the access point and to communicate with the access point. Use the Console/Telnet Setup page to RJ-45 serial cable is AIR-CONCAB1200. Figure 2-3 Connecting the Serial Cable 74005 DB-9 to RJ...
... adjust the console and Telnet connection settings. Figure 2-3 shows the serial port connection. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 2-6 OL-2159-03 Connect a nine-pin, female DB-9 to RJ-45 serial cable to the RJ-45 serial port on the access point and to communicate with the access point. Use the Console/Telnet Setup page to RJ-45 serial cable is AIR-CONCAB1200. Figure 2-3 Connecting the Serial Cable 74005 DB-9 to RJ...
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... compatible with other devices on your wireless LAN. Basic Settings Chapter 3 Configuration • Site Survey Client-A wireless device that operate at a maximum speed of users authorized to view and make changes to the access point's management system, and SNMP is enabled. This setting appears twice on an access point for the external radio module. Community To use the same setting or different settings for each radio. • 2Mb/sec clients-Select this setting if your network contains Cisco Aironet devices that depends...
... compatible with other devices on your wireless LAN. Basic Settings Chapter 3 Configuration • Site Survey Client-A wireless device that operate at a maximum speed of users authorized to view and make changes to the access point's management system, and SNMP is enabled. This setting appears twice on an access point for the external radio module. Community To use the same setting or different settings for each radio. • 2Mb/sec clients-Select this setting if your network contains Cisco Aironet devices that depends...
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... of the Setup page. Client devices with blocked MAC addresses disappear from the pull-down menu for Default Multicast Address Filter. Click OK. To reach the Manage System Configuration page, Click Cisco Services on the main Setup page and click Manage System Configuration on the Address Filters page. You return automatically to the MAC addresses listed as unauthenticated client devices. Note The Ethernet Advanced page contains the Default Unicast and Multicast Address Filter settings for each device class. 3-18 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL...
... of the Setup page. Client devices with blocked MAC addresses disappear from the pull-down menu for Default Multicast Address Filter. Click OK. To reach the Manage System Configuration page, Click Cisco Services on the main Setup page and click Manage System Configuration on the Address Filters page. You return automatically to the MAC addresses listed as unauthenticated client devices. Note The Ethernet Advanced page contains the Default Unicast and Multicast Address Filter settings for each device class. 3-18 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL...
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... can also display Error, meaning the port is operating but is in an error condition. Up, the default setting, turns the radio on for complete instructions on your network. The Current Status line under the setting displays the current forwarding state. Packet Forwarding This setting is always set packet forwarding to specific MAC addresses. Default Multicast Address Filters MAC address filters allow or disallow the forwarding of the radio port. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-33 For troubleshooting, you specify...
... can also display Error, meaning the port is operating but is in an error condition. Up, the default setting, turns the radio on for complete instructions on your network. The Current Status line under the setting displays the current forwarding state. Packet Forwarding This setting is always set packet forwarding to specific MAC addresses. Default Multicast Address Filters MAC address filters allow or disallow the forwarding of the radio port. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-33 For troubleshooting, you specify...
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... Cisco Aironet's Wireless LAN Adapter (PC4800 and PC4800A) require long preambles. Cisco Aironet's Wireless LAN Adapter supports short preambles. Note This setting does not appear on page 8-1. Radio Configuration Chapter 3 Configuration If the Adopt Primary Port Identity setting on the specified access point's Radio Identification page is set to no, you should enter the radio's MAC address as it appears on the Radio Identification page. For complete instructions on setting up repeater access points, see the "Setting Up a Repeater Access Point" section on the AP Radio Advanced...
... Cisco Aironet's Wireless LAN Adapter (PC4800 and PC4800A) require long preambles. Cisco Aironet's Wireless LAN Adapter supports short preambles. Note This setting does not appear on page 8-1. Radio Configuration Chapter 3 Configuration If the Adopt Primary Port Identity setting on the specified access point's Radio Identification page is set to no, you should enter the radio's MAC address as it appears on the Radio Identification page. For complete instructions on setting up repeater access points, see the "Setting Up a Repeater Access Point" section on the AP Radio Advanced...
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... port connection speed. • Ethernet Advanced-Contains settings for the access point's Ethernet port. Figure 3-16 The Ethernet Identification Page OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-41 Chapter 3 Configuration Ethernet Configuration Ethernet Configuration This section describes how to help with troubleshooting network problems. • Ethernet Port-Lists key information on the access point's Ethernet port. Figure 3-16 shows the Ethernet Identification page. Entering Identity Information You use this page to make temporary changes...
... port connection speed. • Ethernet Advanced-Contains settings for the access point's Ethernet port. Figure 3-16 The Ethernet Identification Page OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 3-41 Chapter 3 Configuration Ethernet Configuration Ethernet Configuration This section describes how to help with troubleshooting network problems. • Ethernet Port-Lists key information on the access point's Ethernet port. Figure 3-16 shows the Ethernet Identification page. Entering Identity Information You use this page to make temporary changes...
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... DHCP or BOOTP server can override the default time server. Manually Set Date and Time Enter the current date and time in the entry fields to override the time server or to set the date and time if no to have the access point automatically adjust to separate the hours, minutes, and seconds. Server Setup Chapter 3 Configuration Simple Network Time Protocol Select Enabled or Disabled to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). When entering the date and time, use forward...
... DHCP or BOOTP server can override the default time server. Manually Set Date and Time Enter the current date and time in the entry fields to override the time server or to set the date and time if no to have the access point automatically adjust to separate the hours, minutes, and seconds. Server Setup Chapter 3 Configuration Simple Network Time Protocol Select Enabled or Disabled to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). When entering the date and time, use forward...
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Routing Setup Figure 3-24 Routing Setup Page Chapter 3 Configuration Follow this entry field. Entering Routing Settings The Routing Setup page contains the following settings: • Default Gateway • New Network Route Settings • Installed Network Routes list Default Gateway Enter the IP address of your network's default gateway in this link path to reach the Routing Setup page: 1. On the Setup page, click Routing under Services. The entry 255.255.255.255 indicates no gateway. 3-62 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03 On the...
Routing Setup Figure 3-24 Routing Setup Page Chapter 3 Configuration Follow this entry field. Entering Routing Settings The Routing Setup page contains the following settings: • Default Gateway • New Network Route Settings • Installed Network Routes list Default Gateway Enter the IP address of your network's default gateway in this link path to reach the Routing Setup page: 1. On the Setup page, click Routing under Services. The entry 255.255.255.255 indicates no gateway. 3-62 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03 On the...
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... you disable extended statistics you use 0 (the default setting), the access point does not store bytes for public wireless networks like those installed in access point memory. With PSPF enabled, client devices cannot communicate with other client devices on the wireless network. A setting of seconds the access point continues to track a device indefinitely no matter how long it only logs the event. Block ALL Inter-Client Communications (PSPF) Publicly Secure Packet Forwarding (PSPF) prevents client devices associated to enable or disable the...
... you disable extended statistics you use 0 (the default setting), the access point does not store bytes for public wireless networks like those installed in access point memory. With PSPF enabled, client devices cannot communicate with other client devices on the wireless network. A setting of seconds the access point continues to track a device indefinitely no matter how long it only logs the event. Block ALL Inter-Client Communications (PSPF) Publicly Secure Packet Forwarding (PSPF) prevents client devices associated to enable or disable the...
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.... The default setting is blank. The Network Default Syslog Destination line under the syslog destination address field lists the syslog destination address provided by the DHCP or BOOTP server. This default syslog destination is only used if the syslog destination address field is 16, which corresponds to the Local0 facility code. 3-80 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03 Syslog Facility Number Type the Syslog Facility number for...
.... The default setting is blank. The Network Default Syslog Destination line under the syslog destination address field lists the syslog destination address provided by the DHCP or BOOTP server. This default syslog destination is only used if the syslog destination address field is 16, which corresponds to the Local0 facility code. 3-80 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03 Syslog Facility Number Type the Syslog Facility number for...
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... broadcast key rotation, your wireless network's WEP keys: • Message Integrity Check (MIC)-MIC prevents attacks on your network. If you enable server-based EAP authentication with WEP encryption, your network. WEP encryption scrambles the communication between the access point and client devices to encrypt and unencrypt radio signals. Because WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is the first line of defense against wireless security. Multicast messages are addressed to multiple devices on OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide...
... broadcast key rotation, your wireless network's WEP keys: • Message Integrity Check (MIC)-MIC prevents attacks on your network. If you enable server-based EAP authentication with WEP encryption, your network. WEP encryption scrambles the communication between the access point and client devices to encrypt and unencrypt radio signals. Because WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is the first line of defense against wireless security. Multicast messages are addressed to multiple devices on OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide...
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... Client Firmware Firmware Version PC/PCI cards 4.13 PC/PCI cards 4.16 Draft 7 - - Draft 8 x x Draft 101 - - The access point uses the WEP key you enter in the EAP-enabled device's WEP key list. Chapter 9 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Checking Basic Settings Note If you use Network-EAP as the authentication type, you must use the same 802.1x protocol draft. Wireless client devices use Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) to log onto a network and generate a dynamic, client-specific WEP key for Cisco Aironet products and the draft with an access point or bridge...
... Client Firmware Firmware Version PC/PCI cards 4.13 PC/PCI cards 4.16 Draft 7 - - Draft 8 x x Draft 101 - - The access point uses the WEP key you enter in the EAP-enabled device's WEP key list. Chapter 9 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Checking Basic Settings Note If you use Network-EAP as the authentication type, you must use the same 802.1x protocol draft. Wireless client devices use Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) to log onto a network and generate a dynamic, client-specific WEP key for Cisco Aironet products and the draft with an access point or bridge...
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... when you upgrade the firmware to select the draft of the 802.1X standard. 2. Check the setting on the Authenticator Configuration page in the management system to make sure the best draft standard for your network is the default setting in firmware version 11.05 and earlier, and it might remain in the access point management system. On the Security Setup page, click Authentication Server. 9-42 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159...
... when you upgrade the firmware to select the draft of the 802.1X standard. 2. Check the setting on the Authenticator Configuration page in the management system to make sure the best draft standard for your network is the default setting in firmware version 11.05 and earlier, and it might remain in the access point management system. On the Security Setup page, click Authentication Server. 9-42 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159...