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Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide Software Release 11.50T August, 2002 Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 526-4100 Text Part Number: OL-2159-03
Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide Software Release 11.50T August, 2002 Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 526-4100 Text Part Number: OL-2159-03
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... system. Copyright © 1981, Regents of the University of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company. (0206R) Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide Copyright © 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. ALL STATEMENTS, INFORMATION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE BUT ARE PRESENTED WITHOUT...
... system. Copyright © 1981, Regents of the University of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company. (0206R) Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide Copyright © 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. ALL STATEMENTS, INFORMATION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE BUT ARE PRESENTED WITHOUT...
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... Obtaining Technical Assistance xvii Cisco.com xvii Technical Assistance Center xviii Cisco TAC Web Site xviii Cisco TAC Escalation Center xix Overview 1-1 Key Features 1-2 Management Options 1-2 Roaming Client Devices 1-3 Network Configuration Examples 1-3 Root Unit on a Wired LAN 1-3 Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-4 Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-5 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide...
... Obtaining Technical Assistance xvii Cisco.com xvii Technical Assistance Center xviii Cisco TAC Web Site xviii Cisco TAC Escalation Center xix Overview 1-1 Key Features 1-2 Management Options 1-2 Roaming Client Devices 1-3 Network Configuration Examples 1-3 Root Unit on a Wired LAN 1-3 Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range 1-4 Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network 1-5 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide...
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... Mask 3-4 Default Gateway 3-4 Radio Service Set ID (SSID) 3-5 Role in Radio Network 3-5 Radio Network Optimization (Optimize Radio Network For) 3-8 Radio Network Compatibility (Ensure Compatibility With) 3-8 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide iv OL-2159-03
... Mask 3-4 Default Gateway 3-4 Radio Service Set ID (SSID) 3-5 Role in Radio Network 3-5 Radio Network Optimization (Optimize Radio Network For) 3-8 Radio Network Compatibility (Ensure Compatibility With) 3-8 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide iv OL-2159-03
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... 3-51 Settings on the Boot Server Setup Page 3-51 Entering Web Server Settings and Setting Up Access Point Help 3-55 Settings on the Web Server Setup Page 3-56 Entering Name Server Settings 3-58 Settings on the Name Server Setup Page 3-58 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide v OL-2159-03 Contents SNMP Admin.
... 3-51 Settings on the Boot Server Setup Page 3-51 Entering Web Server Settings and Setting Up Access Point Help 3-55 Settings on the Web Server Setup Page 3-56 Entering Name Server Settings 3-58 Settings on the Name Server Setup Page 3-58 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide v OL-2159-03 Contents SNMP Admin.
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... Overview 4-2 Levels of Security 4-2 Encrypting Radio Signals with WEP 4-3 Additional WEP Security Features 4-3 Network Authentication Types 4-4 Combining MAC-Based, EAP, and Open Authentication 4-8 Protecting the Access Point Configuration with User Manager 4-9 Setting Up WEP 4-9 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide vi OL-2159-03
... Overview 4-2 Levels of Security 4-2 Encrypting Radio Signals with WEP 4-3 Additional WEP Security Features 4-3 Network Authentication Types 4-4 Combining MAC-Based, EAP, and Open Authentication 4-8 Protecting the Access Point Configuration with User Manager 4-9 Setting Up WEP 4-9 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide vi OL-2159-03
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... Up Open or Shared Key Authentication 4-19 Setting Up EAP Authentication 4-20 Enabling EAP on the Access Point 4-20 Enabling EAP in Cisco Secure ACS 4-25 Setting a Session-Based WEP Key Timeout 4-26 Setting up a Repeater Access Point as a LEAP Client 4-27 Setting Up MAC-Based Authentication 4-29 Enabling MAC-Based Authentication on... 5-3 Using Station Pages 5-3 Information on Station Pages 5-5 Performing Pings and Link Tests 5-8 Clearing and Updating Statistics 5-10 Deauthenticating and Disassociating Client Devices 5-11 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide vii
... Up Open or Shared Key Authentication 4-19 Setting Up EAP Authentication 4-20 Enabling EAP on the Access Point 4-20 Enabling EAP in Cisco Secure ACS 4-25 Setting a Session-Based WEP Key Timeout 4-26 Setting up a Repeater Access Point as a LEAP Client 4-27 Setting Up MAC-Based Authentication 4-29 Enabling MAC-Based Authentication on... 5-3 Using Station Pages 5-3 Information on Station Pages 5-5 Performing Pings and Link Tests 5-8 Clearing and Updating Statistics 5-10 Deauthenticating and Disassociating Client Devices 5-11 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide vii
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... 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 ... Configuration 6-13 Uploading a Configuration 6-13 Uploading from a Local Drive 6-14 Uploading from a File Server 6-14 Resetting the Configuration 6-16 Restarting the Access Point 6-17 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide viii OL-2159-03
... 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 ... Configuration 6-13 Uploading a Configuration 6-13 Uploading from a Local Drive 6-14 Uploading from a File Server 6-14 Resetting the Configuration 6-16 Restarting the Access Point 6-17 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide viii OL-2159-03
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... Query Page 7-4 Changing Settings with the Database Query Page 7-4 Console and Telnet Setup 7-5 Settings on the Console/Telnet Page 7-5 Special Configurations 8-1 Setting Up a Repeater Access Point 8-1 Using Hot Standby Mode 8-5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 9-1 Using Diagnostic Pages 9-2 Radio Diagnostics Page 9-2 Antenna Alignment Test 9-3 Carrier Test 9-5 Network Ports Page 9-7 Identifying ... AP Radio Page 9-12 Event Log Page 9-17 Display Settings 9-17 Log Headings 9-18 Saving the Log 9-18 Event Log Summary Page 9-19 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide ix
... Query Page 7-4 Changing Settings with the Database Query Page 7-4 Console and Telnet Setup 7-5 Settings on the Console/Telnet Page 7-5 Special Configurations 8-1 Setting Up a Repeater Access Point 8-1 Using Hot Standby Mode 8-5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 9-1 Using Diagnostic Pages 9-2 Radio Diagnostics Page 9-2 Antenna Alignment Test 9-3 Carrier Test 9-5 Network Ports Page 9-7 Identifying ... AP Radio Page 9-12 Event Log Page 9-17 Display Settings 9-17 Log Headings 9-18 Saving the Log 9-18 Event Log Summary Page 9-19 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide ix
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...9-26 :vxdiag_ipstatshow 9-27 :vxdiag_memshow 9-29 :vxdiag_muxshow 9-29 :vxdiag_routeshow 9-30 :vxdiag_tcpstatshow 9-31 :vxdiag_udpstatshow 9-32 Tracing Packets 9-33 Reserving Access Point Memory for a Packet Trace Log File 9-33 Tracing Packets for Specific Devices 9-34 Tracing Packets for Ethernet and Radio Ports 9-35 ...Finding an Access Point by Blinking the Top Panel Indicators 9-40 Checking Basic Settings 9-40 SSID 9-40 WEP Keys 9-40 EAP Authentication Requires Matching 802.1x Protocol Drafts 9-41 Resetting to the Default Configuration 9-43 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software ...
...9-26 :vxdiag_ipstatshow 9-27 :vxdiag_memshow 9-29 :vxdiag_muxshow 9-29 :vxdiag_routeshow 9-30 :vxdiag_tcpstatshow 9-31 :vxdiag_udpstatshow 9-32 Tracing Packets 9-33 Reserving Access Point Memory for a Packet Trace Log File 9-33 Tracing Packets for Specific Devices 9-34 Tracing Packets for Ethernet and Radio Ports 9-35 ...Finding an Access Point by Blinking the Top Panel Indicators 9-40 Checking Basic Settings 9-40 SSID 9-40 WEP Keys 9-40 EAP Authentication Requires Matching 802.1x Protocol Drafts 9-41 Resetting to the Default Configuration 9-43 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software ...
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... might arise. Chapter 2, "Using the Management Interfaces," describes how to configure Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points using the material in a wireless network. Before using the web-based management system. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xiii Preface The Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide describes how to use the console-based management system.
... might arise. Chapter 2, "Using the Management Interfaces," describes how to configure Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points using the material in a wireless network. Before using the web-based management system. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xiii Preface The Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide describes how to use the console-based management system.
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...management system to browse to other than through the access point management system. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xiv OL-2159-03 Chapter 4, "Security Setup," describes how to set up and enable the access point's security features. Chapter 7, "Management System Setup,"... management system to distribute firmware and configurations to other than as a root unit on a wireless network. Chapter 8, "Special Configurations," describes how to set up the access point in network roles other devices on a wired LAN, such as in this software release. ...
...management system to browse to other than through the access point management system. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xiv OL-2159-03 Chapter 4, "Security Setup," describes how to set up and enable the access point's security features. Chapter 7, "Management System Setup,"... management system to distribute firmware and configurations to other than as a root unit on a wireless network. Chapter 8, "Special Configurations," describes how to set up the access point in network roles other devices on a wired LAN, such as in this software release. ...
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... instructions for installing and using Cisco Secure ACS, including steps for configuring Cisco Secure ACS to support access points. • Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Adapters describes how to mount the access point on , and assign an IP address and default gateway for the access point. • Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide describes the access point's hardware features, its physical and...
... instructions for installing and using Cisco Secure ACS, including steps for configuring Cisco Secure ACS to support access points. • Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Adapters describes how to mount the access point on , and assign an IP address and default gateway for the access point. • Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide describes the access point's hardware features, its physical and...
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... representative by calling 800 553-NETS (6387). Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xvi OL-2159-03 Obtaining Documentation Preface Obtaining Documentation These sections explain how to obtain documentation from the Networking Products MarketPlace: http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/order/order_root.pl • Registered Cisco.com users can order the Documentation CD...
... representative by calling 800 553-NETS (6387). Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xvi OL-2159-03 Obtaining Documentation Preface Obtaining Documentation These sections explain how to obtain documentation from the Networking Products MarketPlace: http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/order/order_root.pl • Registered Cisco.com users can order the Documentation CD...
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... that provides a broad range of the page. Cisco.com registered users have complete access to help you with these tasks: • Streamline business processes and improve productivity • Resolve technical issues with online support • Download and test software packages OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xvii Preface Obtaining Technical...
... that provides a broad range of the page. Cisco.com registered users have complete access to help you with these tasks: • Streamline business processes and improve productivity • Resolve technical issues with online support • Download and test software packages OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xvii Preface Obtaining Technical...
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...urgency of service contracts, when applicable. Cisco TAC inquiries are available: the Cisco TAC Web Site and the Cisco TAC Escalation Center. No workaround is based on Cisco.com. The site provides around-the-clock access to resolve P3 and P4 issues yourself...Cisco learning materials and merchandise • Register for online skill assessment, training, and certification programs If you want to business operations will occur if service is not restored quickly. To access the Cisco TAC Web Site, go to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/tac xviii Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point...
...urgency of service contracts, when applicable. Cisco TAC inquiries are available: the Cisco TAC Web Site and the Cisco TAC Escalation Center. No workaround is based on Cisco.com. The site provides around-the-clock access to resolve P3 and P4 issues yourself...Cisco learning materials and merchandise • Register for online skill assessment, training, and certification programs If you want to business operations will occur if service is not restored quickly. To access the Cisco TAC Web Site, go to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/tac xviii Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point...
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...SMARTnet Onsite, or Network Supported Accounts (NSA). These classifications are a Cisco.com registered user, and you open P3 and P4 cases through the Cisco TAC Web Site. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xix When you contact the TAC Escalation Center with ...your network operations center to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC....
...SMARTnet Onsite, or Network Supported Accounts (NSA). These classifications are a Cisco.com registered user, and you open P3 and P4 cases through the Cisco TAC Web Site. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xix When you contact the TAC Escalation Center with ...your network operations center to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC....
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Overview CH A P T E R 1 Cisco Aironet access points are wireless LAN transceivers that serve as the connection point between wireless and wired networks. The access point supports one radio of a stand-alone wireless network or as the center point of each radio. You can also configure the access point using different settings on the following topics: • Key Features, page 1-2 • Management Options, page 1-2 • Roaming...
Overview CH A P T E R 1 Cisco Aironet access points are wireless LAN transceivers that serve as the connection point between wireless and wired networks. The access point supports one radio of a stand-alone wireless network or as the center point of each radio. You can also configure the access point using different settings on the following topics: • Key Features, page 1-2 • Management Options, page 1-2 • Roaming...
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...Cisco's wireless authentication method, and receives and uses dynamic WEP keys. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-2 OL-2159-03 See the "Additional WEP Security Features" section on setting up repeater access points to authenticate to Authenticate Repeater Access Points-Set up a repeater access point. See the "Enabling Wireless...Management Options You can enable accounting on the access point to send accounting data about wireless client devices to protect against sophisticated attacks on your wireless network's WEP keys: Message Integrity Check ...
...Cisco's wireless authentication method, and receives and uses dynamic WEP keys. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-2 OL-2159-03 See the "Additional WEP Security Features" section on setting up repeater access points to authenticate to Authenticate Repeater Access Points-Set up a repeater access point. See the "Enabling Wireless...Management Options You can enable accounting on the access point to send accounting data about wireless client devices to protect against sophisticated attacks on your wireless network's WEP keys: Message Integrity Check ...
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... on a Wired LAN An access point connected directly to the network (associate) through another access point. Network Configuration Examples This section describes the access point's role in three common wireless network configurations. If more than one access point is based on the wireless LAN. If client devices checked constantly for wireless users. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-3 However...
... on a Wired LAN An access point connected directly to the network (associate) through another access point. Network Configuration Examples This section describes the access point's role in three common wireless network configurations. If more than one access point is based on the wireless LAN. If client devices checked constantly for wireless users. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-3 However...