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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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..., EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE SOFTWARE LICENSE OR LIMITED WARRANTY, CONTACT YOUR CISCO REPRESENTATIVE FOR A COPY. and certain other company. (0206R) Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide Copyright © 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. THE SOFTWARE LICENSE AND LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE ACCOMPANYING PRODUCT ARE SET FORTH IN THE...
..., EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE SOFTWARE LICENSE OR LIMITED WARRANTY, CONTACT YOUR CISCO REPRESENTATIVE FOR A COPY. and certain other company. (0206R) Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide Copyright © 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. THE SOFTWARE LICENSE AND LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE ACCOMPANYING PRODUCT ARE SET FORTH IN THE...
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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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... Page 3-49 Entering Boot Server Settings 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
... Page 3-49 Entering Boot Server Settings 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
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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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... the concepts and terminology of Ethernet and wireless local area networking. This manual also briefly describes how to use the web-based and console-based management interfaces. Preface The Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide describes how to configure Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points using the material in a wireless network. The scope of the access point management system.
... the concepts and terminology of Ethernet and wireless local area networking. This manual also briefly describes how to use the web-based and console-based management interfaces. Preface The Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide describes how to configure Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points using the material in a wireless network. The scope of the access point management system.
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...how to use the web-based management system to browse to set up the access point in network roles other devices on a wired LAN, such as a root unit on a wireless network. Chapter 9, "Diagnostics and Troubleshooting," describes how to convey instructions and...the access point. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xiv OL-2159-03 Chapter 6, "Managing Firmware and Configurations," describes how to update the access point's firmware and use the following conventions to identify and resolve some of managing the access point other access points. ...
...how to use the web-based management system to browse to set up the access point in network roles other devices on a wired LAN, such as a root unit on a wireless network. Chapter 9, "Diagnostics and Troubleshooting," describes how to convey instructions and...the access point. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xiv OL-2159-03 Chapter 6, "Managing Firmware and Configurations," describes how to update the access point's firmware and use the following conventions to identify and resolve some of managing the access point other access points. ...
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... a wireless LAN. • Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter Installation and Configuration Guide provides hardware features, physical and performance characteristics, and installation instructions for the access point. • Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide describes the access point's hardware features, its physical and performance characteristics, and how to mount the access point on a wall, ceiling, or desktop. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point...
... a wireless LAN. • Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter Installation and Configuration Guide provides hardware features, physical and performance characteristics, and installation instructions for the access point. • Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide describes the access point's hardware features, its physical and performance characteristics, and how to mount the access point on a wall, ceiling, or desktop. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point...
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.../countries_languages.shtml Documentation CD-ROM Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in these ways: • Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order Cisco product documentation from Cisco Systems. World Wide Web You can order documentation through a local account representative by calling 800 553-NETS (6387). Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xvi OL...
.../countries_languages.shtml Documentation CD-ROM Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in these ways: • Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order Cisco product documentation from Cisco Systems. World Wide Web You can order documentation through a local account representative by calling 800 553-NETS (6387). Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xvi OL...
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... 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 Cisco.com registered users have complete access to bug-doc@cisco.com. Cisco.com is the foundation of a suite of features and services to the following address...
... 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 Cisco.com registered users have complete access to bug-doc@cisco.com. Cisco.com is the foundation of a suite of features and services to the following address...
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...aspects of service contracts, when applicable. To access the Cisco TAC Web Site, go to the urgency of support are categorized according to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/tac xviii Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03 Obtaining Technical... Assistance Preface • Order Cisco learning materials and merchandise • Register for online skill assessment...
...aspects of service contracts, when applicable. To access the Cisco TAC Web Site, go to the urgency of support are categorized according to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/tac xviii Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide OL-2159-03 Obtaining Technical... Assistance Preface • Order Cisco learning materials and merchandise • Register for online skill assessment...
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... password. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xix Preface Obtaining Technical Assistance All customers, partners, and resellers who have a valid Cisco service contract have Internet access, we recommend that you open a case online by using the TAC Case Open tool at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/tac/caseopen If you...
... password. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide xix Preface Obtaining Technical Assistance All customers, partners, and resellers who have a valid Cisco service contract have Internet access, we recommend that you open a case online by using the TAC Case Open tool at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/tac/caseopen If you...
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...-based management system, but it does not support two 2.4-GHz or two 5-GHz radios. 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. 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...
...-based management system, but it does not support two 2.4-GHz or two 5-GHz radios. 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. 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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... CLI. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-2 OL-2159-03 See the "Additional WEP Security Features" section on page 4-3 for more information on additional WEP protection. • Use EAP to Authenticate Repeater Access Points-Set up a repeater access point. Chapter 2, "Using the Management Interfaces" provides a detailed description of the access point firmware. See the "Enabling Wireless Network Accounting...
... CLI. Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-2 OL-2159-03 See the "Additional WEP Security Features" section on page 4-3 for more information on additional WEP protection. • Use EAP to Authenticate Repeater Access Points-Set up a repeater access point. Chapter 2, "Using the Management Interfaces" provides a detailed description of the access point firmware. See the "Enabling Wireless Network Accounting...
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... access point's role in an all-wireless network. The repeater role requires a specific configuration. If more than one access point is connected to the LAN, users can roam seamlessly from one area of one access point to another access point. As users move out of range of a facility to another. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-3 The access point...
... access point's role in an all-wireless network. The repeater role requires a specific configuration. If more than one access point is connected to the LAN, users can roam seamlessly from one area of one access point to another access point. As users move out of range of a facility to another. OL-2159-03 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Software Configuration Guide 1-3 The access point...